02-04 Hiddenite/Emerald Hollow File Pt. 5

® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commicci,*-. 1q
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. FunwOOd, Executive Director
May 29, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Susan B. Edwards, Mining Pro gram Secretary
Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources
FROM: David T. Sawyer, District 7 Wildlife Biologist 4 J J� O `-
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Re est for Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
Emerald Hollow - Permit b. 02-04 A
xander County
Staff field biologists of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Co
have reviewed the mining permit renewal request submitted b
was conducted with Mr.ael Commission (NCWRC)
comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Mining Act oenite Gems, f 1 g� (,as
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amended, 1982; G.S. 74-46 through 74-68; 1 J. Watkins, president
Band geologist, in May 28, 1996. These
(G.S. 113-131 et seq.). ) and the North Carolina General Statutes
Hiddenite Gems Inc. is requesting a e
continued mining activities for assorted gem stones. Mining activities consist of removing soil
permit renewal, which (if permitted) will allow the
from scattered shallow digging sites and transfer of soil in buckets to a sluice where tourists
search for gems. Some surface di
surface discharge. The total acreage for this renewal request is o acres. Timber
gging for gems also occurs. No water leaves the site via
previously harvested on the area and forested land currently consists of mixed pine/hardwood
approximately 5 to 20 e in has been
years old.
Because this renewal consists of limited disturbance within an abundant habitat type
impacts to wildlife and fisheries should be minimal. Therefore the NC WRC has no objection to
the issuance of this permit Thank you for the opportunity to review and co mment on this
project. If we can be of further assistance, please advise.
cc: Ms. Stephanie Goudreau, Mt. Region Habitat Biologist
Mr. Joe Mickey, District 7 Fisheries Biologist RECEIVED
Mr. Michael J. Watkins, President and Geologist, Hiddenite P.O. Box 276, Hiddenite, NC 28636 insIn

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
May 1, 1996
MEMORANDUM
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To: Ms. Stephanie Goudreau
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
From: Susan B. Edwards $�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Re: Mining Permit Renewal Request for Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
Emerald Hollow - Permit No. 02-04
Alexander County
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Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining
application for the above referenced project. permit
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 May 29, 1996 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 the person submitting this request to set up
a convenient date and time. Also, p
WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMlease send a copy of
person noted in the application. RETURN ALL AR mm
PPLICATIONoMATEe
nts to the
OFFICE. AND MAPS
ENTS TO THIS
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if
you
have any questions.
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2.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT9 HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of
Name of Applicant*
Permanent address for receipt of official mail** Q 0 -7 (-
4. Mine Office
Telephone__
5. Mine
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best
of our knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for
permit revocation.
KJ�
Print Name_(A�Y�i�nLS
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Titre deYA- GeoL6q
Date
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must b..
=lamation bond or other securily that corresponds to this site. indicated the
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall ggrraannt or deny an lication for a permit within 60 days of
receipt of a complete application or, if a public hKring is held, wi 30 days following the heag and the
filing of any supplemental information required by tI1C 1?epactme+u.--All ��gionsmust be ad required maps provided before this app8catioq can be c�a�ete. Attach additio beets
needed.all
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ NOTE: All of the foliowmg questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operation for the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer g11 of the following that apply:
a. If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered
by the permit(this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres
leased: Property owner if leased:
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number -
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No. awma
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be �;7- - L
based upon): P c re 's
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes= No_. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the
acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon}:— ----�
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes'-- No_, --If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: --- (NOTE: you must complete AU of Section F. of this application
form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes, No_'(if no, a minor modification
fee of $50.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to be added
to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
d. If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: ---
Total permitted acreage: -
■ SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT
TO BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE
NOTED ABOVE
2. Indicate the approximate longitude and latitude in degrees -minutes -seconds, of the center of the mine
site: LONGITUDE (dd-mm-ss): - - 0 Quadrangle: H JAzrji
LATITUDE (dd-mm-ss):
3. Name of all materials mined: to
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
4. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain) UN-1 177
5. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) Reference elevation: C� ��-
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) z '
6. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes_ No_ If no, proceed to Question 7.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been reclaimed:
acres (identify all areas on your mme map(s)).
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted.
c. Acreage of previously affected land at present site that has been reclaimed: acres
(identify all area on your mine map(s)).
d. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 6a or c from this permit application?
Yes_ No_. If yes, how much? acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
7. Present (pre -mining) use of the land (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry �?�- acres Fish/Wildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use:
Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland nacres Pasture '�!acres Forestry j�— acres Fish/Wildlife 1/2acres
Recreation acres Other nacres (Specify use: T— 1
Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum):
B. MAPS
Four (4) copies of the county highway maps and four (4) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps shall be submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
Clearly label and mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on
the maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits
can only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, ant
and reclamation maps must only denote
those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps
must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed be to clearly illustrate the
following, at a minimum:
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. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading. d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both
undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
gg Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location
and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100 year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all adjoining land.
p. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales must, at a minimum, meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of
tailings/sediment ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other
major aspect of the mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining
permit. A table/chart similar to the following will be acceptable:
NOTE: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE_
SPECIFIC INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING
LICIZED
QUESTIONS/STATHIS APPLICATION FORM EMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICE NOTE ATION WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING'ADEQUATELY
ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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APPLICATION FOR A M ONG PERMIT
NATURAL RESOURCES
C. PROTECTION OF
the material trained, recYeling Process water, or other waste
l a. Will the operation Y svolve w o g If yes, briefly descnbe all such processes including any
water handling. q
chemicals to be used.-
3� piss sus) t6 �� w
ra 'o volve dischar in fresh or waste water from the mine or plant?
b. Will the oN t{ t If yes, bri,,A' escribe the nature of the discharge and locate all
Yes h-a�SL tnts(along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s)•
proposed disc rge po
C. Will any paFtof the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water tableNo If ?
yes_ No es
If yes, do you intend to dewater the ezcavatg wells? yLocate all existing wells
what impact, if any, w� mine dewaterin have on neig ot�d �cavation area. Provide data to
on the mine maps) that lie within rats a of the proposed
support any conclusions or statements made. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is
served by a public water system or private wells.
d. If the mine will extend below the water table, what is the
seasonal high and low ground water tables? High n•
of this information?
pre -mining depth (in feet) to the
LOW ft. What is the source
ied for
e. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, i.e. non-dischargrovide evidence e, IV
DES, etc.) from the
or obtained the appropnate water quality pe () Section.
Division of Environmental Management, Water Q ty
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT other � contaminant emissions?
Will the operation involve crushing or any you have applied for oobtained �on, o
2. a• Yes DIo_ — If yes, m 1cate evidence that y Management, Air Quality
C, ty permit issued by the Division of Environmental Manag
local governing body•
haul roads, etc., be controlled? � LA r 5 -C
b How will dust from stockpiles, �✓ � 1�� ���N
r�i7;fmew I� (rrori S�aY \I
r
fence of land disturbing activities and reference the sequence
Describe in detailthe
Attach additional sheets as needed.
to the mine map ()
installed prior to land disturbing activities and
4 ascribe specific erosion control measures to be �s or sediment and erosion
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include sPeat nd p mess areas), and give a detailed
during waste piles, access/mine roads
control for mine excavnnon(s), p provide typical cross-sections/construction
sequence of installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures' Locate and label all sediment
and erosion control measures on the ineP(s) a� p
each measure Eng designs and calculations shall be required when need to
details h uac of any proposed measures.
justify the adequacy
deq Y
S-e, ,�t""t Por
� d
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APPLICATION FOR A MpaNG PF.RNIIT mininactivity and any adjoining permit
maintained between anyithin the permit boundaries. Buffers along
5 a. How wide a buffer will bebuffers. Show all buffer locations and
boundary or right-of-way? Buffers um, located
permit boundaries must be,
at widths on the mine maP(s)• r
ed between any land disturbing activities within the permit
r will be maintain and wetlands? Buffers along natural watercourses and
b. boundaries and any natural watercourses widths on the mine map(s)
ndi Show all buffer locations and
wetlands must be �'
�6o
6 a Describe methods to Prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. ` us e�
to revent physical hazard to any neighboring
mining , P d from any Tie
Public, commercial or in ustnal are dwl him 300 feet of any
b, Describe other methods
r a tak en during
dwelling house, public
excavation. Locate all such structures on the mine ►nap tf they
proposed excavation.
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G PERMIT ublic access along any high
APPLIC,4TIUN FUR p MININto revent inadvertent public
ro riate fencing and
A, will be used P earthen berms, P p • aillcross-
c. Describe what kind of barnca . lemented. Vegewateubarricades. A construction det
wall area and when it will be l be aCCeptable highh
adequate boulder barriers MAY o barricade to be used must 6e indicated on the mine maps .
section and location of each type f 7 i o-,AtjL
e r✓+ c� T�rY � W
e� 14re- P Cv,Lc- b f LdS-�fd
Il slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
the for tided side slope gradient, installation of any
indicating design information) if needed, and the method of
d. provide a cross-section cclearly mine maP( )
disposal areas, drains (with supporting
benches and/or slope
final stabilization.
oce,
o unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of
all cut slopes
Cross -sections for a" cut
slopes must be
e, In exeavation(s) f, or benching and slopjng•
inciudm specifications f
provide
mine map(s)
jewel-
d on the
p (aLL
p� Pro sed bench widths and heights in feet- provide cross-
f In hardrock excavations, s ify e �°
the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
sections of the mine excavation clear noting
benches and
J\�° V---
resent`I Yes Nod l
Are acid producing minerals or soils p be controll
7. stockpiles and waste areas
from the excavation,
M
How will acid water pollution

for screenin$ the operation from
AppLICATION FOR A SING PF.RNIIT lementation) ing - g berms or other
a scheduleptins imp vegetation, provide cross -sections
Describe specific plans (including bushes or other veg
8 00lvisual screening on the mine ?nap or tree plantings.
public view such as a location
wnS sad spacings, sizes and species f
measures. Show the locationor ro P
through all proposed berms proposed Shwt,�
�b VU6L�C 01r,
of explosives) and describe m
No If yes, specify tht types neighboring propert}
explosives be used? Yee revent physical hazar persons�e t rieRrest o(�site occupied
d to
9. Will used top round vibrations. Locate roximate distance to
what precaution(s) w� air blasts or g and indicate its app
flying rocks or excessiveosed excavations) on the mine map
structure(s) to the Proposed
the proposed excavation.
r ants be stored on -site? Yes__ NO Id yes,
10. W fuel tanks' solvents, or other chemical ,eye
method of containment in case o spill. Indicate
describe these materials, how they !vilt be storedu and
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
nine wastes to be disposed of offdisposed.
g waste, overburdenor other such
dew what these wastes are and how they will Include all
If yes+ the locations) of the disposal area(s).
11. Are any Nr= describe
Yes�NO rate site map()
Attach a , separate
erosion amd sediment control.
specifications f
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
Describe your intended plan for the final 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 and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine
map(s).
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2. a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation?
Yes No,,�L_. If yes, illustrate the location of the bl(s) of water on the reclamation
map and provide a scaled cross -sections) through the proposed body (s) of water. The minimum
average water depth must be at least 4 feet unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be
stocked with fish? Yes No_ If yes, specify species.
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting or remaining in
mined areas. Provide details and locations of any permanent water outlets on the reclamation
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to ad�oinin property in all completed excavations in
rock including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Construction details and locations of
all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
or
W'd u L'9 ID T__
4. 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. Final cross -sections and locations
for such areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
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5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes NoX� . If yes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line
stabilization.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
6 Describe the method �oreclamation of ttling ponds and/or sediment control basins.
unk machinery, cables,
(Note definition of refuse m The M IIg Act of 1 71)roNo
7. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal r f scrap metal,
or other such waste products of mining- (N
j{ cite such
wed g shall be disposed of on the mine site without �Zri�r_ written approval
Land Quality
If a
ent of Environment, $ealthmand DSWRor°l�j governing
from the NC Department of said permit must be attached
� either the Division of Solid y DSWM for site, a copy
areas must be clearly delineated
disposal permit has been issued bye permanent refuse dspo
to this application. Temon map, along with a list of items to be disposed 1 said
on the mine maP(s) and L� °D e Se,�t-a-Qe�
permanent drainage channels to a condition
erosion, siltation and other pollution. Provide design information, including typical
g• Indicate the method of restoration or establishment. any i?e an o the reclamation plan• Indicate
minimizing a permanent channels to be constructed asp f
cross -sections, of rry P
the locations) of all permanent channels on the reclamation map.
Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of reclamation and approximate time
I reclamation a to be accomplished concurrently with mining, then clearly indiceach ate on the
frame• f each segment that is to be mined and reclres of the proposed
ear
mine mop(s) and reclaman .n s s typical cross -sections and final f
cf the permit. Add drawings showing
reclamation. s L�—(1�St� ASS 1 hall
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APPLICATION FOR A MNING PERMIT This Plan must
10. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surfaceua ning �°e theaffected
of seedinde amount and
include recommendations for year-round seeding,necessary, reve include
Revl seeding
type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. therecommendationsmmustg elude general seeding
instructions for permanent
re not tation and if acceptable: NOTE: The Revegetation Plan must be approved
utilizing only tree planting
and Signed by one of the following:
a Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation Districnt of Environment,
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Depart
Health, and Natural Resources; Cooperative Extension Service,
C. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina
lty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
specialists and research facu
Resources at North Carolina State University; Department of
d. North Carolina licensedrestenrsd ier by�the Division of Forest Resources, Depart
e. Private consulting
Environment, Health,approved
proanNatural e Resources;
f. Others as may be app
LPAE _ RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS_AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
v>reu_RCIUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre):
MULCH
TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE(S) AND BATE(St) OF AP s,IC )TION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: Date
Signature
Print Name
Title
Agency
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�FOR A
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ATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
E. DETERMINATION ro riate bond (based upon a
per affected acre) for each ed to
mine site based upon the acreage approved
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate
range of $sue to $S.�P p permit.
b y the Department to be aff ected during the life of the mining Pe
nnoratinn. to . >.,,, int nd . affect
t
RECLAMATION
A
RECLAMATION
AFFECTED
COST/ACRE
ACREAGE
CATEGORY
$ /Ac.
= $----
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
----- Ac'
X
_---
Ac.
X
$ —
Stockpiles
�-
- Ac.
X
$
Wastepiles
—�
Ac.
X
$ �— /Ac.
_ $-----
Processing Area/Haul Roads
—
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
= $---
Mine Excavation
---
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
= $---
Other
-- --
TOTAL ACREAGE: —
Ac. SUBTOTAL COST:,
Additional Reclamation Cost Factors:
for permit life of 1 to 5 ears: _
a. Inflation: — $
SUTOTAL COST X .10
b. Mobilization:
c. Administration:
for permit life of 6 to 10 years:
SUBTOTAL COST X 0.25
SUBTOTAL COST X 0.40
SUBTOTAL COST X 0.20
+ SUBTOTAL COST =
TOTZL qj&CMjjMTZOH BOAT' $ (round down to the nearest $100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered
mail to all landowners who are adjoining (contiguous to) the permit boundaries as indicated on the
mine map(s). The only exception to the above is if another means of notice is approved in advance by
the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners
of record of land adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to
the Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be
considered complete.
NOTE: THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW
MINING PERMITS AND FOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS THAT ADD ADJACENT
LAND TO A MINING PERMTT.
■ SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
has applied on
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit
(b) a modification to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
PP proposes to mine acres located
The applicant propo (Miner~al, )re) on (Number)
of (Nearest Town)
(��) (Direction) '
off/near road in(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
AD*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR JOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND PROPOSEDLOCATIONS*PERMIT
ER TBOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
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 adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comments) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice
or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the ent determine that a
significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be heldwithin 60 days of the end
of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For further information
call [phone]. PleaseL n _^ ^^ h^c a ha Adwill con5id levant written
�n
Ina rt of 971 throuehout the application review
(Addressee's Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
(Name of Applicant)
(Address of Applicant)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant,
fora new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mimng Permit that adds adjacent land to the 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 of record, both private and public, of the land adjoining
the proposed minim permit boundaries and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,
for registered arm provided by thto said e Department:rs of record at their addresses shown below,
gsuch notice being
by
on aad
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the
o following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or
cmau� two bty in which thee mailed, by certified or registered mail, to said office at the followied mining site is located and that notice of the ng address:
has been
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
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.
SB ,0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the ap licant to retain the receipts of mailing showing
that the above notices were caused to be marled and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Date Signature of Applicant
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following
information: (Name of applicant)
executing Affidavit)
a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
(title of person
personally appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was
made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of , 19
My Commission expires:
ON
Notary

