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DISCOVER EARTH'S
MOST REMARKABLE TREASURE
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NEW FINDS
Contemporary classics. Explore the finest examples of important new discoveries
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ABOUT
The Origins of Ziga Mineral
David Ethan Ziga
David Ziga is a geologist from Miami University with a background in mineralogy. Destined from a long running interest in specimen collecting, he founded Ziga Mineral, LLC during his sophomore year there.
With a thirst for travel and modern mineral finds, ZM quickly became focused on sourcing, acquiring minerals directly from their home countries.
Today, David and his international team run specimen mining operations and travel around the globe to directly source earths most remarkable contemporary treasure.
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SHOWS AND EVENTS
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PUBLICATIONS
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PRESS
Features, interviews, and more.
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