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Alternate Phone Number <br /> Used only to follow up. <br /> Alternate Phone Extension <br /> Connection to Operation <br /> Select all that apply <br /> Land Owner of affected land Structure Owner within 200' of affected land <br /> Mineral Owner Nearby Resident <br /> Adjacent Land Owner Concerned Citizen <br /> Government Agency Other <br /> DESCRIPTION OF COMMENT OR OBJECTION <br /> (Please be as specific as possible) <br /> Comment/Objection Narrative <br /> Background: <br /> The organization submitting the mining permit application is Zephyr Minerals.Zephyr is a Canadian public <br /> company based in Nova Scotia.While they do rent some space in Canon City,they have no roots or facilities in <br /> Colorado or anywhere in the USA.Any money they might ultimately make will be returned to Canada.They <br /> were formed in 2012 for the sole purpose of exploring minerals in our area(so most of the homes in the area <br /> were built before Zephyr Minerals even existed).The two Zephyr principals have had an interest in claims in the <br /> area dating back to the 1980's. <br /> Zephyr started their community involvement early after forming,a good thing.They held several public <br /> meetings to discuss their intent and approach.Then on September 25,2018 Zephyr sent the following <br /> message:"We are advised by Counsel that given the threat of pending legal action against Zephyr Minerals <br /> Ltd.("Zephyr"or the"Company"),that the Company will not be hosting any further information sessions other <br /> than those specific to the requirements of any permit applications".Apparently they decided it is best to work <br /> through formal channels and not the public.One can only speculate as to their rationale. It is true that a suit <br /> was being considered.Why would Zephyr not want to share information as a good neighbor? <br /> Zephyr's worked hard to avoid any environmental impact assessments,and done exploration in the Grape <br /> Creek area which is"two protective federal designations,the Grape Creek Area of Critical Environmental <br /> Concern(ACEC), identified in the BLM's 1996 Royal Gorge Field Office Resource Management Plan(RMP), <br /> and the Lower Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area(WSA)."Clearly they are avoiding thorough evaluation of <br /> their operations. <br /> The location of the proposed mine is approximately: <br /> •4 miles southwest of downtown Canon City <br /> • 1.5 miles from Carson City Limits <br /> • 1.3 miles from Grape Creek <br /> Growth: <br /> Zephyr has expanded their holdings, changed the minerals being investigated,and changed their proposed <br /> mining techniques since being formed.While change is typical, no one knows what the next revision will be. <br /> And no one local is being involved or educated.Change just happens regardless of the community. For <br /> example,on February 21,2020 Zephyr announced:"Zephyr Minerals Ltd.continues to advance its 100% <br /> owned high grade Dawson-Green Mountain Project in Colorado, USA.After expanding its land package to <br /> 1,385 hectares(3,430 acres)the Company plans to explore the entire 12.2 km(7.5 mi)mineralized trend using <br /> the Broken Hill Type deposit as an exploration model."Change is likely to occur again.Will it be in favor of <br /> Zephyr or will the community and area be a primary concern? <br /> Water risks: <br /> The mine site at 6,500 feet elevation is 1,000 feet higher elevation than Grape Creek and the Arkansas river. It <br />