The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline.
矿山的关闭是这个镇衰落的唯一最重要的因素。
The report states that mine production fell in 2008 by 88 t, making 2008 the third consecutive year of decline.
该报告指出全球金矿产量在2008年大幅下跌,到达1995年以来的最低谷。 报告还说,金矿总产量在2008年下跌88吨,至此已经连续3年下跌。
The town fell into a decline after the mine closed.
这个镇在矿井关闭后开始衰落。