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<br />(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID #: M-96-081 <br />INSPECTION DATE: 6-8-00 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br /> <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: ~K- <br />The Division conducted a joint monitoring inspection of the site with representatives from Teller County planning <br />department. The site is a small turquoise mining operation located with in the city limits of Cripple Creek, West of the City's <br />water tanks. Present during the inspection were Jane Manon and Bill Johnson of Teller County and Harriet and David <br />Graham the operators. The pit area was inspected; it was not active at the time of the inspection. Small ponded water was <br />noted at the bottom of [he pit from the recent snowmelt and precipitation. Pit walls were stable and no major problem <br />noted. The operators explained how they mine the turquoise from the small pit.They explained that five-gallon buckets are <br />used to remove the turquois from the pit area. A small excavator and dozer are used when necessary to remove the <br />overburden. The area disturbed appears to be as much as was disturbed during the past inspection. Continued the <br />inspection into the small warehouse where the turquoise is tumbled and polished. The operators explained briefly the <br />process. The warehouse is not part of the DMG's permit because it also serves as vehicle and other non- mining related <br />storage for the household. The site is in compliance with the approved permit. <br />I & E Contat Address <br />NAME: David Graham <br />OPERATOR: Bad Bovs of Cripple Creek Mining CO. <br />STREET: 261 E. Bennett Ave. P.O.BOX 66 <br />CITY/STATE2IP: Cripple Creek CO 80813 <br />lames Stevens <br />cc: ^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WQCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />