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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A °
Division of Land Resources
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary -
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
May 16, 1994
Mr. James Ferro
KMG Minerals, Inc.
1469 S. Battleground Avenue
P.O. Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
RE: Permit No. 23-03
Moss-Neisler Mine
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Ferro:
Your application for modification and renewal of the above
referenced mining permit has been approved. The permit has been
modified to include the changes to the operation as indicated on
the updated revised mine maps, Sheets 1 through 17 of 17, dated
March 9 , 1994 . A copy of the modified and renewed permit is
enclosed .
The conditions in the permit modification and renewal were
based primarily upon the initial application. Modifications were
made as indicated by the modification and renewal request and as
required to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971 . The
new expiration date is May 16 , 2004 .
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 620
acres and the amount of land you are approved to disturb is 309
acres .
On January 1 , 1994, the reclamation bond rules were amended.
The new reclamation bond has been calculated for this site using
` the information submitted on the mine map titled "Mining Activity I
as of 12-31-93" last revised January 1994 (see attached
worksheet) . The new bond amount calculated for this site is 1
$978 ,400. 00. However, as the cap on reclamation bonds is r
currently $500 , 000 . 00 , you may submit the required $500, 000 .00
bond or the appropriate balance by August 15, 1994 . As an
alternative, you may request a modification to your mining permit
to reduce the area to be affected (covered by your reclamation r
bond) . Failure to do so may result in your mining permit being 1
revoked. If so, your mine site will be required to be completely
reclaimed immediately. .
Geological Survey section Land Quality section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX:[phone]c0 FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone]
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Ferro
May 15, ., 1994
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As the permitted area contains leased property, the
attached� Land­Entry Agreement Form must -be -completed and signed,-
in duplicate, by the - land owner. Please submit said forms to
this office along with the new bond.
Please' revie'w the modified and renewed permit and the new
bond calculation information and advise this office at (919) 733-
4574 should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Tracy E Davis, P.E.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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2•fTNE RECLAMATION .BON0 CALCULATION SHEET -
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Permit:-No; -
' Permittee Km G-m,�-
.. Mine Name: M•�s :
:. .;::(SEE BACK OF:-THIS -PAGE FOR SCHEDULE OF RECI.ANATION COSTS) ..: -
AFFECTED - ' -'- RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
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CATEGORY . ACREAGE . . . .COST%ACRE " :COST
Tailings/
". Sediment Ponds _ Ac. X Ac. _ $ BB�Soo
Stockpiles _ 23 Ac" X . $ /'OO / Ac. _ $ 11 400
Wastepiles AC. X $ zoos / Ac. _ $ 60, 000
•Processing Area/ /
Haul Roads Ac. X $ ZOad / Ac. _ $ Z70, 601)
Mine Excavation P7 Ac. . X $250 / Ac. _ $ 47, SOO
Other ! 3 Ac. X $ TOa / Ac. _ $ Z
TOTAL ACREAGE: 3691 Ac. SUBTOTAL COST: $ "SzA, yaD
ADDITIONAL RECLAMATION. COST FACTORS: -
a. Inflation: O for permit life of 1 to 5 years:
SUBTOTAL COST X 0 .10 = $
for,permit life of 6 to 10 years:
SUBTOTAL COST X 0 ,25 - _ $ / 3Z;,ZZf .. ,,.
b Mobilization; SUBTO.TAL .COST X 0.40 = $ Z//'-.y 6U11
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c Administration ,,.SUBTOTAL. COST X - 0. 20
a .+ b +. c. =m,$myggr 6­6r + .SUBTOTAL COST $;j Z 06
-;TOTAL REGLAMATION.'BONb COST -- $ 9J�, Y00 ppj`

Bond Based Upon: - Annual Reclamation Report Form Acreage
Approved 10-Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
Remarks: / = zoo 17-31-13
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Bond Calculated By �e�-�- � -
Date"of 'Bondcalculation.

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D E PARTMENT O F ENV=RONMENT ,,
HEALTH AND NATURAL
RES OLTRC E S
D 2 V=S=ON OF LAN D RESOURCE S
LAND QUAL=TY S ECT=ON
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for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74i46 through
68, "The Mining Act of 1971, " Mining Permit Rule 15A
NCAC 5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and
regulations
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Permission is hereby granted to: �
KMG Minerals, Inc.
Moss-Neisler Mine
Cleveland County - Permit No. 23-03
for the operation of a
Mica and By-Products Mineral Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity
and .scenic values of all lands and waters affected by
this mining operation will receive the greatest
practical degree of protection and restoration.
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MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: May 16 , 2004
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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which
is hereby approved by the Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources hereinafter referred to as the Department, and
in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan af.tached to and
incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made for
the protection of the surrounding environment and for reclamation
of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation.
This permit is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the
requirements of the approved Reclamation Plan. However,
completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation, secured by the bond or other security on
file with the Department, and may survive the expiration,
revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the
following exception: If another operator sdcGeeds to the
interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation,' by
virtue of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department
may release the permittee from the duties imposed upon him by the
conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference to
the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor
operator, provided that both operators have complied with the
requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor operator
agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to
reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or
other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or
permittee's successor is not complying with the Reclamation Plan
or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing to
achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the
Department may give the operator written notice of its intent to
modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to modify the
Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator
shall have right to a hearing at a designated time and place on
any proposed modification, revocation or suspension by the
Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the
Department may institute other enforcement procedures authorized
by law.
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Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as
supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
June T12, 1979: This permit has been modified toiinclude an
additional 465 acres identified as the Neisler and U.S. Gypsum
Corporation Tracts .
September 20, 1981: This permit has been renewed and transferred
from Kings Mountain Mica Company, Inc. to' KMG Minerals, Inc. -

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May 16 , 1994: This permit has been modified to include the
changes to the operation as indicated on the revised mine maps,
Sheets 1 through 17 of 17, dated March 9, 1994.
Ex irati n Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance
until May 16, 2004 .
Conditions
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of ,the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46 , et. seq. , and to the following conditions and
limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:I . A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be
in accordance with the permitting requirements and
rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the
site shall be in accordance with any applicable permit
requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission. It shall be
the permittee's responsibility to contact the Water
Quality Section, Division of Environmental Management,
to secure any necessary stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2 . A. Any mining process producing air contamination
emissions shall be subject to the permitting
requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C.
Environmental Management Commission.
B. During mining operations, water truckslor other means
that may be necessary -shall be utilized to prevent dust
from leaving the permitted area.
o .43 . A. , Sufficient buffer (minimum 30 foot undisturbed) shall
be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway .to prevent sedimentation of that
waterway from erosion of the affected land and to
preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of wetlands shall
be in accordance with the requirements I and regulations
promulgated and enforced by the U.S. Army Corps of
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4 . A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited
to diversions, earthen dikes, silt check dams, silt
retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance
and maintained to prevent sediment from discharging
onto adjacent surface areas or...Into any lake or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected1land.
B. All erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be
installed and maintained as indicated on1the revised
mine maps, Sheets 1 through 17 , dated March. 9, 1994.
C. Appropriately designed erosion and sediment control
measures shall be installed and maintained, as
necessary, below the previous United. States Gypsum
plant area to prevent offsite sedimentation.
D. Appropriately designed diversions and chute spillways
shall be provided and maintained, as necessary, to
control surface drainage on the fill areaa between the
plant area and Interstate Highway 85.
5. A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no
greater than the angle which can be retained by
vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control
measure, structure, or device. In any event, exposed
slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause offsite damage because of siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with ground cover,
devices or structures sufficient to restrain such
erosion.
B. An undisturbed buffer zone of 25 feet along both sides
of the gas line shall be maintained. In addition, all .
excavated slopes adjacent to the bufferizones along the
gas line shall be maintained at a 2 foot horizontal to
1 foot vertical or flatter slope.
6 . The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent
collection of pools of water that are, or likely to become,
noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage
ditches or conduits shall be constructed or installed when
required to prevent such conditions.
7. A. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be
maintained between the mine and public thoroughfares
whenever practical to screen the operation from the
public.-
B. visual screening berms shall be constructed as
indicated on the .mine map titled "N.C. �Mining Permit
No. 23-3 Renewal" last revised February 7, ' 1992 .

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8. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot -undisturbed) shall be
maintained between any excavation and any mining permit
boundary or right-of-way to prevent caving of adjacent
property.
9 . A physical barrier consisting of a fence (4 strand barbed
wire, a minimum of 4 feet in height) or earthen berm,
etc. , shall be maintained around the perimeter of any
highwall.
10. Refuse Disposal
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A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that
is generated outside of the mining permit area shall be
allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit area
unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first
been obtained from both the Division of Solid Waste
Management and the Land Quality Section , Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources. The method
of disposal shall be consistent with the approved
reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The
Mining Act of 1971 generated on-site and directly
associated with the mining activity may be disposed of
in a designated refuse area. All other waste products
must be disposed of in a disposal facility approved by
the Division of Solid Waste Management., No petroleum
products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that .may be considered hazardous
shall be disposed of within the permitted area.
11 . An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form
supplied by the Department by February 1 of !each year until
reclamation is completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in1writing of the
desire to delete, modify or otherwise change any part of the
mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for afmining permit
and •any approved revisions to it. Approval to implement
4 such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on-site implementation of the revisions. If
13 . The security which was posted pursuant to NIC.G.S. 74-54 in
the form of a $25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover
the operation as indicated on the approved. application until
August 15, 1994. on -or before August 15, 1994, the security
shall be increased to $500,000. 00. This security shall
remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total
affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
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14. A. Authorized representatives of =the Division of Archives
and History shall be granted access to the site to
determine the presence of significant archaeological
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B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3 , "The Unmarked
Human Burial and Human Skeletal Remains Protection
Act, " should the operator or any person in his employ
encounter human skeletal remains, immediate
notification shall be provided to the county medical
examiner and the chief archaeologist, North Carolina
Division of Archives and History.
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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the
performance of which is a condition on the continuing validity of
that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation� Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the
terms of the- Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
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Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
1 . The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel
and other unconsolidated materials shall be A such an angle
as to minimize the possibility of slides and �be consistent
with the future use of the land.
2 . Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property
must be provided in all excavations in rock. l
3 . All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration
which is in accordance with accepted conservation practices
and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the
land.
4 . No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or
remain on the mined area that are, likely toybecome noxious ,
odious or foul .
5 . - The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and
recommended agronomic and reforestation practices as
established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to
the Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities
shall be conducted according to the time schedule included
in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide
reclamation simultaneous with mining operations and in any
event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable 'time
after completion or termination of mining on any segment of
' the permit area and shall be completed within two years
after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDIT ONS:
1 . Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule,
the planned.'reclamation shall be to regradeland
satisfactorily revegetate any disturbed areas.
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2 . The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a
surface suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. Overburden shall be used to slope all sideslopes of the
mine excavation to a 1 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter slope on the Moss Tract and United States
Gypsum Tract and to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter slope on the Neisler Tract.
B. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be
backfilled, graded, and stabilized or cleaned out and
made into acceptable lake areas.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas
neighboring the mine excavation shall be lleveled and
smoothed.
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subso"iled or
otherwise prepared before revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the
mine site. On-site disposal of waste shall be in
accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10 .A. and B.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the
collection of noxious or foul water.
3 . Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be
revegetated as per the Reclamation Plan approved by Mr. Jim
Boggs with the Soil Conservation Service on February 18 ,
1992.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional
wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources
Commission to enhance post-project wildlife habitat at the
site.
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4. Reclamation Plan:
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Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneouslylwith mining to
the extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be
initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination-of mining of any mine segment under permit.
Final reclamation, including revegetation, shall be
completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued to Kings Mountain Mica Company, Inc. on
July 26 , 1972 , modified June 12, 1979 , and renewed and
transferred in its entirety to KMG Minerals , Inc. September
20 , 1981 , is contemporaneously modified and renewed this
16th day of May,, 11994 pursuant to/GG. S. 74-52 .
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
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MINERALS,INC.
June 1 , 1994
Fcr.,
Mr. Tracy E. Davis, P.l'..
State Mining Specialist
land Quality Scction �Q
Post Office BON 27687 (/w. l4 7
Raleigh, NC 27011-7687 11[_Ay
RE: Permit No. 23-03 SFC
Moss-Ncisler Mine Cleveland County r/01/
Dcar Nlr. Davis:
Pursuant to one of the requirements of the modification and rcumvcd permit', I
am pleased to enclose herewith two copies of the Land Entry Agreement.
We are now making arrangements for filing the required Reclamation Rand
and mill submit same to your office promptly.
Cordially,
NIC NIINIJ INC.
Herbert 13. Bierman
Administrative Manager
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P.O. Box 729 • Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
'I Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 1-(800) 443-MICA • Fax [phone]

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives
the right of entry and travel upon our lands or operation during regular
business hours for the purpose of making necessary. field inspections or
investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of
this Act.
we further grant to-the Department or its appointed representatives
the right to make whatever entries on the, land as !may be reasonably
necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in
order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete
in the event a bond •forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G. S. 74-59 .
Mine Name: Nei 5l er One _ County: Cleveland
Land Owner/Lessor: Mine Operator_
NEISLER BROTHERS INC.
signature: .� �- -�ignature: �h
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Print Name: C . E . N e i s l e r , I I I . Pres . Print Name: James P. Ferro
Title: President
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Company_ KMG ,MINERALS, INC.
Applicant Only:
**Two 2 copies of the completed application, two (2) copies of all maps,
and the appropriate processing fee (see next page for ' fee schedule) in
the form of a check or money order payable to the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources must be sent to
the Land Quality Section Central office at the address listed on the
front page of this application form.
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TRg QTJEST FOR =NFORMAT2ON
Name and address of person requesting informationzl/414 Soy
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Information to be sent (check all that apply) :
Business Card
❑ Mining Act of 1971
❑ Administrative Rules
,,0' Application Form
❑ Mining Brochure
❑ Guidelines on Reclamation Bonds
❑ Assignment of Savings Account Form
❑ Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit Form
❑ Surety Bond Form
❑ Renewal Checklist
❑ Modification Checklist
Transfer Checklist
❑ Other:
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* , Susan - After sending the above .information:
❑ PLEASE FILE THIS FORM UNDER REQUESTS FOR
INFORMATION
r/ PLEASE FILE THIS FORM IN THE MINE FILE (PERMIT
NO. Q�,_)
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MAY-13-94 FRI 13 43 KMG MINERALS, INC. P. 02
AriT.Ianah rgR A N1MTN6 PE10tIT' - I
A. QMWKaAL CNRRALTZRZETIC8 Or MINE,
I, Total acreage aL site covered by this permit application;
Acres arced 220 +/' )ores leas" ann +i_ pevparty owner If leaned
Neislrr Rrether<. Tree_
2. Nee of all materials mined; Mjca and hXhrndu d_ d<rt minnralc_ wan folnar and
kaadl n.
7. Mining method: Hydraulic Ohw.l
Truck Dragiine a dk belf•loading scraper.
other (explain)�Zer _ed glrraotrg a.A .haethnm
1 s. •. Expected maxinm depth-46tafiw (e"t) �120' bfannoa elasation7
b. Expected average depth of`m*a (feet)
3. Mae any area(s) at this sttp .been mined in the past? Yq� NaW It
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Ce to question 6. - -
a. Acreage of previouly affactad laod(s) at present site that has not b*
reclabpd: ISO + - - acres (identify all are" on year Nina map), .
b. When and by wham was Ss ertiwity conducted?
r. Acreags of previously Tafected lad at present mite that had been ;
0 acres (identify all arw on your Nine up),
d, llhou and by when was this mctiwlq conducted? I'
e. Do you.wish to exeluda, aay areas potod in So or o from this panic Bair
Yes , hk; x yes, hoe'achT aor'ea (San all
area on year s1iM map)• "XY
6. present (premining) we CL the-land (estimate Acreage. for I): yp•
Cropland_ so P"turdXW. sa hwremtry ao rish/Nildlifaoo� ea
Recn■tion_ so Other_SA,,,_ ac PLANT A PROCESSING 220 AC al
7. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been Cro plstad r
(estimate acreage for sach); -
croplw4 z _- ac pasture 100 so yorestry inn ae risbmldlife ae
Recreation_ 0 c Other 92a ec GENERAL AGRICULTURAL I
■. DNla1m1=T1= or ArpW= AWWMM A= Ede ,1
1. Member of years for which permit Is requested (10 years m imam) . 10 _
- 2. Total mffected acreage to be dinturb4a during AALLial year of operation; �.
A. Area used for tailing poeAs j N/A THIS " A. RENENAL li eons
b. Area used for stockpilas ' _ .eons
c, Area used for waste pil'ti - .enema
d. Area used for processiny"planta mod onsite haul realm ����mate
a. Area of mine excavation(n) - iena
f. TotAb 0-4 a+cme
2. Estimate the maximum amount of land to be disturbed and uneeclaimed
at any one time during the life of the permit. _ i09 +/. acres
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MINERALS,INC. I{ings Mountain, ITC Z8086
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IfINERECliAMP.TION .BOND CALCULATION SHEET
(based upon 10-year mine/affected area plan) . _
Permifiee: 'f Wm
- Mine Name: M•es /:.,
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'AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
- CATEGORY ACREAGE. .COST/ACRE I COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds. _ Ac. X $15oD / Ac. _ $ . BB,.Soo
Stockpiles ZS Ac. X $ / oa / Ac, _ $ 91, 40o
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Wastepiles 3v - AC. x $ ooa / AC . _ $ 40,400
'Processing Area/ / -
Haul Roads �3) Ac. X $ ZOed / Ac. - $ Z70, 600
Mine Excavation Ac. X $25e0 / Ac. _ $ g7, Sod
Other, ' 3 AC. X $ 5-00 / AC . _ $ 711 Soo -
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TOTAL ACREAGE: .1 07 Ac. SUBTOTAL COST: $ SZB, yCd
ADDITIONAL RECLAMATION . COST FACTORS:
a. Inflation: O for permit life of 1 to 5 years:
SUBTOTAL COST X 0 .10 = $
c� for, permit life of 6 to 10 years : '
- SUBTOTAL COST X 0. 25
b_ Mobilization , SUBTOTAL COST X 0.40 = $ Z // S6U
C. Administration M)TOITAL COST X 0. 20 = $ / O'.51 .0
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a -+ b + c =- $ gg9, S6j�' + .SUBTOTAL COST $-fZA Sod
$ 9 7�
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TOTAL RECLAMATION HOND ,COS . i YOQD
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Bond Based Upon: Annual Reclamation Report Form Acreage
Approved 10-Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
Remarks: If zoo' , �2.s
Bond Calculated By:�_�
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DATE: April 21 , 1994 ,
MEMORANDUM TO: Tony Sample
FROM: Brian K. North "�,�C,� ��',:, J 179
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SUBJECT: Moss-Neisler mine
Permit #23-03 , Cleveland County
RE: Mining Permit Renewal Request
I have completed the review of the submitted mine maps and
response from Mr. Herb Bierman (KMG Minerals, Inc. ) dated March 28 ,
1994 . In review of your letter dated February 24 , 1994 and KMG's
response, I offer the following:
1. The location of the proposed screening berms could be located
in the field by LQ personnel but surely KMG is able to locate these
on there own. KMG has been in the mining business longer than the
Law has been enforced and should be able to locate berms. None the
less, LQ will try to schedule a meeting to assist where possible.
The berms must be provided on the mine map and immediately
stabilized upon completion of construction.
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+� 2 . The Section, to my knowledge, has never allowed wet basins for
sediment/erosion control on mine sites. it it has been determined
that they are adequate, then please request design calculations to
support the 12' primary vegetative spillways capable of passing 50
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to 130 cfs without erosion occurring.
We have yet to receive a reclamation plan for the site even if
the mine may not be reclaimed in 25 to 40 years. If a reclamation
map is required for all permitted mines, KMG must meet those
requirements. Please refer to the detail on sheet 17 concerning
reclamation of the slopes.
4 . The aerial photo submitted leaves a little to be desired.
Existing and pre-law mined areas must be indicated as previously
requested.
I hope this will assist you in your review. It appears that LQ has
kept KMG informed of the requirements for a renewed permit but have
not received all information requested.

KMworldwide
-MINERALS,INC.
Mr. Tony L Sample MAR 2 'v'
Assistant. State Milling Specialist
land Quality Section
DEHI'SIR
Pon Office Box 27687
Ralcigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Rm MospNeisler Nine Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Sample:
We have now completed our reViOW of )"our letter ofl:ehruary 24, 1994,
together with attachments. We have aLL(2lnptCd 14) address those issues raised ill v(Al
letter and in particular in the memorandum dated February 1 , 1994 from Briall K.
North to Tracy Davis. I shall Lfflenipt to resporld by numhcr collated to the number ill
N,Ir. North's In C1110ra lid U111.
I Since we have rmxn ided visual scruohng henns as \m determined
necessary and appropriate, we suggest that a meeting; he scheduled
on SO "Ith a represumuive (,I )our salion to determine the n*;SL
a}?prc,pri ate visual SCI-gelling CUITC11t and I'Ll[Ul-c Mining a('JiVit '.
It is our intention to coopenue and tonsil-LIC1. 1h()Sc hCrillS that appear
necessary Co Provide the Screening desired.
(2) It is our understanding h-0111 the SCC(Ald 11,11-agraph 01"y()Llr letter Of
February 24, 1994 that "m hasins IiLivc huen determined acceptable.
(3) Kip-IG Minerals pr(.)p(-)scs buffers as ShOW11 On the adjaCCIlt U.)
the existing; gas line rig hto0vaj% Please refer k) Slicut 8.
(4) All streams were laheled on dic drawings previously suhniiiLed.
Un-named tributaries have been denoted on the revised drawings.
(5) Final reclamation in most cases will mm occur Or mam, vearm into
the future, in sonic cases 25 . 4n yeam. In the interim, reclamation
is an ongoing process. KNIG, iNfinerals is prepared to grade and seed
in areas that Clearly ar-e Outside N, any pr()posud milling or land
diSlrillUling activities.
KNIG Minerals proposes t(j gcrldu the shqns of any I= 1981 One md]
CN I)()SLI I-C �IN IVC I aku waLcl- level (() I I(A steeper I h-,.I I 1 ) - I . \Vhilc it is
illilIoSsibIc at the I-VeScilt 6111C to d0el-Illill(2 the CNaCL
bodies of' WaLcr pnqymud U) he Inrmanum, A is pmpmed, after
P.O. Box 729 a Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Phone [phone] a Toll Free: 1-(800) 443-MICA a Fax [phone]

Mr. Tony L Sample
pal?e Two
modifying the slopes, to Create lakes or reser vnirs. After stabilizing; the
slopes and establishing a proper water level, a planting schedule of
appropriate vegetation such as shrub lespedeza, korean lespedeza
and/or partridge pea will be est.tblishcd. In addition KNIG Minerals
proposes to reforest with ipprnpri-ltte }lardwoc)d .lief sof't%v(-)od in the
final reclamation plan.
The site in question is under lease to KMG Minerals. The owners have
expressed certain requirements for the: ultimate use of the property.
KNIG intends to reclaim in the most appropriate manner to satisfy the
requirements of the Land Quality Section as well as the property
owners. The owners presently foresee the use of a considerable portion
of the acreage for pasture iand and tile attempt to reforest the site will
be conducted to be compatible with the needs and requirements of the
owners.
(6) Typical cross-sections through the acLiye Mitt proposed pits "trc shown
Oil the drawing submitted. Please refer to sheet 1.7.
(7) Enclosed are blue line coTics of the aerial photographs dated FehrLlary
1.990, the mylar copies heing .n:tikkblu at the Cleveland County T't\
Assessors Office.
(8) At the present time a water truck is ill USC full Lillie to c_Untrol dust in
our mines and on Our haul rOads pl_(Widillg ar.cess to public: roads. KMG
Minerals is ctevek)ping a plan tO install a perrllancnt sprinkling system
g;alon critical haLll rrrtds to minimize and control any dust emissions
from the site.
(9) KMG Minerals will arrange to meet with representatives ()f the Land
Quality Section at any C.,nllyelllent time. It is suggested that the meeting
proposed in number 1. ahove and the oil situ inspection proposed herein
be conducted simulLancousiv.
Submitted herewith are Lwo sets of plans modified and revised io r;t et the
issues raised in your letter of February 4, .1994. We are hopeful that the meeting
suggested can be scheduled promptly and all outstanding issues resolved so that a
permit can be issued forthwith.
Cordially,
INC.
f[crhurt k�. l�iurman
Administrative Nkmaoc:r
HBB:mgr
Enclosure

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DATE TO ASSISTANT AI DATE T USAN 3—LJ
LOGGED IN
MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company eM& A1,renX Project Name /16ss - A)toli e.: h1"�
Permit No. 2�7-0j county CJe✓w Date Received 3-Z'T - I
Reviewer �I+�
Please make copies of check to include with Central office and
Field office files and lag in checks.
* ❑�New ❑ Renewal ❑i Modification ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
M Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
❑ Fee Received: Amount
Please route to:
❑9`64ax-e;.i.11 Field Office Date Routed��2(/
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission Date Routed
* ❑ Archives and History Date Routed
❑ Other: Date Routed
Suspense Date for Comments: y—Zn-yy (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
❑ Please note the following:
*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow',and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

State of North C(Aina
Department of EMIronment,
Health and Natural Resources / 0
Division of Land Resources
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p H N R
Jonathan B. Howes. Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
February 24 , 1994
Mr. Herbert Bierman
KMG Minerals, Inc.
1469 S . Battleground Ave.
Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086
Re: Renewal and Modification of the Moss-Neisler Mine
Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Bierman :
The review has been completed on the additional information
your company submitted for the above referenced permit actions.
According to the review comments from Mr. Brian North, several of
the items listed in Ms. Beth Chesson's letter dated August 6, 1993
have not been adequately addressed. I have enclosed a copy of Mr.
North's comments along with a copy of Ms. Chesson's letter for your
convenience. In addition, I have attached a phone log from the
file documenting a telephone conversation between you and Ms.
Chesson. As you can see , several items were discussed from her
letter dated August 6 , 1993 . Please address all concerns stated in
the August 6, 1993 letter in writing and include the required
information on a revised set of mine maps.
Your request to allow wet basins to be utilized at the site
has been deemed acceptable by the Director in light of the fact
that the necessary. equipment will be on site at all times to
maintain and/or repair the basins, as needed. The Department will
also allow the 25 foot unexcavated buffer zone on each side of the
gas line as you requested . However, this buffer zone must be
indicated on the revised mine maps .
Also enclosed is a copy of the wildlife Resources Commission's
recommendations regarding this renewal and modification as well as
the addition of the proposed Archdale Mine. Please incorporate
their recommendations for both tracts into the Reclamation Plan for
this mine site.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR REVIEW CANNOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL
ALL OF THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE HAVE BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED.
Geological survey Section Land 9ui Section Geodetic Survey section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone] FAX: [phone]
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Bierman
February 24 , 1994
Page 2
In order to complete the processing of your modification and
renewal requests, please forward two ( 2 ) copies of the requested
information to my attention at the following address :
Land Quality Section
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Please contact me at (919) 733-4574 if you have any questions
on the above.
Sincerely,
S.C.
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
TLS/tls
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
Mr. Charles Gardner

DATE: February 1 , 1994
MEMORANDUM TO: TpLcSr Davis �ydr�U►"r,,,✓ * RECEIVED
FROM: Brian K. North `1�
THROUGH: Jerry W. Cook *" FEB 0 2 1994
SUBJECT: Moss-Neisler Mine , KMG Minerals, IncAND QUALITY SECTION
Permit # 23-03 , Cleveland County
RE: Mining Permit Renewal Request
A review of the submitted mine map received in your office on
December 28 , 1993 has been completed by this office. We submit for
your consideration the following comments in response to Beth
Chesson's letter of August 6 , 1993 and the revised mine maps:
1 . The location of all proposed visual screening berms must be
indicated on the mine map. (See items #3 & 9 in Beth's letter)
2 . Sediment basins #1 through 6 must be redesigned as riser/barrel
type sediment basins. Please include all associated
calculations supporting the design of the principle and
emergency spillways , outlet protection, anti-flotation device,
etc. The emergency spillway of each basin must be located in
natural ground. (See item #5)
3 . Please indicate the proposed mining activities/buffers adjacent
to the existing gas line. Provide the requested section views .
(See item #7)
4 . Please label all streams and creeks that traverse the mine.
(See item #8)
5. A detailed reclamation plan must be submitted, as requested.
(See item #12)
6 . Typical cross-sections through the active and proposed pit(s)
must be submitted for review. (See item #13 )
7 . An aerial photo must be provided, documenting existing mine
conditions and pre-law areas. (See item #15)
8 . Please indicate how dust will be controlled. (See item #16)
9. Another on-site inspection will be scheduled to document the
corrective actions completed, as required in the Nov.
(See item #17)

MINE SITE REVIEW FORM
DEM COMMENTS
Project: kAoeF,- ttVe,Le2. H1 - ! IvV4 County: eLeJeUir Co.
Due: ASA.W 3Vidhd r�oP.ru
Water Ouality Issues:
1. Watershed/Stream Name and Classification:
I,C PRMJtJf ) £� WS- L/ C/_' W6 7i'.P/�,✓C/f,�
2 . Permits- - YES NO
NPDES Permit Required
NPDES Permit Existing
Nondischarge Permit Required
Nondischarge Permit Existing ✓
NOV Issued
Civil Penalty Assessed/Injunction -
Requested y
3 . Wetlands;
ew�IH. K io �go:' �� rd�oC M41ic.J .wN� / N� r'LC 5r�
Wetlands Disturbed C115T oR rh.T �
401 Certification Required
Air ouality Issues:
Air Permit Required
Air Permit Existing
NOV Issued ✓ /yl M�
Civil Penalty Assessed/Injunction
Requested
Groundwater Issues:
Well Permit Required l9
Well Permit Existing
Groundwater Contamination Problem
NOV Issued
Civil Penalty Assessed/Injunction
Requested
Comments:
Signed Date

DATE TO ASSISTAN t DATE I SUSAN
LOGGED IN
MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company K.IU(j '4.(It�t_� IAIC- Project Name Iu0S5- OLISLee- (AlKr
Permit No. 7 A-03 County ef"U.A-0r) Date Received I z Z8 q3
Reviewer n IMP
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office. files and l�llog in checks.
* ❑ New LEI Renewal21 Modification ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
® Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
❑ Fee Received: Amount
Please ppro��ute to: Alri`` /
© KA VR) Field Office Date Routed - •l - 19V
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission Date Routed '
* ❑ Archives and History Date Routed
❑ Other: Date Routed
suspense Date for Comments: Z Z (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
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1 INERALS,INC.
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December 27, 1993
i{UaLi i : 6Ei,
Land Quality Section
DEHNR
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Attn.: Mrs. Beth Chesson
Asst, Mining Specialist
Re: Moss - Neisler Mine
Cleveland County
Permit No. 23 - 03
Dear Mrs. Chesson:
Enclosed please find 2 copies of mining plan concerning the Moss - Neisler
mine, Cleveland County. please note we have not included the area known as the
archdale tract. This will be covered in a subsequent application. We believe we
have addressed all of the issues raised in your letter of April 20, 1992 as well as our
meetings with representatives of your department.
After you have an opportunity to review the documents we would be happy
to meet with you to discuss any further questions.
Si erely ^
Herbert B. Bierman
Manager
P.O. Box 729 • Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 11800) 443-MICA • Fax [phone]

KMG MINERALS, INC.
1469 S . BATTLEGROUND AVE .
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. 28086
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ° " `�
DATE ; December 27, 1993 f.0'— � O
LAi'lu QUAU I Y SEG NL),ti
TO: DEHNR ATTN; Beth U. Chesson
Land Quality Section Asst. Mining Specialist
P. 0. Sox 27687 Land Quality Section
Raleigh, NC 27611
X Attached Separate cover via:
_ shop Dwg X prints Field Reports _ Specification
Correspondence originals _ Contracts _ Other
calculations Addendum
The items below are transmitted for your action as noted:
X For approval For Review and Comment _ Approved as Submitted
For Your Use T Approved as Noted
As Requested Resubmitted for Approval _ Returned for Correction
Re: Renewal of Permit 23-03
7-TEM COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION
2 sets Revised Drawings
Each set consists of:
l @ Dwg KMG 222 - Moss #1 & 2
1 @ Dwg KMG 223 - Neisler #1 , 2 , 3
1 @ Cover sheet for Moss - Neisler Mine prints
17 sheets - Moss - Neisler Mine
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SIGNED:
Note: Discard sheets previously submitted by Moretz Engr.

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September 1 , 1993
Memorandum to File
Re: Telephone conference with Hugh Lancaster and Herb Bierman
From: Beth Chesson �Yv
On August 31, 1993, I had telephone conference from approximately
2:00 - 4:00 with Mr. Lancaster and Mr. Bierman concerning my letter
dated 8/fi/93. This memo serves to outline the major points of the
discussion. These points are addressed in the order of my letter.
a No problems were noted with no. 1 of my letter regarding an
additional modification fee.
1. a They indicated that they had inadvertently left off some wells
that they thought were - outside of the 500 foot perimeter.
These wells will be shown on the maps.
n We discussed at length permit boundaries, buffer zones, berms
and excavation limits. Mr. Lancaster noted that in some
areas, the ore body encroaches upon the area that should be
used for the construction of the berms on the mining side of
the buffer zone. In such cases, they would like to construct
the berms inside the buffer zone. Therefore, the buffers
would not be considered undisturbed but would be considered
unexcavated. I noted that as long as these cases were
isolated and not typical we could possibly approve the
activities, subject of course to Tracy's. Nell.'s and Charles'
approval . I told them to note on the maps these areas in
which they would have unexcavated buffers. They stated that
they have an overall map on a 1"=400' scale that notes all
tracts, SR's, etc. They are labelling the sections of the
tracts for clarification on inspection reports and to avoid
confusion (such as Neisler 1 , Neisler 2, and Neisler 3) .
'{ O They will relocate SSE measures to the mine side of the buffer
zones where feasible.
C We discussed the sediment basin design. They said the
construction of wet impoundments with spillways constructed in
natural ground are easy to build and, they felt, more
efficient. The impoundments were designed to retain the whole
storm event and to hold water constantly except maybe in the
driest months. Apparently, they want to retain water for
o ;?` their use on site. Maintenance of the ,impoundments is much
� w easier with their existing equipment t maintaining riser
N basins. They do have access to stand pipes, should we require
riser basins, but they requested we allow wet basin detention
without risers. I said I will discuss the design with Jerry
Cook and Hell and will get back with them.

