Possible Clues:

• The proposed development of one mine
• One proposed no excavation initially outside pit
• Candidate's refusal - explosive energy
• He's standing to find a better position
• One put up for office
• Without working underground, 'e gets appointed
• Without underground working, 'e can be named
• The one put forward as candidate
• Someone put up with long time taken over securing source of riches
• Hole in one - possibly secures appointment