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Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program <br /> CLOSEOUT REPORT <br /> ACTIVE MINE BOND FORFEITURE PROJECTS <br /> Permit Information <br /> Permit Number Operator Name Mine Name <br /> P-1983-079 Jerald W Keifer Fortune Tunnel <br /> Type of Mine—Underground/Prospecting Operation Commodity Mined-Gold <br /> PRE-RECLAMATION SITE CONDITIONS <br /> The Fortune Tunnel is located approximately 4.2 miles west of Boulder, Colorado, in Boulder County. The site is situated off <br /> Magnolia Road (County Road 132), and access is through a private driveway at 1865 Magnolia Drive. A prospecting permit <br /> was issued in 1983 to drift a tunnel along the vein system an estimated 220-280 feet to reach the Fortune Vein. The Tunnel <br /> opening is situated on the New Year Claim, Survey No. 14011. The tunnel opening is approximately 8 feet wide by 10 feet <br /> high, and standing water was observed within the first 100 feet of the mine. The tunnel is partially collapsed. The <br /> reclamation plan states that the tunnel will be backfilled to the approximate natural contour. Prior to reclamation of the site, <br /> the Division consulted with the Division of Wildlife (DOW) regarding potential bat habitat in the tunnel. A bat survey was <br /> conducted in October, 2008 which indicated little potential for this mine to provide significant bat roosting habitat. Therefore, <br /> a bat gate for this site was not recommended by the DOW. The DOW indicated that the best time for the closure work was <br /> the late fall/early winter period. <br /> BIDDING/CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION <br /> Type of Bid Documented Quote Direct Bill P <br /> (circle one) Formal - Bid as the Project, PKA-M-983-079 <br /> Direct Bill Number Contractor Name &Address Construction Bond Amount <br /> P-1983-079 Dates $ 1,900.00 <br /> Berry Trucking and Excavating, Start: 11/26/2008 <br /> Inc. <br /> Direct Bill Date 8561 So. Ammons St. End: 12/02/2008 Project Cost <br /> 11/24/2008 Littleton, CO 80128 $ 1,900.00 <br /> Construction Work Description <br /> Equipment was mobilized from the Rocky Mountain Mammoth Project (PKA-9-1142) approximately 3 miles away. The site <br /> was accessed through 1865 Magnolia Drive with the cooperation of the landowner (Thomas Day). A 6"drain pipe was <br /> installed into the tunnel to a distance of 25 feet and extended out tunnel opening for a distance of 50 feet. A small trench <br /> was cut to allow the drain pipe and was covered with 6" of compacted material prior to backfilling. The pipe was routed <br /> towards the south to allow any water to drain into the adjacent tributary. Backfilling of the Fortune Tunnel involved using on <br /> site material which consisted of a mixture of rock and fill generated from development of the tunnel. The backhoe pushed <br /> material back into the tunnel for a distance of 15 feet from the opening of the tunnel. The final backfilling of the Fortune <br /> Tunnel achieved a slope of approximately 3H:1V. The outermost layer of backfill consisted of suitable plant growth medium <br /> from the surrounding area and was left in a rough state to encourage vegetation establishment. The site was hand seeded <br /> with the Ponderosa Pine/Spruce Fir seed mix provided by the DRMS and the area was fertilized. The access road leading to <br /> the site was also seeded and fertilized. <br /> Remaining Reclamation Requirements and Estimated Cost- None <br /> ,(Agetvl <br /> Project Manager Senior Project Manager <br /> 121i�, OS 16- De-C- 08 <br /> Date Date <br />