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O(� They noted that the plans were incorrect. They do not intend
to mine Long Branch. The resubmitted maps will note buffers
along the Branch.
�O They will not relocate the gas line. However, they noted that
the easement for the gas line is very wide, and their mining
activities will not come any closer than 50 feet to the gas
}ine itself and will not encroach upon the gas line easement.
Therefore, they request that the 50 foot unexcavated buffer be
1 cY easured from the pipe, not from the edge of the easement. I
explained that we are concerned with the stability of the
slopes along the easement and the possibility of somehow
damaging the line during mining. If the easement is very
wide, if they will not encroach upon the easement, and if the
gas line is somewhat centered in the easement, we could
possibly waive the 50 foot unexcavated buffer along the
easement. Mr. Lancaster noted that they intend to mine at a
2: 1 along the gas line easement. I told them to still provide
a cross-sectional view through the gas line and the proposed
excavation, showing the approx. location of the line, the
slopes of the excavation and the location of the easement.
The approx. location of the line and the location of the
easement must be noted on the mine maps.
(�O The only watercourses within the permit boundaries are Long
Branch and Dixon Creek. They will note these on the mine maps
and show SEE measures and buffers along these creeks.
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c� C No problems were noted with items 9 and 10.
(pC Mr. Lancaster noted that they do not consider any areas
previously affected as inactive, as they will fill any pre-law
areas eventually with tailings. Therefore, they waived their
exemption for any areas affected before 1971.
C Mr. Lancaster again noted that they do not consider any areas
s�' within their permit as reclaimed. However, he noted that they
do have some areas that are stabilized. I told him that
"reclaimed" and "stabilized" basically mean the same thing in
the context "reclaimed" was used in item 12. We aren't
requiring them to release any areas. We would like to know
their intentions concerning stabilizing areas. Also, I
explained that since the Department only has the authority to
approve permits and reclamation plans for um to 10 years a
conceptual reclamation plan that corresponds to their ten year
mining limits is required even if their company does not
intend to cease mining in ten years. A company cannot be
guaranteed that their permit will be renewed in ten years.
We discussed the waste tailings disposal occurring at various
locations throughout the site. Mr. Lancaster and Mr. Bierman
both noted that because of the location of the tailings ditch

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and the need for dewatering of the tailings, several areas are
currently being used for the dewatering and disposal of the
tailings. They felt that as long as adequate eeediment
t� controls were in place downstream that such areas should be
y �I f i n e. They also noted that because of the nature of their
Nye U operation, they would. prefer to continue disposing of tailings
in this manner, with stabilization of the tailings upon
completion of the slope. I told them to explain their
tailings disposal method in writing to us, and we will review.
They noted that they are beginning to reclaim slopes of the
excavation upon completing mining on a section of the
excavation. - They have realized that it is better economically
to stabilize slopes as soon as possible instead of allowing
them to sit and erode.
7 0 They noted that mining will occur at a 1 .5:1 in most cases,
except along the gas line. Will note this in the pit cross-
section.
a They are aware of the need to show better topo for the area-
west of Margrace ad. They noted that they are "land-leveling"
with waste material. That is, they are smoothing out the
existing topo with waste material . I noted that they need to
show this on the mine maps and provide adequate S&E measures.
i � U We discussed aerial photos. Since they will be submitting a
detailed overall map, an aerial would be nice but is not
required. They said they will check with the county for
aerial maps. Mr. Bierman said he thought that the county had
some that were approx. 2 yrs. old.
�( o Theyrrently using water trucks at the site and have had no
complaints. They are considering installing sprinkler systems
along semi-permanent access roads. It appears that such a
system would be feasible in some areas. He said on the day of
the site visit with Mell, Tracy, Jerry, etc. the trucks were
broken down.
lr� 0 They had no problems with no. 17 .
Mr. Lancaster and Mr. Bierman noted that Mr. Moretz is no longer
working for them. The have obtained a set of plans from him
without the P.E. seal. Xey intend to complete the info needed and
resubmit. I recommended they contact someone to help with S&E
design. They said they will try it inhouse.
cc: Jerry Cook

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Department of En onment,
Health and Natural Resources k41Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ®Y o
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 6, 1993
Mr. Herbert Bierman
KMG Minerals, Inc.
1469 S. Battleground Ave.
P.O. Box 729
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Re: Renewal and Modification of the Moss-Neisler Mine
lMining Permit No . 23-03
Cleveland county .1
Dear Mr. Bierman: ,
The review has been completed on the additional information submitted
for our review of the modification and renewal requests for the mining permit
for the Moss-Neisler Mine in Cleveland County. The following additional
information is needed to complete our review:
1) To date, a major modification processing fee of $500 .00 still has
not been received.
2) Although some wells have been located on the mine map, all wells
within 50D feet of the proposed permit boundaries have not ben
indicated on the maps. We have been advised that several wells
exist within Boo feet of the permit boundaries along Dixon Dairy
Road. Please locate all wells within 500 feet of the permit
boundaries on the mine map.
3) The permit boundaries, buffer zones and 10- year mining limits need
further clarification. The permit boundaries must encompass all
areas to be included in this mining permit. The undisturbed buffer
zones must be located on the inside of the permit boundaries.
Additionally, the 10-year mining limits must be located on the .
inside of the buffer zone limits. The undisturbed buffer zone
should be a minimum of 50 feet. visual screening berms must be
located along the inside perimeter of the buffer zones .. Please
revise the mine maps to clearly reflect these limits. It is
recommended that each tract to be included within the overall
permit boundaries be evaluated and labeled independently. This will
help clarify your company's intentions with regards to buffer
zones, visual screening, erosion and sediment control and mining
limits. An overall mine map clearly noting the permit boundaries
is still needed. The overall map may be at a much smaller scale
and should have the individual tracts labelled (with their
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corresponding acreage) . such a map will aid in referring to
certain sections during our review and future inspections.
4) It appears that some sediment and erosion control measures will be
located in the buffer zones when the permit boundaries are revised
in accordance with item 3 above. All sediment and erosion control
measures must be located outside of the buffer zones, on the mine
area side.
5) The design of the sediment basins is unacceptable. The sediment
basins appear to have principle and emergency spillways constructed
in the fill of the embankments. While such a configuration may be
acceptable in drainage areas of less than 10 acres, riser basins
are the accepted practice in drainage areas exceeding 10 acres,
The minimum drainage area noted in jthe. . cal6ulations"fora the
proposed basins is 16 acres. Please revise the sediment and
erosion control plan to incorporate riser/barrel type sediment
basins . Typical construction details must be provided for each
basin, noting all dimensions on the detail . Design calculations
for the basins , including outlet protection, emergency and
y principle spillways, and anti-flotation devices, must accompany the
plans for each basin. Emergency spillways must be constructed in
natural ground.
fit' �6,) T It appears that a portion of Long Branch will be mined, Detailed
Ct' sediment and erosion control plans for the relocation of the branch
must be provided. The stabilization of the relocated section(s)
must be addressed as well as the protection of the downstream
sections of the branch.
.7) A gas line is shown on the mine maps in an area to be mined.
!i(. /mG- During a recent onsite meeting with Land Quality Section staff,
y Qj;na 1L4J your company indicated that relocating the gas line is not
L feasible. Please indicate your intentions concerning mining
activities around the line. Appropriate undisturbed safety and
Qpi }v'�.OM/n t access buffers must be established along both sides of the gas
ruN 1 fuw line. Therefore, please note on the mine map the locations and
width of all undisturbed buffer zonesto be maintained along both
�✓k'"'u sides of the gas line. A cross sectional view through the
excavation and gas line is needed that clearly shows the buffer
zones along the gas line and the slopes of the adjoining
excavation.
8) All sediment and erosion control measures, such as silt fence and
diversion ditches, must be located and labelled on the mine maps.
Typical construction details must be provided for each measure.
Furthermore, all streams and creeks must be clearly labelled on the
map. Sediment and erosion control measures cannot be located in a
natural watercourse, nor can a natural watercourse be mined without
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9) All proposed berms must be located on the mine maps and provided
with the necessary sediment and erosion control measures. Visual
screening berms and/or plantings must be proposed for any new areas
to be mined and as feasible along existing permitted and mined
areas. Typical construction details are needed for the berms .
Please note that the berms must be located along the interior edge
of the perimeter undisturbed buffer zones noted above.
10) A construction detail is needed for the proposed and existing
fencing at the site. 1�1LJ1,A, �t�f' -JA419k.� � L6U V
11) As previously requested, please note on the mine maps all areas
affected (and not redisturbed) before 1971 .
24 A detailed reclamation plan is still needed for all areas that have
been and are going to be affected by mining activities at this
site. A reclamation map must be provided that shows the locations
of any bodies of water to remain as a part of reclamation. Typical
cross-sectional views must be provided through these lakes, noting
the approximate depth of mining, side slopes and depth of water.
In addition, all disturbed areas not included in the lake areas
must be clearly indicated on the map to be graded or backfilled to
establish a final 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope.
Site inspections have revealed that several areas are being
backfilled with waste tailings. As your application indicates that
pit walls will be backfilled against to achieve a 2: 1 slope and
stabilized, locate on the mine map all inactive areas or areas to
undergo reclamation in the next ten years. As the Mining Act
mandates reclamation be carried out concurrently with mining
activities, a reclamation schedule must accompany the-reclamation
map noted above. V _J
13) A typical cross-sectional view through the active and proposed
pit(s) is needed, noting the highwall barrier, sloping of the
overburden, safety bench and slope of the pit wall.
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14� Based upon the review comments from the Mooresville Regional Office
6, ��. r( and Quality section staff, it appears that the mine maps do not
ka� ` ""reflect the actual mining operations west of Margrace Road. The
mine maps must reflect the current mining operation including the
A existing disturbed areas and the proposed new disturbances.
15) As -this site is continuing to expand, it is highly recommended that
an aerial photograph be submitted with the permit boundaries, areas
affected before 1971 and major drainageways located on it. An
aerial photo would aid in inspecting the site and would help
clarify your company's reclamation responsibilities with respect to
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16) How do you intend to control dust at this site? Currently,
fugitive dust is a problem along haul roads and in mined areas .
_ 17) All corrective actions taken in response to the Notice of Violation
dated June 2, 1993 and the onsite meeting must be reflected on the
revised mine map.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR REVIEW CANNOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL ALL OF THE
ITEMS LISTED ABOVE HAVE BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED.
In order to complete the processing of your renewal and modification
requests , please forward 2 copies _ of the requested information to my
attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Please contact me at (919) 733-4574 if you have any questions. -
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Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager
. Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: October 18 , 1991
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal, KMG Minerals, Inc. , Moss Mine,
Mining Permit No. 23-03 , Cleveland County.
Staff field biologists of the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the application for a
mining permit renewal from KMG Minerals for Moss Mine in
Cleveland County, and a site visit was conducted on October 18 ,
-� 1991 with Mr. David Lancaster of KMG Minerals. These comments
are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Mining
Act of 1971 (as amended, -1982 ; G. S. 74-46 through 74-68 ; 15 NCAC
5) and the North Carolina General Statutes (G. S_ 113-131 at
seq. ) .
KMG Minerals is requesting a 10-year permit renewal in order
to continue to mine mica and mineral by-products from the Moss
Mine off NC 216 in Cleveland County. Total acreage of the mine
site is 600 acres, with not more than 50 acres to be unreclaimed
at any one time. On the east side of NC 216, process water used
to separate and wash minerals flows into tailings ponds where a
polymer flocculent is added to assist in settlement, then process
water is reused. Dixon Branch (BRD 2) has been piped away from
tailings ponds to near a pond serving as a source for fresh
water. Surface runoff on the west side of NC 216 enters a
settling pond, then flows through a check dam before entering
Long Branch (BRD 3-2-1) . Examination of these small streams (3-4
feet wide) just downstream of the mine site indicated that mining
activities are not adversely impacting them to a significant
degree, and that sedimentation is being controlled on site.
The NCWRC will not object to the issuance of the permit
renewal, provided that following conditions are met by the
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1) All bare areas should be vegetated to the extent that
mining operations allow, including waste piles , berms, and
stockpile areas. This will provide additional protection
against off site sedimentation during major rain events .
2) on final grade slopes of 3 : 1 and flatter, Korean
lespede2a should be added to the seeding mixture in the
reclamation plan . It should be sawn in February-March at a
rate of 15-20 pounds per acre. This will increase the value
of reclaimed areas to wildlife.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
project. If we can be of further assistance, please advise.
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cc: Ms. Stephanie Goudreau, Mt. Region Habitat Biologist
Mr. Chris Goudreau, District 8 Fisheries Biologist
Mr. Jack Mason, ❑istrict 8 Wildlife Biologist
Mr. Matthew Ferro, KMG Minerals, Inc.
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DATE: July 13 , 1993
MEMORANDUM TO: Beth Chesson RECEIVED
FROM: Brian K. Northv� QU L I > ;
THROUGH: Jerry W. Cook qvrr--" LAND QUALITY SECTION
SUBJECT: Moss-Neisler Mine, KMG Minerals, Inc.
Permit # 23-03 , Cleveland County
RE: Renewal Request
A review of the submitted mine map and associated revised permit
application has been completed by this office. We submit the
following comments for your consideration:
In response to Beth Chesson's letter of April 20, 1992
1. The ten (10) year mining limits continue to indicate mining
through the buffer zones and within Long Branch. ALSO f��,�-�-wt w^i►eG/1�
2. Construction details for screening berms and fencing 3ukF�'X.
associated with the new mining area on the Neisler property
must be provided. Also see item c.8 of the revised permit
application.
3 . Areas mined prior to the Mining Act of 1971 have not been
identified on the mine map.
4 . An updated reclamation plan has not been submitted for review.
The reclamation plan prepared by the USDA Soil Conservation
Service dated May 4 , 1972 does not indicate the disturbed
areas present on the Neisler property. See Beth's letter of
November 12 , 1991.
In review of the revised permit application and mine map
I . The location of fuel tanks, solvents, etc. must be shown on
the mine map. See item c. 11 of the revised permit
application.
2 . A construction detail of the primary/emergency spillways fo
basins #1 through #6 must be provided. &&Pwr sE(o-LP Ab vF
3 . Design calculations of the primary/emergency spillways for
basins #4, 5 and 6 have not been provided. The design
calculations for basins #1, 2, and 3 indicate the 25-year
storm can be stored within the embankment of each basin, with
minimal outflow through the primary/emergency spillway. This
design was not indicated for basins. #4 , 5 and 6.
4 . Basin #3 is assumed to be located west of Margrace Road (SR
2263) and south of Dixon Dairy Road (SR 2274) .
5. The recent mine map submittal represents the same information
provided on December 12 , 1992 from Mr. Al Moretz of Moretz
Engineering. The only addition information provided in this
submittal was the location of the stockpiles, haul roads and
associated erosion control measures. The current mining
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activities and all existing disturbed areas.
6 . Waste tailings are currently being used for backfilling of
slopes or being spread over previously mined areas in three or
four locations. These areas should be limited to one location
and completely stabilized before another area is used.
7. Gravel construction entrance/exits must be properly installed
and maintained at each location indicated on the mine map.
Due to the size of this mine and the amount of exposed areas, I
would recommend that an aerial hoto raph be required to document
the existing conditions of the mine and the ocations of all pre-
law mining activities. If you have any questions or need
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A . M . Church
300 Di xon Dai ry RoadAND QUALITY SECTION
Kings Mtn . , N . C _ 28086
May 3 , 1993
Ms . Beth U . Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
N . C . Department of Environment
Health and Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh , N . C . 27611 -7687
Subject: Application for Modification of the Moss-Neisler
Mine to include Neisler-Archdale
Permit No. 23-03 - Cleveland County
Dear Ms . Chesson :
Please find attached a map of the subject Neisler-Archdale
proposed future mining site with the land area highlighted that is
in reference to the following request. As owners of all of the
land contingous to the proposed site , we respectfully request that
the submitted permit application be denied for this portion of
land .
Submitted herewith for your review are the following
conditions of the permit application that are not in compliance
with standards of G. S . 74-51 of the Mining Act of 1971 subchapter
5B section . 0006 as amended January 1 , 1991 .
GS 74--51 ( 1 ) That any requirement of the Article or any
rule promulgated hereunder will be violated by the
proposed operation ;
Comment : Violations of rule ( 3 ) , (4) , ( 6 ) , and ( 7 )
apply to this rule .
GS 74-51 ( 3 ) That the operation will violate standards
of air quality , surface water quality , or ground water
quality which have been promulgated by the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development ( E. H . N . R) .
Comment: Violations of air quality from dust due to
the close proximity of the operation to our dwelling
houses . Part 2b. of the application states that
fugitive dust from stockpiles , haul roads etc. will
be controlled by water spray .
Present mining operations at the proposed 14 . 9 acre excavation
are not controlling the dust by water spray and it cannot be
controlled at the site next to our land even with water spray
applied due to the very close proposed mining excavation to our
present and future residence . We are also very concerned about air
quality because Mr . H . K . Dixon suffers from chronic emphysema and
Mrs . Margie Bess has chronic asthma.

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Also , the concentration of radon needs to be analyzed in the
present area of excavation and we would be subject to higher levels
of radon gas at our property lines .
Violations of surface water quality would be impacted due to
sediment and erosion control not applicable to the natural
topography to prevent storm water run off to off site
sedimentation . A detailed sediment and erosion control plan had
not been submitted as of this date , however in your letter of April
20 , 1992 to Mr. Herbert Bierman , KMG was informed that existing
measures are not adequate to prevent off site sedimentation and
that based upon past field inspections , existing measures continue
to blow out. As neighbors to the site we have also witnessed the
sediment in Long Branch . Section (C ) ( 10 ) ( b ) states that KMG
intends to dewater excavations below the water table. This would
require an NPDF5 permit from the State water quality section and
since their is no surface water stream located on the property the
discharged effluent would enter a dry ditch which would require
parameters with very low concentration limits. Also, in section
(C ) ( 1 ) ( b) it was stated that the operation would not involve
dewatering or discharge of waste water from the proposed mine.
There seems a conflict with these two statements , however , a
wastewater discharge would seem to be necessary from the sediment
and erosion control plan as well as excavations below the water
table.
Ground water quality standards would be violated if this land
is excavated to the water table. (C) ( 10) ( b) of the permit
application indicates that mine excavations would extend below the
water table and that dewatering is intended . This sub part
requires an answer to the following : What impact if any , will mine
dewatering have on neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells
on the mine map that lie within 500 feet of the proposed permit
area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made.
The reply to this part from KMG is : dewatering will be minimal .
Our wells are not located on the submitted property map , and no
data is provided by KMG. We would like to advise you that the
ex ..s:t.i:ng�-zw�l=l,of—Mr—H-7K..=Di-xon i•s--Tocai,ed,app,roxi-mate-l•y-200=f ee t
from—the propose"d^-per-mi_t—ared—and�`the--ex.i.s,ta.ng. wei 1—of—Mrs:-3
Pat'r--i.-c-i,a=�u.rch=i:s�l-ocated-appr-ox i mate-l-y 1.50�f eet=fro`m h
proposed----min7ng—area. Our existing water supply would be
eliminated if the water table was drawn down below the present
level by dewatering . Future water supply wells will be needed if
our property is further developed for residential use . The Safe
Drinking Water Act, Surface Water Treatment Rule , requires that
groundwater supply wells under the influence of surface water have
chlorination and filtration treatment which would apply to our
wells due to surface water on the proposed mine site from
dewatering . Other contaminants from mining operations such as oil
from machinery , turbidity from suspended solids and bacteria from
the environment would enter drinking water supply . We have located
the two referenced well on the attached map. Also there is no
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GS 74-51 ( 4 ) That the operation will constitute a
substantial physical hazard to a neighboring dwelling
house , a school , church, hospital , commercial or
industrial building , public road or other public
property {
Comment : Dust from the proposed mining site would
constitute a physical hazard to our houses and property
as well as health concerns . Public road 2274 would have
to be crossed with heavy machinery used in mining
operations .
GS 74-51 ( 6 ) That previous experience with similar
operations indicates a substantial possibility that the
operation will result in substantial deposits of sediment
in stream beds or lakes , landslides , or acid water
pollution .
Comments : Past violations as stated in your letter of
April 20 , 1992 and the present mining of the proposed
14 . 9 acres without a permit are two factors that violate
this section .
o Section ( C ) ( 8 ) of the permit application refers to
specific plans ( including a schedule of implementation )
for screening the operation from public view such as
maintaining or planting trees , bushes , or other
vegetation , building berms or other measures . Show the
location of all visual screening on the mine map and
provide cross-sections through all proposed berms .
The KMG reply : The applicant will construct berm in
conjunction with the natural foliage to provide screening
from public view. Whenever necessary , bushes or other
vegetation will be planted .
This section if of major significance to us because the
proposed area cannot be screened from view due to the topography
surrounding our property contiguous to the site .
We are extremely concerned about the devaluation of our homes
and properties with the remaining Archdale addition north of Dixon
Dairy Road No . 2274 but we realize that this area does not border
our properties. A copy of this letter will also be sent to
Cleveland County to investigate S . G. 74-65 , effect on local zoning
regulations . The proposed addition and present mining and
dewatering of the 14 . 9 acres have caused us possible health hazards
indicated from the nauseating smell , dust , noise from mining
machinery, general nuisance , and the mental anguish of the mine
moving closer to us . Our families have lived here for over 50
years and have made a living out of cattle and dairy farming . We
are not asking the State to keep the mine out of our back yard but
to keep it off our door steps . Also , we would like to see the
future reclamation plans provided by KMG as none of the existing
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We realize and appreciate that the mining of minerals is an
essential activity and has made an important contribution to Kings
Mtn . and Cleveland County and that KMG Minerals , Inc . has been a
good neighbor in their operations . We also believe that they will
agree that there is abundant land area in the other future mining
proposals without use of the land contiguous to our properties .
I would like to thank the Mooresville Regional Office for the
opportunity to review the permit application . Please contact me
at 704-824-3551 Ext . 310 or 704-739--7200 for further information
or assistance with our request.
Respectfully Submitted ,
Land Owners
N . K. And Jeanette Dixon
Donal4 and Li4na Dixon
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Patricia B . Church
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James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor ® E H N FI
Jonathan S. Hawes, Secretary
May 6, 1993
A.M. Church
300 Dixon Dairy Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Subject: Modification of KMG Minerals' Moss-Neisler Mine
Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear A. M. Church:
Thank you for your letter of May 3 , 1993 , concerning the
proposed modification of the above mentioned mining permit.
The concerns expressed in your letter certainly deserve
evaluation. Before a decision to grant or deny the modification is
made, these concerns as well as any other concerns within the
jurisdiction of G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971 will be
carefully considered. During the application review, site
inspections will be made and comments from other agencies
concerning potential impact to wildlife, water, and air quality
will be sought.
Again, thank you for your interest in this matter. I assure
you that a careful review will be made before granting or denying
this modification.
Very truly yours.
91Judith A. Wehner
Environmental Technician
Land Quality Section
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Alin: licth U. ChessOn
Assistant Mining Spec kilist
Rf:: [line Permit Number
(Cleveland CI)Llrlt\')
Dear- MS. Chcsson:
Delivered herewith plc,isc find the fnllmving:
( 1 ) Two copies r)f Reviscd Application ol' North Carolina Nlining
Permit NL1n1hCl �,i-Oi,
copies Of planintetric and topr)gr iphic plans prepared by
N[Oreti f:nginecring C(mipany dated 3 Nr)vcmbcr 1992.
(3) frc)sii)rl c(mtrOl c:11CLIkidons prepared by INIm-eti f:nginecring
COmpaizydated 1O i`[ay 199;, Nuniher PN 24-92).
AN to numher I ah(.)vc, ple:tN(2 nc)tc I have, mcmpicd tO incorpc)rune ncw,
updalcd inl'ormatiOn reflecting the design b\- Morctr IA 4inc(.ring. Ill an
( l'fort to cxr.ccd c(ml'usion, I have capituliicd the i1If()rr17;ltio1I on this
suhitTission Which is diff'ercnt from tin On the 01-iginal
:lppli(_;.lti()II submitted in Septemhcr P)')l .
In preparing this work, \vc have instructed N[Orelz Engineering to
adclress all OI' the issues raised in v(:)ut" Icncr ()f' -2O April 1992. In additi(m,
several (.)f the items were discussed with Mr. ,Jerry C:Os+k cm the ()c•(.asiOn Of- his
P.O. Box 729 • Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 1-(800) 443-MICA • Fax [phone]

Bern H. Chesson
Page Two
line a_ 1993
inspection visit to our site. We believe this submission satisfies all of the
requirements espresscd in the letter and the visit. We request that you process
Lhis revised submission at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
KA MI C.
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Herbem B. Bierman
Manager - Administrative
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On this Airbill, we, our and us refer to Federal Expressitems listed in our current Service Guide.
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on request.It there is IS conflict beirreore,tliocurfent Seivibe Guide package(s)lost or damaged(not to exceed the lesser of the total
' and this Airbillr this=Service Guide*will Conirol, No one is declared value or the per package limits described above).You
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. BESPURSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING AND COMPLETINS AIABILL ' FILING A CLAIM •'
- - ALL CLAIMS MUST BE MADE BY YOU IN WHITING.You must-
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+ for properly filling out the Airbill. Omission of the number of Guide.
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billing based on our best estimate of the number at packages Customer Service Department at 500-238-5355 and notify us in
received from you and an estimated"default'weight per package, writing as soon as possible.
as determined and periodically adjusted by us. Wilhin 90 days after you notify Us of your claim,you must send
AIR TRANSPORTATION•TAX INCLUDED— us all relevant information about it.We are not obligated to act on
�l1= YOU�ARE •. any claim until you have paid all transportation charges,and you
Our basic rate includes a federal tax required by internal may not deduct the amount of your claim from those charges.
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.MAKING AN MPS If the recipient accepts your package without noting any damage
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and pay the additional charge,our-liability will be the lesser of_ ND C.D.D.SERVICES.--_
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addressing,or for the acts or omissions of the recipient or anyyone any;gost we may incur'in either returning your package to you or
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We won't be liable for loss of or damage to shipments of
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we cannot control,including but not limited to acts of God,perils shipments. equipment or personnel, or if the transportation of
of the air,weather conditions,acts of public enemies'.war,strikes. which is prohibited by law or is in violation of any rules contained
civil commotrons, or acts or omissions of public authorities in this Airbill or Our current Service Guide. ,
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DATE TO ASSIST MI �5 . DATE T(WSAN 6 IO-93
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING A ,,,
Company K M(.r IminPM IC. sMC:, Project Name mDSS— IU815�PX Mine,
Permit No. a1-05 County 61QL014rid Date Received I& -9-93
Reviewer A'0A
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office files and log n checks.
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Please route to:
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* ❑ Archives and History Date Routed
❑ Other: Date Routed
Suspense Date for Comments: (Date received +30 days,.
not on weekend)
❑ Please note the following:
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*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Orange Copies to File Pink Copy to Susan ,

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EROSION CONTROL CALCULATIONS
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KMG MINERALS INC.
CLEVELAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CONTACT
HERBERT B. BIERMAN
704-739-3616
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A. B. M oretz, P. E.
10 MAY 1993
PN 24-92
104 NORTH DILLING SMEi'
KINGS MOUNTAIN,NORTH CAROLINA 28M TELEPHONE 704-739-M

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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission K2
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Beth Chesson, Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section /� ///)��
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager /IL
Habitat Conservation Program IVY✓\L'i"i",",,It_'
DATE: April 8, 1992
SUBJECT: Application for a mining permit by KMG Minerals for
Archdale Mine, Cleveland County
Staff field biologists of the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the mining permit
request submitted by KMG Minerals, Incorporated, for the Archdale
Mine in Cleveland County near Interstate 85 and U.S. Highway 29 .
A site visit was conducted with Mr. William Stewart on March 18 ,
1992 . These comments are provided in accordance with certain
provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982 ; G.S. 74-
46 through 74-68; 15 NCAC 5) and the North Carolina General
Statutes (G. S. 113-131 et seq. )
The applicant is requesting a 10-year permit to mine mica
and its by-products on a 170-acre tract by method of dozer and
backhoe. A maximum of 41. 6 acres will be disturbed and
unreclaimed at any one time. Sediment basins are to be located
at the site to intercept water borne sediment.
The proposed site is currently used for open agriculture.
Major vegetation present includes fescue, sericea, honeysuckle,
broomsedge, sumac, briar, and numerous native weeds and grasses.
Mixed shrubs and trees, including shortleaf pine, poplar and
cherry, are common along field borders. This site provides
upland wildlife habitat for numerous small game birds and
mammals. Major wildlife which likely inhabit the project area
include raccoon, rabbit, quail, dove, fox and numerous nongame
birds, raptors and mammals. There are no fishery resources at
the proposed area. We are aware of no threatened or endangered
species at the site.

Memo Page 2 April 8, 1992
The NCWRC does not object to the issuance of the mining
permit, provided the following recommendations are implemented by
the applicant:
1) Stringent erosion control measures should be
implemented where soil is disturbed and maintained
until construction is completed. Erosion control
measures should be maintained where needed throughout
the life of the project, especially on steep slopes.
2) Final revegetation plans should include plantings of
VA-70 shrub lespedeza (20 lbs/acre) , Korean lespedeza
(15-20 lbs/acre) , and partridge pea (10-15 lbs/acre) on
twenty-five percent of noncritical slope areas to
provide food and additional habitat for wildlife.
3) Twenty-five percent of reforested sites should include
clumps of hardwoods (i.e. , red oak, white oak, willow
oak, sawtooth oak, black gum and dogwood) 3-5 acres, or
greater, in size.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
project. If we can be of further assistance, please advise.
DLS/lp
cc: Ms. Stephanie Goudreau, Mt. Region Habitat Biologist
Mr. Jack Mason, District 8 Wildlife Biologist
Mr. Chris Goudreau, District 8 Fisheries Biologist
Mr. William H. Stewart, President, KMG Materials, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION
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Kkvmolnb NC "me" EROSION CONTROL CALCULATIONS
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e Design Procedure- The following is a step-by-step procedure for designing a mnoff conveyance
Permissible Velocity channel using Manning's equation and the continuity Notation:
Step 1. Determine the required now capacity,a,by estimating peak runoff rule
for the design storm (Appendix 803).
Step2. Determine the slope and select channel geometry and l ining.
Slep 3. Delemhine the permissible velocity for the lining selected,or die desired
velocity, if paved.
Slep4. Make an initial esOmate of channel sire—divide the required a by the
permissible velocity to reach a "first try" estimate of channel flow area. Then
select a geometry,depth,and top within to fit site conditions.
Step 5.Calculate die hydraulic radius,R,from channel geometry(Figure 8.05b).
Step 6. Determine roughness coefficient n.
Structural Linings—sec Table 8.05b
Grass Lining:
a. Demrmine remrdance class for vegetation front Table 8.05c. To meet
stability requirement, use retardance for newly mowed condition (gen-
emily C or D).To determine channel capacity, use at least one relardanee
class higher.
eb. Determine n from Figure 8.05c.
Step 7. Calculate the actual channel velocity, V, using Manning's equation
(Figure 8.05a),and calculate channel capacity,o,using the continuity equation.
Step S. Check results against permissible velocity and required design capacity
to determine if design is acceptable.
Step 9. If design is not acceptable,after channel dimensions as appropriate.For
trapezoidal channels, this adjustment is usually made by changing die bottom
width.
Table 8.05b
Manning's n for Structural Channel Lining Recommended
Channel Linings n values
Asphaltic remains.machine placed 0.014
Asphalt,exposed prefabricated 0.015
Concrete 0.015
Metal,corrugated 0.024
Plastic Oo13
Sholcrete 0,017
Gabion 0.030
Farah 0,020
Source: American Society of Civil Engineers(modified)
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• Table Design
Maximum Allowable Beslgn Velocltlesl
for Vegetated Channels
Typlcsl Soil Grass Lining Permissible Velocltys
Chhannel Slope Chari clerlstleas for Established Grass
Application Lining(IVaec)
0-5% Easily Erodible Bermudagrass 5.0
Non-plaslic Tall fescue 4.5
(Sands a Sills) Bahiagrass 4.5
Kentucky bluegrass 45
Grass-legume mixture 3.5
Erosion Resistant Bermudagrass 6.0
Plastic Tell fescue 5.5
(Clay mixes) Bahlagrass 5.5
Kentucky bluegrass 5.5
Grass-legume mixture 4.5
5 10% Easily Erodible Bermudagrass 4.5
Non-plaslic Tall lescue 4.0
(Sands 8 Sills) Bahlagrass 4.0
Kentucky bluegrass 40
Grass-legume mixture 3.0
Erosion Resistant Bermudagrass 5.5
Plastic Talllescue 5.0
(Clay Mixes) Bahiagrass 5.0
Kentucky bluegrass 5.0
Grass-legume mixture 3.5
>10% Easily Erodible Bermudagrass 3.5
Non plasticTall fescue 2.5
(Sands 8 Sias) Bahlagrass 2.5
Kentucky bluegrass 2.5
Erosion Resistant Bermudagrass 45
Plastic Tall fescue 3.5
(Clay Mixes) Bahiagrass 3.5
Kentucky bluegrass 3.5
Source:USDA-SCS Modified
NOTE: 'Permissible Velocity based on 10-yr storm peak runoff
zSoil erodibility based on resistance to soil movement from concentrated flowing water.
a Before grass Is established,permissible velocity is determined by the type of temporary liner used.
Selecting Channel To calculate file required size of an open channel,assume the design flow is
uniform and does not vary with time. Since actual flow conditions change
Cross-Section throughout the length of a channel,subdivide the channel into design reaches.
Geometry and design each mach to carry the appropriate capacity.
The [firm most commonly used channel cross-sections are "V"-shaped, par-
abolic,and trapezoidal, Figure 8.05b gives mathematical formulas for(he arcs,
hydraulic radius and lop width of each of those shapes.
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Appendices
V-Shape
— T
d
Z = d
e
Cross-Sectional Area (A) = Zd2
Top Width (T) = 2dZ
Hydraulic Radius(R) _ �—Zdd
2 Zy 2+ 1
Parabolic Shape
I T
d
ACross-Sectional Area (A) = 2 Td
Top Width(T) = L A
Hydraulic Radius = Tzd
1.STg + 4dF
Trapezoidal Shape
T 'I
r z = a
�.— b .T. e
Cross-Sectional Area (A) = bd + Zdz
Top Width (T) = In + 2dZ
Hydraulic Radius = bd + Zd2
b + 2d 4 Zz+ t
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REVISED
,F APPLICATION FOR SeCr�sN
NORTH CAROLINA MINING
PERMIT
NUMBER 23-03 (MOSS-NEISLER)
ORIGINAL SUBMITTED SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
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State of North Carolina ;
Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources,
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27887
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611_
[phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, 11EALT11, AND NATURAL RESOURCES -
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR AMINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine MOSS/Neisler county Clpvpland
2. Name of Applicant KMG -Minerals. Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail. 1469 S. RattlParnund Avanua_
P. G. Box 729. Kings Mountain. NC. 28086
*Telephone (7%) 739-3616
4. Mine Office Address Same
Telephone (704) 739-3616
5. Mine Manager HUGH LANCASTER
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application
are true and c rect to the best of our knowledge. We fully understand that
any willful mi r res t tion of facts will be cause for permit revocation.
••Signature r Date fi/7797
Print Name ,7AMFS P_ FFRRO
Title PRESIDENT
*The Land Quality Section should be notified of change in permanent address or
telephone number. .
"Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shell grant or deny an application for a
permit within 60 days of receipt of a complete application or, if a public hearing
is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental
Information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all
required maps provided before this application can be considered complete_ Attach
additional sheets as needed_
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APPLICATION FOR A MTNTNG PERMIT
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MINE.
1. Total acreage at site covered by this permit application:
Acres owned 220+/- Acres leased 400 +,[_-,Property owner if leased
Neisler Brothers, Inc.
2. Name of all materials mined: ly
kaolin.
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge' Underground Shovel: f.
Truck Dragline & Truck `' Self-loading Scraper
other (explain) Dozer ass ited _.a . 4 L
4. a. Expected maximum deptli`'cf;mine (feet) 120' Reference elevation:
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) fio
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5. Has any area(s) at this sit been mined in the past? Yes x No If no;;}pro--
ceed to Question b. -
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been'
reclaimed: 150 +/- kacres (identify all areas on your mine map) , r�;' '
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted? _.MQ Minerals_ _Tnc_ "=
c. Acreage of previously hffected land at present site that has been reclaimed:
0 acres (identify all areas on your mine map).
d. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas .noted in 5a or c from this permit application?
Yes No x_ If yes, how much? acres (ident�Ey all
areas on your mine map) . ! �,
6. Present (premining) use of the- land (estimate acreage- for each):
Cropland ac Pasture ac Forestry ac Fish/Wildlife ac
Recreation ac Other 50 ac PLANT & PROCESSING 220 AC
1. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation' has been completed
(estimate acreage for each) :
Cropland 200 ac Pasture 100 ac Forestry 100 ac Fish/Wildlife ac
Recreation 0 ac Other 220 ac GENERAL AGRICULTURAL
S. DETERNINATION OF AFFECTED ACRF.Aii AND BOND
1. Number of years for which permit is requested (10 years maximum) . 10
2. Total affected acreage to be disturbed during initial year of operation: ,.,-.,;'
a. Area used for tailing ponds ;i N/A-THIS IS A, RENEWAL acres
b. Area used for stockpiles ,acres
c. Area used for waste piles', acres
J. Area used for processing"plants and onsite haul roads :acres
e. Area of mine excavation(s) acres '
E. TOTAL a-e acres
3. Estimate the maximum amount of land to be disturbed and unreclaimed
at anv one time during the life of 'the permit. _500 +/- acres
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APPLICATION FOR A !LINING PERMIT
4. Check acreage to be bonded": Total affected acreage figure from B2f OR B3 (page 2)
whichever is larger, equals acreage to be bonded. (See 15A NCAC 5B.0003 for bond
amounts. )
0 - 4.99 acres ° 10 - 24.99 acres
5 _ 9.94 acres X 2.5 acres
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S. a. Will you file a blanket bond or other security covering all of your
mining operations in North Carolina? Yes x No—
b. Have you already filed a blanket bond or other security? Yes x No—
6. List any mining permits previously issued to the applicant. Hawks Mine Permit
No. 23-10; Patterson Mine Permit No. 23-4: Moss/Neisler Mine Permit Nn_ 21-1
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water,
or other waste water handling? Yes x No If yes, briefly
describe .all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
Minerals will be hydraulically sized and separated. The minerals fines
and clay will be deposited in the tailings pond, a polymer flocculant
added for tailings settlement/water clarity and the process water recycled.
b. Will the operation involve dewatering the mine or discharging fresh or waste
water from the mine or plant. Yes x No If yes, briefly
describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points
on your mine map.
MINE WILL BE DEWATERED BY PUMPING FROM THE PIT INTO-A CLARIFICATION POND,
PRIOR TO DISCHARGE TO EXISTING WATER COURSE.
c. If you answered yes to either la or 1b, provide evidence that you have applied
for or obtained a- water .quality permit from the Division of Environmental
Management, Water Quality Section.
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management Permit No. 2565,
Expiration Date "until rescinded".
. *In lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the operator may file with the
Department a cash deposit, negotiable securities, a mortgage of real property
acceptable to the Department, or an assignment of a savings account in a North
Carolina bank on an assignment form prescribed by the Department. The amount of
land disturbed and unreclaimed at any one time must not exceed the bonded amount.
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ApniGTiON PDE A NINTHS PEEHIT -
2. a. will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes x No If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied
for or have obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of
Environmental Hanagement, Air Quality Section or local governing body.
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management Air Permit Number 4d18R3.
Expiration Date: April 30, 1997 ir'%
b. How willfugitive dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc. be controlledi' �
Fugitive dust from the stockpiles and haul roads will '. be-controlled byf
water spray. -
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I. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and
reference the sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE EXISTING MINE PERMIT CURRENTLY .IN
FORCE AT THIS OPERATION. SEE, ALSO MORETZ ENGINEERING ,PLANIMETRIC, AND
TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PLRMIT
4:! a.. How -wide a buffer will be maintained between any training activity
� . and any adjolning property or highway right-of-way? Show all buffers on mine
map(s) .
k - Highway right-of-way buffers currently exceed 75 feet. Adjoining
y property buffers exceed 30 feet.—SEE ALSO MORETZ ENGINEERING
PLANIMETRIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC • PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.
b. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard
to any neighboring dwelling house, public road, public, commercial or
industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such structures on the
mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
FENCING WILL BE USED TO EXCLUDE TRESPASSERS. NO BLASTING WILL BE DONE.
SUFFICIENT BUFFERS WILL BE MAINTAINED TO PREVENT EROSION. SEE ALSO
MORETZ ENGINEERING PLANIMETRIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.
C. Describe-what kind of barricade.;will be used to prevent inadvertent public
entry along any high wall area and when it will be implemented.
FENCES WILL BE USED TO EXCLUDE TRESPASSERS, AND VEGETATED BARRIER BERMS
WILL BE CONSTRUCTED. SEE ALSO MORETZ ENGINEERING PLANIMETRIC AND
TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.

