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LKA Gold Incorporated <br /> 3724 47�' Street Ct <br /> Gig Harbor, WA 98335 <br /> (253) 514-6661 <br /> www.lkaqold.com ��������� <br /> April 4, 2022 <br /> �ucas west APR 13 2Q2� <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br /> Minerals Program, DRMS �11N��'G&SAF�TY-I�INER�l,3 <br /> 1001 E 62nd Avenue, Room 215 <br /> Denver CO 80216 <br /> RE: Golden Wonder Mine— Permit: M-1978-091-UG <br /> Site Monitoring Report—March, 2022 � Batch Treatment Cost Estimate <br /> Mr. West, <br /> As I previously reported to you via email, site conditions at the mine (6 Level Pad)are still <br /> completely frozen. Nothing changed from February report and don't expect any changes until <br /> things thaw out maybe by late April or early May. We are currently planning, depending on <br /> weather, to be on site late this month or early May for our first water treatment of the season. <br /> Overnight temperatu�es in Lake City (elevation 8,600 vs mine pad 9,800) on the date of this <br /> report, and for the entire month, were still below freezing but gradually warming. Both ponds <br /> on the pad (stormwater reservoir& minewater reservoir) have not changed in terms of <br /> capacity levels since you were on site last December. <br /> I've attached overhead pics of the site taken in mid March. <br /> On a slightly different matter, we were ordered by the MLRB to provide you with a valid cost <br /> estimate, based upon our actual expenses, for water treatment. The last treatment in Dec <br /> 2021 (approximately 10,000 gallons)was only the second time we conducted the process. We <br /> were still testing various methods and equipment on a "rush basis"to accommodate the <br /> DRMS Corrective Actions timetable. We believe the costs associated with the last treatment <br /> were high and not a good measure of treatment costs going forward....ongoing batch <br /> treatments. We still believe your estimate of$15,000 per year is reasonable. As we get <br /> through the 2022 season we will have a much better handle on batch treatment expenses and <br /> required frequency of treatments. <br /> Please confirm (email is best)that you received this in good order and let me know promptly if <br /> you have any questions or concerns. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> a�ircaih Sg�ed br Kn <br /> Kye Abraham��.6,.�0„5:,9 <br /> -0� <br /> President (Digitally signed and time stamped} <br />