Record #:

14949

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Mica mines are booming these days - the curious shiny stuff is being turned up at a record rate under government stimulus, and prices have doubled since World War II began. More than 175 new mines have opened in the last 90 days.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 17, Sept 1942, p8-9, f

Subject(s):

Mica mines and mining

Record #:

15291

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Spruce Pine is one of the most important industrial towns in the western part of the state and has made remarkable progress in the last decade. Located in Mitchell County, Spruce Pine has a population of 3,000 and is growing rapidly and is the mica capital of the United States. Mica, feldspar, and kaolin plants give employment to many hundreds of people.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 7 Issue 46, Apr 1940, p16-17, f

Subject(s):

Mica mines and mining