Miner's dream (4)

I believe the answer is:

lode

(Other definitions for lode that I've seen before include "mine to some extent" , "A deposit of ore, say gold" , "Vein of metal ore in surrounding rocks" , "Vein containing metal ore" , "Vein of metallic ore sounds heavy" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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