APPLICATION FOR A MirtING PERMIT
D ENTRY AGREEMENT
G.
ment or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon Our
ns or
We herebx grant to the Depart se of making necessary field inspections
lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpo Act 1971.
investigations as may be reasonably required m the administration of the Mining
rant the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries
We further g reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in
s
on the land as may be reaso y rator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is
order to carry out reclamation which the ope
ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
Signature
print Name:
Address
Telephone
APPLICANT
Signature *—
print Name:
Title:
Company: _
Mine Name:
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
F r o i f m I to li i n a ' ........-. W
the aouronriate urocessing fee (see next Page for fee schedule) in the forma check or money o
payable to the North aruuu�. Depa
rtment of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources must be
to the a ^ all Section Central pffce at the address listed on the front cover of this application
form. Program staff
inquiries reaiding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining g
at [phone].
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MINING fee is required when filing for a new mining
Permit application processing Permit as follows:
•p, nonrefundabe it modification or a renewal Pe
permit, a major
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1 but less than 25
Clay
25 but less than 50
sand &
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Gemstone, and
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Quarry,
Industrial
Minerals,
Dimension
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peat &
Phosphate
Gold (Heap
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Titanium &
50 or more
1 but less than 5
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25 but lees than 50
50 or more
1 but less than 10
10 but less than 25
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bk $50.00 permit app is inactive and tullY stabilir<d. A minor Pe a of the added Via have been app
aA noorebo d stimti-M and permit renewak where the mine for mining dumrMnc
changes, bond sub uwmeNs, whew no plain
related
area, outside of the minimum permit buffer zom re4
r modifications. modification of permits means that area of land affected by
changes arc cth
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..Actts for new Permit, and renewal pe or my ddin'omislsnd that tishtosbe disturbeite. Acresd �, rmits means and added to m existing Pe 31S
modificatioo within the permitted mine area.
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State of North Carolina r
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section f E�
Application for a Mining Permit �V;L
G. S. 7 -50 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, "The Mining Acr or i714I ..•
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 Hiddenite Gems, Inc. County Alexander
2. Name of Company- Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
3. Home office Address P 0 Box 276 Hiddenite North Carolina 28636_
4. Permanent address for receipt of official mail 1016 Shelton Avenue Statesvitla_ N. C. 28677
Telephone 70 / 873-4444
5. Mine office Address P. 0. Box 276 Hiddenite N. C. 280
6. Mine Manager Skyler Little
Telephone none
We hereby certify that all details
contained in this Permit Applica-
tion are true and correct to the best
of our knowledge. We fully understand
that any willful misrepresentation of
facto will be cause or permit revocation.
*Signature
Titleq�'
Date
*Signature of company officer required.

04
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A. General Characteristics of Mine.
1, Total acreage at site for which permit is requested: 0
47 Acres leased
Acres owned
2. Materials mined:
Precious and semi -Precious stones
g, Mining method
Hydraulic Dredge Underground
and Truck
ED Self -loading Scraper
Shovel and Truck E3 DAgIi
din Pot holing Backhoe
Other Rockhoun
4. Present depth of mine 11 feet
g. Expected maximum depth of mine 22 feet
6. Area of previous activity: (Identify these areas on your mine map-)
a. Area of previously affected land at present site that is inactive and has
not been reclaimed:
b. Acres previously reclaimed at present site
B, Determination of Affected Acreage and Bond.
1, equested Number of years for which permit is r
10 (10 years maximum).
2. Total affected acreage: 4 acres
�—
a, Area used for tailing ponds - acres
�—
b, Area used for stockpiles - _ acres
c. Area used for waste piles
4 acres
d, Area usedPlants"�—
for processing
10 acres
i
e. Area of active mine excavation.
f. Estimate annual acreage of new land disturbed by
1'z acres including road
mining
g, Estimate total land disturbed by mining that is acres
y multiplying Item 2f by 3.
subject to reclamation b--
15 acres
TOTAL OF 2a through 2g

3
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
5 - 9.99 acres
El 10 - 24.99 acres
25+ - acres
4. Will your company file a blanket bond covering all of its
mining operations in North Carolina?
Yes D No
C. Protection of Natural Resources
1. what precautions will be taken during mining operations to
prevent significant adverse effects on wildlife, or freshwater,
estaurine or marine fisheries? Stabilized zones will surround
mining areas. Sediment ponds will be used below sluice.
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
Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development.
Expiration Date
3. Is there an air contaminant emission from your mine or plant?
Yes ® No nx
If yes, indicate the approval document number issued by the
Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development.
Expiration Date _

4
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
4. Describe methods being taken during mining to prevent physical
hazard to any neighboring dwelling house, public road, public,
commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation.
There will be none. No explosives, loud noises, dust, odors, etc.
will be produced.
5. Describe measures to be taken during mining to insure against
(1) substantial erosion and offeite deposits of sediment (include
specific plans for erosion control for mine excavation, waste piles,
and process areas), (2) landslides, (3) acid water pollution.
There will always be native ground cover at least 50 feet from
branch and waste piles.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
If explosives will be used, describe what precaution will be used
to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property by
ri
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
N/A
5

6
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:
See Enclosures.
Slush from sluice will be minimal. Only what is sold to rock hounds in gallon
buckets will be run through the sluice.

7
Reclamation Plan
Re onsolidated materials, describe what measures will be
Iri excavation of unc
ent resources such as width of buffer
taken to insure protection of "Jac
zone and grade of slope, etc.
50 feet buffer zone
safety to persons and to adjoining property in all
3. Describe provisions for
completed excavations in rock*
signs and roped off areas. Fences where needed.
4. Indicate method of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other
such mine waste areas•
imed to provide additional digging material
Refuse will be left uncla
for customers.
5. State what precautions will be taken in reclamation to insure that the
reclaimed site is not detrimental to animal or fish life.
Buffer zones of native vegetation and established cover at least
50 feet wide will be maintained between creeks and
mining operations.

I
Reclamation Plan
6. Describe plans, if any, for screening operations from public view.
Over 2000 feet from any public view
7. State the method of rehabilitation of settling ponds.
Will be filled with dirt and reseeded.
3aminants and disposal of mining refuse
. State the method of control of cont
(Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971):
Water will be in closed circuit from sluice back to pond as,.
shown on the map.
9. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any drainage channels
to a couditioq nsiltation and other pollution:
minimizing erosio,
No drainage channels

0
Reclamation Plan
10. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water
collecting or remaining in mined areas.
N/A
11. Describe how the surface grad*pnt in unconsolidated materials will be
restored to a condition suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the
land after reclamation is completed and proposed method of accomplishment:
N/A
12. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the
affected areas: NOTE: Revegetation plan must be approved by one of the
following:
ives
il
R (a) Conservation District having f Authorized havingjurisdicti nthe local oovernWater
in question;
(b) Authorized representatives of the office of Forest
Resources, Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development;
(c) County Agricultural Extension chairmen or Research
and Extension personnel headquartered at North Carolina
State University in the School of Agriculture and rife
Sciences;
(d) North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
erred
the
(e) Private foresters offNaturalyResourrcescf and
Community Development;
(f) Others as may be approved by the Department.

10
12. (Continued)
See Enclosures.
etation and/or reforestation plan approved by.
Reveg
Signature
Title
Agency
- YG -
Date

11
Reclamation Plan
13. provide a time schedule that meets the requirements of G.S. 74-53
(Add sheets if necessary)
Within time frame that meets requirements.
14. Notification of Adjoining Landowners lication should
landowners unless another
The "NOTICE" form or a facimileregistered
thereof attached to this app
be sent certified or provedeindadvanceo the adjoining
means of notice is approved application must
The completed "Affidavit of aisoconsidereddto this complete.
be submitted before the application

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, notice
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
is hereby given that ompany ame Section, Division
has applied on Februare 20, 1986 to the Land Quality
and
of Land Resources, North Carolina Department a127611ufor sa surface
Development, P. 0. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina
on 47
Mineral Number
mining permit to commence mining Of _--- jjjineral, Ore
north °f HNearesteTown
acres located 1 Direction
Miles County.
1001 in Alexander,
near road Road Name of County
the proposed
In accordance with G.S. 74-51 the mine operator is required fo make a
or mum c�se6.
palitY
reasonable effort to notify all owners a record of landadjoining
written comment(s)
site, and to notify the chief administrativeo ercmay f the county
receipt of this notice to the Department at the
in which the site is located. The property ant public interest
within ten (10) days following artment of Natural
above address. Should the Dephe held accordanceinttRe the
DescRegulation Sub -
exists , a public hearing
Resources and Community Development, Mining,
chapter 5B, .0011.
Februar 21 1986
Date Mai ed to Addressee
1016 Shelton Avenue
A ress of Applicant
Statesville, N. C. 28677

]3
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION applicant,
licant, or an agent, or employee of an tyDevelop-
an app both
1, Sic ler Little Department of Natural Resources and
community
ers,
or a Mining Permit from the N.C• Dep attest that the following
first duly sworn, do hereby the proposed mining site and that notice to said
the
lent, being of the land adjoining b certified or registered mail,'
Private and public, provided by the
such notice being given on a form
)ending application has been caused is such
mailed, Y
3wners at their address shown below, �) (Name)
Department: (Name)
Robert Johnson Route 2
Box 54 C. 28636
_i-- Hiddenite, N.
.Hiddenite, N. C. 28636
list if necessary)
(Attach additional
s the chgiteaimilocatedive and thatofficer
notice of
I do also attest that the following mining certified or registered mail,
county or municipality in which the proposed
the pending application has beenaddrese.tO be mailed, by
to said office at the following (Address)
(N ame)
681
Lee Rogers, Count Mana er
me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory
the owners of record of
or municipality in
The above attestation was made by I understand that it is the
to the Department administrative officer of the county that the above
artment that a reasonable effort has been made to notify
land and the chief ddmli5 N.C.A•C. 5 B .0004(.d)• showing
the adjoining C.G.S. 74-SO an of mailing on request.
compliance with f applicant to retain the receipts
responsibility of the rovide them to the Department up
notices were caused to be mailed and to P Z '/
�r V
- �I � � Signature
' Date
erson executinlicant, provide
If pg Affidavit is an agent or employee of an app ;
the following information: ( of applicant)
.Name
Af
title of person executing fidavit)
oa4tacknowleaged
the Co nt of
1, a Notary Publz
�GdLo hereby certify that that theState of North arolina, and under o
personally appeared before me this day
Affidavit was made by day of
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this
19 ANOta
Y
MY Commission expires:

