State files new complaint over erosion at unpermitted North Carolina mine

State and federal environmental officials have taken new legal steps in an effort to stabilize an unpermitted mine in Mitchell County.
WUNC

DEQ, environmental groups say illegal mine is still polluting the Nolichucky River, nearby creek

Horizon 30 mined the Carter Quarry site outside of Poplar without a permit for several months last year. Now, DEQ is seeking ...
Mining Weekly

Redmont promoted to COO at Emerald Resources

Gold exploration company Emerald Resources has appointed Josh Redmond as COO with immediate effect. Redmond will oversee operational performance across the group’s portfolio, including the planned ...
Mountain Xpress

State departments continue to pursue cleanup of illegal mine in Western North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) have taken additional legal measures to ensure an unpermitted Mitchell County mine site is ...
Reuters

Asia Pacific

Russia urged Afghanistan and Pakistan on Friday to halt cross-border attacks immediately and resolve their differences by diplomatic means. February 27, 2026 Malaysia police launch probe into alleged ...
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