20160226_Permit_23-03

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PAT MCCRORY
Gomor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
secretory
Energy,Mineral
and Land Resources TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
Director
February 26, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURB RECEIPT REQUESTED
7013 2630 0001 8990 4825
Mr. Brian Hanrahan
IMERYS Mica Kings Mountain Inc.
PO Box 1668
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
RE: Permit No. 23-03
Moss-Neisler Mine
Cleveland County
Broad River Basin
Dear Hanrahan
Your application for renewal of the above referenced mining permit has been approved.
A copy of the renewed permit is enclosed. The new expiration date is February 26, 2026.
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
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. 1 would like to draw your particular attention to the
following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition Nos.
3C, 4B, and 10B and Reclamation Condition No. 3.
An inspection was made of the above mine on July 15, 2015 in accordance with G.S.
74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971. The 17.21 acre area (USG Tract) at the site requested to be
released, as indicated on the mine map dated December 15, 2015, has been found to be
satisfactorily reclaimed. Therefore, your company is released from further reclamation
responsibility for this area with respect to the Mining Act of 1971
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 828.32 acres and the amount of
land you are approved to disturb is 339.26 acres.
Stele of North Caroline I Environmental Quality I Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1512 N.Salisbury St. I Raleigh,NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

Certified Mail
Mr. Hanrahan
Please review the renewed permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining
Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
net S. Boyer, PE
S to Mining Specialist
nd Quality Section.
JSB/jw
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL,•Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
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 Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Kings Mountain 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.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: February 26, 2026

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation 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
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 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 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.
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.
Modifications
June 12, 1979: This permit has been modified to include 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.
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.
October 14, 1994: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from KMG Minerals, Inc. to
Franklin Industries, Inc.

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March 10, 1997: This permit has been modified to incorporate Mining Permit No. 23-10
(Hawks Mine) in its entirety and to add the Archdale Tract as indicated on the mine map last
revised February 11, 1997.
November 19, 1998: This permit has been modified to allow test blasting to be conducted at
the Hawks Mine as indicated on the 8 1/ by 11 inch section of the mine map received by the
Land Quality Section on October 15, 1998 with stipulations.
May 12, 1999: A partial release has been granted to release Tract No. 1, Tract No. 3, Tract
No. 4, and Tract No. 5 from the permitted and affected acreage at this site. Tract No. 2 was
previously released.
March 6, 2000: This permit, issued to Franklin Industries, Inc., has been transferred in its
entirety to bglebay Norton Specialty Minerals, Inc.
January 8, 2001: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 753.92
acres and increase the affected acreage to 381.03 acres as indicated on the Moss Mine's
No. 1 & No. 2 Mine Map last revised November 30, 2000 and the Archdale Mine - East Mine
Map last revised August 21, 2000. This modification includes a 2.0-acre stockpile/excavation
area on the 4.19-acre addition (the McIntosh Addition) and a 1.03-acre mine area that will be
converted to a waste storage area on the 1.03 acre addition (the Landstar Addition).
July 1, 2005: This permit has been modified to have the corporate name changed on the
mining permit from Oglebay Norton Specialty Minerals to Zemex Industrial Minerals, Inc.
April 2, 2008: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from Zemex Industrial Minerals,
Inc., to Kings Mountain Minerals, Inc.
November 25, 2008: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from Kings Mountain
Minerals, Inc. to Kings Mountain Minerals, Inc. Although the permittee name remains the
same, there has been a change in the parent company from Zemex Minerals Group, Inc. to
Imerys USA, Inc.
January 13, 2011: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to
845.53 acres and the affected acreage at this site to 463.2 acres as indicated on the
Comprehensive Site Map last revised November 10, 2010 and its supporting documentation.
The modification includes the expansion of the permit boundary and mine excavation area
into the H1 Site and includes the installation and maintenance of all associated erosion and
sediment control measures. In addition, this modification includes the revisions to the
erosion and sediment control plan for the Moss-Archdale Site (West Archdale Mine).
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until February 26, 2026.

