Gold has served as a sort of international monetary system dating all the way back to the first forms of trade and bartering. Gold has and will continue to have a profound impact on the world currencies (Allen). Recognizing the importance of gold people have been quick to collect as much gold as possible, as shown as the California Gold Rush. Before the gold rush in the West, South Carolina was home to one of the largest gold mines in the Southeast, Haile Gold Mine. Gold mining at Haile has continued on and off for the past 200 years. As of recently, Romarco Minerals Incorporated has purchased Haile Gold Mine the most famous and productive mine east of the Mississippi (Haile Gold Mine). Through this purchase Romarco aims to collect microscopic
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Romarco has already made efforts to directly enhance Lancaster County itself by building a new playground and restoring the old a train depot. The Haile Gold Mine playground served as the inaugural project in Lancaster County, allowing Romarco to display their committed partnership with the community. The train depot was restored by Romarco and will serve as a public museum where people have to opportunity to learn about mining history. As a result, the townspeople have responded with overwhelming enthusiasm. Local real estate agent Tammy Reynolds stated, "They have just made such a big impact and have done more for this community that y 'all can ever imagine. I 'm so blessed and honored to be a part of a town that has this company in it.” All other regulators of the mine agree with and are supportive of the plans Romarco has set in place, including SCDNR and the army Corps of Engineers. One of the scarce opposing groups of the mine is the Southern Environmental Law Center. However, their only complaint is that the land in Richland County mitigation land isn 't adequate enough to offset the damage that is likely to occur in Lancaster …show more content…
The county of Lancaster will decrease their unemployment rate, while significantly increasing their revenue. South Carolina as a state will also profit through tax revenues workers and Romarco will encounter. The historically rich Goodwill plantation and the diverse, beauteous Cook 's Mountain will also be a benefit to South Carolinians. On the Rainbow Ranch, the Carolina heelsplitter will have the chance to reproduce in a habitat specifically intended to be a sort of safe-haven for the muscle. Romarco 's extensive research and investment in Lancaster County shows that they are seriously committed to create a safe, supportive environment for the county. With the opening of the mine Lancaster will not only regain its previous glory, but all South Carolinians should be able to see the positive effects of the mine in both the economy and social aspects of the
Romarco has already made efforts to directly enhance Lancaster County itself by building a new playground and restoring the old a train depot. The Haile Gold Mine playground served as the inaugural project in Lancaster County, allowing Romarco to display their committed partnership with the community. The train depot was restored by Romarco and will serve as a public museum where people have to opportunity to learn about mining history. As a result, the townspeople have responded with overwhelming enthusiasm. Local real estate agent Tammy Reynolds stated, "They have just made such a big impact and have done more for this community that y 'all can ever imagine. I 'm so blessed and honored to be a part of a town that has this company in it.” All other regulators of the mine agree with and are supportive of the plans Romarco has set in place, including SCDNR and the army Corps of Engineers. One of the scarce opposing groups of the mine is the Southern Environmental Law Center. However, their only complaint is that the land in Richland County mitigation land isn 't adequate enough to offset the damage that is likely to occur in Lancaster …show more content…
The county of Lancaster will decrease their unemployment rate, while significantly increasing their revenue. South Carolina as a state will also profit through tax revenues workers and Romarco will encounter. The historically rich Goodwill plantation and the diverse, beauteous Cook 's Mountain will also be a benefit to South Carolinians. On the Rainbow Ranch, the Carolina heelsplitter will have the chance to reproduce in a habitat specifically intended to be a sort of safe-haven for the muscle. Romarco 's extensive research and investment in Lancaster County shows that they are seriously committed to create a safe, supportive environment for the county. With the opening of the mine Lancaster will not only regain its previous glory, but all South Carolinians should be able to see the positive effects of the mine in both the economy and social aspects of the