APPLICATION FOR A -MINING PERMIT
S. Describe specific erosion and sediment control measuree' to be taken during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for erosion
c:untrol for mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas),
and give a detailed sequence of installation. Locate and label all erosion and
sediment control ineasur*s on the mine map. Engineering designs and calculations
shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
SEE MORETZ ENGINEERING PLANIMETRIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH' •'
AND EROSION CONTROL CALCULATION DATED MAY 10, 1993.
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6 a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to
adjoining properties during mining.
The nature of the deposit precludes the possibility- of slides other than
minor displacements on the walls of the mine. These are minimized by proper
sloping, benching, and berms along the perimeter, Buffer areas are sufficient
to prevent encroachment onto adjoining properties. SEE MORETZ ENGINEERING
PLANIMETRIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.
b. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non-rock) materials, specify the angle
,of all slopes including specifications for benching and sloping.
THE MATERIAL MINED IS A WEATHERED'.GRANITIC-PEGMATITE (SAPROLITE) . MINING
IS TERMINATED' WHEN CONSOLIDATED ROCK IS ENCOUNTERED. THE EXPERIENCE OF
MINING IN THIS TYPE OF GEOLOGIC ENVIRONMENT HAS DEMONSTRATED THAT NEAR VERTICAL'
WALLS ARE STABLE AND CAN BE MAINTAINED DURING THE LIFE (See Attachment
c. in hardrock *vacations, specify proposed bench widths and heights n feet.
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Conclusion
Page 6
6 b. OF THE MINE. AS ACCONSEQUENCE, MINE WALLS ARE TYPICALLY AT OR
NEAR A 1:1 SLOPE.
AT THE TIME OF RECLAMATION, MINE WALLS OF UNCONSOLIDATED MATERIAL
WILL BE MODIFIED, AS NECESSARY, TO A 2: 1 SLOPE. SEE MORETZ ENGINEERING
PLANIMETRIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING P$RMIT
7.'• Are-acid producing minerals- or eoils present? Yes_ No X If yes, list all such
minerals, their relative abundance and indicate their location(s) on the mine
snap. blow will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste
areas be controlled?
8. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening
the operation from public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes
or other vegetation, building berms or other measures. Show the location of
all visual screening on the mime map and provide cross-sections through all
proposed berms.
NATURAL VEGETATION AND TOPOGRAPHY IS CURRENTLY "IN PLACE" TO ACHIEVE
THIS SCREENING EFFECT. ADDITIONAL BARRIER BERMS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED TO
ENHANCE SCREENING. SEE MORETZ ENGINEERING PLANIMETRIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC
PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.
IN SO FAR AS PRACTICAL, THE SCREENING WILL BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE START
OF MINING ACTIVITY AT THE SITE.
9. Will explosives be used? Yes_- Now. If yes, specify the types
of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent
physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or
excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest offsite
structure(s) to the proposed excavations) on the mine- map.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
10. a. What is the pre-mining depth (in feet) to the seasonal high and low ground
water tables? Nigh 15 ft. Low 15 ft. What is the source(a) of this
information?
Exploration and production drill hole logs indicated the presence of water
at average depths of 20 feet below premining elevations.
b. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes x No If year do you intend to dewater the excavaticn(s)? Yes`x
No IT yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring
wells? Locate all existing wells on the mine map that lie within 500 flat of
the proposed permit area. Provide data to support any conclusions or `
statements made. '#
. THE DRAW DOWN FROM DEWATERING DOES'•NOT EFFECT WELLS DUE TO THE DEPTH OF THE
WELLS- VERSUS THE DEPTH OF THE PIT. . SEE MORETZ ENGINEERING PLANIMETRIC AND
TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.
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11. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on-site?
Yes x No If yea,, describe these materials and how theywill be stored
and show th_e location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map.
SEE MORETZ ENGINEERING PLANIMETRIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN b
1. Describe your intended plan for the reclamation- and subsequent use of all
affected lands and indicate the general methods to be used in reclaiming this
land. This information must be.illustrated on a reclamation map.
The reclamation plan by the Company, w`, ,th assistance from the U.S. Soil
Conservation Service, filed with teh State of North Carolina in 1972
remains pertinent and applicable to this site. In additon, the reclamation
plan for the explanded area is shown on Exhibit B.
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2. a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the
reclamation? Yes x No iIf yes, illustrate the location of 'the body(s)
of water on the reclamation map and provide•a scaled cross-sections)
through the proposed body(s) of water. Will the body(s) of water be stocked
with fish? Yes x No If;:yes, specify species.
As per the above reclamation p; gin. SEE MORETZ ENGINEERING PLANIMETRIC
AND TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTEDa:HEREWITH.
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water
collecting dr remaining in mined areas. Provide details on any permanent
water outlets.
Same as 2. a. above.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
RECLAMATION PLAN
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all
completed excavations in rock including what kind of permanent barricade
will be left. The location of the barricade must be shown on the reclamation
map.
N/A
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4'. a. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil bank"" r
other such on-site mine waste areas, including specifications for bench g',
and sloping.
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Overburden/spoil will be used for fThal reclamation of the mine site and
as needed for the water bodies to provide additional material to achieve
slopes not greater than 2:1 verticaliin these areas.
b. Are any processing waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed
of off-site? Yes No x If yes, describe in detail what these
wastes are and how they will be disposed. Attach a separate site map(s) `showing
the location(s) of the disposal area(s). Include all specifications for erosion
and sediment control.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
RECLAMATION PLAN
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing- facilities, stockpile areas, and
unsite roadways.
Process plants and buildings wil lbe removed, stockpile areas and roadways
graded and vegetated. , L
b. Will any onsite roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes No x .
If yes, identify these-on the reclamation map and provide details on
permanent ditch line stabilization.
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6. State the method of reclamation of settling ponds- and/or sediment
control basins.
Settling. ponds/tailings ponds will be graded and sloped as necessary
and vegetated'.
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RECLAMATION PLAN -
7. State the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap
metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such waste products of mining. (Note
definition of refuse in The Mining,Act of 1971). No off-site generated waste
shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval fromi the N.C.
Department of Environment, Health, and 'Natural Resources, Land Quality
Section and Solid waste Management Branch or local governing body. P
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(a) Solid refuse removal is being disposed of by a private contractor
to the county landfill . + . it
(b) Scrap iron and metals are Fecyc7ed or sold to local scrap iron ff
dealer.
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(c) Process equipment not cur
rptly};being utilized is stored in an
orderly way at the plant slte and is screened from public viewing .
(d) Waste process equipment lubricants are sold to and recycled by a
local private contractor. 4 '
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage
channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution:
Give design details including typical cross-sections of any permanent channels
to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan. Show the location(s)' of all
permanent channels on the reclamation map.
SEE MORETZ ENGINEERING PLANIMETRIC AND TOPOGRAPHIC PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH: -
AND EROSION CONTROL CALCULATIONS.
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State of Not-th C ii-olina
Departmcnt of Envi roll ment, Health, and Natural RCSOL11-ces
512 North Salisbury Street O R,116-11, North Carolina 27604
James 13. ]-lout, Jr., Governor- January 27 , 1993 Jonathan 13, Howes, Secretary
Mr. Herbert Bierman
KMG Minerals , Inc.
1469 S. Battleground Ave .
P.O. Box 729
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Re: Renewal and Modification of the Moss-Neisler Mine
Mining Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Bierman:
We have received the maps for the Moss-Neisler Mine , Mining
Permit No. 23-03 . During the course of our review, Mr. Brian North
in our Mooresville Regional Office discussed his findings with Mr.
Al Moretz of Moretz Engineering. Mr. Moret2 explained to Mr. North
that the plans were for our information only and that additional
work towards the renewal and modification of this permit was on-
going.
While we appreciate being kept abreast of the progress of the
permit actions , submitting interim plans only leads to confusion
and an extremely thick file. I suggest that you keep us informed
of your progress through letter until a detailed sediment and
erosion control plan and/or the additional information listed in
the attached letter dated April 20, 1992 has been completed. At
that time, this office- will review the information submitted.
Please contact me at ( 919 ) 733-4574 if you have any questions .
S ' c rely, t
eth U. Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Attachment: Letter dated April 20 , 1992 requesting additional
information
cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
Mr. Melt Nevils
Mr. Charles Gardner
I'.O. lioz 27C,37, ILzlci4;h, North Carolina 27G11.7fi57 -Ialephone 919-733-4984 Iax § 919-733-0513
An [_quad Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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DATE: December 28 , 1992
MEMORANDUM TO: Beth Chesson
FROM: Brian K. North j�Z OA /Qe
THROUGH: Jerry W. Cook �, �`
RE: Moss-Neisler Mine // Ate ` '�/�
Mining Permit #23--03 `440' ` O
Cleveland County
SUBJECT: KMG Minerals, Inc. , Renewal Request
I talked with Al Moretz of Moretz Engineering today to TjOH
discuss the referenced submittal. He stated that KMG has
requested that any completed work be submitted to the State for
their information. He indicated that KMG is interested in
meeting the requirements of the renewal and modification request
and wants the State to be informed of its progress. Al indicated
that an erosion and sedimentation control plan for the mine
should be completed within the next few weeks . He stated that
recently he has been working on the information required for the
NPDES permit. I questioned about the statt.s of any reclamation
plans or proposals . Al stated that the reclamation plans are
being discussed and will be submitted upon completion. He
indicated that a few cross-sections have been developed for the
reclamation plan. I told him that we would review any
information received and would be looking for his next submittal.

���� ff NIINI•G CHECKLIST FOR ROVA
Y-!Company t6 Project Name
Permit No. 223-03 County 111,ENFL -fArJO Date Received lZ
Reviewer
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Officeey"files and log in checks.
* ❑ New LI Renewal ❑� Modification ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Additional Information Received and Attached for Review
Please route to:
�A,L� 'Fk�ill/1LLE. Field Office Date Routed
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission Date Routed
* ❑ Archives and. History Date Routed
❑ Other: Date Routed
Suspense Date for Comments: V- (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
❑X Please note the following: -
J zq - put 'N�� ��o-ou m hzL IxM I F I"LqL
*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office ellow Copy to File Pink Copy to Susan

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FROM: FCONT ASAP NO REPLY
MORETZ ENGINEERING \\`�
104 NORTH DILLING STREET
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086 bATE
3 Heceml,ei 1992
AHENTON OF
TO: N.C. DEHNR, DIV. OF LAND RESOURCES BETH CRESSON
512 NORTH SALISBURY STREET SUa ECT
RALEIGH, NC 27604 MINING PERMIT RENEWAL 6
MODIFICATION FOR MINING
PERMIT NO. 23-03 CLEVELAND
2 COPIES OF BLUEPRINTS FOR MINING PERMIT RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION
REQUESTS FOR MOSS_NEISLER MINE MINING PERMIT NO. 23-03
CLEVELAND COUNTY
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
)arneb G. Nlanin, Governor April 20 , 1992 Charles H. Gardner, P.C., P.E..
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director and State Ccologm
Mr. Herbert Bierman
KMG Minerals , Inc .
1469 S . Battleground Ave .
P.O. Box 729
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Re : Mining Permit Renewal and Modification Requests for
the Moss-Neisler Mine
Mining Permit No . 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Mr . Bierman:
The initial review has been completed on your renewal and
modification requests for the mining permit for the Moss-Neisler
Mine in Cleveland County. You have requested to modify this permit
to include the Archdale tract, recently submitted as a new and
separate permit . The following additional information is needed to
complete our review:
1) A detailed sediment and erosion control plan is needed
for the existing and proposed areas to be disturbed for
both the renewal of the existing area and the addition of
the new (Archdale) tract. The existing measures, such as
the pond on Long Branch, are not adequate to prevent off-
site sedimentation . Based upon past field inspections,
existing measures Continue to blow out . Sediment Control
measures , such as basins , must have a minimum of 1B00
cubic feet of storage per disturbed acre , and the
spillway systems must, as a minimum, be designed for the
25 year storm event. Erosion control measures, such as
pipe outlet protection, pond spillway structures and
ditches, must be designed for the 25 year storm event,
also . All supporting design calculations must be
submitted for review. Typical construction details for
all measures must also be submitted . The Erosion and
Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual distributed
by this Department is recommended highly. I also
. recommend contacting an individual or firm familiar with
current sediment and erosion control design standards .
To verify sediment and erosion control design ,
C1.hlgdcal Sumcy Section Land Qwlln Aelion ct d= sure y kcion
(90) 7332423 [phone] (919) 733 393n
PO Ros 276U • Raleigh, NC. 27611-i687 • lclephone(919)733-3833
An Equal Oppottuni y Alfirmaivc Action Employer

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April 20 , 1992
topographic information must be provided. As a minimum,
lines of flow of surface water runoff must be provided.
Also, the direction of flow of all existing streams or
other natural watercourses must be provided.
Furthermore, the existing pond being used as a sediment
basin at the beginning of Long Branch must not be used as
a sediment control measure. All sediment and erosion
control measures must be located outside of natural
drainage ways . Sediment and erosion control measures
downgradient from the stockpile, overburden, and waste
disposal areas must be proposed to protect the creek.
2 ) The ten year pit limits indicate mining through the
buffer zone and Long Branch. Please provide a detailed
mining sequence for this area and indicate how the branch
will be rerouted. A detailed. sediment and erosion
control plan must be submitted for this area , also.
Furthermore, berms and fencing must be constructed
outside of the ten year pit limits .
3 ) The mine maps must be at a scale of 1"=200 ' or smaller
for clarification. Also, a mine map showing the
boundaries of all areas ( including the Archdale tract) to
be covered by this permit must be provided. The
adjoining landowners must be located on the mine maps.
4) The height of the earthen berms was not provided on the
construction detail . Please provide a construction
detail with all of the dimensions noted.
5) This office feels that a 3 strand barbed wire fence is
not a substantial barricade. The fencing must have as a
minimum 4 strands of barbed wire. Please provide a
typical construction detail for the fence.
6) To avoid confusion during site inspections, clearly
indicate on the mine maps the areas that were mined prior
to The Mining Act, as these areas if left undisturbed
shall be exempt from the reclamation conditions of your
permit.
7 ) Cross -sectional details through the excavations are
required. Several different details should be submitted
for our review, showing the existing 'pit wall benching
. configuration and proposed pit wall benching
configurations for the existing permit area and the area
to be added (Archdale tract) . The proposed pit wall
configuration at the time of reclamation must also be

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April 20 , 1992
provided. Your letter to me dated February 19 , 1992
indicated that Exhibit A, the new mine map, indicated the
typical pit wall configurations . As indicated
previously, we need cross--sectional views .
8) An updated reclamation plan is still required. The
reclamation plan must indicate where bodies of water are
to be left as a part of reclamation as well as the
location of all roads and permanent drainage channels .
The reclamation plan must address both the existing area
and the Archdale tract . Please refer to my letter dated
November 12 , 1991 for additional information concerning
the reclamation plan.
9) The Archdale tract addition mine map does . not show the
total 170 acres to be covered by the Moss-Neisler Mining
Permit. All proposed permit boundaries must be located.
Ten year mining limits must also be indicated on the mine
map. Furthermore, all tailings ponds, waste stockpiles
and other disposal areas must be located on the mine map
and provided with sediment and erosion control measures.
10) Please provide this office with a tailings disposal plan .
Indicate the location of tailings disposal areas , the
reclamation of these areas , and the reclamation of
tailings ponds .
11) Based upon the information supplied in the renewal and
modification applications , dewatering of the excavations
will be required. Please provide evidence that you have
applied for or obtained a permit from the Water Quality
Section with the Division of Environmental Management of
this Department. You can contact the Water Quality
Section at the Mooresville Regional Office at (704)663-
1699 .
12) Attached is a copy of the comments from the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on the Archdale
Tract addition. Please incorporate their review comments
into your resubmittal .
13) A major modification processing fee of $500 . 00 must be
submitted-to this office for the addition of the Archdale
tract. Please refer to my letter to you dated March 6 ,
1992 .
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR REVIEW CANNOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL
ALL OF THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE HAVE BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED.

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April 20 , 1992
In order to complete the processing of your modification and
renewal requests , please forward two ( 2) copies of the requested
information to my attention at the following address :
Land Quality Section
P. D. Box 27687
Raleigh , N. C . 27611
Please advise at ( 919) 733-4574 if you should have any
questions on the above .
Sincerely, ,
PetU.[rChesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Attachment : NCWRC' memo dated April 8, 1992
cc : Jerry Cook

DIVISION OF LAND QUALITY 0011r
March 24 , 1992
MEMORANDUM TO: Beth Chesson
FROM: Brian North
THROUGH : Jerry Cook 4vri
RE: KMG Minerals , Inc, Cleveland County
On March 13, 1992 an inspection of the KMG Minerals, Inc .
mines was conducted by personnel from this Office. KMG has
requested a renewal for the Moss-Neisler Mine (Permit #23-03 ) ,
applied for a permit for the Archdale Tract and has submitted an
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the Hawks Mines ( #23-10 ) .
Mr. Hugh Lancaster of KMG Minerals, Inc has indicated that the
Archdale Tract is to be included as a modification to the
Moss-Neisler Permit (as per your letter to Mr . Herbert Bierman,
dated March 10, 1992 ) . Please find review comments for each mine
site listed below :
Moss-Neisler Mine - Pit Area
1 . The following items must be submitted for review or indicated
on the mine map.
a. Design calculations of all existing erosion and sediment
control measures .
b. Construction details for ail existing and proposed
erosion and sediment control measures , visual screening
berms, cross-sections of the pit, stockpiles , haul roads ,
etc .
C. Proposed erosion and sediment control measures for areas
that presently do not drain to the existing sediment
basin. ( Specifically the stockpile northwest of the
active pit . )
d. Proposed 10-year pit expansion limits .
e. Existing reclaimed areas .
f. Any areas mined before 1971 ( pre-law) .

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.g. Mine map with a minimum scale of 1 "=1 . 001 .
h. A new aerial photograph indicating the present site and
proposed expansions in the next ten years to include the
pit, stockpiles, waste areas, haul roads, tailing ponds,
etc .
i . Reclamation plan .
2 . A complete design of sediment basin (old lake) , including a
complete hydrological study, sediment storage area required
and method of sediment removal . Note : Take is filled with
sediment and dam has been overtopped by water flow. Also,
basin detail shown on plan sheet is not adequate .
3 . Berm height is not shown on detail "C" , several cross--sections
should be shown .
4 . All buffer areas are shown as having berms constructed in
same . There should be a buffer between property lines, roads ,
etc . , and the proposed berms .
S . A three ( 3) strand barbed wire fence is not adequate for
protection. Need detail ( type posts , spacing, signs, etc. ,
for an acceptable fence .
Moss-Neisler Mine - Plant Area
1 . The following items must be submitted for review or indicated
on the mine map.
a. Design calculations of all existing erosion and sediment
control measures .
b. Construction details for all existing erosion and
sediment control measures, visual screening berms,
stockpiles, haul roads, etc .
C. Proposed expansions : ' in existing waste areas, on
stockpiles, of tailing ponds, haul roads, for plant
buildings, etc . proposed for the next ten years .
d. Existing reclaimed areas .
e . Any areas mined before 1971 (pre-law) .
f. Mine map with a minimum scale of 1 "=1001 .

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g. A new aerial photoq_r_aph indicating the current site and
any proposed expansions within the next 10 years;
including the plant, tailing ponds, stockpiles, waste
areas, fresh water ponds , haul roads, etc .
h . The actual flow path of Dixon branch and any other water
courses within the mine tract .
i . Discharge location of each tailing pond and spillway
dimensions .
j . Required buffer between adjoining land owners and state
roads .
k . Reclamation plan .
1 . Condition and stability of all earthen dams should be
addressed, including the large dam near I-85 .
M. Currently waste (backfilling of slopes, stockpiling,
spreading, etc . ) is being conducted in three or four
locations . These areas must be identified . One location
at a time should be used and this area be brought to
final grade before another location is used .
n. A suitable safety fence should also be constructed along
highway 216 and around the high walls on the northeast
side of the (Old Quarry ) plant area.
Proposed_ Expansion of Moss-Neisler (area located west of Mararace
Road (S .R. 2263 )
1 . The following items must be submitted for review or indicated
on the mine map:
a. Design calculations of all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures .
b. Construction details of. all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures, visual screening berms, cross-sections
of the pit, proposed stockpiles , haul roads, etc .
C . Mine map with a minimum scale of 1 "-1001 .
d . 10-year limit within the boundary of the mine tract
( leased land) .

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e . Reclamation plan.
Archdale Tract
1 . The following items must be submitted for review as indicated
on the mine map:
a . Design calculations of all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures .
b. Construction details of all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures, visual screening berms, cross-sections
of the pit , proposed stockpiles , haul roads , waste areas ,
etc .
C . 10-year ultimate pit limits, plus property or tract
boundary .
d. Reclamation plan .
e . Additional sediment control device (basin) in the southern
corner of the site .
f . Again, berms are shown in the buffer areas .
g. Noted in the application that 41 . 6 acres would be open
and unreclaimed at any one time . This would include the
entire area shown on the mine map. This acreage should
be reduced .
h. We need either contours (existing and proposed) or
elevations shown on the mine map.
Hawks Mine Permit #23-10 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
1 . The following information must be submitted for review:
a. Design calculations of all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures . Construction details will also be
required.
b. Cross-sections ( several ) of the proposed visual berm and
the pit area.
C. Location of all haul roads, waste areas, stockpiles,
tailings ponds, etc .
d. 10-year and ultimate mining limits .

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e. Buffer adjacent to Benton Road .
f. Reclamation Plan.
g. Proposed sediment basin 'location should be further south,
below end of berm.
h. Again, need elevations or contours shown.
i . Again, change fence to a suitable deterrent !
Note : All haul roads need adequately stabilized
entrances/exits .
Also, attached is a topo map with all sites outlined in
different colors .
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DIVISION OF LAND QUALITY 66?Jl
March 24, 1992
MEMORANDUM TO: Beth Chesson
FROM: Brian North 1*14
THROUGH: Jerry Cook qv_f�
RE: KMG Minerals, Inc, Cleveland County
On March 13, 1992 an inspection of the KMG Minerals, Inc.
mines was conducted by personnel from this Office. KMG has
requested a renewal for the Moss-Neisler Mine (Permit #23-03 ) ,
applied for a permit for the Archdale Tract and has submitted an
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the Hawks Mines (#23-10 ) .
Mr. Hugh Lancaster of KMG Minerals, Inc has indicated that the
Archdale Tract is to be included as a modification to the
Moss-Neisler Permit (as per your letter to Mr. Herbert Bierman,
dated March 10, 1992 ) . Please find review comments for each mine
site listed below:
Moss-Neisler Mine -- Pit Area
1 . The following items must be submitted for review or indicated
on the mine map.
a. Design calculations of all existing erosion and sediment
control measures .
b. Construction details for all existing and proposed
erosion and sediment control measures, visual screening
berms, cross-sections of the pit, stockpiles, haul roads,
etc .
C. Proposed erosion and sediment control measures for areas
that presently do not drain to the existing sediment
basin. (Specifically the stockpile northwest of the
active pit. )
d. Proposed 10-year pit expansion limits .
e. Existing reclaimed areas .
f. Any areas mined before 1971 (pre-law) .

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g. Mine map with a minimum scale of 1 "=1 . 001 .
h. A new aerial photograph indicating the present site and
proposed expansions in the next ten years to include the
pit, stockpiles, waste areas, haul roads, tailing ponds,
etc .
i . Reclamation plan.
2 . A complete design of sediment basin (old lake) , including a
complete hydrological study, sediment storage area required
and method of sediment removal . Note: Lake is filled with
sediment and dam has been overtopped by water flow. Also,
basin detail shown on plan sheet is not adequate.
3 . Berm height is not shown on detail "C" , several cross-sections
should be shown.
4 . All buffer areas are shown as having berms constructed in
same. There should be a buffer between property lines, roads,
etc. , and the proposed berms.
5 . A three ( 3 ) strand barbed wire fence is not adequate for
protection. Need detail { type posts, spacing, signs, etc . ,
for an acceptable fence.
Moss-Neisler Mine - Plant Area
1 . The following items must be submitted for review or indicated
on the mine map.
a. Design calculations of all existing erosion and sediment
control measures .
b. Construction details for all existing erosion and
sediment control measures, visual screening berms,
stockpiles, haul roads, etc .
C. Proposed expansions : in existing waste areas, on
stockpiles, of tailing ponds, haul roads, for plant
buildings, etc . proposed for the next ten years .
d. Existing reclaimed areas .
e. Any areas mined before 1971 (pre-law) .
f. Mine map with a minimum scale of 1 "=1001 .

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g. A new aerial photograph indicating the current site and
any proposed expansions within the next 10 years;
including the plant, tailing ponds, stockpiles, waste
areas, fresh water ponds, haul roads, etc .
h. The actual flow path of Dixon branch and any other water
courses within the mine tract.
i . Discharge location of each tailing pond and spillway
dimensions .
j . Required buffer between adjoining land owners and state
roads.
k. Reclamation plan.
1 . Condition and stability of all earthen dams should be
addressed, including the large dam near I-85 .
M. Currently waste (back£illing of slopes, stockpiling,
spreading, etc . ) is being conducted in three or four
locations . These areas must be identified. One location
at a time should be used and this area be brought to
final grade before another location is used.
n. A suitable safety fence should also be constructed along
highway 216 and around the high walls on the northeast
side of the (Old Quarry) plant area .
Proposed Expansion ofMoss-Neisler (area located west of Mararace
Road (S .R. 2263 )
1 . The following items must be submitted for review or indicated
on the mine map:
a. Design calculations of all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures .
b. Construction details of all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures, visual screening berms, cross-sections
of the pit, proposed stockpiles, haul roads, etc .
C . Mine map with a minimum scale of 1 "=1001 .
d. 10-year limit within the boundary of the mine tract
(leased land) .

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e. Reclamation plan.
Archdale Tract
1 . The following items must be submitted for review as indicated
on the mine map:
a. Design calculations of all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures .
b. Construction details of all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures, visual screening berms, cross-sections
of the pit, proposed stockpiles, haul roads, waste areas,
etc.
C. 10-year ultimate pit limits, plus property or tract
boundary .
d. Reclamation plan.
e. Additional sediment control device (basin) in the southern
corner of the site.
f. Again, berms are shown in the buffer areas .
g. Noted in the application that 41 . 6 acres would be open
and unreclaimed at any one time. This would include the
entire area shown on the mine map. This acreage should
be reduced.
h. we need either contours (existing and proposed) or
elevations shown on the mine map.
Hawks Mine _Permit #23-10 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
1 . The following information must be submitted for review:
a. Design calculations of all proposed erosion and sediment
control measures . Construction details will also be
required.
b. Cross-sections ( several) of the proposed visual berm and
the pit area.
C. Location of all haul roads, waste areas, stockpiles,
tailings ponds, etc .
d. 10-year and ultimate mining limits .

