2009-05-15_PERMIT FILE - M2009023 (2)

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Reclamation Plan (1) (a) The reclamation process will not begin until the pit has been excavated to the extent shown in Exhibit E in the Mining Plan. Stockpiled overburden and overburden excavated from within the affected area in preparation for future mining operations will be back- filled into the pit area. The area will be left well graded and draining in a similar manner as prior to mining activities. (b) The maximum gradient of reclaimed side slopes of the mined area will be 3:1. The floor of the mined area will vary from a 1 to 2% slope. (c) (i) The plant growth medium, or topsoil to be replaced will be at least 100 mm thick. (ii) The pit area will be seeded and mulched upon completion of mining activities. Topsoil will be applied minimizing compaction by limiting use of heavy equipment and other vehicles on the application area. Need for fertilizer application is not anticipated, but will be at the following rates if deemed necessary: nitrogen at 18%, 30 kg per hectare and phosphorous at 46%, 77 kg per hectare. See Exhibit E for a map of the area to be seeded and mulched. (iii) The following seed mix will be applied to the reclaimed area once final grading is complete. Botanical Name Common Name Variety Kg PLS/Hectare Bouteloua curtipendula Side-oats grama Vaughn 4.0 Bromus marginata Mountain brome Bromar 3.3 Elymus trachycaulus Slender wheatgrass Primar 4.0 Festuca ovina Hard fescue Durar 2.0 Poscopyrum smithii Western wheatgrass Rosanna 6.0 Poa ampla Big bluegrass Sherman 1.7 TOTAL= 21.0 (iv) The seed will be drilled 6.25 mm to 12.5 mm into the topsoil. In areas not accessible to a drill, the seed will be hand broadcast at double the above rate and will then be raked 6.25 mm to 12.5 mm into the topsoil. (v) 4.5 metric tons of certified weed-free straw or hay per hectare will be mechanically crimped into the topsoil.