2004-03-10_REVISION - M1978039HR

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STATE OF COLORADO ~ DIVISION OF MINERALS AND GEOLOGY _ Department of Natural Resources 7313 Sherman St., Room 215 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 8663567 FAX: (303) 832106 March 10, 2004 Terry Wetz International Uranium (USA) Corp. Independence Plaza, Suite 950 1050 Seventeenth Street ~~4'~aa rte.. „ MARY 5 2Q~4 Oirision of Minerals area 6auloBr Denver, CO 80265 COLORADO DIVISION O F MIN&RALS GEOLOGY 0.EC LA MATION•MINING SA FETY•SQ ENCE Bill Owens Governor Russell George Executive Director Ronald W. Cattany Division Din'ctor Natural Resource Trustee Re: St. Jude Mine, Permit M-1978-039 FLR, Submittal of Proposed Final Reclamation Map (Following TR-Ol). Deaz Mr. Wetz, This office is in receipt of the above-named reclamation map for the St. Jude Mine. As part of our review of its adequacy comparison was made to the pre-reclamation condition depicted on the mining map received by this office on September 22, 2003, for Technical Revision TR-O1. The TR-O1 was approved, though it was agreed that an updated reclamation map was still needed and would be submitted. The new map fulfills that need; the two maps aze considered to be the updated Exhibit E (Mining and Reclamation Maps), pursuant to Rule 6.3.5. Findings of our review of this reclamation map are summarized as follows: 1. All necessary items are included and adequately depicted as reclaimed features. 2. The map scale is appropriate for depicting all necessary details. 3. Inclusion of the pre-reclamation spot elevations and post-reclamation topography allows adequate earthwork estimation for bond recalculation. This new map meets all standards of the applicable portions of Rules 6.2 and 6.3, and is a valuable addition to the permit file. The map represents the present reclamation scenario, but its approval does not constitute any requirement to begin reclamation. Please be reminded that the reclamation plan or reclamation map may be revised if needed. With this new map in-hand, I will begin to recalculate the bond for this permit and send you the preliminary figures for your review. These will be based on the present site condition, reclamation plan details (under the recent technical revision), and current equipment and labor rates. As always, this office appreciates the diligence and effort in preparing this high quality map product. If you have questions, I may be reached at the Division's Durango field office: 701 Camino del Rio, Room 125, Durango, CO 81301; telephone 970-247-5193 or fax 970-247-5104. Office of Office of Colorado