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OBSERVATIONS <br />PERMIT #: M- 2009 -076 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS: JLE <br />INSPECTION DATE: August 12, 2011 <br />This was a monitoring inspection of the Hukill Gulch Millsite; DRMS File No. M- 2009 -076, Operated by Venture <br />Resources, Inc. This site is located approximately 2 miles north of Idaho Springs, Colorado in Clear Creek <br />County. I, Jared Ebert and Berhan Keffelew of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />conducted the inspection. Mr. Ryan McHale of Venture Resources accompanied us on the inspection. <br />One of the requirements for this site was for the Operator to provide the Division with 10 days of notice prior <br />to the installation of the Composite Liner System under the tailings Impoundment. The Operator complied <br />with this requirement and will be installing the Composite Liner System for the Barrier Impoundment and <br />Bench #1 portion of the tailings impoundment. This inspection was conducted to document the site <br />preparation operations and condition of the sub -grade of these portions of the impoundment where the liner <br />will be installed. <br />The stormwater diversion ditch has been installed and lined with rip -rap. The impoundment sub -grade has <br />been cleared of large rocks and debris that could puncture the liner system. The surface has been graded and <br />smoothed with hand rakes. The anchor trench has been constructed, however several larger rocks were <br />observed at the base of the trench that could damage the liner and hinder its anchoring ability. Mr. McHale <br />indicated these rocks would be removed during the installation of the liner. Overall, the Operator appears to <br />be conducting the operation in accordance with the approved plan. A follow up inspection will be conducted <br />once the liner has been installed. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />