Cherokee Plant

AbandonedBarite Barium OreFacilityMSHA

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Nearest TownMurphy
Coordinates35.08881, -84.12644

Commodities

PrimaryBarite Barium Ore
SecondaryTalc

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorSuzorite Mineral Products Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3102037

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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