mining vs mine

mining and mine both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mining	Yes	No	No	No
mine	Yes	No	Yes	No

mining (noun)	mine (noun)
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth	explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment	excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

mining (verb)	mine (verb)
	lay mines
	get from the earth by excavation