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e . Buffer adjacent to Benton Road.
f . Reclamation Plan.
g. Proposed sediment basin location should be further south,
below end of berm.
h. Again, need elevations or contours shown.
i . Again, change fence to a suitable deterrent!
Note: All haul roads need adequately stabilized
entrances/exits .
Also, attached is a topo map with all sites outlined in
different colors .
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MAIIiam W. Cobey. Jr.. Seo eiary _ Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Herbert Bierman
KMG Minerals , Inc.
P.O. Box 720 -
HWY . 216 South
Kings Mountain , NC 28086
Re : Processing Fee for the Hawks Mine Modification and
the Moss-Neisler Modification
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Bierman:
As we discussed by phone this morning, a $250 . 00 major
modification fee is required to process and review the Hawks Mine
(Mining Permit No. 23-10) modification request. We also
discussed modifying the -Moss-Neisler mine (Mining Permit No.
23-03) to include the acreage for which you are requesting a new
permit, the Archdale Tract. Since the Archdale Tract is only
separated from the Moss-Neisler permitted area by Highway 290 the
Moss-Neisler mining permit can be modified to include this
acreage. The application forms are the same for either action ,
but the Affidavit of Notification is not required to be completed
for a modification.. The fee required for a major modification of
this size is $500 .00 . Therefore, I am returning the $1000 . 00
check (no. 8019) to your attention . Please submit a check for
$250 . 00 for the Hawks Mine modification and $500 . 00 for the Moss-
Neisler Mine modification, if this alternative is chosen . Also,
if you choose to modify the Moss-Neisler mining permit to include
the Archdale Tract, please request so in writing.
I also noted that design calculations and construction details
were not submitted "with the modification requests . . Please submit
this information so we can complete our review.
If you have any questions, please contact me at ( 919)733-4574 .
S,j.n/ cerel
Beth U. Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section.
cc: Jerry Cook
P.O.Box 27687 • Uegh.N.C. 2 7611-768 7 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal OpWnvnity Amm� Action Employer

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of land Resources
James G.Martin.Gowmor Charles H.Crvdner
William W. Cobey,Jr., Secretary March 5 , 1992 Director
Memorandum
To: Fred Harris
Director, Division of Boating and Inland Fisheries
Wildlife Resources Commission
Attention: Habitat Conse a io rogran , C691911 )p�J
From: Beth Chesson hcc
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Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Re: Mining Permit Application for KMG Minerals o� �Coose orMo '
Archdale Mine 6. Pt48
Cleveland County eat
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Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
application for the above referenced project. KMG is requesting a mining
permit to mine mica and its byproducts on approximately 170 acres in between
two of their already-permitted sites .
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this
operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries
(G. S. 74-51 ( 2) ) . Please respond by April 7 1992 so that we may complete
our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications , renewals
and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and
sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be
greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it
is recommended that they contact Mr. William H. Stewart at [phone] to
set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments
to Mr. Stewart at the address noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
greatly appreciated.
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P.O.Box 27687 • Melgr.N.C.27611-7687 a Telephone [phone]
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Mr . Tracy Davis, E .I .T . R m `�' E I V L D
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section MAR 0 S 1992
N. C . Division of Land Resources
P.O . Box 27687 LAND QUALITY Sc'C1'10h1
Raleigh, NC 27611
Re: Archdale Farm
Mining Permit
Cleveland County
Dear Mr . Davis :
Enclosed please find the following:
1 . Original and copy of Application for new North
Carolina Mining Permit .
2 . Two copies of Mining Plan- KMG / Archdale Mine.
3 . Two copies of Reclamation Plan approved by the
Cleveland Soil and Water District .
4 . Check to cover processing fee .
This application covers an area adjacent to the active
Neisler-Moss Permit #23 - 3 . We request that you process this
application at your early convenience .
Sincerely,
KM MINE I
Herbert B . Bierman
Manager Legal Department
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P.O. Box 729 Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 PHONE: [phone] TELEX: 703063

KMG MINERALS,INC. DETACH AND RETAIN THIS STATEMENT
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28D86 THE ATTACHED CHECK IS IN PAYMENT OF ITEMS DESCRIBED BELOW
IF NOT CORRECT,PLEASE NOTIFY US PROMPTLY.NO RECEIPT DESIRED
0 DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
3/2/92 Archdale Farm Mine Permit 1,000.00
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MAR 0 5 }1992
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RINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 2MlB IF ATI ACII O .NLLN N MMe NI OI LIE AI OspSEObEI UIS
NOT CORRECT,PLEASE NOTIFY OF PROMPTLY RECEIPT DE9PET
DATE OESCNIPTION AMOUNT
. 3/2/92 Archdale Farm Mine Permit IL L1000.00
WR 0 5 1992
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MAR 0 S 1992
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR .
NORTH CAROLINA MINING
PERMIT
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources,
Land Quality Section
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P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611_—
[phone]
REV . 11 /90

NORTR CAROLINA DLPARTMENT OF HNVIRONMLNT, IILAVII I, AND NATURAL IiRSOURCL+S
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1 . Name of Mine Neisler - Archdale COunl:y Cleveland
2. Name of Applicant : KMG Minerals, Inc.
III 3. Permanent address for rereipt of official mail. 1469 S. Battleground Ave -
P.O. Box 729, Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086
*Telephone (704) 739-3616
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4J Mine Office Address SAME '
Telephone (704) 739-3616
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S. Mine Manager William H. Stewart
u We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application
are true and correct to the best of cur knowledge. We fully understand that
any willful misrepresentation of acts will be cause for permit
revocation.
'•Signature. Z IQ. l//(U i/� Date
Print Name William H. Stewart �—
Title President
*The Land Quality Section should be notified of change in permanent address or
telephone number. .
."Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a
permit within 60 days of receiptlof a complete application or, if a public hearing
is held, .within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental
informaLionlrequired by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all
required maps provided before this application can be considered complete Attach
additional sheets as needed.
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A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MINE,
1 . Total acreage at site covered by this permit: application:
Acres owned Acres leased 170t property owner if leased Neisler
Brothers, Inc.
2. Name of all materials mined: Mica an byproduct minerals, sand and feldspar
3. Mining method. Hydraulic Dredge Underground Shovel &
Truck Dragl.ine & Truck Self-loading Scraper
Other (explain) Dozer assisted scrapers and backhoe
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 100' Reference elevation:971
b. Expected average depth of mine ( feet) 60'.
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes— No X If no, pro-
ceed to Question 6.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been
reclaimed: acres (identify all areas on your mirie map) .
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
� E c. Acreage of previously affected land at present site that has been reclaimed:
acres (identify all areas on your mine map) .
d. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 5a or c from this permit application?
Yes No If yes, how much? acres (identify all
areas on your mine map) .
6. Present (premining) use of the, land (estimate acreage for each) :
Cropland ac Pasture 170t ac Forestry ac Fish/wildlife ac
Recreation ac other ac
7. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed
(estimate acreage for each) :
Cropland ac Pasture X ac Forestry ac Fish/Wildlife zc
Recreation ac other X* ac *Commercial and industrial
B. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
1. Number of years for which permit is requested (10 years maximum) . 10 yrs.
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2. Total affected acreage to be disturbed during initial year of operation:
a. Area used -for tailing ponds 1 acres
b. Area used- for stockpiles I acres
c. Area used for waste piles 1 acres
J. Area used for processing plants and onsite haul roads 1 acres
e. Area of mine excavation(s) 14.7 acres
f. TOTAL a-e 18.7 acres
3. Estimate the maximum amount of land to be disturbed and unreclaimed
at, any one time during the life of the permit. 41.6 acres
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4. Check acreage to be bonded" : Total affected acreage figure from B2f OR B3 (page 2)
whichever is larger, equals acreage to be bonded. (See 15A NCAC 5B.0003 for bond
amounts: )
0 - 4.99• acres 1.0 _ 24.99 acres
5— 9.9q acres X 25 acres
5. a. Will you file a blanket bond or other security covering all of your
mining operations in North Carolina? - Yes X No—
�b. Have you already filed a blanket -bond or other security? YesX No_
6. List any mining permit:; previously issued to the applicant_
Patterson Mine Permit #23-4 Moss Mine Permit #23-3
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1 . a. Will the operation involve washing the material maned, recycling process water,
or other waste water handling? Yes No X If yes, briefly
describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve dewatering the mine or discharging fresh or waste
water. from the mine or plant. Yes No X If yes, briefly
describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points
on your inine map.
It is not anticipated that any water will be encountered or require
a discharge from the site.
c. if you answered yes to either la or lb, provide evidence that you have applied
for or obtained a water .quality permit from the Division of Environmental
Management, Water Quality Section.
*In lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the operator may file with the
Department a cash deposit, negotiable: securities, a mortgage of real property
acceptable to the Department, or an assignment of a savings account in a North
Carolina bank on an assignment form prescribed by the n<: s .-irtment. The amount of
.and disturbed and unreclaimed at any one time must not - :::eed the bonded amount.
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2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No R If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied
for or have obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of
Environmental Management, Air Quality Section or local governing body.
b. How will fugitive dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc. be controlled?
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Fugitive dust from the stockpiles and haul roads will be controlled by
water spray. Barrier berms and waste piles will be vegetated.
3. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and
reference the sequence to the mine map(s) . Attach additional sheets as needed.
a. Topsoil will be scraped into pile on site.
b. Scrapers and/or dozers will move ore into stockpile.
c. Hackhoe will load material an trucks to be removed from site.
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Q. a. How -wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity
and any adjoining property or highway right-of-way? show all. buffers on mine
maps)
See mine plan filed herewith.
b. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard
to any neighboring dwelling house, public road, public, commercial or
industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such structures.on the
mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
A fence will sourround the mining operation. Berms and buffers will be
constructed in accordance with the mine plan filed herewith. Warning
signs will be placed in conspicuous places with emphasis on entry
roads and entry points.
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c. Describe; what., kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public
entry along any high wall area and when it will be implemented.
1. Locked gates will be maintained at all entry roads.
2. A fence will surround the mining operation.
3. Both structures will be in place prior. to any mining operations .
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. nearribe specific-erosion and sediment control measures to be taken during
mining to prevent'offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for erosion
control for minei'excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas) ,
and give a detailed sequence of installation. Locate and label all erosion and
sediment control;Imeasures on the mine map. Engineering designs and calculations
shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
a. Sediment..hasins will be located to intercept water borne sediment
originating on the property. See mine plan filed herewith.
b. The nature of the ore precludes possibility of slide$ other than
very minor displacement on walls of mine. These will be minimized
by propel:mining procedures.
C. Mine water contains no contaminating minerals.
a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to
adjoining properties during mining.
See 5. above'::'
b.' In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non-rock) materials, specify the angle
;; ofiall slopesl.'!including specifications for benching and sloping. -
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c. In hardrock -evocations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet.
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7.' Ar.e acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes_ No X If yes, list all such
minerals, their relative abundance and indicate their location(s) on the mine
map. How will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste
areas be controlled?
B. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening
the operation from public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes
or other vegetation, building berms or other measures. Show the location of
all visual screening on the mine map and provide cross-sections through all
proposed berms.
The applicant will construct berm in conjunction with the natural
foliage to provide screening from public view. Whenever necessary,
bushes or other vegetation will be planted.
9. Will explosives be used? Yes_ No X if yes, specify the types
of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent
physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or
excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest- offsite
structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine- map.
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10. a. What is the pre-mining depth (in feet) to the seasonal high and low ground
I.:. water tables? High 35 ft. Low 40 ft. What is the source(s) of. this
.information?
Preliminary site test-drilling records.
b. Will any part of the..proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes X No If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavat.ion(s)? Yes X
No If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring
wells? Locate all existing wells on the mine map that lie within 500 feet of
the proposed permit area. Provide data to support any conclusions or
statements made.
Dewatering will be minimal.
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11. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on-site?
Yes_ No X If yes, describe these materials and how they will be stored
and show the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map.
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D. -RECLAMATION PLAN ,
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1. Describe your intended plan for the reclamation and subsequent use of all
affected lands and indicate the general methods to be used in reclaiming this
land. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map.
1. The area excavated for mining will become a _lake. The distrubed
surrounding area in the immediate proximity of the lake will be
contoured and shaped to forms which will promote and assure
proper drainage and which are in accordance with accepted
conservation practices.
In these distrubed areas, after grass and vegetation cover has
been re-established according to methods described in our re-
vegetation plan, loblolly pines will be planted and areas will
be set aside for wildlife patches.
2. d. Is an excavated or .impounded body of water to be left as a part of the
reclamation? Yes X No If yes, illustrate the location of 'the body(s)
of water on the reclamation map and provide- a scaled cross-sections)
through the proposed body(s) of water. Will the body(s) of water be stocked
with fish? Yes No X . If yes, specify species.
' See mine plan filed herewith
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water
collecting or remaining in mined areas. Provide details on any permanent
water outlets.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING €FRMIT
RECLAMATION PLAN
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all
completed excavations in rock including what kind of permanent barricade
will be left. The location of the barricade must be shown on the reclamation
map.
Applicant doen not expect to encounter roc.
4'. a. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or
other such on-site mine waste areas, including specifications for benching
and sloping.
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See reclamation plan.
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b. Are any processing waste, overburden or ot}aer such mine wastes to be disposed
of off-site? Yes No X If yes, describe in detail what these
wastes are and how they will be disposed. Attach a separate site map(s) showing
the location(s) of the disposal area(s) . Include all specifications for erosion
and sediment control.
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RECLAMATION PLAN
5, a. Describe! reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and
onsite roadways.
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The area activated Tor' mining will become a lake. The distrubed area
"in 'the',immediate proximity of the lake will- be contoured and shaped to
forms which will- promote and insure proper drainage and which is in
accordance with 'accepted conservation practices. In these distrubed
areas , after grass and vetetative cover have been re-established
according to methods described in our revegetation plan, loblolly pines
will be planted and areas will be set aside for wildlife feeding patches.
b. Will any onsite roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes X No�
If yes, identify these on the reclamation map and provide details on
permanent ditch line stabilization.
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6. State the method.of reclamation of settling ponds. and/or sediment
control basins.
See reclamation plan.
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RECLAMATION PLAN
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7. State the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap
metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such waste products of mining. (Note
definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971) . No off-site generated waste
shall he disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the N.C.
Department of Environment, Health, and 'Natural Resources, Land Quality
Section and Solid Waste Management Branchor local governing body.
�The applicant does not 'expect to use any contaminate or dispose of any
scrap or other waste products .
S. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage
channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution.
Give design details including typical cross-sections of any permanent channels
to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan. Show the location(s) of all
permanent channels an the reclamation map.
Berms will be built to divert natural overland flow and run-off.
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APPLICATION FOR A -MINING PERMIT
RECLAMATION PLAN
9. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected
areas. This plan must include recommendations for time of seeding and the amount
and type of-seed, fertilizer, .lime and mulch.per acre and general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation and; if necessary, temporary revegetation.
Revegetation utilizing pine seedlings only is not acceptable. NOTE: Revegetation
Plan must be approved and signed by one of .tbe following:
(a) Authorized representatives of the local Soil and water Conservation
District having jurisdiction over lands in question;
(b) Authorized representatives of the Office of Forest Resources, Department -of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources;
(c) County Agricultural Extension chairmen or Research and Extension
personnel headquartered at North Carolina State University in the School of
Agriculture and Life Sciences;
(d) North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
(a) Private consulting foresters referred by the Office of Forest
Resources, Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources;
( f) Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION:
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION:
SEED - TYPES(S) AND RATE OF APPLICATION INCLUDING SEEDING SCHEDULE:
See Attached Plan .
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS:
Revegetation sipd/or refore tion plan approved by:
Signature . '.yam- Date
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Print Name Samuel A. Jenkins
Title Chairman
Agency Cleveland Soil and Water Conservation District
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RECLMATION PLAN
10. Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of
reclamation and approximate time frame. If reclamation is to be accomplished
concurrently with mining, then show on the site map 'segments that are to be
mined and reclaimed during each year of the permit. . Add drawings showing typical
sections or cross-sections and layout of proposed reclamation.
See reclamation plan.
E. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
1. The "NOTICE" form or a facsimile thereof attached to this application must be
sent certified or registered mail to all adjoining (contiguous) landowners
f indicated on mine map unless another means of notice is approved in advance
by the Director, Division of Land Resources.
The completed "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be
submitted before the application is considered complete.
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Pursuant. to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of �1971, notice is hereby gl-;---
LhnL KMG Minerals, Inc. I. V
(Company Name) i . I
has applA od on 3/3/92 to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources
(Date)
N, ,rth Carolina Department. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources; P.O. Box 27687,
Roie, igh, North Carolina 21611. foci a surface mining permit to commence mining of mica ands ,
related materials on 18.7 acres located a,,,,,.,,,, 4 miles Southwest of Kinxe Mountain .I
(Mineral , Ore) (Number) (Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)II ', 'p }'I
near road Highway 29 (NC 226) in Cleveland' County 1
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
in accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable' , i II,
effort to notify all owners of record of land contiquous to the proposed site, and 'toI
notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is
l.ocaLed. The property owner may file written comment(s) to the Department at the' above , I
address within ten ( 10) days fallowing receipt of this notice or the filing of 'the appli- Iri!
cation for a permit, whichever is later. Should Uie Department determine that a
significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, alpublic hearing will be held ' ICI
in accordance with the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Mining;
Mineral, Resources Regulation Title 15A Subchapter 5B, '.0011� ,
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public II III
review during normal. business hours 'at the above listed address. ,, For further information I I
n ctl (91 )) 733-4574. ',' , ' I i l l
March 3, ; 1992 ' J �•I
(Date Mailed tI IlAddressee) ' I - I
1469 South Battleground Avenue
(Address of Applicant)
P O, Box 729 '
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Kings Mtn. , NC 28086
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, Herbert B. Bierman an applicant, or an agent, or
employee of an applicant, for a Mining Permit from the N.C.Department. of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following
are known owners, both. private and public, of the land 'adjoining the proposed mining site
and that: notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or
registered mail, to said owners at their address shown below, such notice being given on a
form provided by the Department:
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(Name) (Address)
See Attached List
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of
the county or municipality in which the proposed mining site is located and that notice of
the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, to
said office at the following-address: .
(Name) (Address)
Mr. Lane Alexander, County Administrator PO Box 1210, 100 Justice Place, Shelby, NC
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory
to the Department that a reasonable effort has been made to notify the owners of record of
the adjoining land and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50 and 15'
N.C.A.C. SB 004(d) . I understand that it is the
responsibility of the applicant to retain the re<eip s of ma' ow ng that the above
notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the llDep tme upon request.
3/2/92 • •
Date Signature of Applicant
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant; provide the
following information: (Name of applicant) KMG Minerals , Inc. ;title of
person executing Affidavit) Manager Lena Department
1, Debbie R. Wallace a Notary Public of the County of Celveland
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Herbert B. Bierman
personally appeared before me this day .and under oath acknowledged that the above
Affidavit '-was made by him.
witness my-.hand and notarial seal, this 2nd day March 19 92
,d�, ae.p, � t,�a.67al.eeJ
Notary
My Cc.mission expires: February 6, 1994
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4- 18- 18 Alweda R. Cobb
240 Sugar Creek Rd. West
Charlotte NC 28213
4- 18-21 ABB Combustion Engineering
1755 So . Battleground Ave KM
4- 19- 1 Pioneer Motor Bearing Co .
P.O. Box 2005
So. San Francisco, CA 94083
4-19 - 10 Perline D . Rollins
1827 S . Battleground Ave. KM
4- 37- 13 Raymond Talbert
James C. Crawford
P.O . Box 1037 KM
4- 37- 38 Cleveland County
P.O. Box 1210 Shelby, NC 28151
4- 37 - 36 Kings Mountain Community Development Corp.
c/o Clancy & Theys Construction
P.O. Box 11008
Raleigh, NC 27604
NC Dept . of Transportation
P.O. Box 47
Shelby, NC 28151
Mr . Lane Alexander, Manager
Cleveland County
P .O. Box 1210
Shelby, NC 28151

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. MAPS
1. Two copies of the county highway maps and two copies of all mine maps shall be
submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Clearly mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
2. Mine maps should be accurate drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged topographic
maps of the entire mine area and of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements
listed below) to clearly illustrate the following:
a. property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining
activity is to be located including easements and rights-of-way.
b. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
c. outline of all pits/excavations.
d. Outline of stockpile areas.
e. Outline of temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
f. Location of processing plants (processing plants may be described as to
location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed)
g. Location and name of streams and lakes.
h. Outline of settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
i. Location of planned and existing access roads and on--site haul roads.
j . Location of planned and existing on-site buildings.
k. Location of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
1. 100 year floodplain limits.
m. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all adjoining land.
n. Map legend:
I. Name of applicant
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2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Date prepared
7. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales must, at a minimum; meet the following guidelines:
SITE SIZE (From Page 2, Al) MAP SCALE
0-29 Acres 1 inch=50 feet
30-499 Acres 1 inch=100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch=200 feet
NOTE: THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ITEMS 2a-n BEING
ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED.
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G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of
entry and travel upon our lands or operation during regular business hours for the
purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably
required in the administration of this Act.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right
to make whatever entries on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take
whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation
which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is
ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
Signature* Ow
Print Dame: William H. Stewart
Title. President
Mine Nei.sler - Archdale
Company: KMG Minerals, Inc.
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application
for a permit.
**Two 2 copies of the completed application, two (2) copies of all maps, and the
,appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule). in the form of a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resoucres must be sent to the Land Quality Section Central. Office at the,
address listed on the front page of this application form.
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• A nonrefundable permit application fee when filing for a new mining permit,a major permit modification or a
renewal permit as follows:
TYPE ACRES" NEW PERMIT MAJOR RENEWAL
MODIFICATION
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Clay 1 but less than 25 $500 $250 $250
25 but less than 50 1000 500 Soo
50 or more 1500 5W 500
Sand& 1 but less than 5 150 100 100
'Gravel,
Gemstone, 5 but less than 25 250 100 100
and Borrow
Pits 25 but less than 50 500 250 Soo
50 or more 1000 500 500
Quarry, 1 but less than 10 250 100 100
Industrial
Minerals, 10 but less than 25 1000 250 500
Dimension
Stone 25 but less than 50 1500 500 500
50 or more 2500 500 500
Peat & 1 or more 2500 500 500
Phosphate
Y Gold{Heap 1 or more 2500 500 500
Leach},
Titanium &
Others
•A aonfrtundable W.00 pearui application processing fee is regttimd for minor permit modifiatioiu.Minor permit modirkaticm include owaaahip mLndera.
name changes and bond substiatiau.A minor pcmuu modification alao includea lands added to a pemtinad am,otasido of the mi-imuan permit buffer zone
roquircrncnu,what no pltuu for mining relseed luurbsnoe of the added lands have bean approved.All other changes am considered major modlSutioru.
••Acres for new permits and renewal perwiu means the tool acreage st the cite.Acres for major modification of permits mcans that area of land affected by the
modification within the permiacd mine arts.pr any additional land that is to be dimubed and added to an existing prmnined area.ar bah.. 1(Y9Q

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Richard Phillips, P.E. Jerry Cook Doug Miller, P.E. John Holley, P.E.
Interchange Bldg. 919 North Main St. 8025 N. Point Blvd. 3800 B=ett Drive
59 Woodfin Place Mooresville, N.C. 28115 Suite 100 P.O. Box 27687
Asheville, N.C. 28801 Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
Courier - 06-78-16 Courier - 13-21-08 _ Courier - 09-27-46 INTEROFFICE
(704) 251-6208 (52) [phone] (54) (919) 761-2351 (58) [phone] (55)
Fax &[phone] Fax #(704) 663-6040 Fax r (919) 761-2013 Fax r (919) 733-7072
Avery Ma= Alexander Lincoln Alamance Rockingham Chatham Nash
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Burke McDowell Catawba Rowan Ashe Stokes Edgecarbe Orange
Caldwell Mitchell Cleveland Sternly Caswell Surry Franklin Person
Cherokee Polk Gaston Union Davidson Watauga Granville Vance
Clay Rutherford Iredell Davie Wilkes . Hali€ax Wake
Graham Swain Forsyth Yadkin Johnston Warren
Haywood Transylvania Guilford Lee Wilson
Henderson
Jackson
Yancey
*Richard Moore, Steve Allred, *Wens Webb *David Ward, Lindy Leonard *Tim Holland, Wyatt Brawn
Dennis Owenby, *Ja_n Anderson *Brian North, Samar Bou-ghazale, *Lee Spencer, Randy Oakley, Tony Sample-
Lisa Shepherd, Don Holebrooks Daphne Cartner Gray Hauser
FAYE7TEVILLE WIIMING ON WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS
Joe Glass, P.E. Dan Sams, P.E. Floyd Williams, P.G. Francis M. Nevils, P.E.
wachovia Bldg. 7225 Wrightsville Avenue 1424 Carolina Avenue Acting Chief & Sediment Specialist
Suite 714 Wilmington, N-C. 28403 P.O. Box 1507 512 N. Salisbury Street
Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Washington, N.C. 27889 Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7667
Courier - 04-06-25 Courier - 04-16-33 Courier - 01-74-29 Courier - 52-01-00
(919) 486-1541 (53) (919) 256-4161 (57) (919) 946-6481 (56) (919) 733-4574
Fax 1(919) 486-0707 Fax 9(919) 256-8572 Fax r(919) 975-3716 Fax r(919) 733-2622
Beaufort Jones Craig Deal, Asst. Sediment Specialist
Anson Moore Brunswick New Hanover Bertie Lenoir ;racy Davis, Mining Specialist
Bladen Richmond Carteret Onslow Camden Martin Beth Studenberg, Asst_ Mining Specialist
CuTterland Robeson Colurbus Pender Chowan Pamlico Jim D. Simons, Dam Safety Engineer
Harnett Sarpson Duplin Craven Pasquotank Jim K. Leumas, Asst. Dam Safety Engir:eer
Hoke Scotland Currituck Perquimans
Montgannery Dare Pitt
Gates Tyrell
Greene Washington
Hertford Wayne
Hyde
SEC?_-TAKES:
Gerald Lee, Steve Cook Gerald Kraynak, Carol h'.iller
*Pat McClain, Harry Bailey Roxanne Evans - Lead Secretary
Ricky Peed Stephanie Lane - Sediment & Dams
Susan Edwards - Mining
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MINERALS,iHc.
February 19, 1te
elMs . Beth U. Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist pG��i ��� �®
Land Quality Section /),
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, j.
and Natural Resources �O�
P .O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611 -7687
Re : KMG Minerals , Inc . Mining Permit No. 23 -03
Dear Ms . Chesson :
Enclosed please find additional information requested in your
letter of November 12, 1991 in connection with the Application for
Renewal of the above mentioned mining permit . We have attempted to
address each of the items mentioned in your letter as follows :
1 . New supplemental mining map enclosed herewith as
Exhibit A which we believe includes all of the items
required on Page 17 of the Application. For your
information, at the present time, we do not propose
to locate any fuel tanks, solvents or other chemical
reagents on the premises . These materials may be
carried in a service vehicle which will be garaged on
other property owned by the Company .
2 . Exhibit A includes typical cross- sectional drawings and
notations of the proposed temporary and permanent pit wall
configurations.
3 . Exhibit A includes construction details for all existing or
proposed earthen berms and/or fences .
4 . A. An updated reclamation plan is enclosed as Exhibit B.
B. We have not conducted any "landfill" operations up to
the present time and do not have any plans for such
activities at the present time . In the event we should
propose to contuct such activities at any time in the
future, we will obtain all necessary permits in advance
of any "landfill" activities .
P.O. Box 729 Kings Mountain, N.C. 28066 PHONE: [phone] TELEX 703063

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Ms . Beth U. Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
February 19, 1992
Page 2
In addition to the foregoing, please consider the following
amendments and modifications to the application previously
submitted:
A. Page 1 No. 5 . Mine Manager - William H. Stewart
B. - This amendment to the application is certified as
required and is signs s follows :
Signature Date �1
Print Name William H. Stewart
Title President _
C . Page 3 Item C . 1 . b.
Will the operation involve dewatering the mine or
discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant .
Yes . No . X If yes, briefly describe the nature of
the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points on
your mine map.
D. Page 6 Item C. 6 . b.
In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non-rock) materials,
specify the angle of all slopes including specifications
for benching and sloping.
The material mined is a weathered granitic-pegmatite
(saprolite) . Mining is terminated when consolidated rock
is encountered. The experience of mining in this type of
geologic environment has demonstrated that near vertical
walls are stable and can be maintained during the life of
the mine. As consequence, mine walls are typically at or
near a 1 : 1 slope.
At time of reclamation, spoil material will be added to
the slope to create a 2 : 1 or 2 . 5 : 1 slope .

Ms . Beth U . Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
February 19 , 1992
Page 3
E . Page 7 C . 8
Describe specific plans (including a schedule of
implementation) for screening the operation from public
view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other
vegetation, building berms or other measures . Show the
location of all visual screening on the mine map and
provide cross- sections through all proposed berms .
Natural vegetation and topography is currently "in place"
to achieve this screening effect. Additional barrier berms
may be constructed to enhance screening. Exhibit A
describes the buffer and berms proposed in the "new" area
to be disturbed . The size, type and planting of these and
buffers are as described thereon.
F. Page 9 . D . 1
Describe your intended plan for the reclamation and
subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the
general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map.
The reclamation plan by the Company, with assistance from
the U .S . Soil Conservation Service, filed with the State
of N. C. in 1972 remains pertinent and applicable to this
site . In addition, the reclamation plan for the "new"
area is shown on Exhibit B .
I believe this letter, together with the enclosures mentioned
address all of the concerns in you letter of November 12, 1991 . I
request that you process this application at your early
convenience and if there is any other information you require, I
request that you contact me promptly so that we may discuss any
additional requirements .
Sincerely,
MINE qC .
Herbert B. Bierman
Manager Legal Department
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U.5.DEPARTMENT OR AGRICULTURE 5CPASe
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE /-J yw 1 .82
RECORD OF COOPERATORS DECISIONS •/lYI CC
ANO PROGRESS IN APPLJCA110N It 1/t o
PLANNED APPLIED lu
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FIELD LAND USE AND TREAT
NO, AMOUNT YEAR MOAINID se
YEAR yA/OAt
Establishment of Vegetative Cover:
Apply: 2 tans of lime per acre
1 ,000 lbs . 10-10-10 fertilizer or
equivalent per acre
300 lbs. of super-phosphate per acre
0-20-0
40 Its, of Tall Fescue seed Der acre
40 lbs. Sericea seed in the hull per
acre in fall or winter
or
20 lbs. Scarified Sericea seed per acre
in spring or early summer.
(Mix 1� bushel of Rve (grain) rrh en
seeding in the fall or winter for
quick cover. )
Mulch with straw to get 75 percent ground
cover.
(Soil test can be used to determine lime and
fertilizer rates. )
Maintain by applying lime and fertilizer and
by bush hogging as needed to maintain
healthy growth.
A Maintain the grass bUT.ar area along the back
side of the mine site in approximate location
indicated.
B Smooth and rework this road area, Shape so
the runoff goes into the wooded area andinto
the sediment basin. Use cutouts where needed
to get the water off the roadway. After
grading is complete, seed using the rates
indicated for establishing vegetations
• Maintain the sediment settling basin below
area B. Add to and maintain the weeping
weir.
COOPERATOR A I ED BY DATE
KMG Minerals � O

U5. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE =—cPA-68
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
RECORD OF COOPERATORS QSIONS
AND PROGRESS IN APPLICATION
PLANNED APPLIED
FIELD "NO USE AND TREATMENT
NO.
AMaunr rEAR AND
YEAR
C Build a stable slope from the top of the cut
down to a level area around the proposed pond.
Establish and maintain in permanent vegetative
cover.
D Construct a sediment settling basin in
approximate location shown, Construct a
weeping weir to allow water to pass through.
Runoff from stockpiles and graded areas will
be diverted through this basin. The basin
will be cleaned out as needed to keep
functioning .
E Diversion will be constructed and seeded
below the stockpile area. The diversion will
divert all runoff from this area to the
sediment basin.
Seed vegetative cover on any bare area that
will not be used in the near future.
This would include spoil piles , roads ,
staging areas .or any other bare areas .
COOPERATOR A=MIED BY DATE
KMG Minerals a -J8- 9a

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources '
James G. Martin, Governor November 12 , 1991 Charles H.Gardner
. William W.Cobey,Jr.,Secretary Director
Mr , Herbert Bierman
KMG Minerals , Inc .
1469 S . Battleground Ave . -
P . 0 . Box 729 '
Kings Mountain, N . C . 28086 -
Re : Mining Permit Renewal Request for the Moss Mine
Mining Permit No . 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Mr . Bierman :
The initial review has been completed on your renewal
application for the mining permit for the Moss Mine in Cleveland
County . The following additional information is needed to complete
our review:
1 ) The information provided on the mine map. is incomplete .
All items listed on page 17 of the application must be
indicated on the map , including buffer zones to adjoining
property lines and natural watercourses , visual barriers ,
and the expected 10 year mining limits (please see the
attached descriptive list of some of the information that
might be needed for any permit renewal ) . Furthermore ,
the locations of all fuel tanks , solvents or other
chemical reagents must be located on the mine maps .
2 ) Based upon the information offered in the renewal
application , temporary benches will be maintained at 10
foot depths until the pit , wall can be sloped to a. 2
horizontal to 1 vertical grade . Please clarify this
issue by providing 'typical cross-sectional drawings of
temporary and permanent 'pit wall configurations detailing
the benching and/or sloping of the walls .
3 ) Construction details are required for all existing or
proposed measures such as earthen berms and fencing.
4 ) Please provide an updated Reclamation Plan for this
permit covering both the Neisler and Moss tracts . The
Conservation Plan prepared by the USDA Soil Conservation
Service dated May 4 , 1972 does not include the Noisier
tract and all of the currently disturbed areas within the
permit boundaries . The Reclamation Plan must include a
Reclamation Map showing future waterbodies and must
P.O.Box 27687 • Raleigh,N.C.27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

correspond with the mine maps . Again , the limits
outlined in the Reclamation Plan and on the Reclamation
Map must be for the expected 10 year limits , since the
permit renewal is for a 10 year period . Furthermore , the
previous . Reclamation Plan indicated that landfilling
activities within the permitted boundaries were to be
considered as part of the Reclamation Plan . Please
advise this office of any landfil.ling activities that
have been conducted or are proposed within the permitted
boundaries . Approval 'to conduct such activities must:
first be obtained from the Division of Solid Waste
Management with this Department before beginning such
activities .
In order to complete the processing of your renewal
application , please forward two ( 2 ) copies of the requested
information to my attention at the following address :
Land Quality Section
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh , N . C . 27611
Please advise at ( 91.9 ) 733-4574 if you should have any
questions on the above .
Sincerely,
eth U . Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
BUC\
attachment : Items Needed for Mining Permit Renewal Requests
checklist
cc : Jerry Cook

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G.Martin,Govemor Charles H.Gardner
William W. Cobey,Jr.,Secretary November 12 , 1991 Director
Mr . Donald Dixon
407 -Phifer Rd .
Kings Mountain, N . C . 28086
Re : Mining Permit Renewal request for KMG Minerals
Moss Mine, Mining Permit No . 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Mr . Dixon:
Thank you for your letter dated September 22 , 1991
concerning the renewal application from KMG Minerals for the Moss -
Mica Mine in Cleveland County located approximately- 8 miles south
of Kings Mountain near SR 2245 .
The concerns expressed in your letter certainly deserve
evaluation . A decision to grant or deny the renewal permit must
be made , however , based upon the denial criteria listed in G . S .
r 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971 and Administrative Code Title
15A ( copies enclosed ) . The Administrative Code requires , among
. other items , that the applicant addresses how he intends to
screen the operation from public view. When deemed necessary by
the Department, specific visual screening , revegetation, erosion
control and buffer zone requirements are incorporated into the
permit document to ensure the protection of the surrounding
environment and require adequate reclamation of the effected
areas . During our review of this renewal application , we will
review the applicant ' s proposed or existing methods of visual
screening .
Your concern about property values , however , does not come
Lander the jurisdiction of The Mining Act . Therefore , this issue
is not for our consideration . It .is more appropriately addressed
through local zoning ordinances ( see G. S . 74-65 ) .
P.Q.Box Z7687 • Raleigh, N.C.Z7611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity ABirmadve Action Employer
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November 12 , 1991.
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Again, thank you for your interest in this matter . I assure
you that a thorough review will be conducted before a decision to
grant or deny this renewal application will be made , If you have
any further questions , please contact Mr . Jerry Cook , Regional
Bngi.neer for the. Mooresville Regional Office , at ( 704 )663-1699 or r
me at ( 919 ) 733--4574 .
S ' ncerely,
Beth U . Chesson
Attachments : The Mining Act of 1971.
The Administrative Code on Mining
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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
October 17, 1991 QC�,
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MEMORANDUM TO: Beth Studenberg
FROM: Brian North 'NA
RE: KMG Minerals, Inc.
Renewal Request For Moss Mine, Permit #23-03
Cleveland County, N. C.
A review of the submitted material has been completed by this office. All
items appear to be complete and accurate. Please contact this office if you
need assistance.

