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A total of 2.91 acres has been reclaimed since this operation began in 2003.No additional sites were <br /> reclaimed during 2016 since mining was limited to Sites C and D. <br /> Reclamation Accomplished During2 016: <br /> No reclamation was accomplished during 2016. Berms were reinforced around the open dig sites <br /> and along access roads. The site was broken down and fenced to make safe for the winter. <br /> On 24May, we planted 60 aspen, 30 waxcurrant, and 30 ponderosa on sites C and B. At this time <br /> sufficient trees and shrubs have been planted on previously disturbed areas. Additional trees and <br /> shrubs will be planted after final reclamation on Sites D and C. Some soil piles were reseeded with <br /> native grasses. <br /> Tree and bush survival rate is about 85 percent. Some trees are over four feet in height. Regrowth <br /> continues to be slow but is considered 80 percent revegetated. <br /> Roads have not been removed. They provide access for Sites A and C that are still being mined or <br /> maintained. <br /> All other sites under this permit except Site C and Site D which are open for operations are at 80 <br /> percent regrowth and considered complete. <br /> Proposed 2017 Operations: <br /> Mechanized operations will be in conjunction with operations on T. D. Mining claims, Quist claims <br /> and Crystaljack claims from early June through early August. Operations will primarily use a John <br /> Deer 992 and/Or 350 track hoe. Operations on the Smoky Hawk will extend Site C to the north <br /> boundary. We will again drill and blast at site C to develop some deeper pegmatites. Site D will be <br /> worked to the extent of its permit boundary and reclaimed, recontoured, and reseeded. <br /> Site visits, including mineral extraction, reclamation, and claim maintenance will be continued <br /> throughout the season. <br /> Anticipated 2017 Disturbances: <br /> Approximately 0.4 acre will be opened on the Smoky Hawk at Site C and D. Approximately 0.4 <br /> acre will be reclaimed and reseeded. <br /> If time permits,the prospect at Site K will be opened and reclaimed. <br /> Proposed 2017 Reclamation: <br />