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BLM approves sapphire mining project near Hauser Lake

The Bureau of Land Management has approved a five-year plan for sapphire mining in Lewis and Clark County.The McCune Bar ...
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McCune Bar sapphire mine near Hauser Lake approved by BLM

The Montana Sapphire Mining Co. is authorized to mine and recover sapphires from McCune Bar gravels. The project, approved by ...
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BLM seeks public input on sapphire mining proposal near Hauser Lake

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office is asking for public feedback on a proposed sapphire mining project just a quarter-mile inland from the northeast shore of Hauser ...
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WNC gem mining: 6 places to uncover hidden treasures this summer

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 ...