Mining core sample. Mineral core sample obtained during a mineral exploration project being cut in half. Hollow drill rods were used to cut a cylindri

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Mining core sample. Mineral core sample obtained during a mineral exploration project being cut in half. Hollow drill rods were used to cut a cylindrical core of rock from the ground. The extracted core will be analysed to find suitable sites for mining. Photographed in West Kenya.

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