Burelson Asbestos Mine

Past ProducerAsbestosUSGS MRDS

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Coordinates36.06203, -81.95706

Commodities

PrimaryAsbestos
SecondaryTalc-Soapstone

Mine Details

StatusPast Producer
First Production1958
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10026088

What This Means

This mine is a past producer — it was once operational but is no longer actively mining. Past producer sites may still have environmental impacts including disturbed land, tailings piles, and potential water quality effects. Some past producer sites have been reclaimed, while others remain as-is. Check with your state mining or environmental agency for current site conditions.

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