Mining deposits (5)

I believe the answer is:

lodes

(Other definitions for lodes that I've seen before include "Doles out in metal veins" , "Deposit of valuable ores" , "Veins of metal ore" , "Pockets of metal ore" , "Metal containers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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