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PERMIT#: M-1977-493 <br /> INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ECS <br /> INSPECTION DATE: December 27,2017 <br /> OBSERVATIONS <br /> This was a routine monitoring inspection for the Climax molybdenum mine, a 112d-3 hard rock mine operated by the <br /> Climax Molybdenum Company—a division of Freeport McMoRan. The inspection was conducted by DRMS <br /> representative Eric Scott. DRMS arrived on-site at approximately 1000. DRMS met with Climax representatives James <br /> Haag and Emil McCormick. <br /> Due to the conditions at the site(recent snowfall),this inspection was abbreviated and consisted of site discussion and <br /> records review. The recent work in the McNulty Gulch and Lake Irwin areas would not have been visible due to snowfall. <br /> DRMS was provided with the most recent monthly summary report(Dec 5,2017) for the tailings deposition activities,the <br /> third quarter 2017 OSF monitoring summary, and a summary graph of the Robinson Pond process water lake levels for <br /> review. DRMS reviewed these reports, and no items or issues requiring follow up at this time were noted. <br /> DRMS was also provided with documentation demonstrating that the third GPS monitoring unit located on the western <br /> toe of the"North 40" OSF had been repaired and is now operational again. This had been identified as an issue requiring <br /> attention during the November DRMS inspection conducted by Jared Ebert,and has now been resolved. <br /> The only issue identified during this inspection that will require some kind of follow up, is that the relevant information <br /> for the new cell phone tower located on-site will need to be submitted in a Technical Revision, or incorporated in an <br /> upcoming Technical Revision, so that DRMS records for facilities present within the permit area stay current. <br /> No other issues of concern were noted during this inspection. <br /> Inspection Contact Address <br /> Ray Lazuk <br /> Climax Molybdenum Company <br /> Highway 91,Fremont Pass <br /> Climax, CO 80429 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />