2023-07-14_REVISION - M1977342 ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: M1977342
• IBM Index Class Name: Revision
• Doc Date: 7/14/2023
• Doc Name: Adequacy Review Response
• From: Climax Molybdenum Company
• To: DRMS
• Type & Sequence: AM8
• Email Name: PSH
• Email Name: JLE
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO
Division of Reclamation,
Mining and Safety
Department of Natural Resources
July 5, 2023
Miguel Hamarat
Climax Molybdenum Company
P.O. Box 68
Empire, CO 80438
Re: Climax Molybdenum Company; Henderson Operations; File No. M-1977-342;
Regular (112d) Designated Mining Operation Amendment Application (AM8)
Adequacy Review
Mr. Hamarat:
The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division/DRMS) reviewed the content of the
Climax Molybdenum Company permit amendment application (AM8) for the Henderson
Operations, File No. M-1977-342 and submits the following comments. The Division is required
to make an approval or denial decision no later than July 31, 2023 therefore; a response to the
following adequacy review concerns should be submitted to the Division as soon as possible.
The review consisted of comparing the amendment application contents with the specific
requirements of Rules 1, 3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4 and 6.5 of the Minerals Rules and Regulations of the
Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Hard Rock, Metal, and Designated Mining
Operations. Any inadequacies are identified under the respective exhibit heading along with
suggested corrective actions.
1.6- Public Notice
1. As required by Rule 1.6.2(1)(d) and 1.6.5(2), please submit proof of publication in
newspapers of general circulation in the locality of the proposed mining operation.
The Applicant submitted proof of publication in the Middle Park Times and Clear Creek
Courant on June 7, 2023. No additional response is required by the Applicant.
2. As required by Rule 1.6.2(1)(e), please submit proof of the notice to all owners of record of
surface and mineral rights of the affected land and the owners of record of all land surface
within 200 feet of the boundary of the affected land including all easement holders located
on the affected land and within 200 feet of the boundary of the affected land. Proof of
notice may be return receipts of a Certified Mailing or by proof of personal service.
Physical: 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 ��o@'Color
Mailing: DRMS Room 215, 1001 E 62nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216 https://drms.colorado.gov —I' o
Jared S. Polis, Governor I Dan Gibbs, Executive Director I Virginia Brannon, Director I *�*
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