RECEIVED
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0
512 N. Salisbury Sneer, Raleigh,North Carolina 27604-1188,919-733.3391
Charles R. Fullwo ad, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Beth QualityStudenberg,Se Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section n
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program r'W`l1JI�
DATE: October 18, 1991
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal, KMG Minerals, Inc. , Moss Mine,
Mining Permit No. 23-03 , Cleveland County.
Staff field biologists of the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the application for a
mining permit renewal from KMG Minerals for Moss Mine in
Cleveland County, and a site visit was conducted on October 18 ,
1991 with Mr. David Lancaster of KMG Minerals. These comments
are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Mining
Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982 ; G. S. 74-46 through 74-68 ; 15 NCAC
5) and the North Carolina General Statutes (G. S. 113-131 et
seg. ) .
KMG Minerals is requesting a 10-year permit renewal in order
to continue to mine mica and mineral by-products from the Moss
Mine off NC 216 in Cleveland County. Total acreage of the mine
site is 600 acres, with not more than 50 acres to be unreclaimed
at any one time. On the east side of NO 216, process water used
to separate and wash minerals flows into tailings ponds where a
polymer flocculent is added to assist in settlement, then process
water is reused. Dixon Branch (BRD 2) has been piped away from
tailings ponds to near a pond serving as a source for fresh
water. Surface runoff on the west side of NO 216 enters a
settling pond, then flows through a check dam before entering
Long Branch (BRD 3-2-1) . Examination of these small streams (3-4
feet wide) just downstream of the mine site indicated that mining
activities are not adversely impacting them to a significant
degree, and that sedimentation is being controlled on site .
The NCWRC will not object to the issuance of the permit
renewal , provided that following conditions are met by the
applicant:

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1) All bare areas should be vegetated to the extent that
mining operations allow, including waste piles, berms, and
stockpile areas. This will provide additional protection
against off site sedimentation during major rain events.
2) On final grade slopes of 3 : 1 and flatter, Korean
lespedeza should be added to the seeding mixture in the
reclamation plan. It should be sown in February-March at a
rate of 15-20 pounds per acre. This will increase the value
of reclaimed areas to wildlife.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
project. If we can be of further assistance, please advise.
DLS/lp
cc: Ms. Stephanie Goudreau, Mt. Region Habitat Biologist
Mr. Chris Goudreau, District 8 Fisheries Biologist
Mr. Jack Mason, District 8 Wildlife Biologist
Mr. Matthew Ferro, KMG Minerals, Inc.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G.Martin,Govemor September 25, 1991 Charles H.Gardner
William W.Cobey,Jr.,Secretary Director
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From: Beth Studenberg GOki-
Assistant Mining Specialist -3
Land Quality Section
Re:_ Mining Permit Renewal Request for KMG Minerals, Inc.
Moss Mine
Mining Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal
request for the above referenced project. KMG is requesting renewal of
approximately 600 acres at this site for mining mica and mica-byproducts.
The two streams receiving runoff from this operation are Long Branch and
Dixon Branch.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this
operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries
(G. S. 74-51 (2) ) . Please respond by October_ 20,, 1991 so that we may
complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals
and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and
sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be
greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact Mr. Herbert Bierman at
(704) 739--3616 to set up a convenient date- and time. Also, please send a
copy of your comments to the individual noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
greatly appreciated.
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APPLICATION FOR
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State of North Carolina TON
Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources,
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611__
(9I9) 733-4574
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NORTH CARnIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HFALTH, AND NATDRAL RESODRCES
LAND QUALITY SILCTTON
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1 . Name or Mine Moss/Neisler County Cleveland
_ . Name of App Licant KMG Minerals , Inc.
1. Permanent address for receipL of official mail. 1469 S. Battleground Avenue. ,
P.O. Box 729, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
"T?lephone (704) 739-3616
d - Minc DI'I'lcc Address Same '
Telephone (704) 739-3616
,. M:u ie Manager Matthew A. Ferro, Jr.
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application
are true and correct Lo the best of our knowledge. We fully understand that
any wiliful niisrepresental:ion of facts will be cause for permit revocation.
'Signature Date 9/17/91
Print N:unc
e -MatthewA. Ferro, J
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Title CEO and President
*Tho band Qua Lily lSccLiou ::hoe l,d be notified of change .in permanent address or
tolephone number.
•S ignalure of company officer required.
G.S. 74-I11 pruvidcs that Lhe Department shall grant or deny an application for a
permil'. within GO days of recel.pf. of a complete application or, if a public hearing
is hold, within 30 days foLiowing the hearing and the fi.Ling of any supplemental
i.nfurmal. Lon required by Ilse Departmen L. All questions must be addressed and all
required maps provided before I.his application can be considered complete Attach
additional sheets as needed_
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A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MINE.
1. Total acreage at site covered by this permit application:
Acres owned 204.52 , Acres leased 400± Property owner if leased
Neisler Brothers, Inc.
2. Name of all materials mined: Mica and byproduct minerals, sand and feldspar
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Underground Shove.i &
Truck D.r.agl.ine & Truck Self-loading Scraper
Other (explain) Dozer assisted scrapers and backhoe
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 100' Reference elevation: 971
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 60'
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes X No If no, pro-
ceed to Question; 6.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been
reclaimed: 50± acres ( identify all areas on your mine map) .
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted? KMG Minerals, Inc.
c. Acreage of previously affected land at present site that has been reclaimed:
0 acres (identify all areas on your mine map) .
6. When and by whom was this activity conducted? -
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 5a or c from this permit application?
Yes No X if yes, how much? acres ( identify all
areas on your mine map) .
i 6. Present rPmininq) . use of the, land (estimate acreage for each) :
Cropland ac Pasture 350 ac Forestry ac Fish/Wildlife ' ac
Recreation ac Other 50 acMining
204 Plant' & Processing
7. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed
(estimate acreage for each) :
Cropland ac Pasture 200 ac Forestry ac Fish/wildlife ac
Recreation 20 ac Other 204 ac Plant & Processing
B. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
1. Number of years for which permit is requested (10 years maximum) . 10
2. Total affected acreage to be disturbed during initial year of operation:
a. Area used for tailing ponds ±60 acres
b. Area used for stockpiles ±40-- acres
c. Area used for waste piles ±15 acres
J. Area used for processing plants and onsite haul roads ±30 acres
e. Area of mine excavation(s) ±50 acres
f. TOTAL a--e 195 acres
3. Estimate the maximum amount of land to be disturbed and unreclaimed
at anv one time during the life of the permit. 50I acres
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h. Check acreage to be banded" : Total affected acreage figure from 132t OR D3 (page 2)
whichever is larger, equals acreage to be bonded. (See 15A NCAC 5D.OD03 for boc.'.
amounts . )
0 - 4 .99 acres 10 - 24 .99 acres
S - 9.99 acres X 25 acres
5 . a. Will. you file a blanket bond or 'ocher security covering all of your
miuin9 operations in North Carolina? Yen X No_ —
b. Have you already filed a blanket bond or other security? Yes X No
6. lAst any mining permi.I:s previously issued to the ipp]. icant. Hawks Mine Permit No.
23 - 10i Patterson Mine Permit No. 23-41 Moss Mine Permit No. 23-3
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOIIRCF.S
1 . a. Will. the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water,
or other waste dater handling? .Yes X No If yes, briefly
describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
Minerals will be hydraulically sized and separated. The mineral fines and
clay will be deposited in the tailings pond, a ploymner flocculent added for
tailings settlement/water clarity and the process water recycled.
b. Will the operation involve dewatering the mine or discharging fresh or waste
water Erom the mine or plant. Yes X No If yes, briefly
describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points
on your mine map.
Mine will be be dewatered by pumping from the pit into all existing
drainage ditch and into tailings pond for use as process water.
c. If you answered yes to either Is or lb, provide evidence that you have applied
for or obtained a. water quality permit from the Division of Environmentai
Management, Water Quality Section.
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management Permit No. 2565
Expiration Date "until rescinded".
*In l.Jou of the surety bond required by this section, the operator may file with the
Department a cash deposit, negotiable securities, a mortgage of real property
acceptable to the Department, or an assignment of a savings account in a North
Carolina bank on an assignment. form prescribed by the Department. The amount of
land disturbed and unreclaimed at any one time must not exceed the bonded mount-
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2. a. Will the operation .involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes X No If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied
for or have obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of
Environmental Management, Air Quality Section or local governing body.
North Carolina Division of Environmental Management Air Permit No. 4078R3
Expiration Date: May 01, 1992.
b. How will fugitive dust From stockpiles, haul roads, etc. be controlled'
Fugitive dust from the stockpiles and haul raods will be controlled by
water spray. Barrier berms and wastepiles will be vegetated.
3. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and
reference the sequence to the mine map(s) . Attach additional sheets as needed.
This application is for the renewal of the existing mine permit currently
in force at this operation.
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4. a_ How wide a buffer wall be maintained between any mining activity
and any adjoining property or highway right-of-way? Show all buffers on m.inc
map(s) .
Highway right-of-way buffers currently exceed 75 feet.
Adjoining property buffers exceed 30 feet.
b. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard
to any neighboring dwelling house, public road, public, commercial or
industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such structures on the
mine map .if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
Vegetated barrier berms and fencing will be used to prevent hazard to
adjoining properties.
c. Describe. what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public
entry along any high wall area and when it w.ill be implemented.
Woven and/or barbed fencing, with hazard signs , and vegetated barrier
berms of sufficeint construction are in use in these areas .
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Desr-r.i.be specific erosion and sediment control measures to he taken during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for erosion
control for mine excavation(s) , waste piles, access/mine reads and process areas),
and give a detailed sequence of installation. Locate and label. all erosion and
sediment control measures on the mine map. Engineering designs and calculations
shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
The topography of the mine and plantsite are such that mine drainage, etc.
is contained "on-site" in the existing tailing settlement system.
U a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to
adjoining properties during mining.
The nature of the deposit precludes the possibility of slides other than
minor displacements on the walls of the mine. These are minimized by proper
sloping, benching, and berms along the perimeter. Buffer areas are
sufficient to prevent .encroachment onto adjoining properties .
h. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non-rock) materiaLs, specify the angle
of all slopes including specifications for benching and sloping.
Benching on approximate 10 foot lifts with floor areas sufficient to provide
final slopes not less than 2 horizontal; 1 vertical is utilized.
c. in hardrock evacations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet.
Does not apply to this operation.
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7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes_ No X If yes, list all. :such
minerals, their relative abundance and .indicate their location(s) on the mine
Map- liow will acid water pollution from the excavation,. stockpiles and waste
areas be- controlled?
S. Describe specific plans ( including a schedule of implementation) for screening
the operation from public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes
or other vegetation, building berms or other measures. Show the location of
alL visual screening on the mine map and provide cross-sections through all
proposed berms.
Natural vegetation and topography is currently "in place" to achieve this
screening effect. Additional barrier berms may be constructed to enhance
screening.
9. Will explosives be used? Yes_ No X Tf yes, specify the types
of explosive s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent
physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or
excessive air bTa'sts or"6round vibrations. Locate the nearest offsite
structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map_
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10. a. What is the pre-mining depth ( in feel_) to the seasonal high and .low ground
;cater tables? high ft. Low ft. What is the source(s) of. this �r
information?
Exploration and production drill hole logs indicated the presence of
water at average depts of 20 feet below premining elevations .
b_ Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes X No_ If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavat.ion(s)? Yes_
No If yes, what .impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring
wells: Locate all existing wells on the mine [reap that lie within 500 feet of
the proposed permit area. Provide data to support any conclusions or
statements made.
All water requirements to adjoining dwellings is furnished by municipal
water source. ➢CMG is not aware of the existence of any wells within 500
feet of the proposed excavation.
11. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on-site?
Yes X No If yes, describe these materials and how they will be stored
and show the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map.
Small quantities (less than 1,000 gallons) of diesel fuel and nnpnli.ne
are stored in tanks at the plant site for mobile equipment use,.-
Drum quantites (less than 100 gallons) of miscellaneous plant and process
machinery lubricants are stored inside the plant.
Additional storage for plant process machinery fuel oil may be required
in the future.
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D. RECL.AMATION PLAN
1 . Describe your iiiL'ended plan for the reclamation and subsequent use of all
affected lands and indicate the general methods to be used in reclaiming this
]_and. This information must be illustrated an a reclamation map.
The reclamation plan by the Company, with assistance from the U.S. Soil
Conservation Service, filed with the State of N.C. in 1972 remains pertinent
and applicable to this site.
2, a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the
reclamation? Yes X No If yes, illustrate the location of 'the body(s)
of water on the reclamation map 'and provide a scaled cross-sections)
through the proposed body(s) of water. Will the body(s) of water be stocked
with fish? Yes X No� If yes, specify species.
As per the above reclamation plan.
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water
collecting or remaining in mined areas. Provide details on any permanent
water. outlets.
Same as 2. a. above.
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RP.CLAMATION PLAN
J. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all
completed excavations in rock including what kind of permanent barricade
will be left. The location of the barricade must be shown on the reclamation
map.
N/A
4. a. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or
other such on-site mine waste areas, including specifications for benching
and sloping.
Overburden/spoil will be used for final reclamation of the mine site and
as needed for the tailings ponds to provide additional material to achieve
slopes not greater than 2 horizontal: 1 vertical in these areas .
b. Are any processing waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed
of off-site? Yes No X If yes, describe in detail what these
wastes are and how they will be disposed. Attach a separate site map(s) showing
the location(s) of the disposal area(s) . Include all specifications for erosion
and sediment control.
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RECLAMATION PLAN
5. a. prescribe reclamation of processing- facilities, stockpile areas, and
urtsite roadways.
Process plants and buildings will be removed, stockpile areas and
roadways graded and vegetated.
b. W.i]1 any onsite roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes_ No X .
If yes, identify these on the- reclamation map and provide details on
permanent ditch line stabilization.
6. State the method of reclamation of settling ponds. and/or sediment
control basins.
Settling ponds/tailings ponds will be graded and sloped as
necessary and vegetated.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
RECLAMATION: PLAN
7. State the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap
metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such waste products of mining. (Note
' definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971) . No off-site generated waste
shall be disposed of an the mine site without prior written approval from the N.C.
Department of Environment, Health, and 'Natural Resources, Land Quality
Section and Solid Waste Management Branch or local governing body.
iSolid refuse removal is being disposed by a private contractor to
the county landfill.
Scrap iron and metals are recycled by either using in plant construction
use or sold to local scrap iron. dealer for recycling.
Process equipment not currently being utilized is stored in an orderly
way at the plant site and is screened from public view.
Waste process equipment lubricants are sold to and recycled by a local
private contractor.
8. indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage
channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution.
Give design details including typical cross-sections of any permanent channels
to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan. Show the .location(s) of all
permanent channels on the reclamation map.
No permanent channels are planned for this site.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
RF,CLAMATION PLAN
9. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected
areas. This plan must include recommendations for time of seeding and the amount
and type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre and general sending
instructions for permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation.
Revegetaticn utilizing pine seedlings only is not acceptable. NOTE: Revegetation
Plan must be approved and signed by one of the following:
(a) Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District. having jurisdiction over lands in question ;
{b) Authorized representatives of the Office of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources;
(c) County Agricultural Extension chairmen or Research and Extension
personnel headquartered at North Carolina State University .in the School of
AgrlCulture and Life sciences;
(d) North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
(e) Private consulting foresters referred by the Office of Forest
Resources, Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources;
( f) Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION:
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION:
SEED - TYPES(S) AND RATE OF APPLICATION INCLUDING SEEDING SCHEDULE:
Revegetation plan will he in accordance with original conservation plan
developed for the site. 5/24/72
Specific revegetation recommendations are given in the "Conservation Plan"
on file for the Moss Mine and the United States Gypsum Mine drafted by
the Soil Conservation Service.
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS:
Revegetation and/or reforest n plan approved by:
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Signature i Date
Print Name Samuel A. Jenkins
Title Chairman
Agency Cleveland Soil & Water Conservation District
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RECIJUgATTON PLAN
10. Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of
reclamation and approximate time frame. If reclamation is to be accomplished
"concurrently with mining, then show on the site map segments that are to be
mined and reclaimed during each year of the permit. Add drawings showing typical
sect.ions 'ur cross-sect-.ions and layout of proposed reclamation.
See 9.
This renewal is for 10 years. It is therefore difficult to predict a
schedule. Area will be reclaimed as economically feasible during
this period.
E. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
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1 . The "NOTICE" form or a facsimile thereof attached to this application must be
sent certified or registered mail to all adjoining (contiguous) landowners
indicated on mine map unless another means of notice is approved in advance
by the Director, Division of Land Resources.
The completed "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be
submitted before the application is considered complete.
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G_S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of: 1971, notice is hereby given
that KMG Minerals, Inc.
(Company Name)
has applied on 9/17/91 to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources,
(Date)
North Carolina Department. of Environment, Health, and Natural Re�aurces, P.O. Box 27687,
continue
Raleigh, North Carolina 276.11 for a surface mining permit to cow ed mining of
Mica on 604.52 acres located $ South of Kings Mountain
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) (D.irection) (Nearest 'Town)
near. road NC 2245 in Cleveland
(Road Number/Name) (Name of Country)
In accordance with G.S. 74--50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable
effort to notify all owners of record of land contiquous to the proposed site, and to
notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality .in which the site is
located. The property owner may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above
address within ten (10) days following receipt of this notice or the filing of the appli-
cation for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a
significant public .interest exists relative to G.S_ 74-5L, a public hearing wi.l.l be held
in accordance with the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Mining,
Mineral Resources Regulation Title 15A Subchapter 5B, .00.11 .
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public
review during normal business hours at the above listed address. For further information
call. (91.9) 733-4574.
(Date Mailed to Addressee)
(Address of Applicant)
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AFFIDAVIT OF MyPIFICATLON
1 , Matthew A. Ferro, Jr. an applicant, or an agent, Dr
employee of an applicant, for a Mining Permit from the N.C.Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the follow.ing
are known owners, both private and public, of the land adjoining the proposed mining site
and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or
registered mail, to said owners at their address shown below, such notice being given on a
form provided by the Department:
(Name) (Address)
see list attached
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of
the county or municipality in which the proposed mining site is located and that notice of.
the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, to
said office at the following address:
(Name) (Address)
Mr. Lane Alexander, County Manager 100 Justice Place
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory
to the Department that a reasonable effort has been made to notify the owners of record of
the adjoining land and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50 and 15A N.C.A.C. 56 .0004(d) . I understand that it is the
responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above
notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department u rnnrequest.
9111 /91
Date Signature of Aptevicant
Matthew A. Ferro, Jr.
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an -applicant, provide the
following information: (Name of applicant) END Minerals, Inc. ;title of
person executing Affidavit) CEO and President
1, Debbie R. Wallace a Notary Public of the County of Cleveland
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Matthew A. Ferro Jr.
personally appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above
Affidavit was made by him.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this 17tb day September 1991
Notary
My Commission expires: February 6, 1994
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G_ I:,AND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or it:s appointed representatives the right of
ontry and travel upon our lands or operation during regular business hours for the
purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as mny be reasonably
required in the administration of. this Act.
We further grant to the Department or .its appointed representatives the right
to make whatever entries on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take
whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation
which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is
ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
Signature*
Print Name: MATTHEW A. FERRO, JR.
Title: CEO & PRESIDENT
Mine MOSS/NEISLER
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Company: KMG MINERALS, INC.
1
"Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1. of this application
for a permit.
**Two 2 copies of the completed application, two (2) copies of all maps, and the
appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule). in the form of a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resoucres must be sent to the Land Quality Section Central Office at the
address listed on the front page of this application form.
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4-20- 12 :D. Wayne Bess & wife Margie
314 Dixon Diary Rd. KM
i 4-20-73 Patricia B. Church
j 300 Dixon Diary Rd. KM
4-21 - 5 Dianne D . Senn
3113 Airlie St . Charlotte 28205
4-21- 6 H. K. Dixon & wife Jeanette
200 Dixon Diary Rd. KM
4-21 -7 Donald K. Dixon & wife Linda M .
407 Phifer Rd . KM
4- 21 - 8 Donald K. Dixon & wife Linda M.
407 Phifer Rd . KM
4 -21-9 Mickey E . Bell & wife Constance D .
206 Dixon Diary Rd. KM
4- 33- 1 Irma Earney Jameland & James Earney
608 McDaniel Rd. KM
4-33 - 16 Jake Hamrick, Jr.
114 Dixon Diary Rd. KM
4- 33- 17 W. Marion Dixon & wife Violet
PO Box 1305 KM
4-33-36 Curtis E . Hollifield & wife Joy F .
Rt . 4 Box 589 KM
4- 33A- 21 H.W. Blalock & wife Caryoln & Betty Falls
706 Bethlehem Church Rd. KM
4- 33A- 30 Carver James Warren, Jr .
116 White Plains Dr. KM
4- 33A-31 David Lee Parker & wife Lou Ann
114 White Plains Dr . KM
4- 33A- 32 David M. King & wife Amelia S .
112 White Plains Dr . KM
4 - 37 - 24 Neisler Brothers, Inc .
Box 99 KM
Norfolk- 1 Commercial Place Norfolk, VA 23510
Southern

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ECE&September 22 , 1991 -E D
SFP 2 4
Land Qualilty Section , Division of Land ResaurrCeQ[1
North Carolina Department of Environment At�rys��r�oN
Health and Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in response to the 9-17--91 application of KMG
Minerals , Inc . for a mining permit to continue mining mica on
604 . 52 acres eight miles south of Kings Mountain near road NC
#2245 .
As an adjoining landowner to the above mentioned acres, I oppose
any further expansion of KMG Minerals , Inc . We as landowners
have enough open, unsightly mining pits near our property. I am
very concerned with the environmental impact this expansion
would have on our community. Also, if the lease -option on
properties adjoining mine remains effective , the marketable
value of mine would be severely reduced.
We have been trying to get the state road by my property paved
for the past twenty-five years. Now that the state is in their
final stages of grading for paving , KMG Minerals , Inc. is trying
to stop the state from paving the road. After all that has been
done over the past years to get the road paved for someone to
try and stop the paving is dicouraging . It is doubly so when
that someone could be your neighbor .
Again I want to emphasize that I oppose any further expansion of
KMG Minerals , Inc .
Sincerely yours,
Donald K. Dixon

Kme* . . worldwide s
MINERALS,iNc.
Poll"
September
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Mr. Jerry Cook
State of North Carolina
Dept . of Environment, Health and %r;.:' - : 7;
Natural Resources F L6i di;; .: 7FcE5
919 North main Street
Mooresville NC 28115
Re: Renewal Application for Moss/Neisler
Mine Permit #23 - 3
Dear Mr. Cook:
In connection with the above mentioned Application for North
Carolina Mining Permit renewal, I am pleased to enclose
herewith the following:
(1 . ) Original and .copy of Application
(2 . ) Check payable to N. C. Dept , Environment , Health
and Natural Resources in the amount of $500 .00 .
Please process this Application and forward the renewal at
your early convenience . If there are any questions, please
do not hesitate to call my office.
Sincerely,
G MIN C.
Herbert B. Bierman
Manager Legal Department
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P.O. Box 729 Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 PHONE: [phone] TELEX: 703063

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State of North Carolina LAND QUALITY SECTION
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James C. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
May 30, 1991
Mr. David Lancaster
RMG Minerals, Inc.
Post Office Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
RE: Mass Mine
Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland Co. , N. C.
Dear Sir:
According to our records, your mining permit for the above referenced mine
expires on November 24, 1991.
G.S. 74-52 provides that the permit may be renewed at any time during the
two years prior to its expiration. The standards to be applied in renewing a
permit shall be the same as those for issuing a permit.
To apply for permit renewal, you must complete items 1-4 on the enclosed
Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist (revised 7/90). I am also enclosing two
copies of the mining permit application farm for your use. Please be sure to
indicate any changes in the mining and/or reclamation plan. Two (2) copies of
all requested information must be forwarded to this office for review. All
permits for unreclaimed sites should be renewed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
a_ �J' CBekl
3erry W. Cook
Regional Engineer
Enclosures: Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist
Two (2) Mining Permit Application Forms
cc: (/racy Davis, Mining Specialist
919 Nonh Main Smo, M1Mwma a iq, NC 2Np5 • T Icphnnc Ala-&.l-1699 • FAX 70a bl qen
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F Hilton, Regional Manager
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITYSECTION
April 6, 1992
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mr. Matthew A. Ferro, Jr.
CEO and President
K. M. G. Minerals, Inc.
Post Office Box 729 SF,
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
RE: Notice of Deficiency
Moss Mine (.23a03)g
Cleveland County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Ferro:
On March 13, 1992 , an inspection of the subject mine (pit and
plant area) was performed by staff of this office. As discussed
with Mr. Hugh A. Lancaster at the office and Mr. David Lancaster on
the site, several deficiencies were observed and noted that require
K.M.G. 's attention.
The deficiencies discovered and the necessary corrective
actions are as follows:
A. Plant Area
1. Operating Condition $5 requires that "exposed slopes
or any excavated channels, the erosion of which may
i cause off-site damage due to siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with groundcover,
devices or structures sufficient to restrain such
erosion.
P.O. Box 9M 919 North Main Seen, Moomvilk, NC. 28o5 %l • Telephone)04663.16%• FAX )04 fi63{
An Equal Opp niry AfN,maBve Action Employer

Page Two
All exposed slopes that drain off-site including the
outside (downstream) slopes of the supplemental
water supply ponds and excavated waste soil from the
canal that was placed on the outside slope must be
stabilized with a permanent groundcover sufficient
to restrain erosion.
2 . Operating Condition #8 requires that a physical
barrier be maintained around the perimeter of any
highwall. All physical barriers including those
located on the northwest side of the old pit area,
(adjacent to Pagan Road (SR #2304) ) must be
provided/constructed or repaired?
3 . Operating Condition #9 requires that reclamation
activities be conducted simultaneous with mining
activities and that reclamation be initiated or
completed within two years after completion or
termination of mining. The old pit areas on the
northeast side of the plant has not been mined in
a time period of within two years and reclamation
has not been initiated or completed. Exposed side
slopes must be permanently stabilized as described
in the reclamation plan.
There were very few areas with exception of plant
expansion and maintenance shop, observed that had been
adequately reclaimed. Waste material is being dumped
and spread in three or four locations. It would benefit
you to pick one area, place all waste soil in this area
and do final reclamation upon completion. There is far
too much exposed soil at and around the plant site.
Please provide us with areas to be used for waste
and a schedule of completion for each.
4 . Operating Condition #10 requires that an Annual
Reclamation Report be filed on February 1 of each
year. An Annual Reclamation Report has not been
received for 1991. Also, please provide us with a
current aerial photograph of the plant area, with
all areas delineated; to include waste areas, property
lines, prelaw mined areas, ponds, etc.

Page Three
B. Pit Area
1. Operating Condition #4 requires that adequate
mechanical barriers be provided to prevent
sediment "from discharging onto adjacent land
areas or into any lake or natural watercourse
in the proximity to the affected land" . Sediment
has discharged onto adjacent surface areas on the
north and northwest sides of the western most
stockpile. Additional sediment control devices
must be provided to prevent a violation of
Operating Condition #3 which requires a natural
buffer zone of a minimum width of 30 feet be
maintained adjacent to Long Creek.
Also, the existing settling pond has filled with
sediment and is now unable to provide the required
storage capacity. The brick weir section spillway
had recently failed and been repaired. This spillway
will not pass the expected storm event. Also,
the earth dam has overtopped with water flow.
Design calculations must be provided indicating the
required storage capacity of the impoundment and
the required spillway capacity. A majority of the
sediment must be removed from the old lake area to
provide adequate sediment storage capacity. This
work should be scheduled immediately.
2 . Operating Condition #5 requires that exposed slopes
where erosion may cause off-site siltation must be
planted or otherwise provided with a groundcover
sufficient to restrain erosion. The erosion down
the north and northwest slopes of the western most
stockpile has caused off-site siltation. As a result,
the exposed slopes of the western most stockpile
must be provided with a groundcover sufficient to
restrain erosion. Overburden storage piles must
also be provided with a groundcover sufficient to
restrain erosion.
3 . Operating Condition 010 requires that an Annual
Reclamation Report be submitted on February 1 of
each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
An Annual Reclamation Report has not yet been
received for 1991. Also, provide us with a current
aerial photograph with pit, stockpiles, property lines,
sediment basins, etc. , outlined on same.

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If the previously described deficiencies are not corrected within 60 days
following your receipt of this Notice, this matter will be referred to the
Director, Division of Land Resources, Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources, for the issuance of an official Notice of Violation in an
effort to secure compliance at the site.
Do not hesitate to contact Mr. Brian North, Daphne Cartner or me at (704)
663-1699 regarding any questions you may have about this matter.
Sincerely,
w-
Jerry W. Cook
Regional Engineer
Lama Quality Section
cc: �cy_Davis
Mining Specialist
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Covernor I Albert F. Hilton, Regional-Manager
William.W Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
April 6, 1992
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
4'i
Mr. Matthew A. Ferro, Jr.
CEO and President
K. M. G . Minerals, Inc. ,
Post Office Eox 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 ;A/
RE: Notice of Deficiency
Mass Mine ('23=03.)
Cleveland County, N. C.
Dear Mr . Ferro:
On March 13 , 1992 , an inspection of the subject mine (pit and
plant area) was performed by staff of this office. As discussed
with Mr. Hugh A. Lancaster at the office and Mr. David Lancaster on
the site, several deficiencies were observed and noted that require
K.M. G. 's attention.
The deficiencies discovered and the necessary corrective
actions are as follows:
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A. Plant Area
1. operating Condition #5 requires that "exposed slopes
or any excavated channels, the erosion of which may
cause off-site damage due to siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with groundcover,
devices or structures sufficient to restrain such
erosion.
P.O Box 950, 914 North Main Sven, Mwresville, NC 18115.osm•Te1whone'l04-663-1699 • FAX 1 63{
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All exposed slopes that drain off--site including the
outside (downstream) slopes of the supplemental
water supply ponds and excavated waste soil from the
canal that was placed on the• outside slope must be
stabilized with a permanent groundcover sufficient
to restrain erosion.
2 . Operating Condition #8 requires that a physical
barrier be maintained around the perimeter of any
highwall. All physical barriers including those
located on the northwest side of the old pit area,
(adjacent to Pagan Road (SR #2304) ) must be
provided/constructed or repaired?
3 . Operating Condition #9 requires that reclamation
activities be conducted simultaneous with mining
activities and that reclamation be initiated or
completed within two years after completion or
termination of mining. The old pit areas on the
northeast side of the plant has not been mined in
a time period of within two years and reclamation
has not been initiated or completed. Exposed side
slopes must be permanently stabilized as described
in the reclamation plan.
There were very few areas with exception of plant
expansion and maintenance shop, observed that had been
adequately reclaimed. waste material is being dumped
and spread in three or four locations. It would benefit
you to pick one area, place all waste soil in this area
and do final reclamation upon completion. There is far
too much exposed soil at and around the plant site.
Please provide us with areas to be used for waste
and a schedule of completion for each.
4 . Operating Condition #10 requires that an Annual
Reclamation Report be .filed on February 1 of each
year. An Annual Reclamation Report has -not been
received for 1991. Also, please provide us with a
current aerial photograph of the plant area, with
all areas delineated; to include waste areas, property
lines, prelaw mined areas, ponds, etc.

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B. Pit Area
.1. Operating Condition #4 requires that adequate
mechanical barriers be provided to prevent
sediment "from discharging onto adjacent land
areas or into any lake or natural watercourse
in the proximity to the affected land" . Sediment
has discharged onto adjacent surface areas on the
north and northwest sides of the western most
stockpile. Additional sediment control devices
•must be provided to prevent a violation of
Operating Condition #3 which requires a natural
buffer zone of a minimum width of 30 feet be
maintained adjacent to Long Creek.
Also, the existing settling pond has filled with
sediment and is now unable to provide the required
storage capacity. The brick weir section spillway
had recently failed and been repaired. This spillway
will not pass the expected storm event. Also,
the earth dam has overtopped with water flow.
Design calculations must be provided indicating the
required storage capacity of the impoundment and
the required spillway capacity. A majority of the
sediment must be removed from the old lake area to
provide adequate sediment storage capacity. This
work should be scheduled immediately.
2 . Operating Condition #5 requires that exposed slopes
where erosion may cause off-site siltation must be
planted or otherwise provided with a groundcover
sufficient to restrain erosion. The erosion down
the north and northwest slopes of the western most
stockpile has caused off-site siltation. As a result,
the exposed slopes of the western most stockpile
must be provided with a groundcover sufficient to
restrain -erosion . Overburden storage piles must
also be provided with a groundcover sufficient to
restrain erosion.
3 . Operating Condition #10 requires that an Annual
Reclamation Report be submitted on February 1 of
each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
An Annual Reclamation Report has not yet been
received for 1991. Also, provide us with a current
aerial photograph with pit, stockpiles, property lines,
sediment basins, etc. , outlined on same.

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If the previously described deficiencies are not corrected within 60 days
following your receipt of this Notice, this matter will be referred to the
Director, Division of Land Resources, Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources, for the issuance of an official Notice of violation in an
effort to secure cimpliance at the site.
Do not hesitate to contact Mr. Brian North, Daphne Cartner or me at (704)
663-1699 regarding any questions you may have about this matter.
Sincerely,
w 5j
Jerry W. Cook
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
cc: Tracy Davis
Mining Specialist
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 1 • e
Division of Land Resources �'
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James B. Hunt, Governor p FEE N F1
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E. -
Director and State Geologist
July27 , 1993
Mr. Herbert B. Bierman
Manager - Administrative
KMG Minerals, Inc. -.
P.O. Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
RE: Moss-Neisler Mine
Mining Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Bierman:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your July 22 , 1993
letter outlining the status of the issues noted in the Notice of
Violation (NOV) dated June 2 , 1993 .
As you mentioned in your letter, the violations noted in the
NOV were discussed during our onsite meeting on July 8 , 1993 . In
addition, during our site inspection conducted on that date, it was
noted that your company had completed an extensive amount of
grading and seeding work, . with the remainder of the corrective
actions to be completed in the near future . I am pleased with your
company's responsiveness, cooperation and timeliness in addressing
the Department's concerns . I agree that the remainder of the
seeding work be postponed until a more appropriate seeding season
to provide more beneficial results.
Please note that the Land Quality Section staff is currently
reviewing the latest submittal regarding your renewal and
modification requests. Their comments will be forwarded to you
under separate cover upon completion of their review.
Again, I appreciate your company's willingness to correct the
violations at the site in an expedient manner and to work towards
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opening- the lines of communication with our regional and central
office staff. 1 feel that the Department has a good working
relationship with your company and hope that if any questions or
problems arise in the future, you will feel free to contact my
staff to resolve them.
Sincerely, -y
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
CHG/TED/td
cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
Mr. Tracy Davis

KMG * * 9 worldwide
MINERALS,INC.
Rp.CorIVED
JUI- 2 3 '93
July �, 1993 DIV. LAND RES.
N,Ir. Charles 1-1. Gardner R E C � y y
DIE iNIZ d
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Raleigh, NC 27G11-7687 � j-2061993
IZF: Nloss-Ncislcr Mine (Cleveland ( 0n1Il1V) LAND QUALITY SE
Permit Numher =.3-03 CT1O�
Dcar Mr. Gardner:
It is the hone of KN,I(; Minerals, Inc. that our recent meeting with
yourself and memhers elf yol.lr departmenI resolved man ()f the questions
� hich had arisen in Co11l1CCT1C111 with our mining; operatirins under the above
mentioned permi(. We helieve that the meeting was prods-ICOVe and will result
in Much hotter cnopc-ration hetwecn your department and our company ill the
suture'.. I and wrlling ai this time So 111al 111) qu('sitolls Will arise Ell the Ikllurc
concerning our viers ()I' the st,itus ()I' the Notice of Violation dated .lung 2, 1993.
You wi11 recall that it wus that Ne.Iticc thm resillit:d in the lllecting oI Jul\- 8,
1993.
1n an effort to avoid colll'usicm, I shall refer to the various itcnls using
the Same. numbering system ill vc,tlr letter of june '21, 1993.
1 . Plant Area - It was not clear to us prior to the meeting of the
location as descrihed. The "waste" material stork-l-)i are actually
surge stockpiles ()f feldspar Hmation c one entrate.. When we
learned that the refcrenc"c was to the entrance to the ING Nine
al-Cll, we il11111CCILUCk regraded (0 cell"CCl the draill 011' the
drivew,ty awav from licililchcm Wmci and into the existing
water body.
NcislQr Tract I'it - (i) We have crnitaincd the slight sedimcntatic_,n
from the Western most stockpik, within a wooded buffer area
appr()xiIll >(){) ic-c t di�umt l'ro y•ill an stream. We have been
unahle to find ally e��idC-nc'e• oI (.)I'(-sit(' Scklimell till ion or erosion.
(ii) We have found m.) c2vidcticc (A c n.,sion oil the small c_ieared
arf2,; west ()I' fclrmcr C;c,inc r pt R: Ud. . 1n pl.t»s rcc:ently sullnlittccl
in connection �\itll Utir applic•aticm ic,r perimt, we
have proposed to rc nstruc t a purnlarmnt sedilm:nt hasin. "phis
Proposed hasill wiif -Jiinirlulc' -any sediment and/or crosic>n
concerns ifs approved h. I)I:11N1Z.
P.O. Box 729 • Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 1-(800) 443-MICA + Fax [phone]

Mr. Charles 1-I. Gardner
_July 22, 1993
Page Two
2. Plant Area - (i) You may recall that N e inspected the area in
question during the meeting. KMG Minerals, Inc. agreed that
a problem had existed. By the date of the meeting, we had
corrected the sedimentation problem caused by tailings dipped
from the canal and placed, in error, outside the containment dike.
We propose to lower, widen and vegetate the supplementary
water supply dam prior to November 1993. It was agreed at the
meeting that it would be futile to attempt to establish an adequate
ground cover during the summer months.
KMG !\Minerals will complete the grading of the eastern most pit
area in preparation for seeding in the fall growing season.
(ii) The mine CM.avatiotl immediately west of' Dixon Branch, now
a water body, will he maintained as a source of process water for
the life of.,our operations. flowerer, we cxpcct to continue bark
Filling the south wall with tailings to bring the final slope into
compliance with the requirements of" the prior permit. When
final slopes are achieved, w-c will develop a vegetated cover to
stabilize it. During this period, the relatively large surface
acreage of the water body will easily contain run off and prevent'
off-Site sedimentation. The dike that is separating this pond from
the small pond will be seeded during other seeding activities in
the growing season.
Neisler Tract Pit - (i) You will recall an inspection of a recently
constructed interceptor road ditch which has been created
around the base perimeter of the western most stockpile;. This
road ditch directs water flow to brush dams in the area which will
be used as a permanent sedimentation basin to replace the
present hasin rsn L(mg Creek.
(ii) Shortly after the meeting, the sediment basin dam, located
betw-[en Nlar-gracc Poad 1,131d C,',ric:el;r Drive, \vas cranitliet'ed.
Seeding and mulching followcd immediately and as of this date a
vegetative cover is developing. Although we had planned this
work for an earlier date, the wettest winter and early spring
season on record resulted in substantial delay. Ilowever, brush
danis and other measures prevented siltation from entering the
natural buffer at long Creek.
3. pant-Ar_ea - During our meeting an inspection of the harrier
along I lighway 216 and Pagan R()ad clearly demonstrated that a
fence and earthen berm have been in place for many years. The
earthen berm was added in the late 1970's and is now heavily
overgrown. A recent breech in the fcnc_e (apparently caused by

Mr. Charles 1-1. Gardner
.July 22, 1993
Page Three
a out of control driver) has been repaired. We do nov belicve the
sloped walls along Highway 2 16 and Pagan Road should he
classified as "high walls". Nevertheless, a four strand barb wire
I'ence and an 8 - 12 I'oot earthen berm protect the entire length
of our prc:�pert�Y line.
Neisler Traa Pit - The high wall on the southerly end of the
Neisler Mine is well withirl the interior of the active mining
area. The entire mining area is bounded on the southeast b\ a
two tracks railway, dense brush, trees, undergrowth and
pproxim�itely ;BOO{) feet of* barb wire fence along! the railroad
right of way. The high \valls ()F the pit are a considerable
distance f'ron1 the property lines. The property, rm the
southwesterl\r bo undary is protected by a barb wire fence, and
extensive open pasture and another fence located on the right
ol'way of' Margrac.e Road. After pentrating all ()f this, a
trespasser would crlcounter a large earthen berm in place
immediately in From of the mining area.
4. Plant Area - Mining has not terminated in this area. We have
been excavating in the 11r)rthUast scr.tc.,r (.)f' the Moss Mine.
Reclamation activities are ongoing and contintwus. It will take
many more ve:irs to complete back filling and to reach final
clevaticnls.
5. KMG Mincrals records indicate the Annual Reclamation Reports
have been submitted in a timely Manner. Copies cd these reports
were supplied Cc, Mr. Davis at the meeting.
G. Mining and reclamation activities continue on both traCtS.
Grading is continuous in accordance with Reclamation Condition
2A, however, final grading nlust he deferred until hack filling;
is completed.
7. All areas c11' the Moss Minc and plant site are currently active in
mining, processing and/or reclamation. KNIG. Minerals believes
that these activities will continue f()r many years.
Beginning at page 4 of the letter (A-.1une 2, 199.4, certain corrective
action is suggested. Most of these ISSueS have been addressed in the comments
herein above. We shall attempt to refer to these c_«n1111G1tS in addressing each
ol' the paragraphs commencing on page. 4:
1 .(a) See number I Plant Area above.
(b) See number I Neisler "ITrart Pit above.
(c) See number I Neisler Tract Pit (0 above.

Die. Charles IL Gardner
July 22, 1993
Paee Four
2. Calculation and construction details were mailed prior to our
receipt of the Junc 2, 1993 letter. All permanent construction
is awaiting your offices review of these proposals.
3. Sec the comments in number 3 Plant Area above.
4. All Reclamati"n Reports have been submitted and copies
delivered. Sec comments in number S above.
i. It is not possible to develop a firm schedule of reclamation for
the Moss Mine and Plant Area. KMG Minerals antici nates
operating these facilities 1'or the life of its ore resen es, now
exceeding 30 ycars. I'hnses of the reclamation process are
ongoing.
6. We have discussed in some detail the status oI the st(xk piles on
the Ncisler tract at the meeting. 'these stock piles will he
consumed during the neu le%% yew s either as ore or as back
fill in the mine csc;matinn. We Will cnntinuc 10 provide control
structures in the vicinity of these stock piles to prevent ol'I'-site
damage.
We have elected to comment nn the various issues raised in the Notice of
Violation simply to create a record of the st❑ILIS of these issues. KP1G Minerals,
Inc believes a good working relationship and understanding was achieved
during the meeting with you and your department. We are convinced that
both your department and our company seek the same goals and uL believe
that by keeping the lines of communication open, the best result will be
achieved from the stand point of the community. KNIG Minerals, Inc. is
pledged to be a good neighbor now and in the future.
We are anticipating your response to our recently submitted, defalle'd
application for renewal of our permit, and will be ready to discuss any
questions which may arise as promrth' as prssihle.
3in( urel\
K G �IINI?RAIti y
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I-lerbert g. Bierman
P7anager - Administrative
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Terry Cook

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S Mr. Charles 11. Gardner 'CA
DDINIi
P. O. RON '27087
Raleigh, NC 27611-7087
IW.: Dloss-Ncisler Mine (Cleveland County)
Permit Number ')3-03
Ihar Mr. Gardner:
It is the hope of KMG kiinerals, Inc. that our recent meeting tcith
yourself and members of your dcpurtment msohed many of the questions
which had arisen in connection with our mining operations under the above
mentioned permit. We believe that the meeting ays prrducthe and will result
in much better cooperation.between your department and our company in the
future. I am writing at3his time sn thuf do questions will arise in the future
concerning our view of the status of the Notice of Violatiint dated Junc'2, 1993.
You will recall that it was that Npllt'c,ihai resulted hi.the meeting of J'uly'8, -
1993. _ , .
]it an effort to avoid confusion, I shall refer to the various items using
the same numbering system fit your letter of,)une 2, 1993.
1. Plant Area- It was not clear to us prior to the meeting (if-the
location as descrihed. The "waste" material stockpiles arc actually
surge stockpiles of feldspar flotation concen Irate. When we
learned that the reference was to the entrance to the ING Mine
area, we immediately regraded to direct the drain off the
driveway mean from Bethlehem Road and into the existing
water body.
Neklcr Tract Pit - (it We h:oc runlained the slight sedimentation
from the western must stockpile within a wooded huller area
approximately 500 li:el distant from any stream. We baxe been
unable to find amevidence of oll-site sedimentation or erosion.
fill We have found no evidence of erosion on the small cleared
area west of former Concept Woad. In plans recently submitted
fit connection with our application for renewal of this permit, we
. .. .have prnpnscd to rnnstrurt a permanent sedimem basfn. Phis
proposed.basin trill eliminate an): sediment and/or erosion
concerns if approtcd by D1.1INR.
P.O. Box 729 • Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 1.(800) 443-MICA • Fax [phone]

Mr. Charles ll. Gardner
July 22, 1993
1'aec 'l'wo
2. I'lant Area - (i) You may recall that we inspected the area in
question during the meeting. KMG Minerals, Inc. agreed that
a problem had existed. liy the date of the meeting, we had
corrected the sedimentation problem caused by tailings dipped
from the canal and placed, in error, outside the containment dike.
We propose to lower, widen and vegetate the supplementary
water supply dam prior to November 1993. It was agreed at the
meeting that it would be futile to attempt to establish an adequate
ground cover during the summer months.
KMG Minerals will complete the grading of the eastern most pit
area in preparation for seeding in the fall growing season.
00 The mine excavation immediately west of Dixrni Branch, now
a water body, will be maintained as a source of process water for
the life of our operations. I lowever, we expect to continue back
filling the south wall with tailings to bring the final slope into
compliance with the requirements of the prior permit. When
final slopes are achieved, we will develop a vegetated cover to
stabilize it. During this period, the relatively large surface
acreage of the water body vdll easily contain run off and prevent
off-site sedimentation. The dike that is separating this 0ond from
the small pond will be seeded during other seeding activities in
the growing season.
Neisler Tract Pit - (i) You will recall an inspection of a recently
constructed interceptor road ditch which has been created
around the base perimeter of the western most stockpile. This
road ditch directs water now to brush dams in the area which will
be used as a permanent sedimentation basin to replace the
present basin on Long Creek.
00 Shortly after the meeting, the sediment basin dam, located
between N argrace (toad and Concept Drive, was completed.
Seeding and mulching lo'.lowcd immediately and as of this date a
vegetative cover is developing. Although we had planned this
work for an earlier date, the wettest winter and early spring
season on record resulted insubstantial delay. however, brush
dams and other measures prevented siltation from entering the
natural buffer at long Creek.
3. Plant Area - During our meeting; an inspection of the barrier
along Ilighway 216 and Pagan Road clearly demonstrated that a
fence and earthen berm have been in place for many years. The
earthen berm was added in the late 1970's and is now heavily
overgrown. A recent breech in the fence (apparently caused by

Mr. Charles H. Gardner
July 22, 1993
Page Three
a out of control driver) has been repaired. We do not believe the
sloped walls along Highway 216 and Pagan Road should be
classified as "high walls". Nevertheless, a four strand barb wire
fence and an 8 - 12 foot earthen berm protect the entire length
of our property line.
Neisler Tract Pit - The high wall on the southerly end of the
Neisler Mine is well within the interior of the active mining
area. The entire mining area is bounded on the southeast by a
two tracks railway, dense brush, trees, undergrowth and
approximately 3000 feet of barb wire fence along the railroad
right of way. The high wails of the pit are a considerable
distance from the property lines. The property, on the
southwesterly boundary is protected by a barb wire fence, and
extensive open pasture and another fence located on the right
of way of Hargrace (toad. After pentrating all of this, a
trespasser would encounter a large earthen berm in place
immediately in front of the mining area.
4. Plant Area - Mining has not terminated in this area. We have
been excavating in the northeast sector of the Moss Kline.
Reclamation activities are ongoing and continuous. It will take
many more _years to complete back filling and to reach final
elevations.
5. KMG Minerals records indicate the Annual Reclamation Reports
have been submitted in a timely manner. Copies of these reports
were supplied to Mr. Davis at the meeting.
G. Mining and reclamation activities continue on both tracts.
Grading is continuous in accordance with Reclamation Condition
2A, however, final grading must be deferred until back filling
is completed.
7. All areas of the floss Mine and plant site are currently active in
mining, processing and/or reclamation. KNIG Minerals believes
that these activities will continue Ior man\• years.
Beginning at page 4 of the letter of June 2, 1993, certain corrective
action is suggested. Most of these issues have been addressed in the comments
herein above. We shall attempt to rel'cr to those comments in addressing each
of the paragraphs commencing on page 4:
1.(a) See number I Plant Area above.
(b) See number 1 Neisler Tract Pit above.
(c) See number 1 Neisler "Tract-Pit (i) above.

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Mr. Charles lL Gardner
July, 22, 1993
Pave I our
2. Calculation and construction details were mailed prior to our
receipt of the June 21 1993 letter. All permanent construction
is awaiting your offices review of these proposals.
3. See the comments in number 3 Plant Area above
A. All Reclamation Reports have been submitted and copies
delivered. See comments in number 5 above.
5. It is not possible to develop a rim schedule of reclamation for
the Moss Mine and Plant Area. KMG Minerals anticipates
operating these facilities for the life of its ore reserves, now
exceeding 30 \cars. Phases of the reclamation process are
ongoing.
G. We have discussed in some detail the status of the stock piles on
the Ncislcr tract at the meeting. these stock piles will he
consumed during the nest few \cars either as ore or as buck
fill in the mine excavation. We will continue to provide control
structures in the vicinit\ of these stock piles to prevent off-site
damage.
We have elected to comment on the various issues raised in the Notice of
Violation simply to create a record of the stunts of these issues. KMG Minerals,
Inc. believes a good working relationship and understanding was achieved
during the meeting with you and your department. We are convinced that
both your department and our company seek the same goals and we believe
that by keeping the lines of communicanion open, the best result will be
achieved from the stand point ol' the community. KMG Minerals, Inc. is
pledged to be a good neighbor now and in the future.
We are anticipating your response to our recently submitted, detailed
application for renewal of our pernnil, and will be ready to discuss any
questions which may arise as promptly as possible.
Sincerely,
G MINE IS,`Is= y
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I lerhert It. Bierman
Manager - Administrative
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Jerry Cook

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4
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Division of Land Resources
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James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary . ®�
June 30, 1993
F? E C E I V E
Mr. Herbert B. Bierman, Manager WUN 3 0 19 ,)
KMG Minerals, Inc. �^��® �IJ9�1_I_f�f SE1r7�1t)i'3 P. O. Box 729 �
Kings Mountain, N. C. 28086
Dear Mr. Bierman:
Thank you for your letter of June 25, 1993. I regret the oversight in my
June 2, 1993 letter concerning Mr. Ferro's position as President of KMG Minerals,
Inc., and I was pleased to meet him at the Mining Commission's meeting in
Asheville on June 18.
I am asking our staff to look into the matter of the missing Annual
Reclamation Reports. If we cannot find them, we will appreciate your providing
duplicates of your file copies.
I certainly recognize KMG Minerals as a responsible company, and I
appreciate your cooperation. I.am hopeful that we will resolve any issues that may
remain on July 8 during our visit on that date.
Again, your response is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Charles H. Gardner, P. G., P. E.
Director and State Geologist
Division of Land Resources
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Mr. Tracy Davis
Mr. Jerry Cook
P.O. Sox 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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1JUN►2 8 199:
NIr. Charles 11. Gardner LAND QUALITY SECTION
1'. 0. I3ox 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 2761 1-7687
RE: Moss-Neisler Kline
Nlining Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear fair. Gardner:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter dated June 2, 1993,
concerning the above mentioned permit. I'lease note that NIr. William II.
Stewart is no longer ['resident of Off', Minerals, Inc. We noted the change in
our recently submitted Revised Application for Renewal and indicated that Nlr.
James 11. Ferro is now President of the company.
Your letter addresses several conditions concerning Mining PermiPNo.
23-03. in view of the time periods imposed by the letter it was our intention to
address each of the items by way of this answer. I lowever, I am sure you are
aware that a meeting has been scheduled for ,July 8, 1993, at our plant and
mine site to view first hand our mining operations. In view of the imminent
meeting which has been scheduled at the earliest convenient date for your
staff as well as ourselves, we concluded it was prudent to withhold respoliding
issue by issue. it was our view that such a response would further confuse and
obscure the main concerns of the department as well as ourselves.
Consequently, we will withhold comment on most of the issues raised in the
letter of.Iunc 2, 1993, until at or after the meeting; of Jule 8, 1993.
However, you should be aware that we have taken corrective action
wherever we deemed it appropriate immediately alter receipt of your
comments and we will be prepared to point out and review these actions in full
on the occasion of your visit.
Further, you should be aware that oil June 8, 1993, we forwarded to the
Land Quality Section, attention Mrs. Meth U. Chesson, a Revised Application for
Renewal together with engineering detail and erosion control calculations
prepared by Nforetz Engineering, our consultant. "These plans and calculations
were developed after considerable time and expense and concern themselves
with several of the erosion and sedimentation control measures mentioned in
your letter..
P.O. Box 729 • Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 1-(800) 443-MICA • Fax [phone]

Mr. Charles 1-1. Gardner
June 25, 1993
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In addition, it should be noted that the Annual Reclamation Reports for
calendar years 1991 and 1992 were timely submitted. In the event they are not
available in your file, we are prepared to produce copies on the occasion of
your visit.
KNIG Minerals, Inc-. has operated at our present location in Cleveland
County since approximately 1946. We have prided ourselves on our
relationship with the community. We are not aware of any specific problems
concerning; our operations or any off site incidents which existed in the past
or exist today. It is our company policy to cooperate in full and continue to be
a good environmental neighbor. We are, ho%%never, a mining; and mineral
processing company which by definition does disturb existing land as we
proceed. You may be assured of our desire to do whatever is feasible and
reasonable to return the land to a usable condition. Reclamation by definition
does not mean to its original state but rather means to "restore to use".
We look fonaard to visiting with you and your staff on July Rih and
hopefully to resolve the issues raised in your recent communication.
Sincerely,
Kt• � i`11N1a S
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Ilerbert li. Bierman
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June 2 , 1993
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NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF MINING PERMIT
Mr. William H. Stewart, President
KMG Minerals, Inc.
Post Office Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 -
Re: Moss-Neisler Mine
Mining Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Stewart:
This is to inform you of violations of Mining Permit No. 23-03
issued to your firm to operate the Moss-Neisler Mine in Cleveland
County.
On May 3 , 1993 , personnel of this office inspected your mine
and determined that one or more of the conditions contained in your
mining permit are being violated. The conditions being. violated
are as follows:
1. Operating Condition No. 4 : Adequate mechanical barriers
including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes,
brush barriers, silt check dams, silt retarding
structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in
the initial of any land disturbance tb. prevent sediment
from discharging onto adjacent surf ace. areas or into any
lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected
land. Particular attention to erosion and sediment
control shall be given to the area downhill from the
previous United States Gypsum plant area. Appropriate
diversions and chute spillways shall be provided as
necessary to control surface drainage on the fill area
between the plant area and Interstate Highway 85.
Plant Area: Waste material stockpiles located on the
southwest side of the plant area have not been provided
with adequate sediment and erosion control measures to
prevent off-site sedimentation. Moderate off-site
sedimentation has been noted below the waste material .
Neisler Tract Pit: Furthermore, the pit area on the
Neisler tract has not been provided with adequate
sediment and erosion control measures to prevent off-site
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sedimentation. Specifically, the north and northwest
slopes of the western most stockpile between Bethlehem
and Margrace Roads and the cleared and grubbed area on
the west side of Concept Road (SR 2275) have not been
provided with adequate sediment and erosion control
measures. Slight sedimentation has been noted in the
natural buffer downstream of the western most stockpiles
on the pit side of the Neisler Tract.
2 . Operating Condition No. 5: The angle for graded slopes
and fills shall be no greater than the angle which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion
control measure, structure or device. In any event,
exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of
which may cause off site damage due to siltation, shall
be planted or otherwise provided with groundcover,
devices or structures sufficient to restrain erosion.
Plant Area: The exposed slopes that drain off-site .from
the plant area have been exposed for an extended time
period and have not been provided with a permanent
groundcover sufficient to restrain erosion and prevent
off-site sedimentation. In particular, the outside
(downstream) slopes of the supplemental water supply
ponds and the waste soil excavated from the canal and
placed on the outer slope of the canal are exposed and
eroding, causing off-site sedimentation.
Neisler Tract Pit: The erosion of the north and
northwest slopes of the western most stockpile in the pit
area are eroding, have caused off-site sedimentation and
have not been provided with a groundcover sufficient to
restrain erosion. Furthermore, the downstream slope and
the principle spillway of the sediment basin on the north
side of the new pit area have not been provided with a
groundcover sufficient to restrain erosion.
3 . Qpgrating Condition No. 8: A physical barrier consisting
of a fence or boulder barriers, etc. , shall be maintained
around the perimeter of any quarry highwall.
Plant Area: An adequate physical barrier has not been
provided or maintained around the perimeter highwall on
the northeast side of the old pit area adjacent to Pagan
Road (SR 2304) nor along the highwall at Highway 216.
Neisler Tract Pit: A physical barrier has not been
constructed at the perimeter of the highwall on the south
and southwest sides of the pit adjacent to Southern
Railroad.

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June 2 , 1993
4 . 9wrating condition No. 9: Permittee shall conduct
reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan
herein incorporated. These activities shall be conducted
according to the time schedule included in the plan,
which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation
simultaneous with mining operations and in ant event,
initiation of reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining and shall
be completed within two years after completion or
termination of mining.
Plant Area: The old pit area on the northeast side of
the plant has not been mined in over two years .
Reclamation has not been initiated in any areas of the
previously -mined area.
5. Operating Condition No. 10: An Annual Reclamation Report
shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Department
on February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed
and approved.
Annual Reclamation Reports have not been received for
calendar years 1991 and 1992.
6. Reclamation Condition No. 2A:
The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a
surface suitable for the planned future use are as
follows:
A. Overburden shall be used to slope the sideslopes of
the mine excavation to a 1 1/2 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter grade at the Moss Tract and the
United States Gypsum Tract and a .2 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter at the Neisler Tract.
Overburden has not been used to slope the sideslopes of
the mine excavations to a 1 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical
or flatter grade on the Moss Tract or the United States
Gypsum Tract. Slopes are steep and have not been
backfilled against.
7 . Reclamation Condition o. 4:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining
to the extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall
be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit.
Final reclamation, including revegetation, shall -be
completed within two years of completion or termination
of mining.

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June 2, 1993
Reclamation has not been initiated in the old pit area
near the plant site. This area has been inactive for
over two years.
In order to bring this site into compliance, the following
corrective actions must be taken:
I . Provide temporary sediment and erosion control measures
sufficient to halt and prevent off-site sedimentation 1)
from the waste material stockpiles on the southwest side
of the plant site, 2) adjacent to the stockpiles in the
pit area on the Neisler Tract between Margrace and
Bethlehem Roads to protect the natural buffer zone, and
3) from the cleared and grubbed area on the west side of
Concept Road. .
THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 10 DAYS OF YOUR
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE.
2. Submit detailed calculations and construction details for
permanent sediment and erosion control measures to halt
and prevent off-site sedimentation from the areas noted
in 1 above. The calculations must indicate that sediment
basins and erosion control measures will be capable of
handling the 25 year design storm.
THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. _
3 . Construct or repair the physical barrier at the highwalls
on the northeast side of the old pit area adjacent to
Pagan Road and along Highway 215. A physical barrier
must also be constructed and maintained around the
perimeter of all highwalls in the pit area on the Neisler
Tract including those adjacent to the Southern Railroad
on the south and southwest sides of the site.
THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 30 _DAYS OF YOUR
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE_
4. Accurately complete and submit the attached Annual
Reclamation Report for the 1992 calendar year.
THIS CORRECTIVE_ ACTION _MUST_ BE TAKEN WITHIN 10 DAYS OF YOUR
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE.
5. Provide this office with tree copies of a detailed
Reclamation Plan for the inactive pit near the plant
site. The Reclamation Plan must include a schedule for
beginning and completing each phase of reclamation, such
as backfilling, grading and seeding. The schedule for

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June 2 , 1993
reclaiming this area must be acceptable to the
Department. The Reclamation Plan must note that the
slopes will be backfilled in accordance with Reclamation
Condition No. 2A; that the seedbed will be appropriately
prepared before seeding; that soil amendments will be
added to the soil; and that all seeded areas will be
mulched and anchored.
THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN I5 DAYS OF YOUR
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE,
6. Provide a groundcover sufficient to restrain erosion on
the exposed slopes of waste material stockpiles at the
plant .site, the existing stockpiles on the Neisler Tract
and the downstream slope and principle spillway of the
sediment basin on the north side of the new pit area on
the Neisler Tract. Any seeded areas must be mulched and
anchored in accordance with the previou§ly approved
Reclamation Plan.
THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 60 DAYS OF YOUR
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE.
If the above violations are not corrected by the deadlines
specified in this Notice, appropriate enforcement action will be
taken and a civil penalty may be assessed against you. If a civil
penalty is assessed, the amount may be up to one hundred dollars
($100.00) for each day of violation, beginning with the date of
receipt of this Notice of Violation (N.C.G.S. 74-64) . Other
enforcement actions may include seeking an injunction or a criminal
penalty or revoking your mining permit.
As a reminder, our review of the modification and renewal
requests for this mining permit is pending additionAl information,
as outlined in the attached letter dated April 20, 1992 from Ms.
Beth U. Chesson, Assistant Mining Specialist. The design of the
sediment and erosion control measures and the detailed Reclamation
Plan noted previously in this Notice must be incorporated into the
above permit requests.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the
conditions of your mining permit rests with you. The
responsibility also rests with you for notifying this Office of
your plans to correct the violations.

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June 2, 1993
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Jerry Cook, Regional
Engineer, at [phone] or Mr. Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist,
at [phone] regarding any questions you might have about this
matter.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
CHG\BUC
Attachment: Annual Reclamation Report
May 3, 1993 inspection report
Copy of the April 20, 1992 Letter from Ms. Beth U.
Chesson
cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
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NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF MINING PERMIT
DIV I S ION-OF_LAND-RES.O_UR�'CE S
�LAND-QUALISFCT_ ION
May 17 , 1993
RECEIVED
Mr. William H. Stewart, President Y�� , 7 ,�g3
KMG Minerals, Inc. I
Post Office Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 LAND QUALITY SECTION
RE: Moss - Niesler Mine.,?-3-p3
Mining Permit No.ve-2- '
Expiration Date: September 20, 1991
Cleveland County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Stewart:
This is to inform you of violations of Mining Permit No. 23-03
issued to your firm to operate the Moss-Niesler Mine in Cleveland
County, North Carolina.
On May 3 , 1993 , personnel of this Office inspected your mine
and determined that one or more of the conditions contained in your
mining permit are being violated. The conditions being violated
are as follows:
A. PLANT AREA
1. Operating Condition #4,
Adequate mechanical barrier's including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams,
silt retarding structures, riprap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stage of any land disturbance to
prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas
or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.
Particular attention to erosion and sediment control shall be
given to the area downhill from the previous United States
Gypsum plant area. Appropriate diversions and chute spillways
shall be provided as necessary to control surface drainage on
the fill area between the plant area and Interstate Highway
85 .
JAdequate mechanical barriers have not been provided to prevent
off site sedimentation from the waste material stockpiles on
the southeast side of the plant site.

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Notice of Violation
Page Two
2 . Operating condition #5
The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than
the angle which can be retained by vegetative cover or other
adequate erosion control measure, structure or device.
In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the
erosion of which may cause offsite damage due to siltation,
shall be planted or otherwise provided with groundcover,
devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
All exposed slopes that drain offsite including the outside
(downstream) slopes of the supplemental water supply ponds and
the waste soil excavated from the canal (that was placed on
the outside slope) have not been provided with a permanent
groundcover sufficient to restrain erosion.
3 . Operating Condition #8
A physical barrier consisting of a fence or boulder barriers,
etc. , shall be maintained around the perimeter of any quarry
highwall.
An adequate physical barrier has not been provided or
maintained around the perimeter highwall on the northeast side
of the old pit area adjacent to Pagan Road (SR 2 3 04) nor along �u
Hwy. 216.
4 . Operating Condition #9
Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the
Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall
be conducted according to the time schedule included in the
plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation
simultaneous with mining operations and in any event,
initiation of reclamation at the earliest practicable time
after completion or termination of mining and shall be
completed within two years after completion or termination of
mining.
The old pit('.area on the northeast ide of the plant has not
been mined FFw-i-th-i-a two years w a d Declamation has not been
initiated in any areas of the previously affected mine area.

Notice of Violation
Page Three
5. Operating Condition 010
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form
supplied by the Department on February 1 of each year until
reclamation is completed and approved.
Annual Reclamation Reports have not been submitted for 1991
and 1992 .
6. Reclamation Condition $2A
The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a
surface suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
�t ,' .bov re burden shall be used to slope the sideslopes of the mine
` excavation to a 1 112 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter
grade at the Moss Tract and United States Gypsum Tract and to
a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter at the Niesler Tract.
Overburden is not being used to slope the sideslopes of the
mine excavation to a 1 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter
grade at the Moss site and including the old U. S. Gypsum mined
areas.
7 . Reclamation Condition $4
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to
the extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be
initiated as soon as feasible after completion or termination
of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final
reclamation, including revegetation, shall be completed within
two years of completion or termination of mining.
Reclamation has not been eenduated-sign-lEaneously-with-mining
aoti •&ttkes---WMhd,n the old pit area on the northeast side of
the plant. This area has not been mined tw-i#hin two years.
E. PIT AREA
1. Operating Condition g4 .T.t'f✓'
Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams,
silt retarding structures, riprap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance to
prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas
or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.

Notice of Violation
Page Four
-Adequate erasion and sedimentation control measures have not
J/been provided in the pit area. Specifically, the north and
V1 northwest slopes of the western most stockpile between
Bethlehem and Margrace Roads and the cleared and grubbed area
on the west side of Concept Road (SR 2275) have not been
provided with adequate erosion and sedimentation control
measures.
2 . Operating Condition #5
The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than
the angle which can be retained by vegetative cover or other
adequate erosion control measure, structure or device. In any
event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion
of which may cause offsite damage due to siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with ground cover, devices or
structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
The erosion of the north and northwest slopes of the western
most stockpiles have caused offsite sedimentation and have not
been provided with a groundcover sufficient to restrain
erosion.
The downstream slope and the principle spillway of the
sediment basin on the north side of the new pit area have not
been provided with a groundcover sufficient to restrain
erosion.
3 . Operating Condition #8
A physical barrier consisting of a fence or boulder barriers,
etc. , shall be maintained around the perimeter of any quarry
highway.
A physical barrier has not been constructed at the perimeter
of the highwall on the south and southwest side of the pit
adjacent to Southern Railroad.
4 . Operating Condition #10
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a farm
supplied by the Department on February 1 of each year until
reclamation is completed and approved.
Annual Reclamation Reports have not been submitted for 1991 or
1992 .

Notice of Violation
Page Five
In order to bring this mine site into compliance, the
following corrective actions must be taken:
1. Submit a completed mining permit renewal request to
include the information requested by Beth Chesson,
Assistant Mining Specialist, in the letter dated April
20, 1992 .
2 . Plant Area
A,� Provide adequate, designed mechanical barriers to
pnluth-g-ast
ote he waste material stockpiles on the
side of the plant site. The
calculations, details, etc. , for the measures are
to be included in the renewal request.
B. Construct or repair the physical barrier at the
highwall on the northeast side of the old pit area
adjacent to Pagan Road and along Highway 216.
C. Initiate reclamation of the old pit area using
overburden to backfill the slopes to a 1 1/2
horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter grade.
D. submit complete Annual Reclamation Reports for 1991
and 1992 .
3 . Pit Area - Niesler Tract:
A. Provide adequate, designed erosion and
sedimentation control measures to protect the
natural buffer zone adjacent to the stockpiles in
the pit area between Margrace and Bethlehem Roads.
Also, adequate erosion and sedimentation control
measures must be provided for the cleared and
grubbed area on the west side of Concept Road. The
design calculations, construction details, etc. ,
must be included in the renewal submittal.
B. Provide a groundcover sufficient to restrain
erosion on the exposed slopes of the existing
stockpiles in the pit area and on the downstream
slope and principle spillway of the sediment basin
on the north side of the new pit area. This
requirement includes seeding, mulching, and tacking
in accordance with the reclamation plan.

Notice of Violation
Page Six
C. Construct and maintain a physical barrier around
the perimeter of all highwalls in the pit area
including those adjacent to the Southern Railroad
on the south and southwest side of the site.
D. Submit complete Annual Reclamation Reports for 1991
and 1992 .
(?) If the above violations are not corrected within thirty (30)
days following your receipt of this Notice, appropriate enforcement
action will be taken and a civil penalty may be assessed against
you. if a civil penalty is assessed, the amount may be up to one
hundred dollars ($100. 00) for each day of violation, beginning with
the date of your receipt of this Notice of Violation (N.C.G.S. 74-
64) . Other enforcement actions may include seeking an injunction
or criminal penalty or revoking your mining permit.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the
conditions of your mining permit rests with you. The
responsibility also rests with you for notifying this Office of
your plans to correct the violations.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Jerry Cook, Regional
Engineer, at (704) 663-1699 or Mr. Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist,
at (919) 733-4574 regarding any questions you might have about this
matter.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , F.E.
DMC/kr

KMG * * * worldwide
MINERALS,INC.
RECEIVED
FEB 0 8 1995
I ebruary 4, 1993 LAND
QUALITY SECTION
Ms. Beth U. Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
Department of Environment, health, & Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27087
Raleigh, North Carolina 2761.1.-7687
I2G: Moss-Neislcr Mining Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Ms. Chesson:
Pursuant to your suggestion in your letter of January 27, 1993, we have
advised Mr. Moretz to keep you informed of the progress but hereafter our
submission will be when a complete plan is available. We are anticipating that
these plans will be complete and ready for submission in approximately thirty
(30) clays.
The maps and information previously submitted by Mr. Moretz were in
response to your earlier letter dated April 20, 1992. However, we will be guided
by your direction in the future.
Sincerely,
KM,,G MINERAIS C
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I lerbert B. Rierman
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cc: Director Charles Gardner
Mr. Jerry Cook
Mr. Mell Nevils
Mr. AI Moretz
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P.O. Box 729 • Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Phone [phone] • Toll Free: 1-(800) 443-MICA • Fax [phone]

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State of North Carolina BOORMILLE REAIONAL OffRE
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of EnvuDnmental Management
512 North Salisbury Stmxi•Raleigh,North Carolina 27611
fames G. Martin,Governor A.Preston Howard,Jr.,P.E.
William W.Coney,Jr.,Secretary Acting Director
October 30, 1992
James C. Marvin
P 0 Box 685
Kings Mountain,NC 28086
Subject: General Permit No. NCGO20000
Kings Mountain Mica Plant
COC NCG020050
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Marvin:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on January 29, 1992, we
are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state -
NPDES general permit. Issuance of this certificate of coverage supercedes the individual NPDES
permit No. NC0070165. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina
General Statute 143.215 .1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the
US Environmental Protection agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual pemrif by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and
binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after nonce to the
Division of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required
Pollution Preuendon Pap
PD.Boe 29535.Raleigh,Nwth Carolina 27626-0335 Telephone [phone]
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May 25, 1993
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF MINING PERMIT
Mr. William H. Stewart, President
KMG Minerals, Inc.
Post Office Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Re: The Moss-Neisler Mine
Mining Permit No. 23-03
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Stewart:
This is to inform you of ' violations of Mining Permit No. 23-03
issued to your firm to operate the 'Moss-Neisler Mine in Cleveland
County.
On May 3, 1993, personnel of this office inspected your mine and
determined that one or more of the conditions contained in your mining
permit are being violated. The conditions being violated are as
follows:
1. Operating Condition No. 4: Adequate mechanical barriers
including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes, brush
barriers, silt check dams, silt retarding structures, rip rap
pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial of any land
disturbance to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent
surface areas or into any lake or natural watercourse in
proximity to the affected land. Particular attention to
erosion and sediment control shall be given to the area
downhill from the previous United States Gypsum plant area.
Appropriate diversions and chute spillways shall be provided
as necessary to control surface drainage on the fill area
between the plant area and Interstate Highway 85.
Plant Area: Waste material stockpiles located on the
___---southeast side of the plant area have not been provided with
adequate sediment and erosion control measures to prevent off-
site sedimentation.
Neisler Tract Pit,: Furthermore, the pit area on the Neisler
tract has not been provided with adequate sediment and erosion
control measures to prevent off-site sedimentation.
Specifically, the north and northwest slopes of the western
most stockpile between Bethlehem and Margrace Roads and the

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cleared and grubbed area on the west side of Concept Road (SR
2275) have not been provided with adequate sediment and
erosion control measures.
2 . Omeratina Condition No. 5: The angle for graded slopes and
fills shall be no greater than the angle which can be retained
by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure,
structure or device. In any event, exposed slopes or any
excavated channels, the erosion of which may cause off site
damage due to siltation, shall be planted or otherwise
provided with groundcover, devices or structures sufficient to
restrain erosion.
Plant Area: The exposed s pea that drain off-site from the
plant area have been expos d for an extended time period and
have not been provided with a permanent groundcover sufficient
to restrain erosion an off-site sedimentation. In
particular, the outside (downstream) slopes of the
supplemental water supply ponds and the waste soil excavated
from the canal and placed on the outer slope of the canal are
exposed and eroding, causing off-site sedimentation.
Neisler Tract Pit: The erosion of the north and northwest
slopes of the western most stockpiles in the pit are eroding,
have caused off-site sedimentation and have not been provided
with a groundcover sufficient to restrain erosion.
Furthermore, the downstream slope and the principle spillway
of the sediment basin on the north side of the new pit area
have not been provided with a groundcover sufficient to
restrain erosion.
3. Operating Condition No, 8: A physical barrier consisting of
a fence or boulder barriers , etc. , shall be maintained around
the perimeter of any quarry bighwall .
Plant Area: An adequate physical barrier has not been
provided or maintained around the perimeter highwall on the
northeast side of the old pit area adjacent to Pagan Road (SR
2304 ) nor along the highwall at Highway 216 .
Neisler Tract Pit: A physical barrier has not been
constructed at the perimeter of the highwall on the south and
southwest side of the pit adjacent to Southern Railroad.
4. Operatina Condition No, 9: Permittee shall conduct
reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to
the time schedule included in the plan, which shall to the
extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous with mining
operations and in ant event, initiation of reclamation at the
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mining and shall be completed__ within two years after
completion or termination of mining.
Plant Area: The old pit area on the northeast side of the
plant has not been mined in over two years. Reclamation has
not been initiated in any areas of the previously mined area.
5. Overating Condition No. 10: An Annual Reclamation Report
shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Department on
February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved.
Annual Reclamation Reports have not been received for 1991 and
1992 .
6. Reclamation Condition No, 2A:
The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a
surface suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. Overburden shall be used to slope the sideslopes of the
mine excavation to a 1 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter grade at the Moss Tract and the United States
Gypsum Tract and a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter
at the Neisler Tract.
Overburden has not been used to slope the sideslopes of the
mine excavations to a 1 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter grade on the Moss Tract or the United States Gypsum
Tract. Slopes are steep and have not been backfilled against.
7 . ReClamat oELICondition_ No. 4:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to
the extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be
initiated as soon as feasible after completion or termination
of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final
reclamation, including revegetation, shall be completed within
two years of completion or termination of mining.
Reclamation has not been initiated in the old pit area near
the plant site. This area has been inactive for over two
years.

