Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Western North Carolina is known for its hills full of hidden treasures. From rubies and sapphires to emeralds and gold, the region ...

A Landmark Year of Growth, New Leadership, and Strategic Advancements for Gold and Gemstone Mining (GGSM) JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold and Gemstone Mining, Inc., ...

The Montepuez ruby mine in the north-east of Mozambique boasts the largest ruby asset globally and is currently valued at around $1bn. It produces some of the oldest rubies in the world, originally ...

BUTTE, Mont. — The Butte Civic Center will be rocking this weekend. That’s because the Butte Gem and Minerals Club is holding their annual rock show. There will be 40 display cases from area ...

Florida hides a quirky roadside mine where visitors dig for gemstones, fossils, geodes, and ancient shark teeth.

Western North Carolina offers several locations for gem mining and exploration. Emerald Village, near Spruce Pine, allows visitors to dig for gems and go underground. Other popular spots in and around ...