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4.0 Field Observations <br />' In addition to the structural geology data collected, the following field observations were <br />also used to evaluate the current quarry conditions: <br />1) Significant mining progress has occurred in the main pit of the quarry since the <br />previous annual report was prepared in February 2008 (LF&A, 2008). In the main <br />pit, the base elevation of 6,325-feet has been deepened around the area of the <br />' new sump by approximately a 15 foot depth to an estimated elevation of 6,310 feet <br />(Photo 1). Discontinuities along the east and south facing exposures were <br />' examined during this study (Figure 2; Station 1). <br />' 2) The mid-level has been almost completely excavated with a small portion along the <br />eastern to southeastern margin remaining. This remnant of the middle bench is <br />still found along the southeastern part of the main pit and is currently being <br />excavated (Photo 7). Access to this area for data collection was not permitted due <br />' to the continuous excavation and equipment moving in and out. <br />3) In the southern expansion area, the seventh bench is being reclaimed as the <br />eighth bench is being excavated. The eighth bench is being mined starting from <br />the eastern side of this level and working to the west. Discontinuities on advancing <br />benches were examined from both east and north facing exposures (Figure 2; <br />' Station 4). Additionally, exposures along a permanent wall were evaluated prior to <br />reclamation (Figure 2; Station 3). <br />4) The quarry walls appeared to be relatively dry and noticeably absent is any major <br />seepage in the southwest corner of the main pit, which had been documented in <br />' prior reports. <br />5) Two sump pumps are now utilized for controlling water in the main pit. Both sump <br />' pits were noted to contain some water, although were not actively pumping during <br />our site visits.