Diamond Willow Blog – Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine

21, Sep

We’ve Been Too Busy Mining to Write a Blog Post

We haven’t written a blog post in a while because we’ve been busy mining, maintaining our private road, upgrading the site, and welcoming amazing visitors. Here’s what has made this season so memorable.

19, Apr

Getting Ready for the 2026 Mining Season at Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine

Spring is coming — eventually. If you've been following along, you know we're a family-run amethyst mine tucked into the...

26, Jan

10 Years Reopened, Over 50 Years of Family Heritage: The Diamond Willow Story

Celebrating 10 years since reopening and over 50 years as a family mine. Discover the story of Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine—from Gunnard Noyes' 1960s prospecting to third-generation operation in Thunder Bay.

21, Nov

Getting Ready for Next Year: Fall Work at Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine in Thunder Bay

While our family-run mine is closed for the 2025 season, the work at Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine in Thunder Bay...

31, Mar

Smokey Quartz

Smokey Quartz We have a beautiful selection of Smokey Quartz imported from Brazil in our shop as well...

22, Feb

Agate Flames

Agate Flames sold at Amethyst Country rock & gift shop & Diamond Willow Amethyst Mine, these agate flames are the best in the industry AAA AGATE FLAMES.