Gem hunting, or rock hounding, is a fascinating hobby that allows people to find rare rocks and stones from amethyst and agate to sapphires and even diamonds.

Wheaton Precious Metals looks back on another strong quarter, driven by high gold prices, as chief executive Randy Smallwood highlights the continued growth of the company and getting a foothold in ...

This Nevada Day is a special one for the Nevada State Museum, Carson City. Though our artifacts are much older, it’s not every day that an iconic exhibit within our walls celebrates a diamond ...

Bunker Hill Mining (BNKR:CA) (OTCQB:BHLL) has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Silver Dollar Resources (Idaho) to acquire the Ranger-Page property, which includes six past-producing ...

In southern Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park sandstone arches and sweeping dunes glow under the sun like another world. It looks like no one should be able to survive in the heat and desolation of ...

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Travel Nevada’s CEO, Rafael Villanueva, shares why Moapa Valley is the perfect day trip or weekend getaway just an hour from Las Vegas and all on one tank of gas. Travel Nevada’s CEO, Rafael ...

The UFC Apex didn’t crown a new champion, but the octagon still witnessed a memorable main event in the two-day Elements of Change: Lithium & Strategic Minerals Forum in mid-September. No gloves, no ...

The U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines in northern Nevada. The Department of Energy will take a 5% ...

It’s been a tough stretch in the month of September for the Pahrump Valley High School girls volleyball program as it’s been nearly a month since they’ve recorded a win. Last defeating Cristo Rey St.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. The U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a company that is developing ...

Kinterra Capital and Lionhead Resources will invest $80 million in a dormant Nevada copper mine to restart operations. Credit: Phil Degginger/Alamy Stock Photo The dormant Nevada copper mine Pumpkin ...