1. The Process of Mining Ridge Road Elementary 3 rd Grade Rice’s Homeroom

2. Quality kaolin deposits are located by – Surveying – Drilling – Sampling – Testing

3. Once a mine is chosen, the plan is submitted to the state for evaluation and approval. The plan must contain… – Measures for erosion – Sediment control – Structures to be built

4. Before mining begins, the landowner removes any trees that be sold.

5. The life of a kaolin mine is determined by the quality and size of the deposit.

6. When the mining is complete, the last cuts are made into a lake or pond if there is sufficient water available.