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PERMIT #: M-1977-215 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: RCO <br />INSPECTION DATE: October 29, 2010 <br />OBSERVATIONS <br />This was a normal monitoring inspection of this Hard Rock/Metals 112 permit. There has been no active mining, but in <br />2008 a closed adit was reopened (approved under TR-14) for ore reserve assessment, which is still being carried out. <br />There was no activity at the site at the time of the inspection, and nobody representing the operator was present. The <br />unpaved pad near the office is being used to temporarily store exploration drilling supplies. Storage of all items appears <br />acceptable, since palletized sacks of materials are covered against the weather, hydrocarbons (oil and lube) are maintained <br />in closed containers, diesel fuel is stored within lined secondary containment, and trash is contained in proper receptacle <br />for offsite disposal. The operater must ensure that this area remains clean, no contaminants are released, and debris is <br />disposed of adequately and timely, otherwise additional bond may be required for clean up. <br />(FN) Financial Warranty: <br />Narrative: The bond was adjusted at the time of the approval of TR-14, and is currently considered adequate. <br />(PW) Processing Waste: <br />Narrative: The permitted area includes two tailings ponds, which are reclaimed. No loss of containment of mineralized <br />materials, exposure of tailings, or evidence of leaching has been observed anywhere. Adequate grading and revegetation <br />of all surfaces was noted. <br />(RD) Roads: <br />Narrative: Onsite roads are being maintained in good condition, with all drainage controls functioning. <br />(RS) Reclamation Success: <br />Narrative: Reclamation was nearly done by the previous operator, including decommissioning the mill and tailings ponds, <br />removing the assay building, grading, drainage controls, and adit closures. These items are still in good condition. <br />(SC) Sediment Control: <br />Narrative: The site has been nearly fully reclaimed, and there was no observed evidence of sedimentation. <br />(TS) Topsoil: <br />Narrative: All topsoil has been respread, and no stockpiles currently exist. <br />PHOTOGRAPHS <br />(Included after addresses at end of report.) <br />Page 2 of 3