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Noland Inc. <br />40325 Hwy. 160 <br />Mancos, CO 81328 <br />Mazch 1, 2006 <br />Division of Minerals and Geology <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 21 S <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />- Re:_Annual.Report__ _------,--- ---- - -- - <br />There have been a few changes in the past yeaz notably being the depth ofthe gravel <br />deposit from 25 feet as we proceeded south to about 60 feet. As we proceeded south <br />through the fall we were only able to mine the first 25 feet because the water table was so <br />high. It has since dropped through the Winter so we took advantage of it and trenched the <br />east boundary to stop the flow and divert the water. We can now drop down and remove <br />the lower level as we advance west with this grid. The northeast corner was back sloped <br />and the access road replaced just east of the pond. Once The current section is mined out, <br />the crusher spread will be placed in that azea. The east trench will have gravel placed in <br />the trench with a westerly trench every 200 feet then the over burden placed on the east <br />side to return a back slope. Then screened overburden, recovered fines from the wash <br />plant and topsoil will be placed in the stockpile area north of the crusher. We aze <br />collecting the fines from the wash plant to mix with the existing soils to provide a better <br />growing environment for replanting. The topsoil was placed to the south for storage in <br />one collective place, We must utilize the screened overburden and recovered fines <br />because mining practices in the 1930's and 40's hauled off and wasted the materials for <br />reclamation. It is with great intent to return this to pasture land. <br />Thank you, <br />Q.~-_~1 - - - -- <br />Rick Noland <br />President <br />Noland Inc. <br />