Western North Carolina is known for its hills full of hidden treasures. From rubies and sapphires to emeralds and gold, the region is stocked with gems, stones and minerals still waiting to be ...

ARUSHA: TANZANIA’S mining sector reforms are set to reach new heights following the commencement of construction of a long-awaited national training centre for gemstone value addition. The project, ...

The discovery of the Lucara Diamond in August in the Karowe Mine in northeast Botswana rocked the jewelry industry, but few were as moved by the historic find as Susan Jacques, the president and chief ...

Most people know some very basic information about minerals, crystals, and gemstones, but likely wouldn’t be sure about what ...