2007-04-10_REPORT - M1980244

• Permit No: M1980244
• IBM Index Class Name: Report
• Doc Date: 4/10/2007
• Doc Name: Annual Fee/Report/Map
• From: Cripple Creek & Victor Gold
• To: DRMS
• Permit Index Doc Type: Annual Fee / Report
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Mc Berhan Keffelew
Apri19, 2007
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Enhancement and general maintenance of stormwater control features continued in
2006. Remaining Amendment No. 8 activities will continue throughout 2007 and
beyond.
Reclamation in 2006 consisted of transplanting 1,000 one-to-two foot Engleman Spruce
trees which were removed from the Wildhorse Mine area prior to mine development.
The trees were planted along the Ruby Pad reclamation, the Ironclad Tails reclamation,
and the Portland Pit Backfill reclamation. In addition, 1,500 Bristlecone Pine seedlings
were planted along the Arequa Overburden Storage Area reclamation. These trees
were grown in a commercial nursery from seeds collected at CC&V. Approximately 13
acres along the north slope of the East Cresson backfill received interim reclamation to
help stabilize the slope. This area was seeded and fertilized but received no growth
medium.
Weed control techniques were implemented within the Cresson Project area in 2006
and will continue in 2007.
Per the requirements of C.R.S. 34-32-116(3), and C.R.S. 34-32.5-116(3)(a):
Reclamation accomplished to date: Approximately 257.5 acres
Reclamation accomplished during the preceding year: No final reclamation was
completed in 2006, therefore no new map is included with this annual report.
New disturbances anticipated during the upcoming year. Continued development
of the Main Cresson, East Cresson (including the ECME and Wildhorse areas) and
South Cresson, and associated haulroads, sediment control measures, topsoil
stockpiles, and other ancillary disturbances required to support these activities. Backfill
- of the East Cresson Mine will continue in 2007.
Reclamation anticipated during the upcoming year: Approximately 15 to 20 acres
of miscellaneous sites consisting of topsoil stockpiles, sediment ponds, exploration
disturbances, and portions of the historic Independence Mine tailings are planned to be
reclaimed this year.
Financial Warranty:
Per 2CCR 407-1, 407-4, and Rules 1.15(1)(a), Financial Warranty/Letter of Credit No.
1625-04 from the Dresdner Bank AG, New York Branch, in the amount of
$33,331,600.00 replaced the St. Paul Fire and Marine Surety Bond No. JZ7711 for the
same amount. The new financial warranty was sent to DBMS on July 16, 2004 and the
St Paul Fire and Marine bond was released on July 21, 2004. An additional letter of
credit (Letter of Credit No. 91 1 1 1 /80085) effective Sept 15, 2004 from Scotiabank in the
amount of $3,400,000 was accepted by DBMS on October 19, 2004. On March 15,