In Western North Carolina, rockhounds have plenty of opportunities to dig for gems, if they don’t mind getting a little dirty, and maybe a little wet.

The resumption of open pit mining at Kagem ends a four-month pause triggered by weak market prices and cost-cutting measures. Copper $ 4.819 / lb 1.03% Brent Crude Oil $ 79.13 / bbl -1.10% ...

Courtesy of Visit North Carolina. Mine For Treasures . No one would fault you if you chose to spend your entire weekend just taking in Little Switzerland’s gorgeous vistas. ... and real-life mineral ...

Hiddenite, North Carolina, is a census-designated place in Alexander County known for being the only location in the world with Hiddenite emeralds found in its mines, along with other gems. Emerald ...

As a kid growing up in "the boondocks" of North Carolina, Jon Collins-Black was fond of digging in the dirt to look for rocks and arrowheads. With an active emerald mine not too far from where he ...

In this video, I travel to North Carolina to attempt to mine a real emerald. To give to my mom for her birthday. Hope you enjoy this epic adventure!

In terms of total known deposits, emeralds are rarer. There are 49 emerald deposits, according to a 2019 review in the journal Minerals.In comparison, there are about 1,000 rock formations that ...

Zambia’s single-largest producing emerald mine, gemstone miner Gemfields’ Kagem emerald mine has achieved more than 7.5-million lost time injury- (LTI-) free hours, which the miner says ...

It’s a way to learn about North Carolina’s mining past while taking an adventure inside the Bon Ami Mine at night, if you dare. The mine is located in Emerald Village in Little Switzerland off ...

An independent desk-based review of the discounted cash flow model for the project has highlighted its potential profitability over a 17-year mine life.

Emerald Hollow Mine—Hiddenite, North Carolina. If you’re looking for rare crystal finds, Emerald Hollow Mine in Hiddenite, North Carolina, has the treasure trove you’re looking for.