_INSPECTION - M1983052 ‎(14)‎

• Permit No: M1983052
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Name: NOTICE OF INSPECTION & INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 2/8/1985
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

INSPECTION REPORT - PAGE 2
FILE NO. 83-52
DATE: February 8, 1985
OBSERVATIONS OF IMPORTANCE:
1 . The purpose of this inspection was to follow-up on recent problems which
the CMLRB has found reason to believe are in violation and to review in
the field the amendment recently submitted by Marathon Gold Corporation
(MGC) to the Division.
2. Prior to the field inspection, a brief meeting was held to discuss the
process for the upcoming hearing for Notice of Violation and Civil
Penalties. The following were in attendance:
Steve Bennett (BLM)
Dave Berry (CMLRD)
Bill Caniglia (Attorney, MGC)
Camille Farrell (CMLRD)
Garry Miller (MGC)
Philip Saletta (CMLRD)
The inspector explained the process and answered questions concerning
the hearing. The operator requested that the hearing be held on
Thursday, February 28, 1985.
3. Upon arrival at the field site, a meeting was held with Mark Anderson
and John Mensik. The following items were discussed:
1 ) The photographs taken by John Arambel were shown to the operator.
The operator did not comment on the photographs explaining that
MGC is presently in law suit with Mr. Arambel , and at present they
were unsure of the legal status.
2) The operator stated that MGC presently controls mineral rights to
substantial acreage in the area.
4. The cyanide facility was inspected. The operator has stored all
detoxified sample material in drums. This storage was in response to a
recommendation in the November 30, 1984 inspection. The operator stated
that no material has been disposed of since the November Inspection.
5. The operator stated that water samples were taken from the tailings pond
and drainage below the plant site. The inspector requested that sample
results be submitted to the Division.