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,~ ~ - <br />Richard D. Lamm <br />GOVe rrlor <br />~ III IIIIIIIIIIIII III ~ <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />David H. Getches. Executive Director <br />MINED LAND RECLAMATION DI\ <br />DAVID C. SHELTON, Director <br />November 21, 1984 <br />Mr. Gilbert F. Rindahl <br />2305 S. Syracuse Way <br />Suite 217 <br />Denver, Colorado 80231 <br />Re: Neglected Mine - Mine Development Inc. <br />File No. 81-165 <br />Dear Mr. Rindahl: <br />The Division has reviewed the recently submitted technical revision for the <br />above mining operation. The following items should be addressed: <br />1. It is stated that "The system is considered a closed circuit <br />system". Is it a closed system ? Are a~ solutions recirculated? <br />Will there be any discharge? <br />2. What is the operating solution volume? What is the concentration <br />of free (or total) cyanide in these solutions? Will records be kept on <br />concentrations? How will cyanide be added? How will it be stored? <br />What emergency neutralization chemicals will be on site. Tailings are <br />not neutralized through the addition of lime as stated in the original <br />permit. Concerning neutralization, you may want to contact your <br />supplier. <br />3. It is stated that solution will be pumped from the tanks to the <br />heap and then from the base of the heap to the carbon columns and <br />storage tank. From the original application the processing area has an <br />asphalt berm to contain solutions. What will be the procedure if pipes <br />burst or leak. Please submit more specific & detailed information on <br />the process. I believe a map or schematic drawing of the site layout <br />would be appropriate. <br />4. It is stated that "leach solutions will not be permitted to exceed <br />a depth of four feet". Four feet in the tanks or in the heap? What is <br />the size of the heap? What is the berm design? What is the pore space <br />volume of the ore pile below the berm height? Please consider <br />schematically drawing in cross section the typical pile with <br />anticipated solution levels. <br />423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567 <br />