Adjoining Landowners continued:
Mrs. Tallie McLean
Route 1 Box 214 28636
Hiddenite,
Mrs. Jewel Duncan
Route 2 Box 27C
8 Zg636
Hiddenite, N.
LRA international
18000 Pacific Hgw So.
g
Seattle Washington
Franklin Sprinkle
Route 1 Box 348 28636
Hiddenite, N. C•
Dave Hendron
P. n. Box 36
Hiddenite, N. C• z86"s6

15
LAND ENTRY AGREEMP.NT
Department or its appointed representatives
We hereby grant to the Dep u1.ar
Upon our
during reB
the right of entry and travel r lands or opfield inspections or
business hours for the purpose of making necessary
e administration of
be reasonably requited in th
investigations as may appointed representatives are
this Act, so long as the Department or its
accompanied by an agent or representative of our Company.
We further grant to the Depa
rtment or its appointed representatives
entries on the land as may be reasonably
the right to make whatever be reasonably necessary in
necessary
and to take whateve% actions as may
has failed to complete
order to carry out reclamation which the operator Porous"
to Section 14.
in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered p
*Signed n j
Title
Mine
Company
Riddenite Gems, Inc.
ned the application
*Signature should be the name as the officer who sig
for a permit.
Return to..
Land Quality Section
Appropriate Regional Office
(see attached list of Regional Offices)

16
(Address)
(NL,�
under oath to
was made by me wh that a reasonable
Department the
The above attestation to the,ethepowners of record of county
roof satisfactory officer of the count•
provide P a Inistrative 7f and 15 N•
P has been made of the
effort land and the chief �,G,S.
adjoining in compliance with N• a responsibility above
ality that It is th showing that the the
or municip I understand is of mailing provide
them to
5B •0004(d)• receip
applicant to retain t e be mailed and to p
notices were n reed e
Department upon reQuest.
Slgnature
�_
an agent or employee of an
Date Name of applicant)
Affidavit is executing Affidavit)
the following information:
If person executing
de (title of person
applicant, P ;
public of the
?_ a Notary do hereby
Wl� to of North Carolina,
I, ` ly appeared
me
personalbefore was
County of owledged that the above Affidavit
certify that oat ac
and and day of
this da him.
made by this
Witness my hand a no
seal,
19 --- �.
Not Y
MY Commission expires:

Enclosure - Mining Permit Application
hape
Grade and sIlya and fill low places,
Sitearea to repair gu
Preps nn
finely ground dolomitic limeston per acre
Lime and Fertilizer
Apply 2 tons of triple superphosphate -
plus
200 lbs• lbs. of 5-10-10.
At seeding apply 800
Seedbed Preparation soil to a depth u 3 or
for conventional equipment
Work lime d fertilizer into t e materials
4 inches. On slopes too steep
(2:1 on on
use hand tools to scatter and mix
or hydroseed.
Estab�e=t with
se s seed with a rotary seeder to prepared
Apply grass
ack- Use proper varieties, rates add
seedbed, then cultip
seeding times shown on attached sheet.
tons straw or hay per acre or until 25i of ground
Mulch slopes with slats or
Apply 1-2 mulch on steep
is visible. Anchor mu in areas of concentrate
plastic netting* Use plastic netting
flow-
Maintenanceg.
etition from brush and weeds by brtili a in
2 tons per acre. Fertilize in
control comp ears using Apply in early
Lime every 4 Y lbs. of 5-10-10.
late wimter with 4op better than grass•
if legume is developing

Enclosure - Mining permit Application
RECOMMENDED SEEDING RATES, VARIETIES,
AND TIMES OF YEpR FOR CRITICAL AREA
TREATMENT
50 lbs./ acre
Spring Sericea Lespedeza
(March - June) (scarifies) and 5 lbs./ acre
Weeping Lovegrass
50 lbs./ acre
Summer Tall Fescue
(July - August)
Brovntop Millet or 25 lbs./ acre
Soughum - Sudangrass
Fall Setillea Lespedeza
50 lbs./ acre
(September - October) 25 lbs./ acre
(unscarified) and
Tall Fescue
50 lbs./ acre
Winter _ January Tall Fescue
(November and 25 lbs./ acre
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Stephen G. Conrad
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary April 25, 1986 Director
Mr. Skylen B. Little
Vice President
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
P.O. Box 276
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
Re: Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Mine
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Little:
The application for a mining permit for Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Mine in
Alexander County has been found to meet the requirements of G.S. 74-51 of The
Mining Act of 1971. Since we have received the required surety to cover this
application, I am enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of the mining permit were based primarily upon information
supplied in the application with conditions added as necessary to ensure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the permit and notify this office of any objection or
question concerning the terms of the permit.
James D. Simons, C.P.G.S „ E.E.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
JDS/cj
Enclosure
cc: Jerry Cook
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
MMAKIDW
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:
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Mine
Alexander County - Permit No. 2-4
for the operation of a
Gemstone 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.

Page 2 of 7
In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, 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.
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 s all be effective from the date of its issuance until
April 29, 19 and shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
C.G.,S_.-- 46, et. seq., and to the following conditions and limitations:

Page 3 of 7
1. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with
permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Environmental
Management Commission.
2. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject
to the permitting requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Management Commission.
3. Sufficient buffer 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. The stream crossing of the access road shall be stabilized.
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 and maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto
adjacent surface areas or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity
to the affected land.
Erosion and sediment control measures indicated in the Application for
Mining Permit submittals shall be installed. Additional measures shall be
installed as needed.
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.
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. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between
the mine and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the
operation from the public.
8. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation and any
adjoining property line to prevent caving of that property and to allow
grading of the sideslopes to the required angle. A minimum buffer of 50
feet shall be maintained between the mine area and any adjoining property
lines.
9. A physical barrier consisting of a fence or boulder barriers, etc., shall
be maintained around the perimeter of any highwall.
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.

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11. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form
of Two Thousand and Five Hundred Dollar ($2,500) assignment is sufficient
to cover the 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.
12. 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, 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 backfill, grade and revegetate all disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable
for the planned future use are as follows:
A. Unweathered rock shall be backfilled first into any excavation,
followed by red clay (subsoil).
B. Topsoil shall be stockpiled during mining and evenly respread after
backfilling the excavation.

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C. Any sideslopes shall be graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter grade.
D. All settling ponds shall be backfilled and stabilized.
E. Any diversions or channels shall be stabilized.
F. Terracing and contouring shall be used to enhance revegetation.
G. No contaminants shall be dumped at the mine site. Scrap metal, trash
or other such waste shall be removed from the site and properly
disposed.
H. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious
or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
Site Preparation
Grade and shape area to repair gullys and fill low places.
Lime and Fertilizer
Apply 2 tons finely ground dolomitic limestone per acre plus 200 lbs. of
triple superphosphate. At seeding apply 800 lbs. of 5-10-10.
Seedbed Preparation
Work lime and fertilizer into the soil to a depth of 3 or 4 inches. On
slopes too steep for conventional equipment (2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
steeper) use hand tools to scatter and mix materials or hydroseed.
Establishment with seeds
Apply grass and legume seed with a rotary seeder to prepared seedbed, then
cultipack. Use proper varieties, rates and seeding times.
Mulch
Apply 1-2 tons straw or hay per acre or until 25% of ground is visible.
Anchor mulch on steep slopes with slats or plastic neeting. Use plastic
netting in areas of concentrated flow.
Maintenance
Control competition from brush and weeds by bushhogging. Lime every 4
years using 2 tons per acre. Fertilize in late winter with 400 lbs. of
5-10-10. Apply in early fall if legume is developing better than grass.
Recommended seeding rates, varieties, and times of year for critical area
treatment.
Spring (March -June)
Summer(July-August)
Sericea Lespedeza
(scarified) and
Weeping Lovegrass
Tall Fescue
Browntop Millet or
Soughum - Sundangrass
50 lbs./acre
5 lbs./acre
50 lbs./acre
25 lbs./acre

Fall (September - October)
Winter (November - January)
Reclamation Plan:
Setillea Lespedeza
(unscarified) and
Tall Fescue
Tall Fescue
and Rye
Page 7 of 7
50 lbs./acre
25 lbs./acre
50 lbs./acre
25 lbs./acre
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.
Permit issued
cthi/s`1�day/of 40.-,19'P6
By: JcL,1ivM ;;
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development