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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:
1. Wastewater and Quarry Dewaterinq
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 storm water 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 Stormwater Program to secure any necessary
storm water permits or other approval documents.
2. Air Quality and Dust Control
A. Any mining related process producing air contaminant emissions including
fugitive dust shall be subject to the requirements and rules promulgated by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission and enforced by the Division of
Air Quality.
B. During processing operation, water trucks or other means that may be
necessary shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. Buffer Zones
A. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or
wetlands shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations
promulgated and enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management
Commission.
B. Sufficient buffer (30 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any affected
land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that
waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.

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C. All buffer zones shown on the mine maps received by the Land Quality Section
on July 6, 2015 and the Overview Map dated December 15, 2015 shall be
maintained to protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the
exception of the installation of required sediment control measures and
approved earthen berms, shall remain undisturbed.
D. An undisturbed buffer zone of 25 feet along both sides of the gas line located
near Concept Drive on the Neisler 1 and 2 Tracts shall be maintained. In
addition, all excavated slopes adjacent to the buffer zones along the gas line
shall be maintained at a 2-foot horizontal to 1-foot vertical or flatter slope.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment 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, wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. Mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of all associated
erosion and sediment control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the
mine maps received by the Land Quality Section on July 6, 2015 and the
Overview Map dated December 15, 2015 and the supplemental information
received July 6, 2015 and December 29, 2015
C. An erosion and sediment control plan(s) shall be submitted to the Department
for approval prior to any land disturbing activities not indicated on the revised
erosion control plan or mine maps submitted with the approved application for a
mining permit and any approved revisions to it. Such areas include, but are not
limited to, expansion outside of the approved pit area, creek crossings, or
expansion of overburden or waste disposal areas.
5. Groundwater Protection
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate
by the Department.
6. Graded Slopes and Fills ,
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 because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise
provided with groundcover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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7. Surface Drainage
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.
8. Blasting
The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance
no farther than the closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or
leased by the operator. A seismographic record including peak particle velocity, air
overpressure, and vibration frequency levels shall be kept for each blast (except as
provided under Operating Condition Nos. 8B and 8D of this permit). The following
blasting conditions shall be observed by the mine operator to prevent hazard to
persons and adjacent property from surface blasting:
A. Ground Vibration With Monitoring:
In all blasting operations, the maximum peak particle velocity of any component
of ground motion shall not exceed Figure 1 (below) at the immediate location of
any regularly occupied building outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling
house, church, school, or public, commercial or institutional building.
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B. Ground Vibration Without Monitoring:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:

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W= (D/DS)2 Ds = D
W1/2
V= 160(Ds)-1.6
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0
milliseconds or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned
or leased by the mine operator (feet).
Ds = Scaled distance factor.
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second).
The peak particle velocity of any component shall not exceed 1.0 inch per
second, for the purposes of this Section.
C. Air blast With Monitoring:
Air blast overpressure resulting from surface blasting shall not exceed 129
decibels linear (dBL) as measured at the immediate location of any regularly
occupied building not owned or leased by the operator outside of the permitted
area such as a dwelling house, church, school, or public, commercial or
institutional building, unless an alternate level based on the sensitivity of the
seismograph microphone as specified below is being used:
Lower Frequency Limit of Max Level,
Measuring System, in Hz in dBL
0.1 Hz or lower-flat response 134 peak
2.0 Hz or lower-flat response 133 peak
6.0 Hz or lower-flat response 129 peak
D. Air blast Without Monitoring:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents
monitoring, blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following
formulas:
U = 82 (D/W0.33)-1.2
To convert U (psi) to P (dBL):
P = 20 x log (U/2.9x10-9)
Confined Air blast/Overpressure (dBL)
for quarry situation:
A = P - 35

