Sibelco Red Hill Iota

AbandonedQuartz, CrystalFacilityMSHA

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMitchell
Nearest TownBakersville
Coordinates35.97611, -82.28194

Commodities

PrimaryQuartz, Crystal

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorSibelco North America, Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3102119

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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