2011-04-29_REVISION - M1983011 (6)

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6.4.5 Exhibit E Reclamation Plan Post-mining land use will be rangeland consistent with surrounding land use and as previously approved by USFS and DRMS. The operator intends to reclaim in 15 acre phases outside the process area. The process area, approximately five acres, will remain consistent throughout the life of mine and will be the last reclamation project. Fifteen acre phases, beginning with the current active site, will be reclaimed concurrent with mining and upon depletion of reserves. Sluice fines, overburden and gravel will be returned to the excavation and compacted with a bulldozer and/or loader. Any pit wall remaining after rebuilding the pit floor will be sloped 3H: 1V with the pit edge blended into the natural topography. Stockpiled topsoil and surface material will be spread over the compacted and ripped slopes and reconstructed pit floor to a depth ranging from four to eight inches and compacted for stabilization. Stockpiled topsoil will be appropriately posted and segregated for use in reclamation. In the event the topsoil cannot be replaced on backfill within one year, the stockpiles will be broadcast seeded with a temporary seed mix or chemically stabilized. Topsoil stockpiles are located with the 4.52 acre triangle and north of the process area. Both of these locations are within the affected area but yet not within the disturbance of ongoing mining. The current mine plan does not impact woody vegetation. In the event mining progresses into woody vegetation, woody vegetation may be removed and incorporated into the existing topsoil or areas under reclamation. If this isn't possible, beneficial uses will be pursued to manage the woody vegetation. The buildings and on-site roads will remain after reclamation. Revegetation will occur either in the fall or spring with the following approved grass seed mixture: 30% Smooth Broome Grass, 30% Western Wheatgrass, 24% Orchard Grass, 10% Alsike Clover and 5% Timothy. Seed will be broadcast at the rate of 25 pounds per acre, mulched with straw and tracked into place with a dozer. In the event mining proceeds into forested areas, seedlings may be planted in accordance with USFS direction. Fertilizer use was not specified by Soil Conservation District or Colorado Department of Wildlife. In the event either party recommends a fertilizer prior to or during reclamation, the Division will be notified. Page 6 of 23 Edited April 25, 2011