02-06 North American Emerald Mine File Pt. 20

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Good afternoon Judy,
Nasif, Zaynab R
Monday, December 03, 2018 2:42 PM
Wehner, Judy
FW: PRR - Martin Marietta Annual Reclamation Reports
2018.11.16 - PRR - Eisele Ashburn Greene - Martin Marietta Annual Reclamation
Reports.pdf
Would you happen to have the reclamation reports filed by Martin Marietta for the years 2014. 2016, 2017, and 2018?
We received this public records request asking for copies.
Best,
Zaynab
From: Mack, Janet
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Nasif, Zaynab R <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: PRR - Martin Marietta Annual Reclamation Reports
HiZaynab,
I added this records request to the spreadsheet. There is no email component.
Let me know when it gets sent to the requestor so I can update my records accordingly.
Thanks so much!
Janet
From: Heyl, Douglas
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 12:07 PM
To: Mack, Janet <Janet Mackna ncdenr gov>; Thorpe, Megan S <meean.thoroe 7a nrdanr
Subject: RE: PRR - Martin Marietta Annual Reclamation Reports >
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To: Heyl, Douglas <Douelas.HevlCa)ncdenr eov>; Thorpe, Megan S <megan thorne(a)ncdenr ¢ov>
Subject: PRR - Martin Marietta Annual Reclamation Reports
See attached PRR.
They are requesting copies of each of the Reclamation Reports submitted by Martin Marietta for the years 2015, 2016,
2017 and 2018. Who should I forward this to?
Regards,
Janet T. Mack
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Office of General Counsel
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
[phone]
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EISELE ASHBURN GREENE & CHAPMAN, PA
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
320 W BROAD STREET
STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677
DOUGLAS G. EISELE
RNsSELL W. CHAPMAN, JR.
KATHLEEN L. VOGEL
Dept. of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1600
JAMEs P, AsHeuRN (RET.)
November 12, 2018 JOHN D. GREENE MET.)
Re: Reclamation Reports required under N.C. Gen. Stat.
§74-55 filed by Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.,
for the years 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018 pertaining
to a quarry operation in Alexander County, North
Carolina, known as North American Emerald Mines
Gentlemen:
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., has been the operator
of a rock quarry site known as North American Emerald Mines
in Alexander County, North Carolina, since July 1, 2013,
such, it is required to As
file an annual reclamation report
With DEQ for each year of its operations containing the data
describe3d in N.C. Gen. Stat. 474-55.
Please accept this letter as notice under the
Carolina Freedom of Information Act as North a request by me for a
COPY of each of the reports submitted by Martin Marietta
Materials, Inc., pertaining to the Alexander County site for
the years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Please advise of any
cost required for these reports and we shall make payment
immediately.
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Permit No. 02-06
County: Alexander
Region: Mooresville Regional Office
New Affected
Year Total
2002 0
2004 0
2007 3
2009 0
2010 0
2011 0
2013 0
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
Single Facility Acreage History Report
Selection Criteria:
Permit No. 02-06.
Mine Name: North American Emerald Mine
Original Issue Date: 3/15/2000
New Reclaimed
Pond St!ku Berms Pit/Rds Exc Total
0
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Pond
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Expiration Date: 9/9/9999
Business: North American Emerald Mines
Currently Affected
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December 03, 2018

