EXHIBIT 23.1










               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of
Ruby Mining Company on Form S-8 dated June 20, 2002 relating to certain
consulting agreements of Ruby Mining Company of our report dated March 28, 2002
on the financial statements of Ruby Mining Company as of December 31, 2001 and
2000, the periods then ended, and the inception period from January 1, 1998 to
December 31, 2001, included in Form 10KSB filed by Ruby Mining Company on April
1, 2002.


                                        /s/ Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.

June 20, 2002
Atlanta, Georgia