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EXHIBIT C <br /> (H) Soils Information <br /> This Soil Exhibit provides a detailed assessment of soil resources across the 80-acre West Side Placer project in Moffat <br /> County,Colorado. Based on field evaluations and consultation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS), <br /> this exhibit includes a map (6.4.3 EXHIBIT C- Soils) illustrating the types,thicknesses,and distribution of soils across the <br /> affected land. <br /> The dominant soil type is sandy loam with a thickness of 6 to 18 inches,underlain by a denser subsoil of compacted <br /> clay and sandstone inclusions. This topsoil layer,with its moderate organic matter and drainage properties,is suitable <br /> for stockpiling and later use in reclamation efforts. Its texture and nutrient profile support native plant species,essential <br /> for restoring the landscape post-mining. Range production studies estimate an average annual forage yield of 400 to <br /> 800 pounds per acre under normal conditions,providing additional insights into soil productivity for supporting native <br /> vegetation and forage for wildlife in reclaimed areas. <br /> See Map 6.4.3 EXHIBIT C- Soils and Map 6.4.3 EXHIBIT C-Range Production (Normal Year). <br /> (1) Aerial Photos <br /> AuPt Industries will commission aerial photography prior to any disturbance on the I I2-permitted ground.Aerial photo- <br /> graphs will be documented annually and submitted in the Annual Report to the DRMS. <br /> (J) Maps Index <br /> 1. Map 6.4.3 EXHIBIT C- General Exhibit Map Page 7 <br /> 2. Map 6.4.3 EXHIBIT C- Topography Page 8 <br /> 3. Map 6.4.3 EXHIBIT C-Vegetation Page 9 <br /> 4. Map 6.4.3 EXHIBIT C- Soils Page 15 <br /> 5. Map 6.4.3 EXHIBIT C- Range Production (Normal Year) Page 16 <br /> 6. Map 6.4.3 EXHIBIT C- Ecological Zones Page 17 <br /> 6 <br /> HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION Au Pt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1970 306 1 784 <br />