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RECEIVED <br /> Tim Cazier AUG 2 4 2021 <br /> CO DRMS <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br /> Denver, CO 80203 DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br /> MINING&SAFETY <br /> RE: Support for the Proposed Zephyr USA Ltd. Underground Gold Mine, Fremont County, CO. <br /> PE,2 P1 I T --AL ir/ - 0o i y <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 <br /> underground gold mine in the Dawson Mountain area of Fremont County. I am asking that you approve the <br /> issuance of a mining permit to Zephyr enabling the mine development to proceed in an environmentally <br /> 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 <br /> with the science-based assessment process and result in the loss of 90 potential new direct jobs and up to 300 <br /> new 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 mountain views <br /> from town will not be impacted. In addition, as the mine project is located entirely on private lands, there will be <br /> no impact on local hiking trails. <br /> Colorado has a long history of producing minerals, including gold. We have an opportunity to continue to <br /> develop 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 <br /> industry can continue to grow and create jobs for Coloradoans. Thank you for your attention to this very <br /> important matter. I look forward to hearing more about how this government's agencies are supporting much <br /> needed rural economic development in Colorado. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> /1 <br /> Name Printed Name Signed Date <br /> Supporter of responsible mining in Colorado <br />