W e ice'
RECEIVED
State of North Carolina LAND QUALITY SECTION
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Mooresville Regional Office
James C. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, secretary Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
March 14, 1986
Mr. Skyler B. Little, Vice -President
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
1016 Shelton Avenue
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
RE: Proposed Mine
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Little:
Our review of the submitted application for the proposed Hiddenite Gems,
Inc. Mine indicates additional information is required. Enclosed you will
find copies of the submitted application and mine map marked with our
recommendations and comments which must be addressed.
Should you have questions or require further assistance in the above
matters, please contact this office.
Enclosures
cc: tam. ghb ls, P. E.
Mining Specialist
SinRePoplin
tt.
Assistant Regional Engineer
919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115.0950 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Develop m t L.
If �/Pclll.4xy. Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
EE.A
Ale ///v
L Q S Application for a Mining Permit
A1.1 tON!•� pltiGE
W00 f la RED
-• " " ` cue i.enerai 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 Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
2. Name of Company Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
County Alexander
3. Home Office Address P. 0. Box 276 Hiddenite, North Carolina 286 6
4. Per maaent address for receipt of official mail 1016 Shelton Avenue statesvillp
N. C. 28
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Office Address P. 0. Box 276 Hiddenite N. C. 286 6
6. Mine Manager Skyler Little
0
Telephone none
We hereby certify that all details
contained in this Permit Applica-
tion are true and correct to the best
of our knowledge. We fully understand
that any willful misrepresentation of
facts will be cause for ermit revocation.
*Signature Llp
Title Yid
Date
1
*Signature of company officer required.

3
APPLICATION FOR A ?FINING PERMIT
3. Check acreage to be bonded: Total affected acreage figure
from B, 2 equals acreage to be bonded.
0 - 4.99 acres
5 - 9.99 acres
Q10 - 24.99 acre s3 PJ'
El25+ - acres
4. Will your company file a blanket bond covering all of its
mining operations in North Carolina?
Yes El NoEl
C. Protection of Natural Resources
1. What precautions will be taken during mining operations to
o k prevent significant adverse effects on wildlife, or freshwater,
estaurine or marine fisheries? Stabilized zones will surround
mining ;areas. Sediment ponds will be Juse`d bellow sluice.
y. W•G/ I.
2. is there a waste water dischargeo., your plant or mine'
/�
/Y,, o . ,f e &0 of
Yes No Q y/oa S 7i �� A ajr 7 L�f0
If yes, indicate the approval document number issued by thc%fo.. cw�,C-
/
Division of Environmental Management, Department of�Natural,,,,/,/,
G6l
Resources and Community Development.
ExniIation Date
3. Ie there an air contaminant emission from your mine or plant?
Yes No ❑x
If yes, indicate the approval document number issued by the
Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development.
Upiration Date

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
4, Describe methods being taken during mining to prevent physical
hazard to any neighboring dwelling house, public road, public,
commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation.
There will be none. No explosives, loud noises, dust, odors, etc.
will be produced.
5. Describe measures to be taken during mining to insure against
(1) substantial erosion and offaite deposits of sediment (include
specific plans for erosion control for mine excavation, waste piles,
and process areas), (2) landslides, (3) acid water pollution.
There will always be native ground cover at least 50 feet from
branch and waste piles.
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6
Reclamation 711,
tion and subsequent of
1, Describe your intend for the recce
nd indicate the gsn� 1 methods to be used in
.11 affected lands f
reclaiming this 1444:
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Q �� s
see Enclosures. B�f•�4/ % s sold to ck ho� in
eslush rom s ce wi e minimal. Only wha
the slu'
buck swill , run thr
e

Reclamation Plan <^ y terials+ describe whst.measures will be
In excavation of unconsolidated ma such as width of buffer
Z' of adjacent resources
taken to insure protection
r�
. / %
zone and grade of slope + etc�+A
� P,c
S a 70� c
r /
gvv,Pe A^'
50 feet buffer zoneRs�,aJ�
/ �. 20NG I
Ne
''< / C� vee�< r adjoining property in all
2�i and to
3. Describe provisions for safety to per,
xcavations in rock -
completed eare
off o
d Fences where needed. 1/
as.
Signs and rope� /r r
71D Kp7` Y/
1/17
a,C A�,..,�o,.-,.•5 �<�� � �l other
4. Indicate method of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or
mine waste areas: material
such mi vide additional digging
will be left unclaimed to pro
Refuse
for customers. L /
be taken

0
tion Plan from P
6Desublic view.
@eclama
, Over sus . Describe plans. if any for screening operations
6 feet from any public view
method
of settling ponds, /
the meof rebabllitation
7. State G✓ (/ (f C I z o/�
and reseeded- 7
Will be filled with dirt f�o �a�
p �N
is and disposal of mining refuse
g, State the method of control of contaminsn
(Note definition of refuse in The
fining t+ct of 1971)
luice�k t. `C°nd
Waterer will e in clo ed cir uit fro / ' A// ��f�r A41V
U e zb., � the maP - / P '�T
c L 7W Jf i f /� r
�o[.0 fLEAr% � � O�P� fo4tlrl
�PDaI , 7's•i
( drains a channels
ne f re. �P . ent of an
!/ of restoration or estab
g, -Indicate the me
th°d - other polln'
to a conditioq minimizing erosion*
siltation an
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No drainage channels S u j //� 4 , ��
DD , k�q,,,Nr� 1 �,L•f�P,�f.
/P BPS ��e�C v'Q A� �.aw,( / f�P��ff •e^A`�'�i �N•�I�

9
eclamation Y
odious, odious or foul water
scribe Provisions for prevention of n
10. in mined areas.
collecting or rea_� -- /�rP
unconsolidated materials will be
Describe how the surfac�e'nt in uncons - subsequent use of the
11. e for
sultabl the proposed accomplishment:
restored to a condition ro pged method of
land after reclamation is completed and proposed
p �rr A ,� b,.
o {e
54 /, C /�1s
surface treatment of the
plan for revegetation or other apof the
Your 4 et be proved by one
12. Describe y gevegetation Plan mu
affected areas: NOTE•
local Soil and Water
following of the over lands
thorized Tepresentatives uri
Aonadiction
X (a) E,uaervatior, District having j
in question; of Forest
(b)
Authorised repreartment sentatives t the Office
°f Natural Resources and
Resources,�elopment;
Go chairmen lion chairmen or Research
ricultural Ext headquartered at North n
(c) county ion persona of agriculture and Life
and'Utens in the School
State University
sciences; architects;
(di North Carolina
licensed landscape
ting foresters referred by the Office of
(e) private consul
rters of Natural Resources and
goreet Resources. DePa
Cotcmunitq Development; t
(f) Others as msy be approved by the DePsrtzen

11
Reclamation Plan uirementa of G.S. 74-53.
13. Provide a time schedule that meets the req
(Add sheets if necessary)
Within time frame that meets requirements.1-4((
/tef l/ ��r/ I w D� ,�l,. tfO l�ho.✓ PAC.
V2
C 7Z • ,
Notification of Adjoining Landowners application should
14. attached to this do ers unless another
" form or a facimile thereof ad Joining landowners
The "NOTICE istered mail to the j
be sent certified a proved in advance.
" attached to this application must
means of notice is Pp
The completed "Affidavit of
Notificais considered complete.
be submitted before the application is

14
15 . Maps mape
and two' copies of mine mapa should
copies of the Count i application.
Two 1• With
each perm
be submitted from:
county highway maps, be obtained
State Il Nway Commission
State h# North Carolina 27602 plus 4X sales tax -
Sion.
0 15 each P ssion.
available
vail h e for Carolina State Highway Commis
Naps for each county arehighway
to the the county
�¢ checks payable our mining operation
on
Mark clearly the location of y
aerial Photographs or enlarged
maps le sufficient to clearly
accurage drawinBa'of a sca
2• Mine m... ahoule of the mine area an
topo8raphic map
following:
show the �eSAk�^ area Of mining
C60 e- lines oz a fected
a• Property
b Outline of its ile areas s be described
Outline of stockp disposal area plants may removed)
c• overburden (process P
d• Outline Oof f processing plant' if sufficiently Srf
Locatilocatlon and distance from mine
e• s and lakes
as to a of stream
f• Location and
name
outline of settlings odes
g• Location of access
t' Map legend: any
i. Name of Come
1 2. Name of Mine .
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale of all adjoining
6. Date prepared 7• Name and title o4soboPth public and Private,
Names of owners of record,
j with the reclamation �� shon. uld
land
e correlated life of the p
rbp
e mine maps should bbe min--edin8the liProximate areas to ining then
clearly with m
accomplished concurrentld9 during each year
nation is to be acco mined and reclaime
if reclar to be
show segments that are and layout
�f the Permit- cross sections
ing typical sections or cr will assist in describing
Add drawingareclemetiou where such drawings Q
of proposed .F lP�
\ your reclamation-A-e�
Slow All pa[Flr �c..l!"e 10nre
/J 4 s�e� r.
5'4W
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State of North Carolina f.
Department of Natural Resources and Community Developmt
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section FE.e 2'
14!.
Application for a Mining Permit W`S��U� p"t
G. S. 74-50 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, "The Mining Act or
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 Hiddenite Gems, Inc. County Alexander
2. Name of Company Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
3. Home Office Address P. 0. Box 276 Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
4. Permanent address for receipt of official mail 1016 Shelton Avenue Statesv;llP_ N. C. 286
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Office Address P. 0. Box 276 Hiddenite N. C. 28636
6. Mine Manager
Skyler Little
Telephone done
We hereby certify that all details
contained in this Permit Applica-
tion are true and correct to the best
of our knowledge. We fully understand
that any willful misrepresentation of
facts will be cause for permit revocation.
® *Signature �.
94 Title PL,� p
MAR 26 1986 s Date 2-
LAND t1¢t 7z .
• CTION
*Signature of company officer required.

