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RECEIVED <br /> Tim Cazier AUG 19 2021 <br /> CO DRMS <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 DIVISION OF FtLCLA,,'I.4TION <br /> Denver, CO 80203 MININGAI4D SAFETY <br /> RE: Support for the Pr Zephyr USA Ltd. Underground Gold Mine, Fremont County, CO. <br /> Permit Nu ber M-2021-C46 <br /> Dear Mr. Cazier, <br /> I am writing to express my support for the Zephyr USA Ltd. (Zephyr), Dawson Gold Mine project and join many <br /> other citizens of Canon City and Fremont Co. that support the proposed environmentally responsible underground <br /> gold mine in the Dawson Mountain area of Fremont County. I am asking that you approve the issuance of a mining <br /> permit to Zephyr enabling the mine development to proceed in an environmentally responsible way. <br /> Zephyr has in good faith embraced the stringent obligations and conditions embodied in the State and County <br /> regulations that govern the operation of an underground mine and has developed a plan to assess and mitigate <br /> any environmental impacts that may result. To not allow this development to proceed would not be in keeping with <br /> the science-based assessment process and result in the loss of 90 potential new direct jobs and up to 300 new <br /> indirect jobs. Clearly, these jobs would be a welcome economic boost to the area. <br /> Zephyr has conducted its considerable exploration efforts in a responsible way and in compliance with material <br /> regulations since 2013. The proposed operation being an underground mine with a very small footprint— i.e. no <br /> _ open pits or waste rock dumps, as well_as being out of visual sight from Canon City means the mnHntain views ___ <br /> from town will not be impacted. In addition, as the mine project is located entirely on private lands, there will be no <br /> impact on local hiking trails. <br /> Colorado has a long history of producing minerals, including gold. We have an opportunity to continue to develop <br /> these resource in an environmentally responsible way while making a positive economic impact in our <br /> communities. <br /> I encourage you to approve the issuance of a mining permit to Zephyr so Colorado's mining and quarrying industry <br /> can continue to grow and create jobs for Coloradoans. Thank you for your attention to this very important matter. <br /> I look forward to hearing more about how this government's agencies are supporting much needed rural economic <br /> development in Colorado. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 4 <br /> oovz0LLrtQ A[cLqon p� <br /> Name Printed Name Signed D to <br />