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Fortune Revenue Silver Mines, Inc. Revenue Mine MCP Plan 2014 <br />Part 3: Material Movement and Storage <br />3.1 Transportation <br />The chemicals used in the milling process will be delivered to the mine site by highway trucks. The <br />chemicals used will be delivered, transported to the mill and stored in their factory containers. Once <br />onsite, the chemicals will be unloaded in the designated area (in front of the reagent room). This area <br />will be a compacted pad 20' wide by 20' long shown on the SPCC Plan Map. The pad will be <br />surrounded by a compacted 5" mound that is gently sloped on both sides to allow the truck and <br />equipment to pass over without disturbing the cargo. The purpose of the pad is to contain any material <br />or chemical release or spill in the unloading of the truck. A small forklift or skid -steer will be used to <br />unload the truck and transport the material underground into the mill. The overall process of unloading <br />and transportation will occur as quickly as possible while maintaining safe operations. This will reduce <br />the exposure to potential spills outside of containment. <br />3.2 Storage <br />Once the materials have been transported to the mill facility reagent room, they will be stored in their <br />factory containers until used. It is anticipated that the bulk granular chemicals will come in either 50 <br />pound bags or 55 gallon drums. The storage of either is similar in that each will ship on pallets. The <br />liquids are anticipated to ship in either carboys or 55 gallon drums. Storing the materials in the reagent <br />room is ideal as it is cool, dry and out of direct sunlight. A bay door to the reagent room will be opened <br />and a forklift will be used to move the chemicals into the room for placement on the floor. Following is <br />a discussion on the storage of each chemical: <br />3.2.1 Zinc Sulfate - Crystalline <br />Zinc Sulfate should be stored in a cool, dry, well - ventilated area away from incompatible substances. <br />Zinc Sulfate is considered to be stable under normal temperatures and pressures. It should be stored in a <br />location that avoids excess heat. At temperatures in excess of 932 degrees F, it decomposes and <br />produces oxides of sulfur and toxic fumes of zinc oxide. It is incompatible with strong bases. <br />3.2.2 Calcium Oxide — Powder <br />Calcium Oxide should be stored in a cool, dry place. It should be kept dry. <br />Calcium Oxide is considered to be stable. Water, acids, and other products with water of hydration (I.e.: <br />Zinc Sulfate) should be avoided. Contact with water produce heat. <br />