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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 47 Acres leased
0
2. Materials mined: Precious and semi-precious stones
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Q
Underground
Shovel and Truck Dr`A'gline and Truck Q
Self -loading Scraper Q
Other Rockhounding Pot holing, Backhoe
4. Present depth of mine 11 feet
5. Expected maximum depth of mine 22 feet
6. Area of previous activity: (Identify these areas on
your mine map.)
a. Area of previously affected land at present site
that is inactive and has
not been reclaimed:
b. Acres previously reclaimed at present site
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
4
acres
b. Area used for stockpiles
-
acres
c. Area used for waste piles
-
acres
d. Area used for processing plants
4
acres
e. Area of active mine excavation.
%2
acres
f. Estimate annual acreage of new land disturbed by
mining/.
g. Estimate total land disturbed by mining that is
subject to reclamation by multiplying Item 2f by 3: 'V,L_ acres
TOTAL OF 2a through 2g
Z acres

01
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
5 -
9.99
acres
10 -
24.99
acres
25+ —
acres
4. Will your company file a blanket bond covering all of its
mining operations in North Carolina?
Yes © No
C. Protection of Natural Resources
1. What precautions will be taken during mining operations to
prevent significant adverse effects on wildlife, or freshwater,
estaurine or marine fisheries? Stabilized zones will surround
mining areas. Sediment ponds will be used below sluice. Siltation
will be controlled and retained on the site.
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
Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development.
ration Date
3. Is there an air contaminant emission from your mine or plant?
Yes No
If yea, indicate the approval document number issued by the
Division of Environmental Management. Department .of Natural
Resources and Community Development.
Expiration Date

4
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
4. Describe methods being taken during mining to prevent physical
hazard to any neighboring dwelling house, public road, public,
commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation.
There will be none. No explosives, loud noises, dust, odors,
etc. will be produced.
5. Describe measures to be taken during mining to insure against
(1) substantial erosion and offaite deposits of sediment (include
specific plans for erosion control for mine excavation, waste piles,
and process areas), (2) landslides, (3) acid water pollution.
There will be native ground cover of sprouts from cut over
timberland, briars, grass, weeds, ground ivy, laurel, and fescue
sown in buffer zones at least 50 ft. from branch and waste piles.
White pine seedlings will be set where necessary.
Erosion will be controlled by straw - brush mulching where necessary.
The area will be kept as much in its natural habitat as possible
for the benefit of the tourists.

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
6. If explosives will be used, describe what precaution will be used
to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property by
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
N/A

b
Reclamation Plan
1. Describe your intenc}ad plan for the reclamation and subsequent use of
all affected lands fnd indicate the general methods to be used in
reclaiming this land:
See Enclosures.
Pot holes will be filled up, seeded over with grass and reset in
white pine seedlings. -

tl
Reclamation Plan
2. In excavation of unconsolidated materials, describe what measures will be
taken to insure protection of adjacent resources such as width of buffer
zone and grade of slope, etc.
50 foot buffer zone or more upon recommendation of N. C. Department
of Natural Resources. Slopes will be minimal. Fescue grass has already
been sown for ground cover in the buffer zone'.
3. Describe provisions for safety to'persons and to adjoining property in all
completed excavations in rock.
Signs and roped off areas. Fences where needed.
4. Indicate method of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other
such mine waste areas.
Refuse will be leveled off and planted according to reclaimation
schedule enclosed.
5. State what precautions will be taken in reclamation to insure that the
reclaimed site is not detrimental to animal or fish life.
Buffer zones of native vegetation and established cover at least
50 feet wide will be maintained between creeks and mining operations.
Erosion and sediment control are permanent measures. There
will be no open pits, mud holes, or erosion and siltation
problems.

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Reclamation Plan
6. Describe plans, if any, for screening operations from public view.
Over MOO feet from any public view.
7. State the method of rehapilitation of settling ponds.
Will be filled with dirt and reseeded. The drainage channels will be
stabilized with grass and strawed. All water -channels will be 4"
pipe (this is a dry pond).
8. State the method of control of contaminants and disposal of mining refuse
(Note definition of refuse in The Mining. Act of 1971):
The small amount of surplus dirt will be hauled away from the area.
The small rock will be used on the roadway and as energy dissipators
as necessary.
9. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any drainage channels
to a conditioq minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution:
The natural channels that exist will be protected by brush barriers
and will not be disturbed by mining.
Drainage ditches for access roads will be controlled with brush barriers,
straw, and seeded with fescue and sericea lespedeza for future control.
All the land around the settling ponds will be seeded with fescue and
sericea lespedeza.

W
Reclamation Plan
10. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water
collecting or remaining in mined areas.
As the water is recycled under pressure, it will be forced as a
fountain in the air and fall back in -to the pond.
This land is heavy with felspar and serves as a good absorbent
for rainwater that falls into the potholes. No water stays in a hole
over 24 hours (good loose soil). CI"
�
A w c F ; f s /, .o �� 'ter ; t-0 L E' i E 2a fF s
FSLopes c t<c proUope10
�cpeit A;NA5C. 6
11. Describe how the surface grad gnt in unconsolidated materials will be
restored to a condition suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the
land after reclamation is completed and proposed method of accomplishment:
The small amount of surface gradient present will be graded and
seeded with grass and pine seedlings for subsequent use.
12. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the
affected areas: NOTE: Revegetation Plan must be approved by one of the
following:
X (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 Natural Resources and
Community Development;
(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;
(e) Private consulting foresters referred by the Office of
Forest Resources, Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development;
(f) Others as may be approved by the Department.

12. (Continued)
See Enclosures
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved
Signatur
Title
Agency
Date
10
e
by:
/`7
"

Reclamation Plan
13. Provide a time schedule that meets the requirements of C.S. 74-53.
(Add sheets if necessary)
Within the time framb that meets requirements of G. S. 74-53.
The reclamation plan will be conducted simultaneously with mining operations
and it will be completed within 2 years after the completion of the
project.
Revegetation will include grass and pine seedlings.
14. Notification of Adjoining Landowners
The "NOTICE" form or a facimile thereof attached to this application should
be sent certified or registered mail to the adjoining landowners unless another
means of notice is approved in advance.
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 Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
companyName)
has applied on Februar 20, 1986 to the Land Quality Section, Division
ae
of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development, P. 0. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 for a surface
mining permit to commence mining of Mineral on 47
(Mineral, Ore (Number)
acres located 1 north of Hiddenite
Mi es Direction Nearest Town
near road 1001 in Alexander, _ County.
Road Name of County
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 adjoining 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)
within ten (10) days following receipt of this notice to the Department at the
above address. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest
exists, a public hearing will be held in accordance to the Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development, Mining, Mineral Resources Regulation Sub-
chapter 5B, .0011.
Februar 21 1986
Date Mai ed to ddressee
1016 Shelton Avenue
A ress of Applicant
Statesville, N. C. 28677

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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Skyler Little , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant,
for a Mining Permit from the N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Develop-
ment, 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:
(Name)
Robert Johnson
Box 54
Hiddenite, N. C. 28636
6kddTMB) (Name)
Mrs. Rlaka Miller
Route 2
Hiddenite, N. C. 28636
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following 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)
Lee Rogers, County Manager p. n_ B.,, sib �_ 28681
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. 5 B .0004(4). 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 upon request.
C-1, /" z '1�e J/
Date Signature
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide
the following information: (Name of applicant)
title of person executing Affidavit)
I, Notary Publi of the Co ntof
State of North arolina, do hereby certify that''. j�E-v ,�r�_"t
personally appeared before me this day and under oatW acknowledged that the above
Affidavit was made by him.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of J,
19. Notes
My Commission expires:

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RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL
NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED
Adjoining Landowners Conti. NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL
(See Reverse)
Mrs. Tallie McLean
Route 1 Box 214
Hiddenite, N. C. 28636
Mrs. Jewel Duncan
Route 2 Box 278
Hiddenite, N. C. 28636
LKA International
18000 Pacific Hgw. So.
Seattle Washington 98188
Franklin Sprinkle
Route 1 Box 348
Hiddenite, N. C. 28636
Dave Hendron
P. 0. Box 36
Hiddenite, N. C. 28636
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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 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, so long as the Department or its appointed representatives are
accompanied by an agent or representative of our Company.
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 whatevei 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 Section 14.
*Signed
Title
Mine Hi ddP_ n�ems T
Company Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
*Signature should be the same as the officer who signed the application
for a permit.
Return to:
Land Quality Section
Appropriate Regional Office
(see attached list of Regional Offices)

