2019-03-15_REVISION - M1977215

• Permit No: M1977215
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 3/15/2019
• Doc Name: Request for Temporary Cessation
• From: Rio Grande Silver, Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: TC3
• Email Name: THM
• Email Name: WHE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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COLORA ,CLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
* 1 Denver,Colorado 80203 Phone[phone]
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TLivirvxtiic Y CESSATION NOTICE
(mining activities temporarily cease for more than a one-year period) MAR 15 2019
Today's date: March 11 , 2019 pMS1ONOF�Ct L..._.
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Permit number: M- 1977-215 site name: Bulldog Mine Operation
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Rio Grande Silver Inc. $ '4
Permittee making request:
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Operator(if other than permittee):
Date the initial five-year period of Temporary Cessation begins: 3-26-2014. 2nd 5 yr request 3-26-2019
Reason mining activities (materials extraction, processing, hauling) have ceased:
In the 3rd Quarter 2013 due to a decline silver prices,it was determined that it was not economic to continue the Bulldog Project at that time.
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Description of plan to resume operations:
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The Bulldog Mine Project was placed on Temporary Cessation on 3-26-2014.Since that time Rio Grande Silver has maintained all permitting and infrastructure related to the project in anticipation of a resumption of activities. N W
Description of plan to meet performance standards of Rule 3.1 during temporary cessation(reclamation, weed control,
monitoring, signs, markers, etc.):
All monilonng requiremems that include gmund and surface water sampling and weed control are being conducted and submitted to DRMS annually.The entrance sign contains all required information and permit boundaries are marked.
Number of affected acres:60
Amount of financial warranty (bond)on deposit with the state: $ 163,228.13
Required fees for Temporary Cessation by permit type (please mark the correct fee and submit it with this request
for Temporary Cessation):
Permit type Required TR fee Submitted (mark only one)
Construction Materials $144
Hard Rock/Metal Mining $115 ❑�
The above-referenced permit has entered Temporary Cessation. This site has reserves remaining to be mined.
Operator's signature: C
Please note:
1. While in Temporary Cessation, the operator must continue to comply with the Rules and Act, including
maintaining the site, and must continue to file an annual report and annual fee.