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LKA International Inc. <br />Golden Wonder/ Level 6/ Hydrologic Setting Introduction <br />The mine is immediately adjacent to a known fault which is a topographic low point that <br />has leant to the existence of Deadman Gulch. The fault, or Deadman Gulch presents a <br />clear geologic demarcation between features to the North (which include the Golden <br />Wonder) vs. those to the South (i.e. The Golden Quartz). Features to the north can <br />contain telluride-gold ore structures, while features to the south lack gold, but contain <br />significant copper deposits. The portion of Gold Hill which contains the Golden Wonder <br />is comprised of three geologic formations which are simplistically referred to as <br />alluvium, rhyolite and the ore-bearing structure. Alluvium is comprised of exposed, <br />coarse, weathered rock that easily erodes and can transport water due to its' coarse <br />nature. Alluvium only occurs in shallow deposits along exposed faces, but can collect in <br />topographic basins. The surface alluvium layer is very weathered, oxidized and has <br />undergone significant amounts of natural leaching. Deeper layers occur within reducing <br />environments and can be more mineral rich. Underneath the alluvium is a rhyolite <br />formation that is altered, with two major types (silicified, and porphyritic). The rhyolite <br />formation is considered the host rock and occupies much of the Gold Hill setting. Water <br />transports via means of fracture systems which can be extremely variable in size. Each <br />geologic formation is capable of water transport. The ore-formation is also a form of <br />rhyolite that has a clay-like texture and can transport water. This formation is elusive and <br />minor in amount as compared to the rhyolite host formation. <br />1.2 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES <br />The purpose of this document was to summarize all relevant information describing the <br />possible water sources related to the Golden Wonder Level 6 waste rock toe seeps. The <br />information will be used to determine the appropriate next steps to take in regards to the <br />waste rock setting. <br />2