Mining news, prospecting tips, Colorado geology, and specimen finds from the Rocky Mountain Mining team.
The Crystal Peak district near Lake George has produced some of the world's finest amazonite and smoky quartz specimens for over a century. From the legendary Tree Root Pocket to the car-sized Key Hole Pocket, here's why these pegmatites are so productive.
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Understanding the three levels of BLM mining operations in Colorado is essential before you break ground. Here is a practical breakdown of Casual Use, Notice of Intent, and Plan of Operations.
Lake George sits at the epicenter of some of the most productive pegmatite mineral collecting in North America.
Everything you need to know about lode claims, placer claims, BLM filings, and annual maintenance fees for mining in Colorado.
Colorado rhodochrosite from the Sweet Home Mine is among the most prized mineral specimens in the world.
The Pikes Peak Gold Rush transformed Colorado from wilderness to statehood.