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U = Unconfined air overpressure (pounds per square inch).
w = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0
milliseconds or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned
or leased by the mine operator (feet).
P' = Unconfined air overpressure (decibels).
A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations (decibels).
The air blast/overpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels, for the purposes of
this Section.
E. Record Keeping:
The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing: the
total number of holes; pattern of holes and delay of intervals; depth and size of
holes; type and total pounds of explosives; maximum pounds per delay interval;
amount of stemming and burden for each hole; blast location; distance from
blast to closest offsite regularly occupied structure; and weather conditions at
the time of the blast. Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine
office and copies shall be provided to the Department upon request.
F. Excessive Ground Vibration/Air blast Reporting:
If ground vibration or Air blast limits are exceeded, the operator will immediately
report the event with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of
explosives at the blast site that produced the excessive reading shall cease
until corrective actions approved by the Department are taken. However,
blasting may occur in other approved areas within the permitted boundary.
Authorization to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time of the verbal
reporting of the high ground vibration or high air blast reading if the
circumstances justify verbal approval. Failure to report will constitute a permit
violation.
G. Flyrock Prevention:
The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is not
thrown beyond areas where the access is temporarily or permanently guarded
by the operator. Failure to take corrective measures to prevent flyrock and
repeated instances of flyrock shall be considered a violation of the Mining
Permit.

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H. Flyrock Reporting:
Should flyrock occur*beyond.the permitted and guarded areas, the operator ,
shall immediately report the incident to the Department. Further use of
explosives on the mine site shall be suspended until the following actions have
been taken:
1. A thorough investigation as to the cause(s) of the incident shall be
conducted.
2. A report detailing the investigation shall be provided to the Department
within 10 days of the incident. The report shall, at a minimum., document
the cause(s) of the incident along with technical and management
actions that will be taken to prevent further incidents. The report shall
meet with the approval of the Department before blasting may resume at
the mine site.
I. Studies:
The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the findings of any
seismic studies conducted at the mine site in response to an exceedence of a
level allowed by these blasting conditions. The operator.shall make every
reasonable effort to incorporate the studies' recommendations into the
production blasting program.
J. Notice:
The operator shall, when requested by the Department, give 24-hour advance
notice to the Land Quality Section Regional Office prior to any blast during a
period for which notice is requested.
K. The test shots in the Hawks Pit shall be conducted as indicated on the 8 Y2 by
11 inch section of the mine map and related correspondence received by the
Land Quality Section on October 15, 1998 with the,following stipulations:
1. the test shall be limited to two shots,
2. the above blasting conditions shall be followed for the test shots, and
3. the blasting consultants shall submit to the Land Quality Section two '
copies of the seismograph recordings and blasting records, including ary
conclusions made, shortly after completion of the test.
L. A modification shall be submitted to and approved by the Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources prior to incorporating blasting activities into the
routine mining activities at the site. Prior to submitting the modification request,
a meeting shall be conducted as described in the additional information letter
from Ms. Judy Wehner dated October 19, 1998.

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9. High Wall Barrier
A physical barrier consisting of chain link fencing, vegetated earthen berms, 4-strand
barbed wire fencing (a minimum 4-feet high), or large boulders placed end-to-end
shall be maintained at all times along the perimeter of any highwall to prevent
inadvertent public access. In addition, a minimum 10 foot wide horizontal safety
bench shall be provided at the junction between the top of rock and the toe of any
overburden cut slope.
10. Visual Screening
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and public
thoroughfares to screen the operation from the public. Additional screening
methods, such as constructing earthen berms, shall be employed as deemed
appropriate by the Department.
B. Vegetated earthen berms and other acceptable screening shall be located and
maintained as shown on the mine maps received by the Land Quality Section
on July 6, 2015 and the Overview Map dated December 15, 2015. Berms shall
be constructed a minimum five foot high with a 16 foot top width and a
minimum two horizontal to one vertical or flatter side slopes.
C. In addition to grasses, long leaf and/or Virginia pines or other acceptable
evergreen species shall be planted as deemed appropriate by the Department
to improve visual and noise buffering.
11. Plan Modification*
The operator shall notify the Department in writing 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 a
mining permit and any approved revisions to it. Approval to implement such
changes must be obtained from the Department prior to on-site implementation
of the revisions.
12. Refuse Disposal
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 Waste Management and the Land Quality
Section, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal shall
be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.