(Name)
1011
(Address)
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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.
5B .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 upon request.
Date ignature
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an
applicant, provide the following information: (Name of applicant)
(title of person executing Affidavit)
f,a Notary Public of the
County of u ( _ State of North Carolina, do hereby
certify that personally appeared before me
this day and and r oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was
made by him.
Witness my hand d notarial seal, this day of
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Not ry
My Commission expires: /d

Enclosure - Mining Permit Application
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Site Preparation
Grade and shape area to repair gullys and fill low places.
Lime and Fertilizer
Apply 2 tons finely ground dolomitic limeston per acre
plus 200 lbs. of triple superphosphate.
At seeding apply 800 lbs. of 5-10-10.
Seedbed Preparation
Work lime and fertilizer into the soil to a depth of 3 or
4 inches. On slopes too steep for conventional equipment
(2:1 on steeper) use hand tools to scatter and mix materials
or hydroseed.
Establishment with seeds
Apply grass and legume seed with a rotary seeder to prepared
seedbed, then cultipack. Use proper varieties, rates add
seeding times shown on attached sheet.
Mulch
Apply 1-2 tons straw or hay per acre or until 25% of ground
is visible. Anchor mulch on steep slopes with slats or
plastic netting. Use plastic netting in areas of concentrated
flow.
Maintenance
Control competition from brush and weeds by bushhogging.
Lime every 4 years using 2 tons per acre. Fertilize in
late wimter with 400 lbs. of 5-10-10. Apply in early fall
if legume is developing better than grass.
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Enclosure - Mining Permit Application
SEEDING RATES, VARIETIES, AND TIMES OF YEAR FOR:CRITICAL AREA
TREATMENT
Spring
(March - June) Sericea Lespedeza 50 lbs./ acre
(scarifies) and
Weeping Lovegrass 5 lbs./ acre
Summer
(July - August) Tall Fescue 50 lbs./ acre
Browntop Millet or
Soughum - Sudangrass 25 lbs./ acre
Fall
(September - October) Setillea Lespedeza 50 lbs./ acre
(unscarified) and
Tall Fescue 25 lbs./ acre
Winter
(November - January Tall Fescue 50 lbs./ acre
and
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of [and Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh North Carolina 27611
Lames G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
April 8, 1986 Stephen G. Conrad
Mr, Skylen B. Little
Director
Vice President
Hiddenite Gems, Inc,
P.O. Box 276
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
Re: Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Mine - Alexander County
Dear Mr. Little:
Your application for a mining permit for Hiddenite Gems
Alexander County has been reviewed,
proposed by the Department. Enclosed is a draft of Inc. Mine in
primarily upon info The conditions in the draft the mining permit
P information supplied in your application withmconditions it were sadded if
necessary to ensure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971.
Also enclosed is a form for your use in securing
and Five Hundred Dollar ($2,500) surety, For your convenience
a bond form and an assignment the required Two Thousand
these alternatives of a savings account form, I have enclosed
real property You may, upon request, substitute In addition to
or negotiable securities, a cash deposit one of
mortgage of
Please review the draft permit and contact this office should
objection or question concerning the permit conditions.
operator 60 days followingyou have any
to file the the mailing of a G.S. 74oti provides the
required surety.
application approval notice
in which
The permit will be issued when the required surety has been received
mining may be conducted until the permit is issued_
Please advise if you should have
JDS:cj
any questions concerning this matter.
ncere
ames D. Simons, C.P,G
Mining Specialist S " P.E.
Land Quality Section
Enclosure
cc: Jerry Cook
P.O. Box 27687, RafNo' North Carolina 27611.7687
Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opporp,,,ih, Alfimwttve Action Employer
No

DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM TO: Sim Simons
FROM: Mike Poplin
RE: Permit Application
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
Alexander County
Please find enclosed a copy of the revised application, topo, and map for
the above referenced permit.
The application appears adequate and proposals are suited to the site
condition. For your information, a closed circulation water system is to be
used and they have applied for the necessary permit.
Currently, several backhoe pits exist, scattered about the property. However,
the operator, Mr. Little, indicates that future digs will be by hand -methods only.
This should reduce the overall disturbance and impact of the operation.
As you are aware, the operator intends to, or may have already, submit his
surety bond information directly to you before the review is completed.
Should you have questions or wish to discuss the above matters further,
please get in touch. Thanks.
Enclosure
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Resources
North Carolina Department of Cultural
Division of Archives and History
James G. Martin, Governor William S. Price, Jr., Director
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
March 25, 1986
MEMORANDUM
James D. Simons
T0: Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources, DNRC
FROM:
David Brook, Deputy State
Historic Preservation officer
Application for Mining Permit
SUBJECT:
Hiddenite Gems, Inc., Alexander County
ER 86-7888
on
Thank you for giving us the Opportunity tocrevieofand
cNorthomment
Carol the
above project pursuant to chapter 74,
General Statutes. proposed
Because of the location and topographic situation of the
project area, it is unlikely that any archaeological sites which may be
ro osed borrowing. We therefore recommend that no
eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places will
P
nducted in connection with
archaeological investigation be cothis
be affected by the p
project. questions
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have
concerning the above comments, please con733t4�63 s. Renee Gledhill -Earley,
Environmental Review Coordinator, at 919/
DB:slw
1o9 East Jones Street - Ral3 37305orth Carolina 27611

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Stephen G. Conrad
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
March 10, 1986
Mrs. Blake Miller
Route 2, Box 20
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
Dear Mrs. Miller:
Thank you for your letter of February 24th voicing the many concerns you
have regarding the notice you received from Hiddenite Gems, Inc., informing you
of their intentions to obtain a mining permit from the State of North Carolina.
I can assure you that the Department of Natural Resources & Community
Development will, as always, scrutinize any application for a mining permit that
it may receive.
As part of the application review process the applicant must adequately
__..., document that, among other things, the proposed operation will not violate
standards -of air quality-, surface and ground water quality, will not have unduly
adverse effects on wildlife or fresh water fisheries, or constitute a
substantial physical hazard to a neighboring dwelling, public road or other
public property. For additional information, I have enclosed for your review a
copy of The Mining Act of 1971 and its Regulations.
Y —If I''can':be:of. further assistance do not hesitate to cont'act'this office. -
Very sincerelIroll
rs,
mas E. Car
Assistant Mining Specialist
TEC/cj
Enclosures
cc: Jerry Cook
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Route 2, Box 20
Hiddenite, N. C.
,),r 18E6 February 24, 1986
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
N. C. Dept. of Natural n t
P. 0. Bt
Raleigh
To Whom
Res Not &Aibv r-1 Y� egarding
permissi of minerals
ON No. 4 ad 1001
in Alexax �, <
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As owner / lot want
any tresx ks,
streams, airy natural resources on my
property.
Sincerely yours,
7r'w) i 0" CPS P ) `m
Mrs. Blake (Pernie P.) Miller
coo Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
1016 Shelton Ave.
Statesville, N. C. 28677

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Stephen G. Conrad
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
March 10, 1986
Mrs. Mallie McLain
Route 1, Box 24
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
Dear Mrs. McLain:
Thank you for your letter of February 25th voicing the many concerns you
have regarding the notice you received from Hiddenite Gems, Inc., informing you
of their intentions to obtain a mining permit from the State of North Carolina.
I can assure you that the Department of Natural Resources & Community
Development will, as always, scrutinize any application for a mining permit that
it may receive.
As part of the application review process the applicant must adequately
_ doqument.that, among other things, the -proposed operation will not violate
a .,,-,atand&r4s, of, air .quality,' surface, and ground- water qu�aY ty, wil>1 not have 'nnduly�
adverse effects on wildlife or fresh water fisheries, or constitute a
substantial physical hazard to a neighboring dwelling, public road or other
public property. For additional information, I have enclosed for your review a
copy of The Mining Act of 1971 and its Regulations. -
- x :w• w. 5 q� i£:.I ran .be- of fur-taher_. assistance do -hot-phesit-at ,,to- contact this of +
Very sincer y urs,
Thomas E. Carroll
Assistant Mining Specialist
TEC/cj
Enclosures
cc: Jerry Cook
P.O. Box 27697, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

MEMO.
TO'=Y -- —S, /k Ati S
DATE:
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RECEIVED
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
North Carolina Department of Natural
_� Resources &Community Development

