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A stope rat is a term used in mining, particularly in underground operations, to describe a worker who scavenges for valuable materials or minerals left behind in the stopes, which are the excavated areas in a mine. These individuals often operate without official permission and may take risks by entering dangerous or abandoned sections of the mine. Stope rats are typically motivated by the potential profit from selling recovered materials. Their activities can pose safety risks, both to themselves and to the overall mining operation.

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