North Carolina Mining Commission schedules quarterly meeting for March 10

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The North Carolina Mining Commission is scheduled to hold its regular quarterly meeting on March 10 in Raleigh. The session will begin at 1 p.m. and take place in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, located at 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC, 27604.

Members of the public can attend either in person or online via Webex. Details for joining remotely include a Meeting ID of 2427 339 3190 and a webinar password of NCMC_Q1_2026_Att. There is also an option to join by phone at 415-655-0003 using the same Meeting ID and access code 62620711.

An agenda and supporting documents are available ahead of the meeting on the Commission’s website.

The North Carolina Mining Commission has responsibilities that include setting rules for managing mining resources within the state. It serves as an advisory body to the Governor and establishes guidelines for aid granted by federal authorities.

To learn more about the Commission or view meeting materials, visit N.C. Mining Commission | NC DEQ.

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which oversees commissions such as this one, works to support public education and environmental compliance throughout North Carolina, according to its official website. The DEQ’s mission includes providing science-based stewardship aimed at promoting health and prosperity across the state (source). Its regulatory authority covers air, land, water, and coastal environments (source), with services ranging from air quality regulation to permit issuance and enforcement of environmental laws (source). The agency’s central office is located at 217 West Jones Street in Raleigh (source).

The DEQ functions as a state agency focused on regulating and protecting North Carolina’s natural resources and environmental quality (source).



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