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RECLAMATION PLAN <br />EXHIBIT E (CONY) <br />Existing soils in place have been capable of producing a <br />sparse cover of native grasses suitable for grazing purposes when <br />not abused. From the soils reports found in Exhibit)\J the soil <br />depths vary from zero to 16 inches depending on this soil type. <br />our experience at the site indicates there is an average of 12 <br />inches of soil on most areas. As noted in the vegetation section <br />of this report the ground cover on the site has a basal area of <br />approximately 158. <br />As outlined in the MINING PLAN, we noted that mining could <br />eventually disturb the entire permitted area. Since the area is <br />so large it is imperative that reclamation run concurrent with <br />mining or the bond amount needed to cover reclamation would be <br />prohibitive. The plan calls for having no more than 20.00 acres <br />± disturbed at any one time on the two Stages. As mining <br />progresses across the property some parts of the property will <br />remain undisturbed while other areas will be either stripped, <br />mined, partially reclaimed or totally reclaimed. The RECLAMATION <br />PLAN MAP-EXHIBITF show how we think the area will look when mining <br />and reclamation is complete. <br />TOP SOILING PLAN <br />Careful analysis of the growth medium and salvageable soil <br />will permit the operator to carry out a soil additive program, <br />monitor the prescribed seeding plan and to determine if the plan <br />requires revision. Under normal weather conditions, an adequate <br />moisture reserve will be present for establishment of the <br />proposed seed mixture. <br />Topsoil in the area is of poor quality, so when it is <br />removed to reach the mineral deposit, it will be segregated and <br />stockpiled. Overburden between the soil and bedrock is present <br />and can be used as a growth medium if necessary. it is likely <br />the topsoil and overburden will be blended and used for growth <br />medium when stockpiled. If the growth medium piles remain <br />undisturbed for more than a year, a vegetative cover of western <br />Wheatgrass or other means will be employed to prevent erosion <br />from wind and water and keep it free of contaminants so that it <br />remains useful for sustaining vegetation when reclamation begins. <br />The stockpiles will be located in areas where disturbances by <br />ongoing mining operations will be at a minimum, i.e., along <br />setbacks on the pit perimeter. The topsoil will be handled as <br />little as possible until it is replaced onto disturbed areas. <br />16 <br />