2020-08-07_REVISION - M1980244 (2)

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NEWMONT GOLDCORP Growth medium will be applied to a minimum depth of six inches over the regraded VLF surfaces and associated disturbances. After placement, the growth medium will be amended as needed, and seeded pursuant to the procedures described in Sections 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 above. Closure and reclamation processes at each VLF, including neutralization (approximately six years), physical reclamation (approximately two years) monitoring (approximately two additional years), are scheduled to take up to ten years after final leaching of ore has been completed at each facility. 1.5.4 External Solution Storage Pond (ESP) Reclamation of the External Solution Storage Pond (ESP) remains unchanged from that approved in MLE - Amendment 9 and MLE2 - Amendment 10. The ESP likely will be used to facilitate final rinsing of the VLFs. Solution contained in the ESP at the conclusion of rinsing will be spray evaporated or treated with H2O2 and applied to the VLF. Any sludge that may remain in the bottom of the ESP will be removed, tested and appropriately disposed of, most likely by hauling to and placing on the VLF. The ESP liner will be folded into the bottom of the pond and the impoundment area filled with material. Facilities demolition debris may be placed in the pond bottom prior to filling with material. The filled ESP area will be graded, soil will be placed, and the area will be reclaimed. 1.5.5 Haul Roads Haul road reclamation will occur in the same manner as previously approved for haul roads in MLE - Amendment 9 and MLE2 - Amendment 10. At the conclusion of mining activities, haul roads designated for closure will be regraded to blend with the surrounding terrain. Existing haul road embankment fill material will be pulled onto the road surface, where possible and the remaining road surfaces will be ripped. Cut slopes will be reduced or filled with material, where appropriate, to achieve the desired configuration. As appropriate on a location-specific basis, culverts may be removed or retained, with proper drainage accommodated in the field. Soil typically is part of the fill materials that are pulled onto the road surface or will be retrieved if in close proximity to the road to assist with the reclamation effort. Roads outside the limits of the mine areas and OSAs will also be reclaimed. In consultation with appropriate representatives of Teller County, CC&V may later propose to retain and use certain existing road corridors to provide light-vehicle access to reclaimed areas for monitoring; however, it is not possible to specify those potential routes at the present time. Cripple Creek&Victor Gold Mining Company Exhibit E Cresson Project Amendment 13 14