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PERMIT#:P-2011-028 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: MAC <br /> INSPECTION DATE: February 27,2017 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> The inspection was conducted by Michael Cunningham of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> (Division). The Bear Hug prospecting site is located approximately 2 miles southwest of Idaho Springs, <br /> Colorado.The commodities of interest are gold and silver. <br /> Prospecting activities were not occurring at the time of the inspection. Typically, Mr. Winters conducts <br /> prospecting between June and September. Prospecting is occurring over an area of 17.4 acres and consists of <br /> hand digging test pits to a depth of 16 inches. The excavated material is processed through a trommel and a <br /> spiral classifier.The processing of the excavated material requires the use of water which is contained in <br /> plastic tubs. The water is recycled and there is to be no discharge of process water to the ground surface.The <br /> processing equipment had been disassembled and placed into storage for the season. In addition, all test pits <br /> are backfilled with the excavated material prior to the end of the season. The Division was unable to visit all of <br /> the reclaimed test holes due to snow cover on portions of the prospecting areas. However, based on the <br /> observations made during the inspection, the prospecting activities are being carried out in accordance with <br /> the approved Notice of Intent. <br /> The Division holds a financial warranty in the amount of$2,268.38, which remains adequate to complete <br /> reclamation. <br /> This concludes the inspection. <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />