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377
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The North Carolina General Assembly contemplates passing the North Carolina Severance Tax Act, which would tax two commodities: peat and phosphate.
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13143
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Over 300 minerals have been identified in North Carolina. The state leads the nation in production of mica, feldspar, pyrophyllite, china clay, and spodumene. North Carolina also produces tungsten, talc, quart, olivine, limestone, shale, copper, and clay. The stone, sand, and gravel industries are the most important in terms of revenue, as well as the production of granite and marble for building and ornamental purposes.
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13181
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In 1955, Tungsten Mining Corporation had a revenue of nearly $10 million, operating a tungsten mine in Vance County - the richest producer in the United States. Apart from tungsten mining, North Carolina's minerals are producing some excitement: North Carolina is a hot spot for copper and lithium, and North Carolina's mining industry is promoting a boom in other industries like ceramics and rubber.
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13702
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North Carolina is home to the highest mine in eastern North America. The Yancey Mica Mining Company owns a mine in the Black Mountains, located 5,000 feet in altitude. Discovered in 1874 by the Silver Brothers, this mine was once known as the Cattail Mine.
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24701
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Over the years, many minerals have been discovered in the Toe River Valley. Recently, mica and feldspar have been the focus of mining activities in the area. The history and industry of mining in Toe River are discussed here.
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