Past ProducerGemstone, Chromium, BerylliumUSGS MRDS
Location
State
North Carolina
County
Cleveland
Coordinates
35.23372, -81.58094
Commodities
Primary
Gemstone, Chromium, Beryllium
Tertiary
Boron-Borates, Quartz
Mine Details
Status
Past Producer
First Production
1909
Discovery Year
1909
Data Source
USGS MRDS
Source ID
10078658
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.