North American Emerald Mine NOI 032618

Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 26, 2018
North American Emerald Mine, Inc.
Attention: James K. Hill, Jr
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Attention: Jay Nivens, Senior Environmental Engineer
8701 Red Oak Boulevard. Suite 540
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217_
RE: North American Emerald Mine (Permit # 02-06)
Alexander County, North Carolina.
Dear Mr. Hill/ Nivens:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
interim Director
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,
pL.--�_�
Ousmane Sidibe
Assistant Regional Engineer
Attachment
cc: David Miller, State Mining Specialist

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-PeeDee 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: Martin Marietta Materials Inc.
7. ADDRESS: Attn: Jay Nivens 8701 Red Oak Blvd. Suite 540 Charlotte NC 28217
8. MINING PERMIT #: 02-06 ❑ N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: ED N/A
10. PERSON(S) CONTACTED AT SITE:
11. PICTURES? O Yes ❑ No TAKEN BY: M. Peveler & O. Sidibe
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: Au ust 11 2016
14. Any mining since that date? Yes ❑ No If yes, cite evidence of such mining activity:
15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes 0 No If yes, explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ N/A
If no, explain:
Pumping pit water off the properly creating turbid water on the creek
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No N N/A
If no, explain:
18. Is there any off -site damage? A. ElYes B. ElNo 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: Pumping pit water off the
property creating turbid water on the creek, if continued could possibly create sedimentation
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: Please stop all pumping activities and submit a
proper plan as to how you would properly discharge the water from the pit
20. Other recommendations and comments: This inspection was conducted due to a citizen complaint allegi�
illegal discharge of a large volume of water impacting the creek Please give the above corrective action your
immediate attention.
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed ❑ N/A
22. Follow-up inspection needed? ® Yes ❑ No Proposed date Upon approval
23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 24. Copy of Report sent to operator March 26, 2018
INSPECTED BY: O. Sidibe, M. Peveler DATE: March 23, 2018
Telephone No: 704-663-1699
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist