2022-06-10_INSPECTION - M1978039HR

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PERMIT #: M-1978-039-HR INSPECTOR’S INITIALS: LJW INSPECTION DATE: May 19, 2022 Page 2 of 6 OBSERVATIONS This inspection was conducted as part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety’s Active Mines Program as well as to conduct on site discussion between the James Blair of Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Michael Rutter the Operator representative, Bruce Smith of Western Water and Land the Operator’s Consultant as well as representatives from Edge Environmental a third party consultant working on the Environmental Assessment required under the BLM’s Plan of Operation application process. In addition Grant Glasier representing the Operator was present during the inspection. The St. Jude Mine is a 110d operation that is currently listed as Active however the site was not active the day of the inspection, and consists of a maximum allowed disturbance of 9.8 acres. The site is a part of a five site permitted complex collectively referred to as the Sunday Mine Complex. Public access to the site is controlled by a locked gate along the access road. The Division currently holds $69,828.00 in Financial Warranty for the site. A reclamation cost estimate update will be performed and any increase in the required Financial Warranty amount will be sent to the Operator under a separate cover. Six Photos accompany this report to illustrate the current conditions of the site. As seen in Photo One, the permit ID sign was observed at the entrance to the site. The permit b oundary markers were also observed. All disturbances are contained within the permitted areas. The remote vent shaft sites were not inspected at this time. The diversion ditches and storm water control devices appear to be functioning as designed and no significant erosion was observed throughout the site. The main work area, adjacent to the portal and shops, appeared to be stable and in good condition. The portal located on this site has been backfilled with an earthen plug and secured with a locking metal gate. Photo Two shows the secured portal. No evidence of vandalism or attempted unauthorized entry to the portal was observed during the inspection. The lined Ore Pad was observed to be in good condition. The face of the pad shows no evidence of surface stockpiling and no observable impacts from precipitation was noted. The out slopes and berms of the pad appear stable. The pad can be seen in Photos Three and Four. All work and shop facilities onsite were secured and appeared to be in good condition as seen in Photo Five. No fuel storage containers were observed on site. Various other debris was observed on site however it was stored in an orderly fashion and was not a concern at this time. The waste rock dump storage area was observed, and appears to be stable and in good condition. The waste rock stored in the area can be seen in Photo Six. Evidence of weed management during the growing season was observed. The whole site exhibits positive drainage and no erosional issues were observed at this time. The overall footprint of the site was in good condition and free from excessive trash and debris. The condition of the site remains largely unchanged from the previous inspection. All questions or responses to this report should be directed to Lucas West at the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1001 E. 62nd Ave, Room 215 Denver, CO 80216, by phone at (303)- 866-3567 Ext. 8187, or by email at lucas.west@state.co.us.