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May 25, 1993
In order to bring this site into compliance , ,, the following
corrective actions must be taken: CC..nn..-N �'
1. Provide temporary sediment and erylsion control measures
sufficient to halt and prevent off-siiia sedimentation 1) from
the waste material stockpiles on the southeast side of the
plant site, 2) adjacent to the stockpiles in the pit area on
the Neisler Tract between Margrace and Bethlehem Roads to
protect the natural buffer zone, and 3 ) for the cleared and
grubbed area on the west side of Concept Road.
THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 10 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE.
2. Construct or repair the physical barrier at the highwalls on
the northeast side of the old pit area adjacent to Pagan Road
and along Highway 216. A physical barrier must also be
constructed and maintained around the perimeter of all
highwalls in the pit area on the Neisler Tract including those
adjacent to the Southern Railroad on the south and southwest
side of the site.
THIS CORRBCTIVE ACTION MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR RBCEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE.
3 . Accurately complete and submit the attached Annual Reclamation
Report for the 1992 year.
THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE.
4. Provide this office with three copies of a detailed
Reclamation Plan for the inactive pit near the plant site.
The Reclamation Plan must include a schedule for beginning and
completing each phase of reclamation, such as backfilling,
grading and seeding. The schedule for reclaiming this area
must be acceptable to the Department. The Reclamation Plan
must note that the slopes will be backfilled in accordance
with Reclamation Condition No. 2A; that the seedbed will be
appropriately prepared before seeding; that soil amendments
will be added to the soil; and that all seeded areas will be
mulched and anchored.
THIS V8 ACTION MUST BE TAKEN WITHI30 AY OF YOUR
OF THIS NOTICE.
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5. Provide a groundcover sufficient to restrain erosion on the
exposed slopes of the existing stockpiles and on the
downstream slope and principle spillway of the sediment basin
on the north side of the new pit area on the Neisler Tract.
Any seeded areas must be mulched and anchored in accordance
with the previously approved Reclamation Plan.
THIS CORRECTIME ACTION DUST BE TAKEN WI IN 49 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT
OF THIS,,, QTICE.
If the above violations are not corrected by the deadlines
specified in this Notice, appropriate enforcement action will be taken
and a civil penalty may be assessed against you. If a civil penalty is
assessed, the amount may be up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each
day of violation, beginning with the date of receipt of this Notice of
Violation (N.C.G.S. 74-64) . Other enforcement actions may include
seeking an injunction or a criminal penalty or revoking your mining
permit.
As a reminder, our review of the modification and renewal requests
for this mining permit is pending additional information, as outlined in
the letter dated April 20 , 1992 from Ms. Beth U. Chesson, Assistant
Mining Specialist. The design of the sediment and erosion control
measures and the detailed Reclamation Plan must be incorporated into the
permit actions.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the
conditions of your mining permit rests with you. The responsibility
also rests with you for notifying this Office of your plans to correct
the violations.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Jerry Cook, Regional
Engineer, at [phone] or Mr. Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist, at
[phone] regarding any questions you might have about this matter.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
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Attachment: Annual Reclamation Report
May 3 , 1993 inspection report
Copy of the April 20, 1992 letter from Ms. Beth U.
Chesson
cc: Mr. Jerry Cook

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
TRANSFER
P E R M I T
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74--46 through 68,
"The Mining Act of 1971," Mining Permit Regulation 15 NCAC
5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
KMG Minerals, Inc.
Moss Mine
Cleveland County - Permit No. 23-3
for the operation of a
Mica and By-products Mineral Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.
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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby
approved by the Department of Natural Resources & Community Development, here-
inafter referred to as the Department, and in conformity with the approved Recla-
mation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this permit, provisions
must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation.
This permit is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements
of the approved Reclmation Plan. However, completed performance of the
approved Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation, secured by the bond or
other security on file with the Department, and may survive the expiration,
revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception:
If another operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted
mining operation, by virtue of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise,the
Department may release the permittee from the duties imposed upon him by the
conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference to the permitted
operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that
the successor operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with
reference to reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or
other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's
successor is not complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and con-
ditions of this permit, or is failing to achieve the purposes and requirements
of the Mining Act, the Department may give the operator written notice of its
intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to modify the
Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right
to a hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification,
revocation or suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to
the above, the Department may institute other enforcement procedures authorized
by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Conditions
The permitted mining operation shall not violate standards of air quality,
surface water quality, or ground water quality promulgated by the Environmental
Management Commission.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until September 20, 1991
and shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46,
et. seq. , and to the following conditions and limitations:

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1. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with
permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Division of Environ-
mental Management.
2. Any mining process producing air contaminant emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and regulations promulgated by the Division of
Environmental Management.
3. A natural buffer zone of a minimum width of 30 feet shall be maintained
adjacent to the stream on the Niesler Tract in proximity to the affected
land.
4.- Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions,
earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams, silt retarding structures,
rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any
land disturbance to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface
areas or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected
land. Particular attention to erosion and sediment control shall be given
to the area downhill from the previous united States Gypsum plant area.
Appropriate diversions and chute spillways shall he provided as necessary
to control surface drainage on the fill area between the plant area and
Intersta-ice Highway 85.
S. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle
which can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion
control measure, structure or device. In any event, exposed slopes
or any excavated channels, the erosion of which mayicause offsite damage
due to siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided with ground
cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
6. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools
of water that are, or are likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary
structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall be constructed or
installed when required to prevent such conditions.
7. . Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation and any
adjacent property line or highway rightAof-way to prevent physical
hazard to that property and to allow grading of the sideslope to the
required angle.
8. A physical barrier consisting of a fence or boulder barriers, etc., shall
be maintained around the perimeter of, any quarry highwall.
9. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation
Plan herein incorporated. " These activities shall be conducted according
to the time schedule included in the plan, which shall to the extent
feasible provide reclamation simultaneous with mining operations and
in any event, initiation of reclamation at the earliest practicable time
after completion or termination of mining and shall be completed within
two years after completion or termination of mining.

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10. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department on February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved.
11. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of
$25,000.00 Blanket bond is sufficient to cover the Moss Mine operation
as indicated on the approved application. This security must remain in
force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed
the bonded acreage.
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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which
is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally,
the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the perinittee, which continues
beyond the term of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G. S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, 'gravel and other uncon-
solidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility
of slides and be consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided
in all excavations in rock.
3. 'All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in
accordance with accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for
the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined
area that are, or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic
and reforestation practices as established by the N.C. Agricultural
Experiment Station and the N.C. Forest. Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation
Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according
to the time schedule included in the plan, which shall to the extent
feasible provide reclamation simultaneous with mining operations and in
any event, initiation of reclamation at the earliest practicable time after
completion or termination of mining on any segment .of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS
1. -Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned
reclamation shall be to reclaim the mine areas into lakes, to slope and
grade and revegetate all affected land not made into lakes, or to possibly
convert the mined areas into a solid waste landfill'for the nearby towns '
of Grover and Kings Mountain.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable
for the planned future use are as follows:
A. Overburden shall be used to slope the sideslopes of the mine
excavation to a 1 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical-or flatter grade
at the Moss Tract and United States Gypsum Tract and to a 2
horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter at the Nie3ler Tract.

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B, Any area left as a lake shall maintain enough water depth to
prevent stagnation and to support fish life.
C, Other disturbed areas shall be graded and smoothed,
D. . All disturbed areas not covered by water shall be revegetated,
B. Settling ponds shall be reclaimed by backfillinq and revegetating
the surface of the ponds after the entrapped tailings have consolidated
. enough to. allow access,
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F, . No contaminants shall be dumped at the mine site. Nan-contaminant
plant and mine refuse shall be buried in a landfill at the mine site,
and subject to permits end regulations for landfills administered by
the North Carolina Department of Human Resources,
G, The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious
or foul water.
N, Mining operations at the Niesler Tract shall be screened from public
view from-neighboring houses and highways by maintaining existing
natural vegetation around the perimeter of the disturbance and/or
by constructing and revegetating a berm utilizing overburden and
topsoil. -
3, Revegetation Plan:
.The general revegetation plan shall be to apply 1,060 pounds of
30-10-10 fertilizer and 1.2 tons of lime per acre, to seed using
25-30 pounds of Kentucky 31 fescue, 40-50 pounds of Sericea Lesnedeza,
and 10 pounds of Bermuda grass per acre, and to mulch with 40 baios
of straw per acre. Specifice6revegetation recommendations are given
in .the "Conservation Plan" on file for the Moss Mine .and the United
States Gypsum Mine drafted by the Soil Conservation Service. „
4, Reclamation Time Schedule: .
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent
feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible
after completion or temination of mining of any mine segment under permit. ,.
Final reclamation, including revegetatinn, shall be completed within two
years of completion or termination 'of mining,
Permit issued this the 20.C! day of
BY:
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A. General Characteristics of Mine.
1. Total acreage at site for which permit is requested:
Acres owned 26.66 Acres leased 526&.W_f. .. A.
2. Materials mined : Mice and byproduct minerals
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Underground ❑
Shovel and Truck , Dragline and Truck Se Lf-Loading Scraper
Other Dozer assisted scraper
4. Present depth of mine 20 to 35 ft� _
5. Expected maximum depth of mine. 60 to 80 ft ,
6. Area of previous activity: ( identify these areas on your mine rap. )
s. Area of previously affected land at present site that is inactive as
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of July 1, 1972: None
b. Acres previously reclaimed at present site None
B. Determination of Affected Acreage and Bond.
1. Number of years Ear which permit is requested 10 ( 10 years raximum).
2. Total affected acreage :
a. Area used for tailing ponds 23 acres
b. Area used for stockpiles 6 acres
c . Area used for waste piles 5 acres
d. Area used for processing plants 3_ acres
e. Area of active mine excavation as of July 1 . 19:2 15 acres
E . Estimate annual acreage of new Land disturbed by
mining 2
g. Estimate total land disturbed by mining that is 10
subject to reclamation by multiplying Item 2f by Y 20 acres
TOTAL OF 2a through 2g 72 acres

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State of North Carolina dt6— i?a
Department of Natural and Economic Resources EX p�reS 9-
Office of Earth Resources
Mining Division
Application for a Mining Permit
Article 7 of Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, ''The
Mining Act of 1971" . .After July 1, 1972, no operator shall engage in
mining without having first obtained from the Department an operating
permit which covers the affected land and which has not terminated, been
revoked, been suspended for the period in question, or otherwise become
invalid.
1. Name of Mine Moss County Cleveland
2. Name of Company Kings Mountain Mica Company, Inc,
3. Home Office Address P. 0. Box 709, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
4. Permanent address for receipt of official mail Same as above
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Office Address Same
Telephone Same
6. Mine Manager Paul A. Lancaster
We hereby certify that all details
contained in this Permit Applica-
tion are true and correct to the
best of our knowledge. We—fubly
understand that any w £ul mis-�
representation of facts will be \
cause for p r revocation.
*Signatur
Title Secretary and Gen ral Manager/
➢ate May 22, 1972
*Signature of company officeequlred,

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A. General Characteristics of Mine.
1. Total acreage at site for which permit is requested:
Acres owned 26.66 Acres leased 126.88
2. Materials mined: Mica and byproduct minerals
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge ❑ Underground ❑
Shovel and Truck ❑ Dragline and Truck ❑ Self-loading Scraper ❑'
Other Dozer assisted scraper
4. Present depth of mine 20 to 35 ft,
5. Expected maximum depth of mine 60 to 80 ft .
6. Area of previous activity: (Identify these areas on your mine map. )
a. Area of previously affected land at present site that is inactive as
of July 1, 1972: None
b. Acres previously reclaimed at present site None
B. Determination of Affected Acreage and Bond.
1. Number of years for which permit is requested 10 (10 years maximum).
2. Total affected acreage :
a. Area used for tailing ponds 23 acres
b. Area used for stockpiles 6 acres
c. Area used for waste piles 5 acres
d. Area used for processing plants 3 acres
e. Area of active mine excavation as of July 1., 1972 15 acres
f. Estimate annual acreage of new land disturbed by
mining 2
g. Estimate total land disturbed by mining that is
subject to rec Lama tion by multiplying Item 2f by 3= 3 �' acres
TOTAL OF 2a through 2g acres
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
3. Check acreage to be bonded : Total affected acreage figure from B,
2 equals acreage to be bonded.
❑ 0 - 4.99 acres ($ 2,500' bond)
❑ 5 - 9.99 acres ($ 5,000 bond)
❑ 10 - 24.99 acres ($12,500 bond)
© 25+ acres ($25,000 bond)
4. Will your company file a bianket bond covering all of its mining opera-
tions in North Carolina? Yes X❑ No ❑
Check the amount of blanket bond :,
$2,500 ❑ $12;500 ❑
$5,000 ❑ $25,000 X❑
C.
1. What aspect of your mining operation may have significant effect on wild-
life, or freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries?
None
2. Is there a waste water discharge from your plant or mine?
Yes ❑ No ❑X
If yes, indicate the approval document number issued by the Office of Water
and Air Resources, Department of Natural and Economic Resources.
Expiration Date
b. Is there an air contaminant emission from your mine or plant?
Ye s ® No ❑
If yes, indicate the approval document number issued by the Office of
Water and Air Resources, Department of Natural and Economic Resources,
Documents -Pending Exp
iration Date
3. If your mining excavation will come within 300 feet of any neighboring
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
dwelling house, school, church, hospital, commercial or industrial
building, public building or public road, describe methods to prevent
physical hazard to such features.
Woven wire fence barriers located at all hazardous areas .
4. Describe measures to be taken to insure against (1) substantial deposits
of sediment in stream beds or lakes, (2) landslides, (3) acid water
pollution.
(1 ) Settling ponds are located to intercept water borne
sediment originating on property.
(2) Nature of deposit precludes possibility of slides other
than very minor displacements on walls of the mine;
These are minimized by proper minewall slopes and beam
ditches , where applicable, around the mine perimeter.
(3 ) a. All process water is chemically treated and re-cycled .
b. Mine water contains no contaminating chemicals .
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Reclamation plan
1. Describe your intended }plan for the reclamation and subsequent use: of all
affected lands and indicate the general methods to be used in reclaiming
this land.
Mine overburden will . be used to slope pit walls to a minimum
final slope of 1 - 1 /2 : 1 to allow planting of grasses or other
ground cover.
Difficult to predict subsequent use of final pit area at this
time, as we estimate mine to be active for at least another
30 years . Two possible uses are .(l ) lake, for fishing and recreation
purposes and (2) solid waste landfill for materials other than
domestic wastes , for the nearby towns of Grover and Kings Mountain .
. All other disturbed areas will be leveled or sloped to allow
planting of protective ground cover.

Reclamation Plan
2. Indicate what practices you will take to protect adjacent surface resources,
Provide and maintain adequate sediment basins to control erosion ,
also vegetative cover on all exposed areas to prevent soil erosion .
3. State the method of prevention or elimination of conditions that will be
hazardous to animal or fish life in or adjacent to the.affected areas :
Sediment basins and vegetative cover
4. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all /
excavations in rock.
Not applicable (No rock formations are being mined)
5. Describe plans, if any, for screening operations from public view.
Planting of hedges , such as multiflora rose, and planting
of pine trees .
6. State the method of rehabilitation of settling ponds if to be reclaimed
during the life of the permit.
None to be reclaimed during period covered under permit application .
However, it is proposed to utilize stockpiled tailings for providing
a final grade sufficiently above the water level to be stable and
allow planting of protective ground cover with conventional farm
machinery.
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Reclamation Plan
7. State the method of control of contaminants and disposal of mining refuse :
Contaminants
Contaminants in process water are chemically treated and
all process water is re-cycled continuously.
Plant and mine refuse is covered in a landfill on the property .
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of stream channels and
stream beds to a condition minimizing- erosion, siltation and other pollution:
No stream channels or stream beds are affected by mining in
process operations .
9. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting
or remaining in mined areas.
Pit floors are sloped to prevent water from collecting in mine
area . Adjacent areas are graded to allow natural drainage and
prevent accumulation of foul water.
10. Describe how the surface gradient in unconsolidated materials will be re-
stored to a condition suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land
after reclamation is completed and proposed method of accomplishment :
Unconsolidated materials will be sloped to a minimum slope
of 1 -1 /2 : 1 and planted in grass and/or trees .
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Reclamation Elan
11. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the
affected areas, Note requirement of Regulation Number 1.
Revegetation and surface treatment to comply with enclosed
Soil and Water Conservation Plan .
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved b
Signatur( �JJ
Title Cn ej/,7 Ali )
Agency &�P&je2ZZ 5741,1C. n_
Date
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CONSERVATION PLAN
® _ UNITED:STATES DEPARTMENT OP;AGRICULTURE °_SOIL CONSERVATION .SERVICE ,
fv cooperating with
Cletreland
conservation District ,
.Rings Mountain Mica Go.,:.Inc. SS MINE) 5-4=72... .
- . Owner • Plan _��; - ' - , .Date s. , .
. Operator ' Paul Lancaetery General hlanagero - ' Scale 1'r - 660, Acres
- _ APProximate Approaima[e .
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NUMBER AMOUNT YEAR AMOUNT YAND 49
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7 02 1972 Begin seeding this 1'arge spoil pile in Sept. Apply fertilizer with spreader > -
n. -
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R�mFeacue seed. az�"6D 'l s., s ricea se -in t tT—e hull per y14
II re. :urh�rftJ.
straw. ' As aIdditicDel material is added to the Pile, 'slope tb; a 2};1 or 3;l slope- 1
seed u- and sing ,above rates. 'Fort pring' seeding use_ 4C .lbs.'Acarified earicea
instead- of. seed in the hull.
Sprixg
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seed peracre.. . Mulch the area with 40 bales of 'strata ar tic Apply mulch to
b, 6 w er'which adds-asphalt td' the `mulch as itJ ejected.
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1.2. Provide a time schedule that meets the requirements of Section 8 of this Act.
As per Conservation Plan enclosed.
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Land Entry Agreement
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right
of entry and travel upon our lands or operation for the purpose of making necessary
field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the adminis-
tration of this Act.
We further grant the right to make whatever entries on the land and to take
whatever actions may be necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant
to Section 14. 5
*Signed v / 041
Title General Manager
Mine Moss Mine
Company Kings Mountain Mica Company, Inc.
* Signature should be the same as the officer who signed the application for a permit.

Maps
1. Two copies of the county highway maps and two copies of mine maps should be
submitted with each permit application. (NOTE: County maps now on file
at Mining Div. Office of Earth
County highway maps may be obtained from: Resources )
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Maps for each county are available for $0. 15 each plus 4% sales tax. Make
checks payable to the North Carolina State Highway Commission.
Mark clearly the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps. X
2. Mine maps should be accurate drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged topo-
graphic maps of the mine area and of a scale sufficient to clearly show the
following:
a, Property lines or affected area of mining operation X
b., Outline of pits X
C. Outline of stockpile areas X
d. Outline of overburden disposal areas X
ea Location of processing plants (processing plants may be described as to
location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed) X
f. Location and name of streams and lakes X
g, Outline of settling ponds X
h. Location of access roads X
i. Map legend
1. Name of company X
2, Name of mine X
3' North arrow X
4. County
5. Scale
6. Date prepared X
7. Name and title of person preparing mapX
The mine maps should be correlated with the reclamation plan. The approximate
areas to be mined during the life of the permit should be clearly marked, X
If reclamation is to be accomplished concurrently with mining then show seg-
ments that are to be mined and reclaimed during each year of the permit.
Add drawings showing typical sections or cross sections and layout of proposed
reclamation where such drawings will assist in describing your reclamation.

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF MINING OPERATION
in the
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Name of Mine- MOSS MINE
Company KINGS MOUNTAIN MICA' COMPANY, INC .
Address- P. 0 . BOX 709
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA 28086
Date- MARCH 1 1 , 1970
Signat a C � 01,Tit�i ' L-ti
Title Secretary and General Manager

A. Description of the Company
1. Ownership
a. Company name—
Kings Mountain Mica Company, Inc.
b. - Home office mailing address-. .
Post Office Box. 709
Kings Mountain , North Carolina -28086
' . c. Telephone-
17�
739-3616 (office) 739-3618 (Plant)
~ d. Name and title of principal -officers-
James B . Preston --- President
Herschel '. E. Cole -- Vice President'
Paul A. Lancaster -.-: Secretary
Roy H. Gunter --- Treasurer
(2)

e. Name and title of person authorized to represent
the company relative to registration-
PAUL A. LANCASTER
f. Local mine name-
MOSS MINE
g. County in which mine is located-
Cleveland County, North Carolina
h. Number of acres owned by operating company-
26 .66 Acres
i. Number of acres leased by operating company-
126.84 Acres
J. Local manager--
PAUL A . LANCASTER
k. Local office mailing address-
Post Office Box 709
1. TK' ngsneMountain, North Carolina 28086
739-3616 (Off i ce)
739-3618 (Plant)
2. Number of employees-
Mine - 3 Plant - 26
Office ; 5
3. Ores or materials being mined-
Weathered Granite
4. Mining activities-
a. Year mining originally began-
1957
b. Year mining began by present operating company-
1957
c. Estimated life of mine-
40 years
d. Total acres mined to date-
22 Acres
e. Number of additional acres to be mined annually-
Approximately 3 acres
(3)

B. Conservation and Reclamation
1. Summary of past efforts to protect the environment, if any
a. Areas rehabilated for some use (include number of acres).
Examples include but are not limited to, land use for:
residential, commercial, & industrial sites; forest,
farming, pasture, wildlife, and recreation. Briefly
describe methods of rehabilation, such as grading, . level-
ing, planting of vegetation, erosion prevention etc.
Approximately 15 acres of mined land are being used as
waste disposal areas for over-burden, water treatment
facilities , settling basins , etc. it is planned that the
ultimate use of these facilities presently being used in the
operation will be rehabilated by leveling, grading and the
planting of vegetation for erosion prevention which may be
used for farming, forest or pasture.
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2. Summary of present and proposed conservation and land
reclamation plans and procedures, if any-
At present all mined out areas at the Moss Plant location
are being used for purposes outlined in paragraph under
"Conservation and Reclamation" . Plans for reclamation are
also the same as outlined in paragraph B .
(5)

C. Maps
1. County highway map with mane location indicated. County
highway maps may be obtained from: Location Department,
State Highway Commission, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602.
Small maps of each county are available for $0.15 each
plus 3% sales tax. Make checks payable to North Carolina
State Highway Commission.
2. Map (accurate drawing, aerial photograph or enlarged topo-
graphic map) of mine area of a scale sufficient to clearly
show the following:
a. Property lines or affected area of mining operation
b. Outline of pits
c. Outline of stockpile areas
d. Outline of overburden disposal. areas
e. Location of processing plants (processing plants may be
described as to location and distance from mine if
sufficiently far removed)
f. Location and name of streams and lakes
g. Outline of settling ponds
h. Location of access roads
i. Map legend
1. Name of company
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Date prepared
7. Name of person preparing map
Si gnatu.r G?/L
Title Secretary and General Manager
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2-3-70 - Visit - KINGS MOUNTAIN MICA COMPANY
Paul Lancaster - General Manager
Hugh Lancaster
Moss Mine and Plant
Open pit in good shape. Waste and overburden used to
build tailings pond. Plant tailings used to fill old mine.
Trees to screen mine and plant. Clean and neat operation.
Mine adjacent to U. S. Gypsum.
They have a good mine plan and can project the condition
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Division of Lard Resources, Land Ou ily Sec6 R
MINE INSPECTION RE OR ,!tt I I ft
1. MINE NAMEf`(» lki
3. OPERATOR ViIaf
5. ADDRESS Pu a,..,, �1nA 01--(. n\C' . . 6. PERMI TE 'r - 1L. -�rcbl
7. Person(s) contacted at site U-)o, n -c x Gn LLS .r ' ' -
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ®Yes El No 9. Pictures? ,, pp Yes ❑No,
10. Date last inspected:_/_l 11. Any mining since last inspection? O Yes ❑ No
12. Is the mine In compliance w_ith the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes p No .
If no, explain:
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13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? If Yes ❑No
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14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑Yes 0 No If yes, describe the type
and seventy of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken.r.)7,a ,1.C;..,. to"—r ae.n Aivn Ga r„?
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19. No. of additional pages of Inspection ReportQ. 20. Copy of Report sent to operator 7 7 19U
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MINE 4 INSPECTION REPORTS Fp1
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8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Elyse ❑No 9. Pictures? ❑Yes CINo
10. Date last inspected:--j/9jJq_3 11. Any mining since last inspection? Ip Yes ❑ No
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ONo
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18. Follow-up inspection needed? OYes ❑No Proposed date W I /
19. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report n . 20. Copy of Report sent topperator A Y��r 14a
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Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME 2. MINING PERMIT#
3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTY
5. ADDRESS ft'(_
6. Person (s) contacted at site
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? Yes ❑ No 8. Pictures ? ❑Yes No
9. Date last inspected: f 10. Any mining since Iasi inspection? Q Yes E]No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? F]Yes No
If no, explain:
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12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? Yes ❑ No
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and severity of the damage:
14. Corrective measures needed and or taken: 'r
15. Other recommendations and comments:-v,',_, 'V
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16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report map accurate ? El Yes El No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
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18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report < 19. Copy of Report sent to operator L/LLIL'1_1__
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INSPECTED BY: `-_-A (.',w DATE:
Phone No.
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'LMINE INSPECTION 'REPORT n(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINENAME I'IVJS MINA 2. MINING PERMIT#
3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTY 6iFU8 AID
5. ADDRESS .V. F'_1oX jZ6f KIM65 tA00AI7' IV NC ?,8
6. Person Is) contacted at site TWO _ANCASTEC
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? ©Yes ❑. No 8. Pictures ? ❑yes ' ONo
9. Date last inspected: t2 /_0L/_&7 10. Any mining since last inspection ? ,Q.Yes DNo
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? ❑X Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
12. Is the mine in compliance wit/fh the Reclamation Conditions/of the Permit ? ❑ Yes No
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13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offshe damage ? Yes © No 11 yes, describe the type
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14. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: A2 T A.
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17. Follow-up inspection needed ? Q Yes ❑ No Proposed date—!jagK4l_
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INSPECTION REPORT
Company: iAl(.S J�/��nITH/n! /(/� Cauntys,e-(�;Y
Mine: / /DSS N/A e Permit
Date Inspected: ,S60L p7S- dZa Date of last inspection:
Produ.ct:�rji ,t Person Contacted:
I. Remarks - Measures Taken
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C, Reclamation: /A/A,sTF O//f,'; ,o/R /h_ Ar.Pt < .0/ A>17- /1
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RECOMMENDATIONS & COMMENTS;
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Office of Earth Resources
Mining Division
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T T 0 N R E P O R T
"Within 30 days after completion or termination of mining on an area under permit or within 30
days after each aniversary of the issuance of the oprating permit, whichever is earlier, or at
such later date as may be provided by rules and regulations of the Department, and each year
thereafter until reclamation is completed and approved, the operator shall file a report of
activities completed during the preceding year on a form prescribed by the Department."
G.S. 74-55 "The Mining Act of 1971"
Name of Mine Moss Permit Number 23-3
County C l eve l and Telephone [phone]
Name of Company Kings Mountain Mica Company, Inc.
Mailing Address Post Office Box 709, Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds 0 Acres
(b) Stockpiles 0 Acres
(c) Waste Piles 1 -1 /2 Acres
(d) Mine Excavation 2 Acres
TOTAL 3- 1 /2 Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. 1
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control.
Settling ponds are located to Intercept water-borne sediments
originating from the mining area.
5. Indicate amount of reclamatiorocarri.ed out in last 12 months. 8-1 /2
(a) Tailings Ponds 0 Acres (c) Waste Piles 0 Acres
(b} Stockpiles Acres (d) Mine Excavation Acres
(Continued on reverse side)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
S- 1 /2 acres of waste plies were graded to a minimum slope of 1 - 1 /2 to I ,
fertilized and planted In fescue and sericea.
Signature of person responsible for reclamati
Title Secretary and General Mgr.
Date July 9, 1973
Complete and return to:
Mining Division
Department of Natural & Economic Resources
P. 0. sax 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

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INSPECTION 13EPORT
Company _{'„nn •�n &)n Coun i.Y' .___�rPr[e�e.,.d_—._____ _ -
Mir:e: _1y Vi _ Permit Numbcr; 23—
Date Inspected: .T-4- 7S Date of last inspection;-9- 2s_73__—__.,
Prods a: Person Contacted;_../
i. Remarks - Measures Taken
A , Erosion Control._ !• s1
J a41 c✓i>rinn `✓JJn�o
E. Waste Disposals (d/er/o .CI.nnr GJdre _ 4
C . Reclamation:
II. Annual Reports - Adequacy of plan
RECOhA7IIVDATIONS do COMMENTS:
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Deficiency letter needed Letter Sent 3 G 7 Relnspection Needed__

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DATE RECE!t'ER
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources ��In i rr I�?�•
Office of Earth Resources
CfA:` �F.EARDI REWIO=
.. Mining Division - c�.unrcc .!k!c"--
.-. A N V U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T
"Within 30 days, after completion or termination of mining on an area under permit or within 30
days after each aniversary of the issuance of the oprating permit, whichever is earlier, or at
such later date as may be provided by rules and regulations of the Department, and each year
thereafter until reclamation is completed�and approved, the operator shall file a report of
activities completed during the preceding year on a form prescribed by the Department."
G.S. 74-55 "The Mining Act of 1971"
Name of Mine Moss Permit Number 93-?
County Cleveland Telephone[phone]
Name of Company Ki.nas Mountain Mica Company~ Inc
Mailing Address P_ B Box 709, Kings Mnuntain� North Cnrnlina 9AnRA
1. I£ mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds 0 Acres
(b) Stockpiles 0 Acres
(c) Waste Piles 0 Acres
(d) Mine Excavation 1 Acres
TOTAL 1 Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. 1 Acre
4• Describe measures taken for erosion control.
Settling Ponds are located to intercept water-borne scdimPnts
originating from the mining area ,
5• Indicate amount of reclamation carried cut in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds 0 Acres (a) Waste Piles 0 Acres
(b) Stockpiles 0 Acres (d) Mine Excavation 0 Acres
(Continued on reverse side)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
No reclamation during this period , however previous reclaimed
areas were maintained and upgraded .
Signature of person responsible for reclamati Gl
Title Executive mce-Presadent—
Date .lijly16 197
Complete and return to:
Mining Division
Department of Natural & Economic Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 2761-1

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June 1, 1979
RECEIVED
JUN 4 !070
MEMO TO: Jim Simons 1 DIV. of EAi?FH RESOURCES
V' LAND QUALITY SECTION
FR(M: Bill Allen
SUBJECT: Kings Mountain Mica Addition to Permitted Area
On May 29, 1979, I inspected Kings Mountain Mica Co. Moss and Patterson
Mines in Cleveland County. These mines were found to be gem ally in compliance
with their permit. I further inspected a 400 acre tract which they have
leased and a 67 acre tract which was formerly permitted to U. S. Gypsum.
The inspection revealed no serious environmental problems with mining
the sites, however, the 400 acre tract has a small stream which must be
protected. Requiring a 30 ft. undisturbed buffer between the existing
stream channel and any mining activity should adequately protect this stream.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhoda, Secretary
- October 30 , 1985
,. Mr. John Conner -- -
Kings Mountain Mica -Co. , Inc .
P: 0. Box 709 . - - -
- Kings Mountain, NC '28086 '
. Re: : Kings. Mountain Mica Co . Moss Mine - -' -
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Conner•
On October 24 , 1985, an inspection was made of the -
Kings Mountain Mica. Company ' s Moss Mine as required by --
North Carolina General Statute §74-56 , the Mining Act of
1971 .
Reclamation activities and conservation practices
carried out to date were found to be in compliance with the
provisions of ; your Mining Permit. .
I enjoyed meeting with you and look forward to working
with you in the future .
Sincerely ,
Janice C . Andersen
Asst. Regional Engineer
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CC : •VLm/.r. Jim Simons, P .E.
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LAND 0MITY SECTION
Inrc iu,µ Building, 59 Woodfin Place, P.O. Box 3n, Asheville, NC. 188 4UM •Telepho N 253-3341
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Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor dosenn vd. Grimsley, Secretary
- March 15, 1982
Mr. John Conner
Kings Mountain Mica Co. , Inc .
Post Office Box 709
Kings Mountain, N. C. 28086
Re: Kings Mountain Mica Co.
Moss Mine, Patterson Mine, Hawks Mine
Rear Mr. Conner:
On March 4, 1982, an inspection was made of Kings Mountain Mica Company' s
Moss Mine, Patterson Mine and the inactive Hawks Mine as required by General
Statute 74-56, the Mining Act of 1971 .
Reclamation activities and conservation practices carried out to date
were found to be in compliance with the provisions of your mining permit.
Should you desire information or assistance regarding reclamation procedures
or erosion control techniques, please feel free to contact me at any time.
Sincerely,
William H. Allen
Asst. Regional Engineer
WHA:y'cc : r. Jim Simons, P.E.
RECEIVED
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LAND QUALITY SECTION I
Asheville Regional Office Imerchange Building, IS Woodfin Stral P. 0, Box 370,Asheville,N. C.28B02 0370:Telephone [phone]

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources & CcnTmmity Development•�,��, ��`d�
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT
North Carolina General Statutes 74-55 and the Mining Regulations require that
"The mine operator shall, by February 1 of each year during the life of the
permitted operation, and within 30 days of canpletion or termination of mining
on an area under permit, file with the Department a mining reclamation report on
a form prescribed by the Department."
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Name of Mine Moss County Cleveland Permit Number 23 '3
Name of Ca pany/Owner KMG Minerals— Inc. _
Official [Mailing Address P,O,_ Box 729, Kings Mtn. , NC Zip Code 280,96
Telephone ( 704) 739-3616 Check if change of address or telephone
1. (a) If mine is now inactive, when did mining stop? Date
(b) Is this stoppage permanent? Yes No.
2. List by category the total amount of new land affected by mining activities
in the 1988 calender year-and locate each area on your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 0 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 0 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: 0 acres. (E) PLANT AREA: _ - acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: 1 acres.
Check here if no new acreage affected in 1988.
3. Estimate by category the amount of new acreage to be affected by mining
activities in the 1989 calender year and locate the outline of each area on
your updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 0 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 0 acres.
(B) VA5'I'E PILES: 0 acres. (E) PLANT AREA: 0 acres.
(C) ,ST+OCXPII.ES: 0 acres.
✓ Check here if no new acreage is to be affected in 1989.
4. List by category the total amount of disturbed and unreclaimed land present
at this site at the end of the 1988 calender year.
Fresh water po�nds +:- +
(A) TAILINGS PONDS: 53 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 33 2 acres.
(B) WASTE PILES: 2; 47 acres. (E) PLANT AREA: 75 — acres.
(C) STUCKPTT�S: acres.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)
NOTE: WASTEPILES Should include overburden storage/disposal areas and berms.

