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JRN 19 '99 11:00RM GOLFS COMPRNIES • p.z <br />eorssrss <br />January 17, 1999 <br />Ms. Erica Crosby <br />Enviromnental Protection Spocinlist <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Re: Golden a Audaite Mining Company (Golden s) <br />Lyom Quarry Pit; Permit No. M-77-141- Finaneiat Warranty <br />Dear Erica: <br />I am writing to follow up on your letter regarding the finanaal surety for the Lyons Quarry. We have <br />reviewed your estimate of the antiapated reclamation costa for the quarry and have the following <br />comme~s: <br />• The estimate volume of material is your letter is 240,4221oose cubic yards (LCY). According to <br />our calculations the volume of materiel is 110,000 LCY because we have completed the following: <br />- We have filled in the sedimentation ponds and aze currently using the azea for stockpilittg <br />material, <br />- Mining is complete on the majority of Area 1, overburden has been replaced (we moved the <br />slide that you saw on your site visit to fill this area), the area has been regraded, topsoil has <br />been replaced and we are currently controlling weeds in anticipation of seeding in the spring. <br />- We are curremly mixing the westernmost portion of Area 1 and have removed approximately <br />half of the material. <br />• We concur with your trait costs for the anticipated work and estimate that the current bond should <br />be increased from $142,800 to $168,987 (an increase of 526,187). <br />I have enclosed a copy of the reclamation plan and 'indicated the work already completed. Please <br />review ovr estimate and let me know if you concur. We will forward the increased amotmt es soon as <br />you complete your review. Please contact me if you have any additional questions. <br />Sincerely, <br />GOLDEN' S ANDESITE MINIIdG COMPANY <br />~~., ~~~ <br />N rm Roche <br />Vice President, Operations ®~~ <br />Attachment <br />P.O. 90X aeB • Qf SOUTN 3UN9ET• LONOMONT, COLORA00 a060f • PNONE• (!0.9) 77F100.9 • METRO: ea9dla0 • fiUC t30!) Ba6frPP5 <br />-df ~+adfSon of Esesl<i+as- <br />