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Reclamation Accomplished to Date (Including 2009 Reclamation): <br />A total of 1.58 acres has been reclaimed since this operation began in 2003. No additional sites were <br />reclaimed during 2009 since mining was limited to a single site. <br />Reclamation Accomplished During 2009: <br />A dozen total mixed ponderosa pine and Douglas fir were planted at Site L on the Blue Smoky <br />claim. Additionally, 2 dozen total mixed rose and wax currant were planted on Site L. Tree and <br />shrub survival and grass coverage is excellent as of September 2009. Silt fencing was removed and <br />hauled off site. <br />Both Sites E and L on the Blue Smoky claim are at 80 percent regrowth and reclamation is <br />considered complete. <br />Proposed 2010 Operations: <br />Operations will be in conjunction with operations on Colorado Calumet Co. Inc. mining claims and <br />Crystaljack mining claims between early May through early August and be conducted primarily <br />using a John Deer 992 and/or 690 track hoe on the Smoky Hawk and Elk Horn claims at Site B and <br />Site C. A dump truck will be used to move overburden uphill to begin reclamation efforts at Site B. <br />Minimal blasting may be conducted at Site B. Mining will extend to the southwest corner of dig <br />Site B, and the northwest corner of dig Site A will be opened. <br />Additional prospects may be opened at Site C to check for the continuation of the mineralized zone. <br />Any prospects which are opened will be filled and reseeded at the close of the season. <br />Site visits, including mineral extraction, reclamation, and claim maintenance will be continued <br />throughout the season. <br />Anticipated 2010 Disturbances: <br />A final 0.5 acre will likely be disturbed at Site B and Site A, generally the west uphill edge of the <br />permit area. <br />Additional prospects will not exceed 0.1 acre. <br />Proposed 2010 Reclamation: <br />At Site A and B, approximately 1.5 acre, should be reclaimed unless additional mineralized zone is <br />found. Assuming Site B is reclaimed, the storage area on Site A will also be reclaimed as well as the <br />access road from Site A to Site B. The site will also be reseeded with native grasses. Trees will be <br />planted in 2011. <br />Any test pits that may be opened during 2010 will be filled, re-contoured, and reseeded.