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EXHIBIT B <br />Site Description <br />Numerous prospect pits, surface disturbances, and an inactive open pit dating from the 1980's <br />already exist at Crystal Hill. In addition to the pre- existing open pit (approximately 7.2 acres), <br />other previously disturbed areas include reclaimed waste dump and heap leach pad <br />(approximately 39.1 acres), and about two miles of access roads. <br />The bottom of the historic open pit is at an elevation of approximately 9,000 feet, and is <br />approximately 380 feet by 280 feet in area. The open pit has the form of a steep- sided, <br />topographically closed, flat floored amphitheater facing west and carved into the southwest <br />side of Crystal Hill. The top of the open pit is approximately 600 feet by 600 feet. There are no <br />pre- existing buildings at the mine site. The only pre- existing man -made features in the vicinity <br />are a few livestock watering impoundments, fences to delineate grazing areas and a gate to <br />block access to the open pit. <br />Current land use in the area, not related to prospecting and mining exploration, appears to be <br />limited to livestock grazing, seasonal hunting, mostly deer and elk, woodcutting, National Forest <br />access, and rockhound activities. <br />