Trading gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites can be fraught with controversy and ethical ambiguity. But is the answer to ...

Nearly 50 vendors will be at the Jackson County Expo for the 2026 Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Show. Patty Albin stopped by Sunrise this morning to talk with Emily Storm about the geological event ...

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 ...

In North-Eastern China, near the lush Changbai Mountains, Fuli Gemstones is working on what it hopes will be the first zero-waste mine for colored gemstones, in the world. Set to open in 2024, the ...

Feb. 24—Whether someone is a huge collector or a fan of only one niche rock, attendees will have the chance to peruse through different 39 vendors and participate in seven demonstrations at this ...

WEST MICHIGAN — We're marching through March, and there's so much to do to fill out the latter half of your calendar this month. Kathleen with the West Michigan Tourist Association stopped by FOX 17's ...

The Department of Minerals and Energy has denied claims made by PP Gemstones, an emerging black-owned mining company which last week accused the department of turning a blind eye to the illegal mining ...

DENVER (KDVR) — A gem that was found decades ago in a now-shuttered Colorado mine is going for thousands of dollars in an auction. According to the Colorado School of Mines, the Sweet Home Mine in ...