The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MONEYMAKER
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The straight part
We know that "potential goldmine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case potential goldmine = moneymaker.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MONEYMAKER mean?
MONEYMAKER noun- Someone or something that earns or makes money; anything lucrative or profitable.
- (usually a woman's) butt, ass, rear end
- A lady’s breast.
- One who makes (especially counterfeit) money.