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Mining operations ceased in the summer of 2008. The reason for the cessation <br />was a poor economy and thus a poor demand for construction aggregates. The <br />applicant plans to reactivate mining operations in 2013 in compliance with the <br />mining and reclamation plans that have been approved (with the possible <br />exception that sand and gravel material may be excavated by dragline or suction <br />dredge as opposed to conventional equipment). Mining is expected to last at <br />least 25 years. <br />Screening berms have been built and have been seeded. The operation has a <br />grazing lease with a local rancher which helps control weeds. There is a <br />substitute water supply plan in place to replace evaporative losses from exposed <br />ground water. The site is fenced and has locked gates. No seeding has been <br />done, however there is a sparse grass cover and internal roads are mostly <br />graveled. <br />The existing financial warranty is $410,693 and is based on 25 acres of <br />disturbance. This is adequate to cover the reclamation liability during the period <br />of intermittent operation because less than 25 acres has been disturbed. <br />Paul Banks <br />Attachment — Check for $72 <br />