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14. Geochemical Data and Analysis <br />The operations on the Last Chance Mine site are in an area where the native outcrops and rocks <br />contain low grade to high grade uranium ore at the surface throughout the Uravan Mineral Belt. <br />Easily accessed and higher grade ores have generally been discovered and some mining activity <br />has occurred at these sites. Chemical analyses of the ore and waste rock have been obtained and <br />included in Appendix B. <br />15. Construction Schedule Information <br />As described in the reclamation section Exhibit E, minimal soil and vegetation exists in the mine <br />area. The mine and most of the area to be impacted is on exposed bedrock or existing roads and <br />trails. The soils are described in detail in Exhibit I and Appendix D. <br />16. Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program and Measures <br />A licensed professional engineer experienced in construction of retention ponds, embankments, <br />etc., designed the sediment trap/pond for construction in the Last Chance Pit and will provide <br />QA/QC services as needed. <br />17. Plant Growth Medium (Soils) <br />The soil types and boundaries for the area are shown on Map I-1 and described in detail in <br />Appendix D. Within the permit area, much of the ground has abundant bedrock outcrop and <br />minimal soil which is classified as Gladel-Bond-Rock outcrop. The BLM approved seed. mix is <br />suitable for this soil and reclamation should not be problematic. <br />18. Wildlife Protection <br />The unlined water retention pond at the Last Chance Mine pit area will rarely contain an;y water <br />and does have a sloping road going into the pond. The pond surface at capacity is only 0.01 <br />acres and mining activity is expected to deter wildlife from using the water on a frequent basis. <br />Approved fences will be constructed around the ponds and the slopes will be at least 2:1, H:V. <br />19. Disposal of Ore Pad Material and Sludge in Mine Workings <br />The ore pad area will be over excavated and either hauled to an approved disposal site, or placed <br />in the abandoned Last Chance Mine which would then be sealed and fully reclaimed. No sludge <br />will be generated by this mining and drilling operation. <br />Last Chance Mine - April 2009 T-6