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(Page 2) MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-2003-092 INSPECTION DATE: 3/7/05 INSPECTOR'S INITIALS GRM This inspection was conducted at the request of the pit operator and is part of the normal monitoring program established by the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. Mr. Gray, the permit holder, and Paul Kessler, the pit operator were present for the inspection. The Gray Pit #1 is located north of Highway 50 and the Gunnison Canyon South Entrance. The reason for the requested inspection was to discuss options concerning an expansion of the permit azea to include an entire ridge that runs east to west and is the north boundary line. The operator has discovered through current excavations that the gavel resource extends beyond the region first thought. The inspector went to an upper northern ridge point by road to survey the site. It is clear that by extending the permit boundaries to the north the operator will gain room for work, more materials and stockpiling. An additional bonus appeazs to be the azea would be reclaimed in a more desirable fashion by eliminating the ridge hump that would exist under the current plans. The though is the additional mining would create more agriculture or pond azeas. The operator will have to note if impacts to the overall drainage would be created under the new proposal. Other issues may include if there is enough topsoil /overburden to cover the footprint of the mine when completed. No other issues were noted or observed at this time. Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Russ Means at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction Field Office, 101 South 3rd Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phonE no. 970-241-1117. I & E Contact Address cc: ^ CE NAME: Nick Grav ^ BL OPERATOR: same ^ FS STREET: 584 65.30 Road ^ HW CITY/STATE/ZIP: Montrose. CO 81401 ^ HMWMD (CH) ^ WOCD (CH) ^ OTHER