2021-10-12_REVISION - M2020057

• Permit No: M2020057
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 10/12/2021
• Doc Name: Adequacy Review Response
• From: SSG Mining
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

EXHIBIT C-Mining Plan
Rule 6.3.3 (Starts on Page 136 of the Rules)
The purpose of the mining plan is to describe how mining will affect the permit area through duration of the
operation. The plan must be correlated to Exhibit E—Map.
1) Estimated dates of commencement: 1/1/2021 and completion: 1/1/2121
2) How many years is the mine anticipated to be operational: 100 years
3) Will mining activities occur all-yearlong or just seasonally when weather permits(check one):
(f:])all-yearlong or([Z])seasonally,explain: Access will be available when snow has melted
4) How many aces of the mine site will be disturbed at any given time: 0.918 acres
5) De th of topsoil to be salvaged(only for surface disturbances)(check one):
4-6 inches 6-8 inches
-R8-10 inches RIO-12 inches
—Other:
M _N/A,explain:
6) Will you need to move any overburden(check one): (-0)Yes or(-a)No
a. If yes,approximately how thick is the overburden? 3ft-6ft feet
7) How will the mine be accessed: (Z)existing roads(0)new roads will be created
Please describe the existing roads:
Existing Forest Sewirc Rn2de
a. If there will be new roads or road improvements, please describe the new roads and road
improvements:
No new rnadc
8) Will water be needed during the mining operation(check one): (J::[)Yes or( /�No
a. If yes, please describe the source of the water and how much water will be used during the
operation:
9) Will any water diversions or impoundments be constructed(check one): (-D)Yes or(-WL)No
a. If yes,please describe the water diversions or impoundments:
10)Will any chemicals be used during the mining process(check one): (-a)Yes or(-0)No
a. If yes,please describe the chemical types and quantities to be utilized,chemical storage and
spill containment and emergency response plans for on-site spills. Plant operation details
should include tank capacities and operating solution volumes:
There will be no ore removed from the adit for milling or refining until until an ABA test is
performed and a proper mining permit is issued by the DRMS.