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,ses[er, ecovED <br /> Western Small Miners Association <br /> PO Box 644 <br /> JAB 26 523 \Amu. c0 814, <br /> ;Z? a one AvesternsmalIIn ncrs'a gmail.c <br /> Division ofSRaldarn <br /> 'yners A5' Coloradi â–ºngandety <br /> January 16, 2026 <br /> Colorado Department of Reclamation <br /> Mining and Safety <br /> 1313 Sherman Street Room 215 <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> Dear Sirs: <br /> The following is to provide a "Letter of Support"for Highbury Resources JD-8 Mine, Hard Rock <br /> Reclamation Permit M-2025-056. <br /> The Western Small Miners Association (WSMA), a Naturita, Colorado based organization, whose <br /> membership is comprised of individuals engaged in the exploration and development of critical, <br /> strategic and associated minerals; independent mining companies; and numerous businesses that <br /> support the Western Colorado resource industries, would like to express its support for this much <br /> needed and timely re-activation of the JD-8 Mine. <br /> The re-permitting and development of this mine is exactly what is needed for our community, WSMA <br /> Membership,and associated companies to provide Domestic Uranium Production for our U.S. Nuclear <br /> Industry.We have had a strong and vibrant history in providing our country with needed resources of <br /> uranium, vanadium, and other critical minerals that remain in abundance in many areas of Western <br /> Colorado. <br /> Thank you for your timely review and approval of this much needed project. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> John Reams <br /> President <br />