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Our latest Tee!
This just in! We are stoked to feature our new mens Quartz tee-shirt. Sport this on your next mining adventure and be the envy of everyone on the mountain. Pick your favorite color and order now 🙂 Quartz; 10 cm … Continued
Out of this world…Bismuth!
The Element Bismuth is astonishing. Often confused with lead or tin, Bismuth which has been around since ancient times. Claude Geoffroy the Younger was the first to name this distinct element in 1753. Bismuth looks unrealistic but does occur free … Continued
T-shirt options to get your mining wardrobe on point!
This week for T-shirt Tuesday we wanted to remind you of our different options. Choose scoop-neck or v-neck style shirts, black, grey, white and more… You will be diggin how cool you look and feel in these Tee’s. Check out … Continued
Hard rock miners get shafted in Presidents 2016 budget
President Obama’s proposed FY2016 federal budget seeks to protect over 100,000 coal mining workers whose pension plans are not adequately funded, as well as those whose health insurance claims have been denied due to bankruptcy in the bituminous coal sector. … Continued
Check out this feature on RoadTrippers.com!
We were stoked to be featured on https://roadtrippers.com/map?lat=40.81381&lng=-96.70166&z=5 Check it out here!! “There’s something that, to this day, is super alluring about the idea of finding buried treasure… but what if you could go to a place where you were … Continued
Check out out latest finds at the Oceanview Mine
A few of the gems found on Saturday by our sweet guest Andrea Swayne. Book your reservation to come up this week! Its going to beautiful weather so take this chance to find your treasures! Visit the Oceanview Mine for … Continued
Video: Tourmaline at the Pala Chief Mine
A fun video tour of the Pala Chief Mine on a misty early spring morning. Perfect weather for climbing around on the hills of Chief Mountain!
Our Favorites from the Oceanview Mine!
Looking for unique & interesting minerals, crystals and gems is a rewarding hobby, even if you don’t hit the “jackpot.” There are so many different ways to experience gem hunting, from fee digs to staking your mining claim. Here are … Continued
Dig with the best of em!
Its time to make your reservation! Special guests Yolanda Busse & Prospector Brian Busse will be digging with us beginning Thursday! People all over the nation know the Busse family from The Weather Channel’s TV show “Prospectors.” The show follows … Continued
Amazonite Tee for you!
Our fashionable Amazonite T-shirt is one to add to your wardrobe today! This mineral of limited occurrence shows off an awesome green color that is hard forget. Treat yourself, or a friend to this cool Tee. Quartz (smokey quartz), Microcline … Continued