Both extort large sumsof money from mines they control.

他们都从他们控制的矿山那里敲诈了很多钱。

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But in 2008 the world's mines turned into a money pit, as everyone from car manufacturers to skyscraper developers pulled the plug on demand.

但2008年全球矿产业掉入“钱坑”之中，从汽车制造商到摩天大楼建筑商，需求被推低。

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British Banks loaned the money needed to build factories, mines, and railroads worldwide.

英国银行借出的钱，需要建立全球的工厂，矿山，铁路。

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You'd never be allowed to put all your money into faraway gold mines or a "hot" company or two.

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And while jewelry stores may be prettier than diamond mines, when it comes to business, money is money.

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Macfarlane said the claims that money intended to finance development of coal mines had been misappropriated could not be substantiated, in large part due to "the unwillingness of key parties to be interviewed and provide information".

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