DUST DEVIL MINE
FEE DIGGING
COME DIG WITH US!
The new ore that can be screened for a fee is the same ore that we are processing. It has not been high-graded and stones from 100 to 300+ carats have come from this pit. The mine is known for its exceptionally large stones as well as its red/green bicolor, watermelon, dichroic, and color-change stones.
HOURS & DIRECTIONS
The mine will be open daily from May 15th through October 1st (weather permitting). Call ahead for May and September dates to ensure we are open, before you travel out. We are open from 8am to 1/2 hour before sun down!
PRICING
Fee-digging prices are based on the wholesale rates that we charge dealers.
There is no fee for digging in the ore pile.
You will be charged 50% of the wholesale value of better colored stones and clear stones that will cut over 8 carats. We deduct for any unusable portions of stones. If a stone is not large enough or shaped right to cut a nice faceted, cabbed or carved gemstone it is FREE. Most of what you find will be free.
When you are finished digging, we will grade and sort your stones, charging you for the higher grade material. You are NOT obligated to purchase any stones that you do not want to take.
Belt picking and concentrate piles are available. It takes approx. 3 1/2 yds to make 1 yd of concentrate.
There is a diesel processing fee of $60 for 1/2 yd and $100 for 1 yd. of concentrated material. This will take about 1-3 hours to complete once started. A belt run is approx. 1 yd. and will take 1 1/4 to 1 1/2
hours to complete. These stones are wet and easy to see. We will point out but not touch the stones
We will sort your stones and charge for the stones as listed above at 50%of wholesale.
Dust Devil Mining processing plant has a belt run attached for public use. Guests can pick freshly dug stones right off the belt.
Screen tables for fee diggers.