Explore the rich history, evolving techniques, and future innovations of gem and general mining in this all-in-one guide. Witness how ancient miners once unearthed precious stones using basic tools, ...

Mining company Assmang on Monday refuted allegations that it engages in the illegal mining of sugilite at the Black Rock mine ...

Narrator: High-quality black opal can cost over $10,000 per carat, making it one of the world's most expensive gemstones. But mining black opal isn't easy. After investing tens of thousands of ...

NORTH BERGEN (WABC) -- An 8-year-old boy fighting Leukemia in New Jersey lived his dream of becoming a gemstone miner. It's a dream he says was inspired by his grandfather. He was surprised on ...

The officer in-charge of of Dhab police station, Ravi Prakash Pandit, said, "We received information that illegal mining was going ... in the attack." Precious stones like green feldspar, blue ...