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(e) An approximate timetable to describe the mining operation is shown on the Mining Plan Map <br />- Exhibit "C". The life of this mine may extend beyond the 15 years as listed on the mining plan map, <br />this depends upon demand for the product; this time line may be shorter or longer. This mine will <br />be a year round operation with no planned extended cessation of operations at this mine site. It is <br />proposed to use a floating bond on 20 acres on this operation as mining is completed in the mining <br />units as proposed (see Mining Map Exhibit "C"). The mining plan has five (5) phases to be <br />excavated ranging in size from about 6.32 acres to 17.61 acres. It is planned that it will take <br />approximately three (3) to five (5) years per phase. <br />(i) The estimate of the periods of time, which is stated above of three to five (3-5) years per phase, <br />is a best estimate at this time. Then it will take between 3 to 5 years to establish the reclaimed area <br />back to rangeland that may be considered for release by the Mined Land Reclamation Board of the <br />Division ofMining and Geology. The reclamationwill be an ongoing process as soon as the first unit <br />is deemed to have enough land area ready reclamation will start. The phasing of the mining and <br />reclamation will followa natural progression timing is critical and the final reclamationis the ultimate <br />goal with out a long delay. <br />(ii) As stated in this report, the mining and affected land will range between 6.32 to 17.61 acres with <br />a maximum of 20 acres being disturbed at any time. Reclamation would be occurring on the lands <br />mined out concurrently with mining. <br />(iii) The sequence in which each stage or phase will be carried out is outlined in this report. Also, <br />please see Mining Map Exhibit "C". Mining will start in phase (1) one in the southwest part of the <br />permitted area and move to the east. Next mining will start in phase (2) two starting in the west <br />portion of the phase and move north. Thirdly phase (3) three will begin in the south portion of the <br />phase and move to the north. The fourth phase (4) four will start in the most east portion and move <br />west. Phase (5) five will start in the east and move west <br />(f) The backsloping and final pit floor will be done at the same time with the mining. It is planned <br />to start reclaiming 5 to 10 acres areas as they are deemed mined-out. This allows the operator the <br />allotted time to establish a planned reclamationplan and continue to mine, hence the 20-acre floating <br />bond. <br />As stated before, this site is on an upland terrace deposit with the following characteristics: <br />(i) The areas to be mined <br />Lorencito-Sarcillo-Trujillo <br />complex, 3 to 25 percent <br />slopes <br />Truffllo loam, 3 to l percent <br />slopes