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. ~:: <br />,~- ,, ., <br />If cyanide is the only problem, detoxificat on in <br />place may be possible: well-points would have to be <br />driven into the tailings and a mildly acidic wat r <br />rinse injected under pressure to permeate the ma s. <br />Any detoxific.stion in place should be checked by post- <br />flushing analysis of many samples from different loca- <br />tions and depths. <br />If the tailings are hazardous and detoxific tion <br />in place is not possible, they should be physics ly <br />removed and deposited in a new double-lined stor ge <br />facility with leak detection between the liners. <br />Detoxing of the pond surface waters and the'tail- <br />ings stream should also be an immediate pre-cond tion <br />to any mill operations. Removing cyanide from t e pond <br />is a very simple procedure and does not justify ny <br />delay. Chlorine or peroxide can be added to the pond <br />waters and the cyanide eliminated within a few d ys. <br />Battle Mountain Gold's record of failure to keep its <br />word requires that these corrective steps be fir~ly and <br />swiftly required. <br />Finally, Battle Mountain Gold should be req fired <br />to post an increased reclamation bond to cover t e cost <br />of remediation, prior to permitting resumption o oper- <br />ations. Detoxification of the tailings to origi al <br />permit conditions is an integral element of reel ma- <br />tion, and the bond should cover those costs. <br />These appear to be minimum conditions for r spon- <br />sible management of this flawed operation by MLR I <br />would be pleased to chat about these with you, i that <br />would be helpful. Give me a call at 202-737-187 . <br />Sincerely, <br />Philip M. Hocker <br />PMH:ws <br />cc: Luke Dani?lson <br />Nora Jaccuez, Costiiia C,unt,i Committee for <br />Davis] ~.. >.,.:. __ --. ~•_ .. ,. .., <br />