,.5. List by category the amount of lard that has been coupletely reclaimed in
1988 and is not subject to continued use in future mining related
activities. Briefly describe the reclamation work conducted and indicate
if .you wish to have any of these areas released from your current bonding
requireaents. Accurately locate the outline of all such area on your
updated mine map.
(A) TAILING PONDS: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(B) WASTE PILES: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(C) STOCKPILES: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(D) NINE EXCAVATION: acres. Explain:
Release Requested: Yes No
(E) PLANT AREA acres. Explain:
Release Requested! Yes No
Check here if no reclamation conducted in 1988.
Person responsible for reclamation (please intt)) : U- , K;cA -,se.
Signatureof oompany officer or owner; a�eCd
Title:
Date: f� �mu�i /9A9
Complete and return by February 1 two copies of-this form slang with two copies
of an updated mine map to:
Land Quality Section
D-tJSiM _.
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
£AI= TO FILE THIS FORM BY THE DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN THE ASSESSWT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES AND COULD EVEN RESULT IN THE RF,MATION OF YOUR MINING PERCr.

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MINERALS,INC.
March 10, 1989 N01TJiS1i, y e ,dl
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Land quality Section .
D-NRCD
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
SUBJECT: Change of Status Regarding KMG Minerals, Inc.
Moss Mine Permit No. 23-3
Dear Sirs:
As per directions of your Ms. Jan Anderson, at the Asheville
regional office, KMG Minerals has changed the status of the
mine excavation on the Moss Mine property to that of "fresh
water ponds and tailings ponds". The former tailings ponds-
no longer functional-have been changed to "waste piles" (these
waste piles may be used in the future to support production
of brick) . There was no increase or change in acreage on the
Moss Mine property, consequently no new map was required.
However, an overlay, at the scale of photography you now have
in your office, will show the location of these changes.from
the 1988 report. To reiterate, there was no increase in
total acres effected on the Moss Mine permit-only changes in
status.
As for the Neisler addition to the Moss Mine permit, only an
increase of one (1) acre was required for the year in the
form of increased stock pile area as shown on the overlay
attached to the aerial photograph enclosed.
Sincerely,
KMG Mi pppgggr is, Inc.
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David H. Lancaster
Plant Engineer
P.O. Box 729 Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 PHONE: 7CW739-3616 TELEX: 703063

Moss Permit Area
Tailings Ponds & Fresh water pond ± 51 ac,
Waste Piles : storage/disposal areas. ,* 38 ac.
Stockpiles: ± 19 ac,
Plant Area: -' 25 ac.
Neisler Addition to Moss Permit
Tailings Ponds (Sediment basins) ± 1.8 ac.
Waste Piles (Strippings) t 8.8 ac.
Stockpiles: t 14,8 ac,
Mine Excavation: ± 33.2 ac.
Total for Moss Permit
Permit 23-3
Tailings & Fresh water ponds: t 53 ac.
Waste piles: ± 47 ac.
Stockpiles: ± 30 ac. RECEIVES
Mine Excavation: ± 33.2 ac.
Plant Area: ± 25 ac. MAR14 1989
IA''n miniiry 3rrTION
February 1989

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DIVISION OF
-A �A North Carolina Department of Natural LAND RESOURCES
JRFF Resources &Community Development Stepper G. Conrad,Director
,James B. Burl(, Jr— Goveinor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secreiary Teleptione919733-3833
September 15, 1981
Mr. Hugh A. Lancaster
Kings Mountain Mica Company, Incorporated
P. O. Box 709
Kings ;Mountain, North Carolina 28086
RE: Moss Mine
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
Your application for renewal of permit ##23-3 for the above
referenced mine in Cleveland County has been approved. A copy
of the renewed permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily
upon the initial application. Modifications were made as indicated
by the renewal request and as required to insure couplia.nce with
The Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the renewed permit and advise this office should
you have any question concerning this matter.
/Is'ncerely,
James D. S canons, C.P.G.S. , P.E.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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cc: Richard Phillips
Geological Survey Section-733-2423; Geodetic Section-733.3836; Land Guaiity Sect ion-733-4574;Planning and Inventory Section•733-3833;
Land Resources Information Service-733.2090 Bo< 27687 Raleinh 27611.7687

Juale 271 1972 '
Mr. Paul A. Lancaster,
'Kings Mountain ttica Ccmpsny, Lao:
'p. 0. Box 700 r
�KIngs Mountain, North Carolina 2SD86
Dear yen. Lancaster:
Your applications for mining permits for-the following mines have
been found to meet,tho requirements of G. S. 74+-51a
Patterson / Cleveland County \
Moss - Cleveland County
Your applicatiaans, including the reclamation Omm, are hereby approved by
the Department.
I am enclosing a form for your use in securing a Surety Dond in
the amount of twenty-five thousand ($25,000.00) dollars, as ,required UV
G. B. 74-54. Please return the completed Bond as executed 'by your Surety.
. Upon receipt of the Bond yanir Mining Permit will be issued.
sincerely,
J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Mining Division .
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KINGS MOUNTAIN MICA COMPANY, Inc.
P. 0. BOX 709
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C.
May 26, 1972
Mr . J . Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Off ice of Earth Resources
Mining Division
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh , North Carolina 27611
Dear Craig :
We are forwarding to you today under separate
cover, parcel post special delivery, two copies each of
Application for Mining Permit for our Moss and Patterson
Plants which we trust will meet with your approval .
Yours truly,
KINGS MOUNTAIN MICA COMPANY, INC.
Paul A. Lancaster
General Manager
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Mr. Paul A. Lancaster
Kings'Mountain Mica Company, Inc.
'P.O. Bog 709
Kings 'Mountain, North Carolina 28086
F Re: The Mining Registration Act of 1969
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
Regiotratlon of undeveloped mining ,properties is not required.
Please note that The Mining Registration Act of.1969 'requires that
f new mine be regi'atexed within 30 dayn after operations begin.
I am Bonding you eight copies of the registration forms,
four of which are for use at such-time as the Neisler Lease is
developed,.
Very truly yours,
t J. Craig McKenzie
STATE MINING ENGINEER i
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P.D. BOX 709
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C.
D`ecerhber 30, 1969
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Mr. J . Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Post Office Box 2719
Raleigh , North Carolina 27602
Dear Mr . McKenzie :
Kings Mountain Mica Company , Inc . , presently
operates two mines (Patterson and Moss ) in the
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, area and also an
undeveloped property known as the Neisler Lease.
If we are required to' register both operating and
undeveloped property we will need an additional
eight copies of the form, "Application for Registration
of Mining Operation in the State of North Carolina" ,
otherwise only four.
Please forward to us the additional
copies of the form.
Very truly yours ,
Kl MOUNTAIN MICA COMPANY, INC.
Paul A. Lancaster -�
General Manager
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KINGS MOUNTAIN MICA COMPANY, Inc.
P. O. BOX 709
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C.
March 1 1 , 1970
Mr . J . Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
State of North Carol ina
Department of Conservation and Development
Raleigh , North Carolina 27602
Dear Craig :
Enclosed are the forms , maps , etc. required
for the registration of our Moss and Patterson mining
operations .
Yours truly,
KIN OUNTAIN MICA COMPANY, INC.
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Paul A. Lancaster
Secretary and General Manager
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Enclosure

State,
of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Application for a Mining Permit
G. S. 74-50 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, "The Mining Act of 1971". . .
After July 1, 1972, no operator shall engage in mining without having first
obtained from the Department an operating permit which covers the affected land
and which has not terminated, been revoked, been suspended for the period in
question, or otherwise become invalid.
1. Name of Mine Moss (29-3) County Cleveland
2. Name of Company Kings Mountain Mica Company, Inc.
3. Home Office Address Grover Road, Kings Mountain, NC
4. Permanent address for receipt of official mail P. 0. Box 709, Kings Mountain
North Carolina 28086 Telephone (704) 739-3616
5. Mine Office Address Same as above
Telephone
6. Mine Manager John Connor, Chief Geologist
There has been'no change in We hereby certify that all details
status concerning mining or contained in this Permit Applica-
recla nation plans since the tion are true and correct to the best
original mine permit application of our knowledge. We fully understand
of May 1972 and the addition that any willful misrepresentation of
of U. S. Gypsum and Noisier facts will be evse for permit revocation.
properties of June, 1979.
*Signature
Title Ae�6.
Date
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KIWCtS MOUWTAIw NORTH CAROLINA
JULY 1 , 1981

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DIVISION OF
North Carolina Department of Natural RF$°UHOE$
Resources &Community Development Stephen G. 87, a Director
eoe aphor aelelg3 37e11
James B. Hun[,Jc, Gwernor Howard N. LPd. Secretary Tenp�onlo glg 733-3833
May 19, 19B0
Mr. Neil Johnson
125 Hillside Drive
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Enclosed is a copy of the amended permit for the Kings Mountain
Mica Moss Mine. I am also enclosing an.aerial photo showing the
location of the 400 acres which was added to the site in June, 1979.
Please advise if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
amen D. imons
Mining Specialist
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Geological Survey Section-733 2423;Geodetic Sur.oy Section-733 383e:Land Quality Sdoian-7334674,Planning and Inventory Suction-7333833,
Land Ras roe Inturmalion Servlca-7333090.
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July 20, 1981
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard Phillips
Bill Allen
FROM: James D. Simons
SUBJECT: King Mountain Mica Permit Renewals
Cleveland County
Kings Mountain Mica has applied for renewal for the Patterson and Moss
Mines. I am attaching the updated fine maps for your files.
Please review the attached mine maps and advise of any additional specific
conditions needed for the renewed permit.
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Mai-Wing Resource Management Consultants
Evaluanm
June 13, 1980
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Mr. James Simmons '
N, C. Dept, of Natural Resources u
& Community Development jltm 1y ]
Mine Reclamation Section
P. 0. sox 27687 LANK QUAHTY Sa,!Vil
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Dear Jim: _ _.......
I appreciate your sending me the amended mine reclamation permit on the
relatively large piece of property in Cleveland County. Since the land-
owners have asked me to monitor their lease, the material sent to me has
generated some questions. Sorry we have missed each other on the phone
but hope to meet you during your next trip to this area.
Attached items may interest you. The bentonite clays paper I co-authored
was presented at the recent New Orleans AIME Meeting. This and other VIRSAR
material relates to environmental activities which should interest you.
VERSAR did the mineral effluent guideline studies for the EPA five years
agonduring my early association with them. Also while an adjunct professor
at the N. C. State University, the new North Carolina mine reclamation laws
were intraducilg&4ta the mining industry.
Give my regards to Eck Allen, Steve Conrad and others. Thanks again to you
for your cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
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Neil 0. Johnson '
cc: Eldon P. Allen
125 Hillside Drive a Shelby, N. C. 28150 a [phone]

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Enclosed is a copy of the letter you requested per
our conversation June 15, ,1979 .
RECEIVED
JUN 2 1 1970
DIV. OF EARTH RESOURCES �W
LAND QUALITY SECTION

DIVISION OF
AA North Carolin Department of Natural LAND HesOUHCES
JRr Resources & lommunity Development Stephen C Director
®^ aaa 2)897,R alalelga DBm,
James 8, Hunt,Jr., Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary mlReanagla 7333833
June 12, 1979
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Mr. William H. Stewart
Kings Mountain Mica Compa Incorporated
P. 0. Box 709
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
RE: Permit Addition o Moss Mine
Dear Mr. Stewart:
Enclosed is the min in permit for the Moss Mine which has been
redrafted to include appro imately 400 acres known as the Niesler Tract
and approximately 65 acres previously permitted by U. S. Gypsum Corporation.
The U. S. Gypsum Corooratio property is adjacent to the Moss plant site
and includes mine area, ta' ings pond and plant site as shown by you on
the copy of map numbers 4-3 , 4-36, 4-37, and 4-39 and does not include
any other areas disturbed b, U.S. Gypsum.
Upon accepting this re ised permit, Kings Mountain Mica will be
responsible for the U.S. Gy some lands delineated above with respect '
to The Mining Act of 1971. U.S. Gypsum will retain reclamation re- -
sponsibility for any other ands disturbed since the enactment of The o
Mining Act.
The mining permit is b sed primarily upon information provided in
the application with conditions added as necessary to insure compliance
with the purposes of the Ac
Please review the permit and advise immediately should you have
any questions or objection t the permit as drafted.
/Sincerely,
/, G1
w dames D. Simons
Mining Specialist
SDS/phg
cc: Bill Allen
RECO J U N 1, 5 1979
Geological survey Sectlen-7332423:Geoa ck Survey Samlon-7 3835:Land Ouelity Section-7334574.Planning and Invenmry So,eon-7333933;
Lend aemumea lDruni aon Service— 332090.loll am Water Comervatlon Saninn-733 2302
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W Resources &Community Development 5`e`I'a°G. Conrad,sleigh 2"°r
boa ephan Raleigh 1300
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James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor ' Development
N. Lee, Secretary 7elagnane gla 7333e33
June 12, 1979
Mr. William H. Stewart
Kings Mountain Mica Company, Incorporated
P. 0, Box 709 II
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
RE: Permit Addition to Moss Mine
Dear Mr. Stewart:
Enclosed is the mining permit for the Moss Mine which has been
redrafted to include approximately 400 acres known as the Niesler Tract
and approximately 65 acres previously permitted by U.S. Gypsum Corporation.
The U.S. Gypsum Corporation property is adjacent to the Moss plant site
and includes mine area, tailings pond and plant site as shown by you on
the copy of map numbers 443, 4-36, 4-37, ind 4-39 and does not include
any other areas disturbed by U.S. Gypsum.
Upon accepting this revised permit, Kings Mountain Mica will be
responsible for the U.S. Gypswn lands delineated above with respect
to The Mining Act of 1971. I1U.S. Gypsum will retain reclamation re-
sponsibility for any other (lands disturbed lsince the enactment of The
Minin Act.
The mining permit is based primarily upon information provided do
the application with conditions added as necessary to insure compliance
with the purposes of the Aci.
Please review the permit and advise immediately should you have
any questions or objection Co the permit asl drafted.
Sinl erely,
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James D. Simone
Mining Specialist 7
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cc: Bill Allen
Geolollieal Survuv Secuon-7332423:Goodetie Survev section ll1 7313835:LOW nualily Sectlon-7334574:Planning and Invenwry Section-73a3 3:
Land Fesn,rn:s Information Servlml ?n xx0:Sall and Water Conwrvi Lion Saetion-733-2302
An tgUO7 ODD amity Affi7mative Aaleri LmD10Yfrf

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P. o. BOX 709 11,
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LAND RESOURCES
N, orth Carolina partrnent;of Natural Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Resources &CC munit Develo menu
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James B Hunt Jr., Governor , Howard N. Lee. Secretary Telephonegil 7333833
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Mr. Walter Vass
Kings Mountain Mica Company, Inc.
P.O. Boa 709 —
Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086
Dear Mr. Vasa:
I have reviewed your request to amend the existing mining permit to
include another 400 acres:
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Before the new area can lie added, we would like to make a preliminary
inspection of the new areas. This inspection can'be ,combined with the routine
annual inspection of the permitted lateas. A representative from our Asheville
Office or I will be contacting you shortly to arrange this inspection.
We have enjoyed good cooperation with your company in the past and are
looking forward to working with you' in the future.
S1 rarely,
/ awes D. Simons
Mining Specialist
JDS-gca
cc: Richard Phillips
Coologl<al Survey Sectlon-733.2423:0oodotle Survey Suctll7313836;Lord Quality Suction-733-d574;Planning and lnvol Sactlon-73131eal
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KDggs •.cunt Nortn Carolina 29]36 t
Suo7 ct Exteisioqr of xpnation Date
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rt,I; VacteYatCT Tre a"tntirivLaid. ,Reuse nyst=.n .
;Kings ;• tsitai!11 za o,rpany; In
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< • +o._ J e_: ration. date contained as apart of Permit No 2563 ?
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Per- Xo. -36 .as issued to Kings Mwtmtain.MILI
ica Compaq Inc on
fer .the conimma. operation of .a
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arias and .1ie revue uf•-the trgaed pzocesSHestewa err'
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Scbse,'- on c t _s uance ofi_permit 40,�� 05 lurieroas. inspecttpns aft i
,.� a�� oeen e icudteu uy °u isoiuex of :the
riW1G Milo t. Du 2ac}t 'Q these 1 " )e) Lt=ter
t was' dete:maned that ,he facility is being jproperly' operated and hit
naznt_ina �', ,, '
As r e silt of the bla thL'i ILL 11 1976 letter, ,the expiration date con-
tained as Dart of Permit No: 2565 .is� extended. -from July 1, 1977 to..;,., -
Ju^e 3u,. , cyi . . Solids generated by KingslDlo+mta :n Mica �Coi:¢any, Inc
sna _ Ile spored of in suchTa.mamier so as to protect :groiaidwaier n ";
sour..es. and �,revententry into the State+s stirface`waterst''' All other -
te^ ls anc renditions of Permit No 256S,Anctlnerein �difieil; refiain in
Sincerely yoiI, Las
ALL
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Mr. .Paul Lancaster ,I
- Kings Mountain Mica Company '
P. D. Box 709
Kings Mo tain, North Caroline 28086
Dear Pav1e
Fhclosed please find copies of part of an article dealing ith the
operation of a thickener, Thismay be of interest to you in re= to
the problem that you described to me of redispursing your clay wl® the
underflow from your thickener, is added in the second thickener.
. j. - Sincerely,
J. Craig Mckenzie
State Mining Fhglneer
. j. Mining Division
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p�int�in more extenaea farm subseggen[ [p poeaction by the Iristitple must he ob
[ai etl NOm the Secretary pt tM1e Society of Mining Engineers ofjdlME.
If antl when this paper rs publmhetliby the InitiFute, r4 may embotlY certain changes
matle by tgreement[Uetwe¢n the Techn mal Public`at Ions Committee antl�the aulM1or, so
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1 WNSEBVRTION OF ArNNETALLIC MINERALS
TIROVGN IIMYROVEO PROCESSING
I Ian M. Ruduker
Ili iRoduction
The A51,1ei l le MIntel Resa rch Laboen troy is a ember uI
the Engineering Rate ton L4paitmehtIf North Carolina State Onimrsity,
The Latin ra rory a
1s enN[ged main e nely In applfeu non' c,llic mi ral process.
a
lag r kcM1 o e the North Carolina mInilg inPuetry. A few cut
of a epmjects s a handled let file$. The Laborato,y helped to bring
[he flo[aleian Pie to North Carolina fe Waper, spodum mien 910
phosphate pro and maintain,
tfle batch and pilot plant
facllitici at Rsbm'ille. 1t it, o[Interee[ that North Carolina has n
If the n Intl l"o,st fl,tati,o pilots at bad Cmek vhall Teals
Calf Sulpeur ,,pony pen a 10 000 ton, of phosphat e.
e par
011. It'd. one of the Smallest Rota[lor. plants at Pittsburgh Plate Clsas
Company's Slberglase plant in Shelby. North Carolina where $50.000
per year Of platinum-rhmiun metal, la reclaimed from w tad fthe"fasm
[u mace latfroe tool of Inn ti,Y1flotation Operation of pilot plant sine.
The conservation of mineral m o rc in m.RM1 tmpr,,ed pmce s a tog
methods Lae been the object of lmm[of the lubnre[nry•s projects. This
work has l.hoed extremely IntereatfnR and mwardine in navy Instant+'.
IOilthe vample of profits for Kinge Mountain Mica Company i
will be Y a[fd hw oa O,ia be ra ad Step by step Error 20t
tons of vdite spar ton of product to 20 tuba u of predict per [on of w to
by improved t p mresa fop meh'j,s I Prick, high greh• patamh feldspar,
as
and s1LL n and are nou Tied uced from fow:rly westea materials.
Igo L5LS time Laboratory lwork sponsored by three feldpar
uompeni ci{ the Stale of Noah Carollnn, and the U. S. Bureau of Minns.
IS we a1d Art reducing the a anti of Ealdspar tailings in the Sp rvce
fine area: ,mineral it" elan to Mni9um a applied [ racial' saleable
vl not Ruch as feldepep m c . y,art. vad [ m one
ake m
niform can lal for po ,e Lc totemic ent) Other application[. Fmeeases
o PVG w Fondue ueh aa lomd-lim Trick. and lightweight foam,
m[OCIdVed.r4 lam silicate. bribing pmducLl ulll be toted.
Mt� a The CA, Of Ki n¢s Nou n LAI, M n Cnm
m 1s pruducad In North Carolina a` a by-Prom m dt fn the
feldspar f1OLatidn plane and clay plants i the SPrune Pine Arab,
mica is proeuc,d ae hy'produ,t e[ Foote Mineral Cmp,Alt ap,dumo,
plant, Rndl no a n,lln product frooi weathered penmatit, o a bociae. At
King& MuunGotn Mice Corpany's MR" Plant in Kitty Mountain. North
Carolina athered oldlaLltw I I 111iSLIX, , the ordor of aborder,,.
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of quartz, clay, feldspar a sap Loiced by open It String1
P
e[h... Abort 500 [ ofno ea per far mica
a %Wfrlca up a a Is etl
in a e by mtl-m.11l vs. as
far m ova,, the m
C.....tl by ¢ ing, ae 80 iil, mesh[n , by Humph ray Spa tale
[M1e m s li0e i mesh
pILI g0 neaM1 % ray for r , by eing LIon 1 the
by Se 09%plus itt ring alze range. eldspar,b Irk mektng i red
re s erki ng, high ring and tlscrubb Feldspar, q and fine rm
ica is
red by high feral try scrubbing. followed bydestining,Flotation
mica
separation.
iron Mineral ral flotation and Eelda pa r-quartz flo[e[ia
a cps rota on.
The different processes mare developed step by step for this
particular deposit and Kill be explained In chrwa,logfcal order.
Mill ReIllery by Screening
In 1945 Kings Mountain m
c Company, than Hendricks Cona[ ccion
Company, s tad [ scrap a frum width eretl pegmatite o
Rings Nodn ntn, North Carolina basically, ,,hi,g by mild u%here,
follow by screening on 118-tech. v employer. The plus L/Bdnch
material wat, recovered m l E,,ry[M1ing m % 118-minm
K ted,
and a weight r ery of Lave Percent for a ery t Ifmlee 2E inns
of Ksafe had to be imp omued or pried on waste 4 mop,.
Mica Rec y by Bp call in
The. .ashevllle Laboratory ....Loped a pm King the
Hophcey Spiral Ear r veryof mica finer than as formerly rIcovered.l13
The unique principle If Separation is that granular feldspar aid gmetz
is removed from the inside Pdrta of the Spiral .hue the flaky mtea
particles stay On the oatu,de of the Spiral. The 5-turn Spiral ca handle about t t
of ma erfai par mur. Rine, ro m unta MICI
company expanded during the195o•a and LigtIllId Humphrey splrals. Exist-
,nil ...... plant
t pilings ra fir ,red a when t,og fresh are
Opp,cry
rn tely ran an pc of th. s s r
[hen reds and
y t e had to be disposed If par [ e
of product. of
Abortset Identify, sable a piles and pond, lite oily.
200.000 s
c ooE rc material a slid during 1962 t 1965dids tl page Interstate
Styria[ [or the sides of In[ aHighway 85. Limitations
on Llgoun ding areas [arced the Company to look at other Key, [o dispose
It waste.
111"New Method for Recovery of Fla-IS Mi,a". by R. MIT , W. T. Mc Wthel.
and V. R. Mudspe[M1. Mining Engineering, Match 1951, p. 252-254
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Bricks!from Mica Plant Tailings
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�1 I N,-rth Carolina is aImajur clay brick producing state; about
12 percent of the nation's clay bricks are produced in North Carolina,
which''ainuunts to approximateLy 900 million per year. S Wdies to
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supply this industry with mica plant waste materials were undertaken.
Sizing,� thickening and filtering tests at the Laboratory and continuous
pi lot [estinR at Kings Mountain produced samples for testing by
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the l partment of Engineering Research of North Carolina State
University and for testing by industry. High quality white clay bricks
could be produced from a mixture of 80 to 85 percent Kings Mountain
waste clay and 15 to 20 percent plastic clay from other Locations.
Ki ng5IHOuntain Mica Company installed sizing, thickening and filtering
for thG_fine clays in 1463. iAs well as proaa sod material, this brick
raw material is of very uniform quality. Kings Mountain Brick Company
was forme❑ and a modern 20-million brick per year plant started
production in 1966. For every ton of mica produced, only two tons of
waste were Left for stockpiling for the next phase of mineral recovery.
Mica Recovery by Flotation
jl l,ntensive batch and continuous pilot plant studies at Asheville
demonstrated to Kings Mountain Mica Company that additional mica and
high potash feldspar togetherlwith pure quartz sand could be recovered
from th'e sands, The key to the process was high-intensity attrition
scrubbing', followed by desliming.S2) By using a flotation procedure
employinghanionic and cationic reagents in the mica float, a procedure
oeveloped'by the= U. S. Bureau'of Mines in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, high
grade fi'ae mica is recovered.O
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Feldspar anti Quartz Recovery by Flotation
'eat work at the Minerals Research Laboratory delineated the
Optimum can for removal iron minerals, dark mica and iron-
stained mine teas by a petroleum sul£onate flotation step before final
separatiory of feldspar and quartz with the hydrofluoric acid amine
CIotatioa system.
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Flm[I1 t£on of Weathered WiliCates", by Dean Van hyk, F'crgCe
Mineral'Co., Kings Mountain! N. C. - presented to Carolinas
Sect
i�Onof A1ME in Gastonia,' N. C„ May 5, 1967"
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Anionic-'Cationic Flotation If Mica Ores Crum Alabama and North
Carolina", by James Browning, Frank W. Millsaps ant Paul E. Bennett.
U. 5.1„Bureac of Mines Report' of Investigation No. 6589
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flutatioo Fla o 1965. the river, plan is open red
oNorthr Curdling. s' it pied fel La Parm Fro real few utlea M1ighe5 indmCm
potasb c to
t f12 Il percent Jeff of any feldspar producedt by
floret..I i the United States. The feldspar produce, has also a low
Iron content 10.05 percent Fepflf.
Mostly all m rat na f has e, been put to profitable use
by Kings Mountain Nice, Sflire[ea ad Snick Gumpanies,
Fig deal 1 shove In , schematic imimblwit how through rtfferent
ral dressing process.. the r erials £err Kings Mountain Mt e.
company. Kings Monetary Silica Company a u Kings MountalnMi ck Company
are prowteo.
Figure 2 de mIastmms how the d s
of w material at Kings
Mountain Mica Goever, ee reduced through improved rem cry me Muds.
Mineral C a the Feldspar Plants
t gpr er Pl ne. No¢h (emlin
Feldspar Production and Tailines Problem& in the Some, Fine Area
In Me Sp.... Pin there three feldspar florat io
plants which produce feltlapar tlq...to sad .... I... hard rock, c
gemmed alaskit a h,a A th,, Ile led
offer grinding t e 40 ato 28 Inch , zlinicsa rebouf IOU erne ah.
Mica is red by flotationIl: wild e
Ira isles and gar by anionic petroleumsuffering
flotation in a meld circuit.nn one finallyn feldspar and oddity if
separated by flotationwith c c o
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hydraflunlc e,d. The
s fee to the mill contains about 65partner feldspar. 25 to 30
percent quartz, five perfgt us w a-m , and made garnet. The
in... feldspar compenf es mill a total tat I5G tons are per day
o have t ,spasm of about a thousand [ of tailing. per day.
Until 1964 all tailings were dispo&ed If ins the Forth Tae XmIC which
tried the material mt, the TVA system.
Sir m pollution laws
forced such map, tell approximately Sl00,0ff worth of dewate
faulltle.. The clean eater is di.eharg ,ed into the raver and the tide
)"Flovsheet and Proddef,on of King, Ma nntaln Sil1e,. [ r NUBh A
n Inc. p re ings ML,,Imn Si I(ca� Inc. - sented at Circuit... Section
of Al Mg, May 5. 196J, I, C,,tontn, N. C.
15Tghe Kings Fromstein Mill Story , by P. F. Sal , S e authea n Section
fa section Gentc •Society. Gatllnburg. Tenn., July 1, 1966r
161TU, Felds Por corporation; Lawson-0mted Feldspar S Mineral Company; -
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are 'trucked to mined out dump areas. The cost of tailings disposal
adtied about Gen percent to the feldspar production costs. A few
scrap mica producers which had to dispose of 20 tons of waste or more
pe; Lon of mica had to tecmLnate operations because of tailings
disposal costs,
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The Tailings project At the Daboratory,
In 1966 the three'feluspar producers approached the Laboratory
and''asked for assistance with their tailings problems. A project
sponsored by the three companies, the State of North Carolina and the
U. S.IBureau of Mines was ptcposed by the Laboratory and started in
early�1968.
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IThe Laboratory has sampled all tailings as producca by the
companins on a day-to-day basis and on a week-co-week basis to
determine variations in quantity and quality and to obtain repre-
sentative samples for test1work in Asheville.
Flotation Testing Results -- Feldspar and Quartz
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Preliminary resulLS Shaw that we can recover about 700 to
350 tons per day of high quality, Low-iron, saleable feldspar and
about 300 tons per day of high grade quartz from the combined tailings
material. A small tonnage of fairly good scrap mica can also be
obtained. A central waste products flotation plant, similar to the
one erectea by Kings Mountain Mica Company with high intensity scrubbing
equip6ent followed by desliming.and mica flotation, iron flotation or
event'upl high-intensity wetkmagnetfc separation, and feldspar quartz
ELot Atton separation could be employed.
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'There would be. still 300 to 350 tans of fine slimes and this
material will be more sUitaliLe for brick making than any of the
tailings now because of finer size and higher clay mineral content,
Llhitel'clay bricks can probably be manufactured from the Eine slimes
With mixtures of other plastic clays after thickening, filtering and
drying,,
quart xses
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sand or weulu make excellencjrnw material for sand-lime bricks or
foame !,c,alcium silicate building materials.
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Sand-Lime Bricks. Sand-lime bricks are calcium silicate
building products consisting of high-silica quartz sand bonded by
hydrated calcium silicates. These hydrated calcium silicates, similar
to the bonuing agents in Portland cement are Farmed by the reaction of
the 'CaLivaie lime with the anionic quartz under steam pressure. Sand-
lime bricks can be made with high compressive strength, low absorption,
freeze and thaw resistance, in colors of natural silver-gray or colored
as desired. Mineral aaG metal oxide pigments give weather-resistant
and reproducible colors. The brick can be split for a textured
Surface:,
The general manufacturing process consists of mixing ground
quicklime or hydrate with high silica sands in ratios of 85 to 90
percent sand to 15 to 10 percent lime, and adjusting of moisture
content for easy pressing and forming. The mixture is pressea at 4000
to 8000 psi and steam cured in autoclaves at pressures of 150 to 250
psi for four to eight hours, The bricks retain their exact dimensions
during curing anc can be shipped immediately after removal from the
pressure vessel. The sand-lime brick manufacturing process can be
completely allLOmatea anc is practiced at a high state of perfection
in Europe where close to 50 perSepL,01 (hT bricks consumed are sand-lime
bricks in Holland anti Germany. ll )) 1
Attractive test bricks meeting ASTM Specifications have been
made from other Spruce Pine area quartz material at the Asheville
Laboratorv,
Foamed Sand-Lime Building PrcduCLS, Foamed, lightweight,
calcium silicate products are produced by pouring a mixture of silica
and lime with water together with an expanding agent, usually aluminum
powder, into forms for initial setting. After removal from the forms,
the pieces are cured in autoclaves for final LridalCiam silicate bond
foiniation.110) It is hoped that Spruce Pine tailings quartz can be
used in this way.
i7),,Fully Automatic Plants for the Production of Pressed Bricks",
Atlas-MaK Maschinenbau GmbH. Bremen, Germany.
(B)"Pressed Bricks in Modern Architecture", Atlas-MaK Maschinenbau GmbH.
Bremen, Germany.
(9)"A Pre-Investment Study of the Calcium Silicate Boodea Brick industry",
by G. E. Bessey. United Nations, Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs.
Center for Industrial Development. 3 March 1966, CID/VI/Background Paper 6.
i10?"Hebei-Informationsbuch" 2. Auflage - hebel-GasbeLonwerk GmbH.
8080 &metering-Fuestenfeldbruck, Germany.

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e1f It is pl Iped m set up a IW rol SOp pounds per Mur flotation
V Pilo[ plan[ at Asheville to treat aMID is and $1 ple telling
arrears
of Spr,"Jiiine ailings militate toverify that high grade
felds
par and quart,icun be Polaroidr,llublY under eAtYilg tailing,
feed cnnotclons, et weld be cn untere Ll ehlrl telling, from three
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niplanle o oreload i gather. The pilot pilot will
al eo pro Duce [onn age supl ae a[ f a to spa[l, qua e[x. lot tag and 'Lim P for
e ve[timer ¢val orLLet and testing, a, as 111 as data for plant deal$,,
It vul ea a.futmt to find a solution n Implore as In
the Rings Mountain':Mica Cumpany profec L r l A late re per[ will present
the resells of Mai Spruce pine Celli pe toJ"t. s
Figure ] dmo,,tracoa the filliplr tailing, profiles as
steeples of mineral cwe[L ee of fe laA unrest
a of the ore d o e pn[
q rolls end mtm 1 et nno a egt, 4 p�It" ot schema frill frrapes[ of a flotation plant
for [M1e e.... ol( feldspar and qua t, om Spruce Pine tailings,
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