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hot Mining, Slang 
adj. characterized by rich ore finds; potentially rich in minerals.
- 1953 The staking rush is not hitting a very high pitch at present, although there are lots of rumors flying around about hot stuff.
- 1957 Air survey aircraft specially modified for their earth-probing instruments . . . have criss-crossed many areas of the country to find economically "hot" mineral areas which have become focal points for mining booms (the Bathurst mining area in New Brunswick).
- 1958 We will even go further and say that its properties are located IN THE "HOTTEST" MINING DISTRICT IN CANADA TO-DAY . . . an area that is commanding the attention of speculators both in Canada and the United States.
- 1953 The staking rush is not hitting a very high pitch at present, although there are lots of rumors flying around about hot stuff.