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EXHIBIT G <br /> WATER INFORMATION <br /> A single water well is located on the site near the property <br /> owners house . The closest stream is the Huerfano River that is <br /> adjacent to the north side of the mine . It will not be affected <br /> by mining and we expect the floor of the mine to be at lease 3 <br /> feet above the bank of the river. Mining will not reach the <br /> ground water table . Our investigations indicate the ground water <br /> table is from 54 to 60 feet below the surface of the site, which <br /> is near the level of the Huerfano River alluvial aquifer, so no <br /> ground water will be exposed. <br /> We do not expect to encounter ground water on this site <br /> however if at anytime groundwater is encountered a 2-foot cover <br /> will be placed over the exposed water and the mine floor <br /> elevations will be adjusted to maintain that depth to <br /> groundwater. <br /> The operators intent is to minimize the disturbances to the <br /> prevailing hydrologic balance of the affected land and of the <br /> surrounding area and to the quality and quantity of the surface <br /> and ground water system, both during and after mining and <br /> reclamation. We believe we will be in compliance with all state <br /> laws, federal laws, and regulations governing water and water <br /> rights as the property develops . <br /> We estimate the current water uses at the mine, including, <br /> dust control will require 3 . 00 ac-ft per year. This water is <br /> hauled from sources we have that are approved for this use . <br /> Generally it is purchased from the Town of Walsenburg, CO. No <br /> water will be used for reclamation, nor will the revegetated <br /> areas be irrigated. <br /> The pit is a dry mine so will not be dewatered and will be <br /> graded such that all surface water runoff is retained on the site <br /> for less then 72 hours and all off site storm runoff will be <br /> diverted around the permit area . <br /> 22 <br />