2012-02-28_REVISION - M1980244 (103)

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EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE INFORMATION This exhibit contains the wildlife information for the Mine Life Extension 2. Information required by Exhibit H is contained in the Project Description, primarily in Section 4.7, in Volume I of this application. The Project Description describes significant wildlife resource in the permit area; and threatened, endangered, sensitive, and candidate species that may occur in the general area. In addition, discussions of wildlife protection are included in Section 5.0 Mining and Operations Management Plan, Section 6.0 High Grade Ore Mill, Section 7.0 Valley Leach Facilities, 8.0 Precious Metals Recovery. Appendix 3 in Volume III contains a detailed discussion of wildlife inventories and literature reviews. The Colorado Division of Wildlife ( "DOW ") has been notified by Cripple Creek &Victor Gold Mining Company of the proposed Mine Life Extension 2. CC &V has reviewed the Mine Life Extension 2 with the local DOW representative, Ms. Tonya Sharp, and has incorporated her comments into the Project Description (see attached email record of the meeting). In addition, CC &V has prepared and implemented a Wildlife Protection Plan that is part of standard operating procedures for the Cresson Project. This Plan has been updated based on discussions held during the DOW meeting. Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company will continue to coordinate with the DOW on the proposed project changes.