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.

Hecla Mining Company today announced exploration results from its Midas Project in Nevada, where initial drilling of the previously untested two mile long Pogo Trend has discovered high-grade gold ...

First drilling of a two-mile trend finds significant gold grades, returns visible gold and 0.95 oz/ton gold over 2.2 feet; Sinter Vein extension ...

Gemstones come in all rarities, from Common to Legendary, and while some are fairly easy to come across, Gems like Opal land in the Legendary category, making them rare to pop up in daily respawn ...

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — State workers were put on paid administrative leave. Nevada residents couldn’t receive their driver’s licenses. Employers were unable to conduct background checks on new hires. These ...

Sometimes, elections come down to just one vote... but what happens when it’s a perfect tie? You leave it to the luck of the cards. Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases ...

Nevada inmate Jacob Herman was killed just five days before his release after being placed with a violent cellmate at High Desert State Prison. Senate to vote Friday on pathway to end shutdown ...

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Photographers and reporters observe atomic explosion in the distance. Courtesy: Las Vegas News Bureau On April 22, 1952 about 200 reporters from across the country gathered on a mound of volcanic rock ...

The Gardnerville band brings its unique “desert reggae” to Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge inside the Carson Nugget on Saturday. There’s a spring in former Carson High School teacher Phil Brady’s step ...