_INSPECTION - C1981035 ‎(27)‎

• Permit No: C1981035
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 11/27/2007
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

King I Ditches - The rock-lined 100-year clear-water ditch on the east side of the King I facilities area
was in good shape. The inlet to the clean water culvert on the south end of the King I facilities area
was clear. The swale in the haul road and the swale on the east side of the east pond were in place.
Sediment traps on the sides of the main haul near the mine entrance were in good repair.
King II Ditches—Part of the clean water ditch has been constructed along the west side of the surface
disturbance. Rock for riprap is stockpiled and ready for installation in the ditch. It appeared that all
runoff from the disturbed area would either flow to the sediment pond, or is in a small area exemption
that has alternative sediment control in place.
Monitoring Wells- The steel enclosure on the wellhead of the Wiltze alluvial monitoring well
appeared to be in good condition. The housing of the King II downstream alluvial well appeared in
good shape, as seen from County Road 120.
Processing Waste
The waste pile at King I showed no evidence of structural instability. The top surface of the pile was
dry and it slopes gently back, away from the face of the pile, as designed. The face of the pile has been
regraded since being gullied by a late summer storm.
Support Facilities
King I - Fuel tanks in the surface facilities area showed no signs of leaks or spills, and have adequate
spill barriers in place. No problems were found in the surface facilities area.
King II—Earthwork for the surface facilities area of this new mine began in March 2007. Much of the
surface earthwork(roads, ditches, etc.) has been completed. Structures in the loading and truck loop
areas (stack tubes, etc.) are under construction. A temporary office trailer was on site. Four portals
have been developed. The operator's representative explained that entries have been driven several
hundred feet from the portals, so far. Waste rock was being brought out of the portals, loaded into
trucks, and hauled to the King I site where it is incorporated into the waste pile.
Topsoil
King I—Growth medium for this prelaw site is stockpiled south of the waste pile.
King II—Topsoil removal has largely been completed. Topsoil is stockpiled on the west side of the
pond, as approved. The stockpile has been seeded, mulched (with crimping), and is properly marked
with a sign.
General Mine Plan Compliance
No problems were found on the King I and II Mines. Operations appeared to comply with the
approved mine plan. Underground operations and surface disturbances appeared to be confined to the
areas in the approved mine plan.
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