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
Single Facility Acreage History Report
Selection Criteria:
Permit No. 02-06.
Permit No.
02-06
Mine Name:
North American Emerald Mine
County:
Alexander
Original Issue Date:
3/15/2000
Expiration Date:
9/9/9999
Region:
Mooresville
Regional Office
Business:
North American Emerald
Mines
New Affected
New Reclaimed
Currently
Affected
Year
Total
Pond
Stkols
Berms Plt/Rds
Exc
Total
Pond
Stkols Berms Plt/Rds
Exc
Total
2002
0
1
2
2 0
2
6
2004
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
2
3
3 0
7
15
2007
3
0
0
0 0
0
0
3
1
3 8
5
20
2009
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0
5
0 4
14
23
2010
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0
4
0 4
14
22
2011
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
1
0
2 0
7
10
2013
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
1
0
2 0
7
10
2015
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
1
0_
2 0
7
10
2016
0
0
0
0 0
0
0
1
0
2 0
7
10
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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALM
December 1, 2017
North American Emerald Mines
North American Emerald Mines
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, NC 28636
RE: Mining Permit No. 02-06
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
Dear North American Emerald Mines:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
This letter is to advise you of recent amendments to the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971 which impact the
permit term of your existing mining permit. Pursuant to the passage of House Bill 56, which became law on October 4,
2017 as SL 2017-209, all existing mining permits and any newly issued mining permits are to be issued for the life of site
or for the duration of the lease term. The "life of site" means the period from the initial receipt of a permit for the operation
until the mining operation terminates and the required reclamation is completed.
Considering the above, this letter hereby modifies your existing mining permit to remove all references to the prior
expiration date to convert your permit to a life of site or lease permit effective immediately. No action is required on your
part for this modification to be effective. Please attach this letter to Your existing mining permit for future reference The
mine name and permit number on the permit document, and all existing operating and reclamation conditions contained
therein, shall remain in full force and effect. Furthermore, all provisions of GS §74-51 and GS §74-52 still apply to all new,
transferred and modified mining permits.
In addition to the life of site or lease mining permit provision, SL 2017-209 also enacted a new annual mining
permit operating fee of $400 per mining permit number. By statute, the initial payment of this annual $400 fee must be
submitted to this office by December 31, 2017 — see the attached Invoice to remit the initial annual fee payment by this
deadline. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by July 1 of each year with the required
Annual Reclamation Report as required by GS §74-55. Failure to submit the fee by the required deadline will result in a
$50/month late fee and could result in the denial of future permit actions and/or revocation of your mining permit.
Lastly, pursuant to GS §74-54, the cap on reclamation bonds has been raised from $500,000 to $1 million. Any
adjustments needed in existing bonds will be initiated by this office or addressed during your next requested permit action
unless you contact this office with a written request to have your bond reevaluated.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations remains with you.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at [phone].
Sincerely, 7%
William "Toby' Vinson, Jr., PE, CPM
Interim Director, DEMLR
State or North Carolina I EnVI(OnnLL4llal Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
9197079200

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
February 2, 2012
Mr. James K. Hill, Jr.
North American Emerald Mines, Inc.
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636-9233
RE: Permit No. 02-06
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Hill:
Your application for renewal of the above referenced mining permit has been approved.
A copy of the renewed permit is enclosed. The new expiration date is February 2, 2022.
The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the renewal request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. 1 would like to draw your particular attention to the
following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Conditions No.
3C, 4B, 4C, 5 and 15 and Reclamation Condition No. 3.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 94.36 acres and the amount of
land you are approved to disturb is 23.96 acres. Slight modifications to the permitted and
affected acreage have been made due to better mapping.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
North American Emerald Mines, Inc.
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander County - Permit No. 02-06
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.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE February 2 2022

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October 26, 2005: This permit has been modified to amend the Blasting Conditions of Mining
Permit No. 02-06. The modification includes limit ground vibration to twenty-five per cent of
Operating Condition No. 8A and require pre -blast warning signal to two property owners.
November 29, 2007: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage at this
site to 22.96 acres as indicated on the mine maps received by the Land Quality Section on
July 5, 2007. The modification includes expansion of the overburden storage areas and rock
storage areas and in the installation and maintenance of all associated erosion and sediment
control measures.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until February 2, 2022.
Conditions
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
Wastewater and Quarry Dewatering
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any storm water runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Water Quality Section, Division of Water Quality, to secure any necessary
storm water permits or other approval documents.
2. Air Quality and Dust Control
A. Any mining related process producing air contaminant emissions including
fugitive dust shall be subject to the requirements and rules promulgated by the
N.C. Environmental Management Commission and enforced by the Division of
Air Quality.
B. During processing operation, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.

6. Graded Slopes and Fills Page 5
7
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The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with groundcover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
Surface Drainage
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
Blasting
The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance
no farther than the closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or
leased by the operator. A seismographic record including peak particle velocity, air
overpressure, and vibration frequency levels shall be kept for each blast (except as
provided under Sections 8B. and 8D. of this permit). The following blasting conditions
shall be observed by the mine operator to prevent hazard to persons and adjacent
property from surface blasting:
A. Ground Vibration With Monitoring:
In all blasting operations, the maximum peak particle velocity of any component
of ground motion shall not exceed twenty-five per cent of Figure 1 (below) at the
immediate location of any regularly occupied building outside of the permitted
area such as a dwelling house, church, school, or public, commercial or
institutional building.
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Confined Air blast/Overpressure (dBL)
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U = Unconfined air overpressure (pounds per square inch).
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator (feet).
P = Unconfined air overpressure (decibels).
A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations (decibels).
The air blast/overpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels, for the purposes of this
Section.
E. Record d�g.
The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing: the total
number of holes; pattern of holes and delay of intervals; depth and size of holes;
type and total pounds of explosives; maximum pounds per delay interval; amount
of stemming and burden for each hole; blast location; distance from blast to
closest offsite regularly occupied structure; and weather conditions at the time of
the blast. Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and copies
shall be provided to the Department upon request.
F. Excessive Ground Vibration/Air blast Reporting.
If ground vibration or Air blast limits are exceeded, the operator will immediately
report the event with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of
explosives at the blast site that produced the excessive reading shall cease until
corrective actions approved by the Department are taken. However, blasting
may occur in other approved areas within the permitted boundary. Authorization
to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time of the verbal reporting of the
high ground vibration or high air blast reading if the circumstances justify verbal
approval. Failure to report will constitute a permit violation.
G. Fyyrock Prevention:
The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is not
thrown beyond areas where the access is temporarily or permanently guarded by
the operator. Failure to take corrective measures to prevent flyrock and
repeated instances of flyrock shall be considered a violation of the Mining Permit.

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Highwall Barriers Page 9
A physical barrier consisting of a fence or earthen berm, etc., shall be maintained
around the perimeter of any highwall.
Refuse Disposal
A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained efrolm
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
on -site generated
conveyor belts
wire cables
v-belts
land clearing debris
steel reinforced air hoses
drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established

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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
The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to regrade and satisfactorily revegetate any disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. All sideslopes shall be graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope.
B. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled and stabilized.

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In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued March 15, 2000 and modified March 13, 2002, October 27, 2004
March 4, 2005 October 26, 2005 and November 29, 2007, is hereby renewed this ?
day of February, 2012 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
By:_ _ PA
James D. Simons, Director
bivision of Land Resources '
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

North Carolina. Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
® PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: North American Emerald Mine 2. MINE LOCATION: Duncan Lane, Hiddenite
3. COUNTY: Alexander 4. RIVER BASIN: Yadkin — Pee Dee 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: North American Emerald Mines, Inc., Attention: James K. Hill, Jr.
7. ADDRESS:: 531 Duncan Lane, Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
8. MINING PERMIT #: 02-06 ❑ N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: 02/02/2022 F] N/A
10. PERSON(S) CONTACTED AT SITE: Shane Purdin, Superintendent, James Hill, Denise Hatcher
11. PICTURES? ❑ Yes ® No TAKEN BY:
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
® B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine Sites)
C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: 10/01/2014
14. Any mining since that date? ® Yes ❑ No If yes, cite evidence of such mining activity: Stockpiles,
5. Was mine operating at time
Yes N No If yes, explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, explain:
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit?
If no, explain:
18. Is there any off -site damage? A. ❑ Yes B. ❑ No C. ® None observed
If A, describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C, is there potential for offsite damage? ❑ Yes ®No Explain:
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
20. Other recommendations and comments:
WMEWMINEWUP
Portions of mine property are being leased by Martin Marietta for stockpiling/processing of mined material.
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed ❑ N/A
22. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed date
23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 24. Copy of Report sent to operator 08/26/20116
INSPECTED BY: Tamera Eplin, DATE 08/11/2016
Telephone No: 704-663-1699
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, v 2, U6
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
® PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
I. MINE NAME: North American Emerald Mine 2. MINE LOCATION: Duncan Lane, Hiddenite
3. COUNTY: Alexander
4, RIVER BASIN: Yadkin — Pee Dee
6. OPERATOR: North American Emerald Mines, Inc. Attention: James K. Hill Jr.
5. CASE:
7. ADDRESS: 531 Duncan Lane Hiddenite North Carolina 28636
8. MINING PERMIT #: 02-06 ❑ N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE:
10. PERSON(S) CONTACTED AT SITE: Shane Purdin
02/02/2022 ❑ N/A
Superintendent
11. PICTURES? ❑ Yes N No TAKEN BY.
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size
RECEIVED
of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
® B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine
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Sites)
C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: 09/26/2013,
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
14. Any mining since that date? N Yes ❑ No If yes, cite evidence of such mining
statement by Mr. Purdin that blasting occurred about two
activity: Stoc ilex
weeks prior to ins ection
5. Was mine operating at tune of mspection? ❑ Yes N No If yes, explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? N
If no, explain:
Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
17. Is the mine in
If no, explain: _
with the Reclamation Conditions of the
Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
18. Is there any off -site daage? A. ❑ Yes B. ❑ No C. ® None observed
m
If A, describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C, is there potential for offsite damage? N yes ❑ No Explain: The area between the two
sediment traps is bare
19. Corrective measures needed
taken:
20. Other recommendations and comments:
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) N Not Reviewed
AA. r meow -up inspection needed? LJ Yes Z No Proposed date
23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 24. Copy of Report sent to operator 06/03/2014
INSPECTED BY: Tamera Eplin Ryan Kormanik DATE 05/20/2014
Telephone No: 704-663-1699
Copy to file
Copy to operator
Copy to Mining Specialist

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. Mine Name: North American Emerald Mine 2. Mining permit #: 02-06
3. Operator: North American Emerald Mines, Inc. 4. County: Alexander
5. Address: 531 Duncan Lane, Hiddenite, NC 28636-9233 6. Permit expiration date: 03/15/2008
7. Person(s) contacted at site: Mr. David Jarrell, Mine Foreman, Blast Engineer
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No. 9. Pictures: Yes: No:X
10. Date last inspected: 7/19/06 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: No:
If no, explain:
Operating Condition #4B-Sediment on the entrance road (Duncan Road) off property and sediment
overwhelming the erosion control fence South of active Mining Phase I.
Operating Condition #11- No high wall barrier on Northwest side of Mining Phase I for fall protection.
Operating Condition #13- A reclamation report has not been filed annually.
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: No:X
If no, explain: Reclamation Report has not been filed.
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes:X No: If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage:
Condition 4B- Mud and sediment on the public Road (Duncan Road) at the entrance, moderate severity.
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
-A modification request must be submitted, including calculations for sizing the two basins East of the staging
area. Split the silt fence below each basin to allow unrestricted flow of the water from the basins.
-Clean the silt off of Duncan road and refresh the stone at the entranceway.
-Build up a barrier as the soil is cleared for further excavation at the crest of all high walls.
-Clean-up and repair silt fence Southeast of the Mine Phase Pit entrance and extend silt fence up along the slope
in that area.
-Seed.all the haul road berms.
16. Other recommendations and comments:
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? Yes: No: X (explain) Operator has not
received one from; the Land Resources Department, I took a copy to Mi. Jarrell for him to fill out and return.
18. 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: Greg ittzzlleer " Date: 04/01/2008
Others Present: Charlie Whaley and Ed Robinette
Phone number: 704-663-1699

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. Mine Name: North American Emerald Mine 2. Mining permit #: 02-06
3. Operator: North American Emerald Mines, Inc. 4. County: Alexander
5. Address: 531 Duncan Lane, Hiddenite, NC 28636-9233 6. Permit expiration date: 03/15/2008
7. Person(s) contacted at site: Mr. David Jarrell, Mine Foreman, Blast Engineer
8. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes: X No: 9. Pictures: Yes: No:X
10. Date last inspected: 7/19/06 11. Any mining since last inspection? Yes: X No:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit? Yes: No:
If no, explain:
Operating Condition #413-Sediment on the entrance road (Duncan Road) off property and sediment
overwhelming the erosion control fence South of active Mining Phase 1.
Operating Condition #11- No high wall barrier on Northwest side of Mining Phase I for fall protection.
Operating Condition #13- A reclamation report has not been filed annually.
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit? Yes: No:X
If no, explain: Reclamation Report has not been filed.
14. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? Yes:X No: If yes, describe the type and
severity of the damage:
Condition 4B- Mud and sediment on the public Road (Duncan Road) at the entrance, moderate severity.
15. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
-A modification request must be submitted, including calculations for sizing the two basins East of the staging
area. Split the silt fence below each basin to allow unrestricted flow of the water from the basins.
-Clean the silt off of Duncan road and refresh the stone at the entranceway.
-Build up a barrier as the soil is cleared for further excavation at the crest of all high walls.
-Clean-up and repair silt fence Southeast of the Mine Phase Pit entrance and extend silt fence up along the slope
in that area.
-Seed all the haul road berms.
16. Other recommendations and comments:
17. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? Yes: No: X (explain) Operator has not
received one from the Land Resources Department, I took a copy to Mr. Jarrell for him to fill out and return.
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes: X No: Proposed date: 10/1/2008
19. Number of additional ages of inspection report: 20. Copy of report sent to operator: 04/02/2008
Inspected by: GreAtzler Date: 04/01/2008
Others Present: Charlie Whaley and Ed Robinette
Phone number: 704-663-1699 �EC(�I VED
APR 03 2008

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
RALEIGH CENTRAL Office
SECTION LQS Mining Program DATE/TIME
NAME REPRESENTING
Guidelines forAccess; The staff of the Central Office is dedicated to making public
records in our custody readily available to the public for review and copying, We also have
the responsibility to the public to safeguard these records and to carry out our day-to-day
program obligations. Please read carefully the following before signing the form.
1. Due to the large public demand forfile access, we request that you call at least a
day in advance.to schedule an appointment for file review so you can be .
accommodated. Appointments are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 3 00 p.m.
Viewing time ends at 4 45 P.m. Anyone arriving without an appointment may
view the files to the extent that time and staff supervision are available.
2. You must specify files you want to review by mine name/permit no., as
appropriate. The number of files that you may review at one appointment will be
limited. to five.
3. You may make copies of a file when the copier is not in use by the staffand if
time permits. Cost per copy is 2.5 cents for ALL copies if You make more than
25 copies — there is no charge for 25 or less copies Payment is to be made by
check, money order, or cash in the administrative ofFces.
4, Files must be kept in the order you received them. Files may not be taken from
the office. No briefcases lar a totes etc. are permitted in the file review area.
To remove, alter, deface, mutilate, or destroy material in public files is a
misdemeanor for which you can be fined up to $500.d0.
5. In accordance with GS 25-3-512, a $25.00 processing fee will be charged and
collected for checks on which payment has been refused.
6. The customer must present a photo ID, sign -in, and receive a visitor sticker prior
to reviewing files.
MINEY NAME / PERMIT NO. G®t1NTY
1._ �ti � bs o s--
2. `I ^-6
3. a2_JL
4.
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Signature/Name of Firm or Business. Date
Please attach business card to form if available
�AM 2 : 3 o Qs--
Time In Time Out

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
North American Emerald Mine
Land Quality Section Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
July 12, 2010
Mr. James K. Hill
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
RE: North American Emerald Mine (Permit # Q 06)
Alexander County, N.C. \)
Dear Sir or Madame:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted at a mine site for
which our records show you to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the
provisions of North Carolina General Statute 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies documented by the
inspector. Furthermore, please note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions
required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the terms and conditions of your
mining permit and the Act lies with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions concerning the attached
report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely
era H. plm,
Assistant Regionaq Engineer
THE/cm
Attachment
cc: Mining Specialist
Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Telephone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] • Internet: http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/pagestiandqualitysection.html
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
FILE ACCESS RECORD
SECTION L/W QLL&l -F_Y DATE/TIME Q_Y4-� %— L— i I
NAMENL&VA-0 REPRESENTING
Guidelines for Access: The staff of the Central and Regional Offices is dedicated to
making public records in our custody readily available to the public for review and copying.
We also have the responsibility to the public to safeguard these records and to carry out
our day-to-day program obligations. Please read carefully the following before signing the
form.
1. Due to the large public demand for file access, we request that you call at least a
day in advance to schedule an appointment for file review so you can be
accommodated. Appointments are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 3•00 p.m.
Viewing time ends at 4:45 p.m. Anyone arriving without an appointment may
view the files to the extent that time and staff supervision are available.
2. You must specify files you want to review by project number or name, as
appropriate. The number of files that you may review at one appointment will be
limited to five.
3. You may make copies 'of a file when the copier is not in use by the staff and if
time permits. Cost per copy is 2.5 cents for ALL copies if you make more than
25 copies — there is no charge for 25 or less copies Payment is to be made by
check, money order, or cash in the administrative offices, or upon receipt of an
invoice.
4. Files must be kept in the order you received them. Files may not be taken from
the office. No briefcases, large totes etc are permitted in the file review area
To remove, alter, deface, mutilate, or destroy material in public files is a
misdemeanor for which you can be fined up to $500.00.
5. In accordance with GS 25-3-512, a $25.00 processing fee will be charged and
collected for checks on which payment has been refused.
6. The customer must present a photo ID, sign -in, and receive a visitor sticker prior
to reviewing files.
n ( PROJECT NO. / PROJECT NAME COUNTY
1. Iv01ZlNE�2tcA,J �t� I�/trlJc rl�
2.
3.
4.
5.
Signa a/Name Firm 6r Business Date i/r'me In Time
Please attach business card to form if available

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
January 29, 2013
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7008 1300 0000 1126 2454
Mr. James K. Hill
North American Emerald Mines, Inc.
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
RE: North American Emerald Mine
Mining Permit No. 02-06
Alexander County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Hill:
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
We have received the $83,800.00 Surety Bond No. SUR0005300 issued by Argonaut
Insurance Company for the referenced mining operation. As this new surety bond sufficiently
covers the mining operation, the enclosed Assignment of Savings Account No. 402043148 for
$14,111.00 issued by Peoples Bank and Assignment of Savings Account Nos. 402026948 and
401930334 totaling $70,191.08 issued by Peoples Bank for are hereby released by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources for your disposal.
If you should have any questions on the above, please contact me at [phone].
ncerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Assignment of Savings Account No. 402043148
Assignment of Savings Account Nos. 402026948 and 401930334
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9220 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: htlp://portal.nodenr,org/webAr/
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Wehner
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:38 PM
To: 'North American Emerald Mines'
Subject: RE: SIGNED INSURANCE DOCUMENTS FOR NAEM
Attachments: 02-06 bond rplcmnt 2013.pdf
Jamie - here it is. Let me know if you need anything else.
-----Original Message -----
From: North American Emerald Mines [mailto:naemincCabellsouth net]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:18 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: 'James Hill'; 'Lynn Hill'; 'Lynn Hill'; 'lynn hill'
Subject: SIGNED INSURANCE DOCUMENTS FOR NAEM
Judy:
I'm forwarding you a scanned copy of the signed insurance paperwork. Hard copies are being
overnighted to you.
I hope that everything meets your expectations. Let me know if you see any problems.
Jamie Hill has asked if it would be possible that you could email your letter of release
regarding NAEM's bank bonds, even if a hard copy will arrive at a later date by US mail. The
hope is that we can take your emailed letter to our bank sooner than later. As I told you
before, this has been a very long process on our side. The company is most anxious for a
release of funds.
Randi Sue Van Vliet
NORTH AMERICAN EMERALD MINES, INC
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, NC 28636
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1

