Rio Doce Mine
 

 

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LET'S GO MINING! 

 

Located just off the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway in Spruce Pine, North Carolina the Rio Doce Gem Mine is an amazing adventure for all ages!

You and your family will be going on a Gem Mining Adventure with connections right to the actual gem mines of Rio Doce (Sweet River) Brazil as well as the famous Spruce Pine Mining District of North Carolina. 

Once you select the size and type of mining ore you would like to "work" you will be instructed by our trained staff on how to find the gem material located in each bucket. 

The Rio Doce Is Open For The 2007 Season!!!  Let's Go Mining....

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What will we find? 

You are guaranteed to discover amazing gem stones in each bucket of mining ore!  We do not just buy the mining material from middle men, we own the mine in Rio Doce (Sweet River), Brazil!  There is no middle man here.  You receive the finest quality stones guaranteed.

What do we do with our stones?

Once you have discovered your stones our trained Assayers will identify the varieties of stones that you have found and explain what can be done with the rough stones!  Almost 100% of the stones you find can be cut and set in silver or gold! You can even be adventurous and learn how to cut them yourself.         

 Our gift shop page will help you get an idea of what the stones you find can be turned into. 

 

Planning Your Next Mining Expedition!

Hours, Admission, Parking & Location

Hours

The Rio Doce Gem Mine is open everyday from Easter through Halloween.

                           The operating hours are 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M.

Admission

Admission is FREE! 

Parking

Parking is FREE! 

Location

Conveniently located just off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, follow this link to our Map page!



Contact Information

Telephone
828 765 2099
Postal address
P.O. Box 296 Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Electronic mail
General Information: callj28@msn.com
Webmaster: rainforest24@juno.com