2015-01-23_PERMIT FILE - P2015001 (2)

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(Form 2 — (Public File) 4. Identify the type or method of prospecting proposed and quantity (place an "X ") X 1 drill site Cuts Pits X 3 culvert Trenches Shafts Tunnels Adits Declines Air Drilling _X_ 5 holes—Fluid Drilling Drilling & Blasting 5. Describe proposed surface excavation or other land disturbance, including roads, pits, trenches, waste piles, drill pads and collar areas of underground workings, ponds, etc... Exploration will include surface 3D mapping to provide a model of the ore veins by mapping those visible on the surface and projecting them with reasonable strike and dip field information into the subsurface to confirm location of proposed core drilling site and is estimated to take 2 -3 weeks to complete. Maps illustrate area claim boundaries, name of claims, visual of Lake Creek, CO Hwy 82 and visual of proposed access road and drill site (Figure 1: pages 1, 2, 3 and 4). Horizontal core drilling consists of 5 holes (Figure 4) up to a maximum depth of 2,000 ft to confirm mineral deposits, dimensions and mineral quality. Total horizontal depth of all five drill holes is 5,635 ft. The exploration area located beneath 6 lode claims of horizontal drilling and will not exceeding 5 acres of USFS land. Drilling operations will be performed on one drill site pad using directional to side track in each drill hole in order to deviate from main trunk hole (Figure 4). The proposed drill pad construction at the end of the access road measures 50 ft X 50 ft to accommodate all core drilling equipment. Drill pad construction cuts by a dozer /front end loader will not exceed 8ft for leveling purposes. Brumes and diversion channels will be installed or constructed to ensure water runoff on all four sides of the drill pad. All drill holes will be diamond drilled by a Versa Drill KMB 1.4 using N sized holes, 2.98" in diameter; core is 17/8 diameter. The drilling equipment includes a Caterpillar XQ230 Generator to power the Versa Drill which is OSA compliant. A 10 x 6 x 2 ft sump lined with 6 mill PVC box will be located near drill will contain drill cuttings. The drilling operation will use only water, no chemicals. A water truck will deliver water to portable 2,000 gallon water tank once every day, or as required. Driller proposes to operate 10 to 12 hours a day (7AM to 7 PM) up to 6 days per week for an estimated 5 - 7 weeks. During drilling operations, Driller will close active bore hole after each shift with metal plugs and caps. Drilling core produced from drilling operations will be placed in wooden core boxes as drilling proceeds. At the end of each shift, the drill core will be inspected, logged by a geologist and placed in back of a 4 X 4 truck and transported off the property to be tested for mineral content at an off -site location. The drill pad area will be gated and fenced for privacy and security reasons. No night operations are planned therefore no night lighting will be used. Employees include drill machine operator, tool technician, quality control technician and a security guard. Security guard provided by Driller will be on or near drill pad site during non operational times and will operate from a vehicle as necessary. Driller personnel will be living off -site and commuting to the drill site each day.