Wehner, Ju
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Judy,
Cooper, Kathy [[e-mail]]
Monday, January 28, 2013 3A8 PM
Wehner, Judy
RE: SIGNED INSURANCE DOCUMENTS FOR NAEM
That's fine. As long as we have a signature, we use it
later.
Thanks,
Kathy
Kathryn Jones Cooper
Special Deputy Attorney General
Water and Land Section
Environmental Division
Post Office Box 629
Raleigh, NC 27602-0629
[phone] (main telephone number)
[phone] (direct dial)
[phone] (fax)
[e-mail]
-----Original Message -----
From: Wehner, Judy[mailto:iudy.wehner(@ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:33 PM
To: Cooper, Kathy
Subject: FW: SIGNED INSURANCE DOCUMENTS FOR NAEM
the bond has to be forfeited
■i
They didn't quite sign it in the right placer but is this okay?
-----Original Message -----
From: North American Emerald Mines [mailto:naeminc(@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 2:18 PM
To: Wehner, Judy 1101
Cc: 'James Hill'; 'Lynn Hill'; 'Lynn Hill'; 'lynn hill'
Subject: SIGNED INSURANCE DOCUMENTS FOR NAEM 11
Judy
Mil
I'm forwarding you a scanned copy of the signed insurance parE�rwork. Hard copies are being
overnighted to you.
I hope that everything meets your expectations. Let me know if you see any problems.
Jamie Hill has asked if it would be possible that you could email your letter of release
regarding NAEM's bank bonds, even if a hard copy will arrive at a later date by US mail. The
hope is that we can take your emailed letter to our bank sooner than later. As I told you
before, this has been a very long process on our side. The company is most anxious for a
release of funds. I&
Randi Sue Van Vliet
1
I

NORTH AMERICAN EMERALD MINES, INC
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, NC 28636
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Wehner
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:22 PM
To: 'Cooper, Kathy'
Subject: FW: Surety Bond Rider NAEM-Bluegrass Materials
Attachments: Scan.pdf; boral bond replacement 2013.pdf
Can you review these documents to see if we can accept them? The permitee for this site is North American Emerald
Mines Inc. I just never heard of "executed by" in relation to "principal.
From: Eric Loggins [mailto:eric0bluegrassmaterials com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:03 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: Surety Bond Rider NAEM-Bluegrass Materials
Judy,
Here is the rider from the surety company which signifies that Bluegrass will assume all risks by keeping the original
permit in the name of North American Emerald Mine, Inc. Please look it over and let me know if it is acceptable, or
another signature is needed. I will mail you the original as soon as you respond.
Thanks,
Eric
Eric Loggins, CMSP
Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
Director of Human Resources, Safety, & Environmental
Office: 270-393-1700 / Mobile: [phone]
eric(cDbluegrassmaterials com
www.bluegrassmaterials.com
"Don't be safety -blinded, be safety -minded."

Wehner, Ju
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:25 PM
To: 'Eric Loggins'
Cc: 'North American Emerald Mines'
Subject: RE: Surety Bond Rider NAEM-Bluegrass Materials
As we never had two company names on a rider before I am sending the documents to the Attorney General's Office for
their review. This may take a day or two to get an answer.
From: Eric Loggins fmailto•ericftluegrassmateriais coral
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:03 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: Surety Bond Rider NAEM-Bluegrass Materials
Judy,
Here is the rider from the surety company which signifies that Bluegrass will assume all risks by keeping the original
permit in the name of North American Emerald Mine, Inc. Please look it over and let me know if it is acceptable, or
another signature is needed. I will mail you the original as soon as you respond.
Thanks,
Eric
Eric Loggins, CMSP
Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
Director of Human Resources, Safety, & Environmental
Office: 270-393-1700 / Mobile: [phone]
ghc nnbluegrassmaterials com
www.bluegrassmaterials com
"Don't be safety -blinded, be safety -minded."

