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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: nn_iegn-~ 7n <br />INSPECTION DATE: 6/~5/0~ INSPECTOR~SINITIALS: -tiA~ <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />l . This inspection was conducted by the Division of Minerals and Geology's as part of its monitoring <br />program for Hard Rock and Metals 1 10(2) permits. Present at the inspection were Kate Pickford, DMG, <br />and Carl Dismant, Bachelor Silver Mines Co. Weather at the time of the inspection was clear, calm, and <br />approximately 75 degrees. <br />2. A sign is posted at the entrance to the site and the boundaries are marked. Activity at the site remains <br />the same as during the last inspection and all appears to be contained within the permit boundary. <br />3. The site is used as a tourist mine and tourist related activity was occurring at the time of this inspection. <br />The portal is opened and accessed on a regular basis via a train on the track entering the mine. The <br />remainder of the surface disturbance relates mainly to the tourist activity at the site, including a parking <br />area, concession area, gift shop, and blacksmith shop. <br />4. A drainage conveys discharge from the portal off the site. This drainage is also used as a panning area <br />for tourists. The operator has approval for discharge from this drainage. Along the southern portions of <br />the drainage there is a fairly healthy population of Canada Thistle (See Problem 1, Page 3). Presence of <br />this noxious weed was also noted in the previous inspection report for this site. The operator indicated in <br />January of 2004 that weeds are being controlled at the site by way of hand removal. The operator <br />expressed concern over controlling these weeds with herbicide due to their close proximity to the water <br />in the drainage. Staff is also aware that herbicide can be used in this type of situation if care is taken to <br />place a barrier between the plants being sprayed and the water during weed control activities. Staff <br />has indicated that the operator may choose what method to incorporate, but the current method of <br />weed control does not appear to be successfully controlling the problem. <br />5. A bond recalculation was conducted as a part of this inspection. The new bond amount is $7,283.00, <br />$1,027.00 more than the current bond of $6,256.00. Please submit the additional bond amount within 60 <br />days of receipt of this report. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME: Carl F. Dismant <br />OPERATOR: Bachelor Silver Mines Co. <br />STREET: P_n_ Rnx 9G.5 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP: (lurny.C'(~ 87497 <br />Cc ^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />X Other: David Berry, DMG <br />