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. Mine Name: Hiddenite Gems Mine 2. Mining permit #:
3. Operator: Hiddenite Gems Inc. 02-04
5. Address: PO Box 276, Hiddenite, NC 28636 County. Alexander
7. Person(s) contacted at site: Mr. Shawn Bennett, Mine Foremaniration date: 09/17/2017
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 10. Date last inspected: 7/19/06 9. Pictures: Yes: No:X
as
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: No X Yes: X No:
If no, explain:
Operating Condition 4B-failure to properly maintain erosion control measures.
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes:X No:
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage?
severity of the damage: Yes: No: X If yes, describe the type and
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
-Stabilize the haul road with stone
-Seed all berms and inactive areas
-Correct all sediment basins by adding a stone weir dam and properly sizing the basins.
16. Other recommendations and comments:
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/- map accurate? Yes: X No: (explain)
IS. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: X No:
Proposed date: 10/1/2008
19. Number of additional pages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: 04/02/2008
Inspected by: G eg`bitz►er
Others Present: Charlie Whaley and Ed Robinette Date: 04/01/2008
Phone number: 704-663-1699

North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resoutrces,- -
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section f.'`/ 11 ! 0
MINE INSPECTION REPORT B 2I 199?
(PERMffTED MINE) 'may
1. MINE NAME A,,Wry Ae fxms rT.rc 2. MINING PERMIT# O 0
3. OPERATOR r1•<+t s, Gemsr iWL narr, !1s„ar •f 3 t prs .. 4. COUNTY Al..r
5. ADDRESS At',. 0,„x 37(, r tl„Id t rrc auf,3L 6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE R//t/iu-i
7. Person(s) contacted at site i y ,: ,. 4jn 1 v..
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ® Yes ❑ No 9. Pictures? ❑ Yes ❑ No
10. Date last inspected: / / 11. Any mining since last inspection? ® Yes ❑ No
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes 4 No
If no, explain:
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13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? Yes El No
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑Yes R.No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: (oi G2enn•r c,14 (.—, a
A it ram•, CAS rl..r::-s, r..:+r..
16. Other recommendations and comments: q. at Po u1r iAlvrA
fY^, U141L; .... •., t\4x,ua iVa,, .. 'va.x@ ire In.r innnL ¢frM -. n1 $tier p,' iar�
Aw
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +! map accurate? Y Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
18. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes Vfl No Proposed date
19. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_. 20. Copy of Report sent to.operator
date)
U' INSPECTEDBY: _ Mi'lptt fY�nnto DATE��
Phone No: ( 7Oi ) if_•', - t$'ml r
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist
9/91

North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE) MAY 8�9oj 5-oV
1. MINE NAME 1 2. Mff�I��jj��
3. OPERATOR 4. CODN
5. ADDRESS ' , 6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE '7..._ 1 c
7. Person(s) contacted•. at site
8. Was mine operating'' at time of inspection? p Yes ❑ No 9. Pictures? ❑ Yes ❑ No
10. Date last inspected: / /, 11. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes ❑ No
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes p No
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? EjYes ❑No
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ❑'No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or -taken:
16. Other recommendations and comments: ` -
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑Yes ❑No (Explain) [I Not Reviewed
18. Follow-up inspection needed? El Yes ONo Proposed date_/_/_
19. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_ 20. Copy of Report sent to operator
(date)
INSPECTED BY: , DATE
Phone No. ( )
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist
9/97
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North Carolina Department of E ronment Health and Nat, ­1 47,
I ul�' I- f! F '; C �
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT IJUN 1 g 190"
(PlfflMffMD MIND
1. MINE NAME -Ir 2. MINING PERMIT#
3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTY
5. ADDRES 6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE
7. Person(s) contacted at site
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ED'Yes Ll No 9. Pictures? El Yes LI-No
10. Date last inspected., ', LL�1/ 11. Any mining since last inspection? E3,-Yes El No
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? E] Yes [],No
If no, explain:
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? U_es_E] No
If no, explain:
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? E]Yes ET No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
`f7
16. Other recommendations and comments:
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report map accurate? [9-Yes El No (Explain) El Not Reviewed
18. Follow-up inspection needed? 3Yes D No Proposed, dateL_L_____
19. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report - i . 20. Copy of Report sent to operator
INSPECTED BY: DATE (date)
Phone No:
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist
9/91
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State of North Carolina Fr
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development 1041
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
August 18, 1989
Mr. Mike Watkins
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
Post Office Box 276
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
Subject: Hiddenite Gems - Mine Permit No. 2-04
Alexander County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Watkins:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection
recently conducted at a mine site for which our records show you
and/or your firm 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,,
Jerry W. Cook
Regional engineer
Attac ent
cc: om Carroll
919 North Main street, P.O. Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 28115-0950 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT 3�
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME
2. MINING PERMIT#
3. OPERATOR i r 4. COUNTY cif
5.ADDRESS r 7G
6. Person (s) contacted at site
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? L Yes � No 8. Pictures ? Yes
9. Date last inspected: , / /=! 10. Any mining since last inspection ? DYes No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? ❑ Yes No
If no, explain'.
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12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? ❑ Yes M No
If no, explain:
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage ? Yes E.No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
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14. Correotive,measures needed and / or taken:
r,
15. Other recommendations and comments:
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report + / - map accurate ? 0 Yes ❑ No (Explain) -Not Reviewed
17. Follow-up inspection needed ? ❑ Yes No Proposed date _/ /
18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report19. Copy of Report sent to operator /
(date)
INSPECTED BY: DATE:
Phone No:('.:.,
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator ,/nk copy to Mining Specialist
REV-9/88

CA /`Ar. 5kL1C(' L- 4(- MINE INSPECTION REPORT
Land Quality Section
1. Operator Lc 2. Mine Name 14 jX1 QUAD �i`t
S�..
3. County: 4. Is site permitted? Yes ✓No_ 5. Permit No.C) —4{
6. Person(s) Contacted: { \NSL- iy)s ot� ra��r
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes Vl�o 8. Pictures? Yes_ Not/
9. Date Last Inspected: 6 /a(/j�e10. Any mining since last inspection? Yes
11. If mine is not under permit cite evidence of recent mining activity:
NIJA
12. Are public safety provisions in compliance with the permit? Yes_✓No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit?
Yes ✓No If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit?
Yes__k-' No If no, explain:_-- IJd_ eirlen nA,--.. 4
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite sedimentation?
Yes No,,,,' If yes, what measures are needed?
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report and map accurate? Yest1/No_ If no,
explain: M fCo C cen TYtQ ac mLg
17. Other recommendations and comments:
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes No :/ Proposed date:
19. Copy of report sent to operator? Yes_J`1c 2-7NO_ No
(date)
of add'l pages
INSPECTED BY:B-n r Cco DATE: C /�/��
)(C. `Tom cc -cm D I I At' ni s Srecii ist

r•E'V EIVED
FEB 3 19%
LAND QUALITY SECTION
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
James G. Martin, Governor
Mooresville Regional Office
S Thomas Rhodes secretar
y Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF
THE MINING ACT OF 1971
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
CERTIFIED MAIL January 31, 1986
RETU REQUESTED
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
1016 Shelton Avenue
Statesville, North Carolina 28677
RE: Hiddenite Gems, Inc• Mi
Alexandne
er County, N. C.
Gentlemen:
On January 23, 1986 being undertaken on personnel of this
and east of a 10acre tract Office inspected a State Road 7-acre
located north of Hiddenite mining operation
Of approximate) This inspection (report enclosed North Carolina
Y 2.7 acres had been affected by minim
revealed an area
This is to inform g activity.
1971, North Carolina You that your firm is - violation of The
amended. General Statutes (hereinafter NCGS
Mining Act of
74-46, et seq., as
Under the Mining Act, no person may
mining
Pelt and also postin iy Operate a
is defined b g a bond to mine without first obtaining
Y NCGS 74-49 as: nsure that the site
is reclaimed.
Mining
The breaking of the surface in order to facilitate
the extraction or removal of minerals, ores, soils
soild matter °r accomplish
from its original location; and other
and/or
The preparation, washing, cleaning ores, or other solid matter g or other
commercial so as treatment of minerals,
industrial, or construction use.
suitable for
"Minerals" means any soils metallic ore, and any other clay, coal
found solid stone, gravel, sand phosphate
in natural de material or substance of co rock,
posits on or in the earth. Of commercial value
919 North 74-49 (6) .
Main Strcet, P.O Box 950, Mooresville, N.C. 781I5-0950 • Telephone 704�3-1699
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

MINE INSPECTION REPORT
Land Quality Section
Mooresville Regional Office
P.O. Box 950
Mooresville,NC 28115
[phone]
1. Company: 2. County:
3. Mine:
4. Permit No.
5. Person Contacted: 6. Date Inspected _
7. Pictures: Videotape Slides t Other
8. Was mine active on date of inspection? Yes No
9. Erosion Control Measures taken.
10. Describe any offsite damage.
11. Are public safety provisions in compliance with permit?
12. Waste Disposal measures taken.
13. Is Annual Reclamation Report form accurate? Yes
If no, explain
14. Reclamation accomplished since last inspection.
15. Reclamation measures needed. 1
16. Other recommendations & comments:
17. Were recommendations made to operator at site? Yes
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes No _
19. Copy sent to operator? Yes (date) No
INSPECTED BY:
No
No. of acres
No _