Monies left in a bank or minerals in the ground (8)

I believe the answer is:

deposits

(Other definitions for deposits that I've seen before include "Matter laid down or money in the bank" , "Monies left in a bank" , "Monies in a bank or minerals in the ground" , "Lays down-inbank account?" , "Lodges in bank" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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