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COLORADO <br /> Division of Reclamation, <br /> Mining and Safety <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> June 13, 2022 <br /> Daniel Takami <br /> Grand Island Resources LLC <br /> 12567 West Cedar Dr. <br /> Lakewood, CO 80228 <br /> RE: Cross Gold Mine, Permit No. M-1977-410 <br /> Notice of Designated Mining Operation- Final Determination <br /> Mr. Takami: <br /> On February 17, 2022, the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) sent you a Notice of <br /> Designated Mining Operation Determination letter in accordance with Rule 7.2.2 of the Mineral Rules and <br /> Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Hard Rock, Metal and Designated Mining <br /> Operations (Rules). On March 18, 2022, the Division received a response letter from Grand Island Resources <br /> (GIR or Operator) stating that the Operator disagreed with the Division's determination that the Cross Gold <br /> Mine is a Designated Mining Operation. <br /> As required by Rule 7.2.4(1)(a), the Division and the Operator held a meeting on May 25, 2022 to discuss the <br /> pending designation. In making its final determination,the Division took into consideration both the information <br /> the Operator provided in the March 18th letter,as well as the information the Operator and their counsel provided <br /> during the May 25th meeting. The Division has determined the Operator has not satisfactorily demonstrated that <br /> the Cross Gold Mine is not a Designated Mining Operation. Therefore, this letter serves as the Division's final <br /> determination that the Cross Gold Mine is a Designated Mining_Operation as defined by Rule 1.1(20). <br /> Pursuant to Rule 7.2.4(1)(b),the Operator may appeal the Division's determination to the Board within 30 days <br /> of the date of this letter. <br /> If you have any questions, you may contact me at(303) 866-3567 ext. 8116. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> k -a 0:/- <br /> Senior Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> EC: Richard Mittasch,Grand Island Resources LLC <br /> Robert E. Botts, Jr., STINSON LLP <br /> Russ Means, DBMS <br /> Amy Eschberger, DRMS <br /> Scott Schultz, AGO <br /> G I �"� O; <br />