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.~ <br />GENERAL SITE INFORMATION <br />The proposed mine site is located approximately one mile east of Somerset, Colorado, in <br />the valley of the North Fork of the Gunnison River. The terrain is mountainous and <br />dissected by steep, V-shaped valleys. Elevations at the plant site range from <br />approximately 6,000 feet at the river to 6,500 feet at the portal Slopes range from 0 to <br />60%. The general geology of the area consists of gently north-north-east dipping beds of <br />sandstone, shale and coal The soils in the area are generally shallow, loamy to clayey. <br />Several slides and slumps have been identified on the property, but no known faulting <br />exists. Refer to soils investigation reports and landslide study for further information. <br />An attempt will be made to dewater unstable areas prior to construction. <br />The site lies along the westerly flank of the West Elk Mountains within the drainage basin <br />of the North Fork of the Gunnison River. At the plant site both Sylvester Gulch, to the <br />east, and "No Name" Gulch, to the west, drain into the river. The average annual <br />precipitation is ten inches along the river. Most of the precipitation falls as snow during <br />the winter months, while the sparse summer precipitation consists of isolated <br />thunderstorms. Temperatures range from 10°F in the winter to 90°F+ in the summer, <br />with the mean temperature being about 70°F. Depth of surface freezing is approximately <br />54 inches. The plant site is densely covered with tall grasses and shrubs, consisting <br />_ • primarily of Gambol oak and Saskatoon serviceberry. Additional information on wind, <br />humidity, temperature and precipitation is available upon request. <br />Due to environmental concerns, all contractors shall keep disturbed areas to a minimum so <br />as not to destroy vegetation or wildlife habitats unnecessarily. <br /> <br />