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r $MUGGLER MINE SITE 6 ~ EXHInIT C foreseeable future will continue to be small. Any production rate will vary widely depending on underground conditions and economics. V/hen realistic production begins, a normal average rate ' of production might be, say, 10 tons per day (2,600 tons per yeaz). At a maximum, production might paQT ~,~ h~Y be as high as 20 to 25 tons per day (5,200 to 6,500 tons per year). The anticipated normal production . Q N, ~ ,(~ scenario could be accomplished by 2 or 3 skilled underground people. The maximum production ~~, l~ QM'¢' rate might require as many as five workers. Appropriately skilled persons are presently living in i,NN' Aspen and available for hire, although presently working in other "non-mining" occupations. Significant quantities of high grade ore are developed in the mine, therefore, the waste-to-ore ratio will not be as high as an undeveloped mine. The waste-to-ore ratio for this operation is projected to be approximately 2:1. Production of 10 tons of ore per-day could create up to 20 tons of waste; that equals 3,200 tons (2,100 cubic yards) of waste per yeaz. Mine waste or "country rock" resulting from underground development work will be placed on existing mine waste dumps in a manner that will perpetuate the historical character of the site. The majority of mine waste added to Dump No. 2 will be deposited straight-out from the Clark and No. 2 Tunnel portals. The existing mine waste dumps can accommodate projected quantities of waste for the life of the mine without significantly changing the character of the dumps. At 3,200 tons of waste per year, there is sufficient room to extend the existing waste dump straight- out for approximately 25 to 35 years. The main mine bench has a large depression that may hold some waste materials. The configuration of the existing mine waste dumps is stable. This is evidenced by the fact that none have slumped since the mine ceased major operations in 1920. Slowly extending the mine dumps in the same manner as they were constructed will provide stable areas consistent with the proposed future land use. C-3.3 Master Plan The Master Plan is the long range architectural goal for the mine -the goal toward which all surface construction work will be directed but may never be reached. The intent is that all buildings, landscaping, etc., will flow toward the creation of an authentic 1890s mining site. As with all long range goals, the Master Plan is in the formative stages, will take time to complete, and will change with time. In addition, a watchman's quarters will be constructed on the Mine Site. The Master Plan contemplates construction of the following mine support buildings: • Shaft House (Smuggler Shaft) • Assay Office/Laboratory (Smuggler Shafr) • Sawmill Building (Smuggler Shaft) • Compressor Houses (Smuggler Shaft and No. 2 Tunnel) • Dry Room/Lamphouse (Clark Tunnel) • Dry Room/Locomotive shop (No. 2 Tunnel) 19 - $MUGGLER MINE SITE