2011-03-04_PERMIT FILE - M2011007 (4)

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As stated in the Mining Plan Exhibit C - 6.3.3(1)(b) and considering the nature of poor topsoil conditions at this site (0-2" Mammoth-Ohman-Bendemeere Complex soil and virtually no accumulation of true A horizon topsoil, as previously described in Exhibit B) it will be challenging to salvage any significant quantities for future reclamation uses. Additionally, over 20% of the impoundment area is currently covered with existing waste rock. Venture Resources is going to do our best in salvaging any native, Mammoth-Ohman-Bendemeere Complex soil (also any A, AB, and Bw horizon soil) for reclamation. Blending of these different soils is also permitted. It will be very likely that topsoil will need to be imported and Venture Resources commits to do this, as required. Before applying the newly placed topsoil, a pH treatment utilizing hydrated lime shall be broadcast on any areas previously impacted by the removed waste rock. The lime shall be broadcast at a rate of 50 pounds per 1,000 square feet of such impacted area. Once broadcasted, a light spray of water shall be applied over the same. This will sufficiently neutralize any trace, potentially acid forming material left behind. Reclaimed or imported topsoil shall be applied over the underlying area now exposed by the removal of the mine waste for a depth of 6 inches. NRCS states that the available water holding capacity of this soil is approximately 0.06-0.07 inches/inch (i.e. 6 inches of soil can store approximately 0.4 inch of water). During the growing season in this vicinity there will be about 7 inches of precipitation. NRCS states that most commercially available grass species require 10 to 14 inches of precipitation. Inorder to improve the soil's water holding capacity, organic matter will need to be added and to the soil. The NRCS strongly recommends the application of certified weed free straw (applied at 2 tons per acre) covered with bio-degradable netting or application of wood cellulose hydro mulch with a long-lived tackifier. Temporary erosion control measures shall be implemented around this area during this activity (ie silt fence, straw bales, see SWMP). 6.3.4(1)(c)(ii) Seeding will occur to coincide with the appropriate time of year for proper germination, whether it is closer to spring or fall season. Previously seeded areas will be examined the following growing season to evaluate the success of the revegetation efforts. Re-seeding shall be done if this previous seeding failed or is insufficient. Because of the short project time duration and relatively small surface area to be reclaimed, there will be an opportunity to measure the success of this re-vegetation plan and provide for a chance to modify the method with soil amendments and/or fertilizers on a as needed basis. A technical revision will be sought if this is necessary. 6.3.4(1)(c)(iii) A grass seed mix and application schedule has been developed specifically for this site through consultation with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (see NRCS seed mix specification attached as an appendix to this Exhibit D): Redondo Arizona Fescue 1.8 PLS pounds/acre Red Fescue 1.0 PLS pounds/acre Canbar Canby Bluegrass 1.0 PLS pounds/acre Critana Thickspike Wheatgrass 3.3 PLS pounds/acre Rosana Western Wheatgrass 6.4 PLS pounds/acre Covar Sheep Fescue 1.2 PLS pounds/acre This will be sowed together with fertilization and irrigation (if determined necessary) until permanent vegetation is re-established. 6.14(1)(c)(iv) The grass seed mixture described above in 6.3.4(1)(c)(iii) shall be broadcast at a rate of 15 pounds of pure live seed per acre. Once the seed is broadcast, the seedbed shall be adequately raked to provide for seed placement. Previously seeded areas will be examined the following growing season to evaluate the success of the revegetation efforts. Re-seeding shall be done if this previous seeding failed or is insufficient. Page 3 of 5