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September 8, 2011 <br />odecovin <br />SEP 2 6 2 011 <br />Division of Reclamation, <br />Mining and Safety <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />101 S. 3rd St., Suite 301 <br />Grand Junction, CO 81501 <br />Attn. Russ Means <br />Re: Notice of Intent File #P- 2011 -024 <br />Minex Exploration <br />120 E. Lake St., Suite 401 <br />PO Box 2183 <br />Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 <br />208 - 265 -5858 <br />The following is in response to your comments dated August 15, 2011: <br />1. Proof of filing with the Secretary of State: <br />See attachment. <br />6./1") <br />RECEIVED <br />SEP 1 4 2011 <br />GRAND ' OFFICE <br />DVIC>khki OF <br />RECLAMATi!'wa lNIN(.3 & SAFETY <br />2. Regarding depth of sumps: <br />The original sump depth of 7 feet was used as a precautionary measure; however, after <br />site visits and re- evaluation, it was decided that the sumps will be excavated at a <br />dimension of 8'x 8' x 4' in depth. Drill cuttings will be contained and disposed in sump. <br />3. Regarding impact to roads: <br />There is no anticipated impact to any roads. <br />4. Water Source: <br />Per the Colorado Division of Water Resources the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River is an <br />acceptable source for our surface water diversion to supply the drilling operations with <br />water via a water truck. With the irrigation season coming to a close there are no active <br />calls on this water source. <br />4. Native Vegetation of the area: <br />Native Vegetation in the area consists of sage brush, mutton grass, buckwheat and <br />various wildflower varieties. As noted before, the exploration is for a short duration <br />along existing roads. <br />5. Protection and segregation of topsoil and overburden: <br />Topsoil will be stockpiled separately from overburden and covered by plastic to protect <br />its integrity. <br />6. Topsoil protection and segregation: <br />Topsoil will be stockpiled separately from overburden and covered by plastic to protect <br />its integrity. The estimated topsoil depth is 5 inches. <br />Claim Staking Geochem Sampling Geologic Mapping Prospecting Geophysical Survey <br />