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EST 2004 <br /> e <br /> _ Y.L1. <br /> flhTIfN <br /> FORTES FORTUNA ADIUVAT <br /> -7444 I <br /> RE: Permit P-2021-004 (MIDWEST MINE) FSB 2 9 2004 <br /> D +1 OF RECL: , • <br /> Dear Patrick Moran and Lucas West, pND g,, "- l- ron, <br /> n apt <br /> I'm writing in the hope to resolve and move forward with a reasonable plan on permit ID noted above. <br /> Phone correspondence with Mr. West and Mr. Moran regarding the Midwest prospecting/exploration <br /> permit in late 2023 stated that due to the unproven presence of"acid bearing" material in the form of <br /> FEOX (ferrous oxide minerals), Our operation would be responsible for a "holding tank" type of structure <br /> in which the material would be deposited.The cost of this was estimated at$50,000-60,0000.This is <br /> quite excessive and creates an undue burden for a permit that is in the prospecting phase only. <br /> The concern,to our understanding, is that the DRMS oversaw a reclamation in which this FEOX material <br /> was buried in line with the portal of the Midwest Mine.There has been no evidence presented that <br /> would prove this assertion, but we are willing to propose an idea that may be an option for resolution. <br /> GRE, Inc. would venture to bring in a drilling company in 2024 to come on site and drill eight reverse <br /> circulation cores in a horizontal plane following the known path of the Midwest Mine portal. These <br /> cores would be drilled for 100' and examined for any unexpected material, FEOX or any other undefined <br /> material. <br /> Should the cores show no evidence of an FEOX deposition or any other toxic material, GRE would be <br /> free to continue to excavate the main portal until access to the subsurface workings can be gained. <br /> Should the cores show a deposition of a body of FEOX or other toxic material,we would note the <br /> location and backfill and contour the location of the current excavation. <br /> Further, should this be the case we will close out the current permit and file for a new prospecting <br /> permit to excavate in another area that is free of any man-made dangerous materials. <br /> As a part of this proposal, we will also promise to remove the existing trash and timbers as shown in the <br /> UW Inspection report dated May 4th, 2022. <br /> GRE proposes that the cleanup be addressed prior to the drilling program on the general surrounding <br /> area. Once the drilling program has been initiated, there will be more timbers and metal trash (pipes, <br /> water lines, etc.). This will require additional clean up that will also be addressed.The cleanup will <br /> require some extensive efforts on our end as some of the timbers weigh from 800-1200lbs. <br /> GRE feels this would be a beneficial solution to an already tense and decisive interaction. We are open <br /> to discussion, but feel it would be best to keep all discussions to written correspondence to eliminate <br /> any misunderstandings. <br /> Please let me know if you feel this may be an amiable solution to the work at the Midwest Site. <br /> Gold Rush Expeditions,Inca e <br /> 385-218-2138 1 goldrush@goldrushexper(' -'ns.com -PO BOX 409,Huntsville,Utah84317 <br />