These are electronic magazine (eZine) sites and email groups (eGroups). The eGroups in particular are a good way of keeping up to date with what's happening. Follow the links below

eZines and Mineral Magazines on the Internet Mineral Webzine (France) - A mineral magazine on the web, good articles - in French and English Bocamina (Spain) - Bocamina is a magazine published by the Grupo Mineralogista de Madrid. Available as pdf files with excellent photos but text generally in Spanish Rocks and Minerals Magazine - Illustrated table of contents online from 1998 onwards "Mineral News", Larry Ream Publishing - a monthly newsletter for mineral collectors, containing news and information on minerals and mineral localities with locality descriptions and emphasizing news of new discoveries and other information. Mineral News also publishes show reports, providing readers with information on new discoveries of minerals displayed and for sale at shows, emphasizing new discoveries eGroups eMinerals - Interested in Australian and New Zealand mineralogy? Join eMinerals@yahoogroups.com today, and share information with around 170 like-minded people, an active group Micromounts - a list dedicated to minerals requiring magnification, whether they are actually mounted or not. Thumbnail specimens whose features need magnification are included in the scope of the list. Discussions of collecting localities and of equipment encouraged - over 230 members, an active group The rockhounds list provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of a diverse range of geologic topics. Historically, postings have included anecdotes, stories, and journals related to prospecting adventures/expeditions Rockhounds (Drizzle) - an unmoderated mailing list for those interested in rock and mineral collecting, lapidary work and other mineral-related hobbies, an active group MHA - Mining History Association is an association of about 400 members from the Mining Industry, University Professors, Museum Staffers and others interested in the History of mining and promotes the collection, preservation and presentation of mining history - less than 40 members Mining History is an open forum for discussions on the social and technological history of mining around the world - around 120 members Geology - a list dedicated to promoting the hobby of rocks, minerals and fossils around 80 members LA Rocks is a group of rockhounds generally based around Los Angeles who enjoy talking about and going on field trips. Discussions involve gem and mineral collecting sites and coordination of field trips in southern California - almost 500 members, an active group Geoliterary Society is a list dedicated to the study of the history of mineralogy, gemology, paleontology and related fields and to the collecting of the literature of these disciplines - around 50 members