Wehner, Ju
From: Eric Loggins [[e-mail]
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:03 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: Surety Bond Rider NAEM-Bluegrass Materials
Attachments: Scan.pdf
Judy,
Here is the rider from the surety company which signifies that Bluegrass will assume all risks by keeping the original
permit in the name of North American Emerald Mine, Inc. Please look it over and let me know if it is acceptable, or
another signature is needed. I will mail you the original as soon as you respond.
Thanks,
Eric
Eric Loggins, CMSP
Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
Director of Human Resources, Safety, & Environmental.
Office: 270-393-1700 / Mobile: [phone]
ericabluegrassmaterials com
mLi v.bluegrassmaterials com
`Don't be safety -blinded, be safety -minded."

SURETY RIDER
10 bn attuchcd to and turn, a part of
Bond No. SUR0005300
Type of
Bond. Reclamation Bond
dated
cltectne December 12, 2012
ccccatcd by Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
n>RI\, w„ ,
and h, Argonard Insurance Company
. as Surefr.
in la, or of State of North Carolina. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
,0111-1011t
in u,nsiderafion of the mutual agreeutents herein contained the Pi incipatl and the Surety hereby consent to
Change principal name and address from:
Bluegrass Mafenals Company. LLC
1711 Destiny Lane, Suite IG4
Bowling Green, KY 42104
m
North American Emerald Mines, Inc.
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, NC 28636
as Principal.
Nothing herein contained shall x:ay, alter or extend any provision or amditinn of this bond except its herein expressly
this rider
is effective December 12, 2012
(MONT11 Dal YeAltl
Signed and Sealed January 15, 2013
(hIOF1iI-DAti -PLMt ._
North American Emerald Mines Inc
u luxrlpp1. i
By:
Argona(it Insurance Company
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Keliie McKinney
Marsh - National Surety Center
i i I Northshore Drive. Suite N550
Knoxville, TN 37919
865 769 7740
[e-mail]
v W.marsh.com
January 15, 2013
Mr. Eric Loggins
Bluegrass Materials Company, LLC
1711 Patrick Way, Unit B
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Subject: Rider
Principal: North American Emerald Mines, Inc.
Obligee: State of North Carolina, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources
Bond Type; Reclamation Bond
Bond Amount: $83,800.00
Bond Number: SUR0005300
Surety: Argonaut Insurance Company
Dear Mr, Loggins:
Please see enclosed the rider changing the principal name to North American Emerald
Mines, Inc. for the above -referenced bond. Please recheck the rider for accuracy and
sign and seal and forward to the obligee for acceptance and filing with the original bond.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries own equity interest in certain
insurers and have contractual arrangements with certain insurers and wholesale
brokers. Information regarding such interest and contracts is available at:
http://global marsh com/aboutfTransparency, Op.
If you have any questions, please feet free to contact me. Thank you for allowing Marsh
to service your surety needs.
Sincerely,
Kellie McKinney
Enclosure
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman Secretary
Mr. James K. Hill
North American Emerald Mines Inc.
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
RE: Blasting Complaint
North American Emerald Mine
Permit No. 02-06
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Hill:
The review has been completed on the shot record your company previously submitted forthe
November 21, 2011 blasts at the North American Emerald Mine. Your company has been found to be
in compliance with the blasting conditions outlined in Mining Permit No. 02-06, 1 have already notified
the complainant, Ms. Dorothy Watkins, of our findings.
Thank you for your continued cooperation. If you should have any questions on the above,
please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
QUth A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-707.9220 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webAr/land-quality /
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE Land Quality Section
Director and State Geologist
February 9, 2012
Ms. Dorothy Watkins
PO Box 276
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
RE: Blasting Complaint
North American Emerald Mine
Permit No. 02-06
Alexander County
Dear Ms. Watkins:
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
North American Emerald Mines, Inc. did not blast on February4, 2012. Blasting operations
have not occurred at this site for several months. Our office did however review the last blasting
record which was conducted on November 21, 2011. It was found that North American Emerald
Mines Inc. was in compliance with the blasting requirements. The blast was so small that it did
not trigger the seismograph, as was expected mathematically.
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If you should have any additional questions or concerns, please contact me at (919) 733-
Sincerely,,,
qJuh A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-707-9220 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/land-quality
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