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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 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.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition
to those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of
1971):
1. on-site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of
such disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established
13. Annual Reclamation Report
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.
14. Bonding
The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$500,000.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, is sufficient to cover the operation
as indicated in 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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15. Archaeological Resources
Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted
access to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological resources.

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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:
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 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 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 CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to allow the quarry excavation to fill with water, provide a permanent barricade
(fence) along the top of any high wall, and grade and revegetate any areas in
unconsolidated material.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:

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A. Overburden shall be used to slope all side slopes of the mine excavation in
unconsolidated material to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope.
B. All lakes shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.
C. The side slopes of the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter above the water level and 1 '/ horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter
below the water level.
D. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized or cleaned out and made into acceptable lake areas.
E. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
F. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
G. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. 12A
through 12D.
H. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
Disturbed areas shall be permanently revegetated according to the Revegetation Plan
prepared by Mr: Ben Robinson, NRCS District Conservationist dated August 31, 2010.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
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:
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.
This permit, issued to Kings Mountain Mica Company, Inc. July 26, 1972, modified
June 12, 1979, renewed and transferred to KMG Minerals, Inc. September 20, 1981,
renewed and modified May 16, 1994, transferred to Franklin Industries, Inc. October
14, 1994, modified March 10, 1997, November.19, 1998, and May 12, 1999,
transferred to Oglebay Norton Specialty Minerals, Inc. March 6, 2000, modified
January 8, 2001, renewed April 5, 2005, modified July 1, 2005, transferred to Kings
Mountain Minerals, Inc. April 2, 2008 and modified November 25, 2008, January 13,
2011 and May 18, 2015, is hereby renewed this 26th day of February, 2016 pursuant
to GS 74-52.
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racy E. Davis, Director
Division o nergy, Mineral and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary _
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources,Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
E PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERNIITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: Moss-Neisler Mine 2.MINE LOCATION: South Battleground Avenue
3: COUNTY: Cleveland County 4. RIVER BASIN: Broad 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: Kinds Mountain Minerals, Inc.
7. ADDRESS: 1469 South Battleground Avenue,Kings Mountain,NC 28086
8. MINING PERMIT#: 23-03 ❑N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: 04/18/2023 ❑N/A
10. PERSON(S)CONTACTED AT SITE: Jacob Sinclair,Atlas Environmental
11. PICTURES? ❑Yes E No TAKEN BY:
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection(Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map)
2: How was this area measured? Measured by:
E B. Routine Inspection(Permitted Mine Sites)
❑C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: 06/07/2017
14. Any mining since that date? E Yes ❑ No If yes,cite evidence of such mining activity: Equipment
and materials on site,active mining during inspection.
15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? E Yes ❑ No If yes,explain: Excavation and
processing of material active during inspection..
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? E Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no,explain:
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? E Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no,explain:
18. Is there any off-site damage? A.❑ Yes B.E No C.❑ None observed
If A,describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C,is there potential for offsite damage? ®Yes ❑No Explain: Dam failure could result in mined
materials being discharged offsite.
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: none
20. Other recommendations and comments: none
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/- map accurate? ❑Yes ❑No (Explain) E Not Reviewed ❑ N/A
Reclamation report will be submitted to the Raleigh Central Office by June 30,2018.
22. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes E No Proposed date N/A
23. No.of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 24. Copy of Report sent to operator
INSPECTED BY: Holliday Keen _ DATE June 28,2018
Telephone No: 704-235-2148
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
Energy,Minerai Y WILLIAM E. [TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
July 9, 2018
Kings Mountain Minerals, Inc.
Attention: Michael Tonelis
1469 South Battleground Avenue
Kings Mountain,North Carolina 28086
RE: Moss-Neisler Mine Quarry (Permit#23-03)
Cleveland County,North Carolina
Dear Sir or Madam:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted at a mine site for which our records
show you to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the provisions of North Carolina General Statute
74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies documented by the inspector. Furthermore,
please note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions required to correct any deficiencies that may be
listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the terms and conditions of your mining permit and the Act
lies with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions concerning the attached report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
JUL 2 0 2018
M ,/
es Moore Minlii
Assistant Regional Engineer
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