1997-12-01_REVISION - M1977378

• Permit No: M1977378
• IBM Index Class Name: REVISION
• Doc Date: 12/1/1997
• Doc Name: Bond Reduction Request and Permit Area Reduction Request
• From: Sunnyside Gold Corp
• To: DMG
• Type & Sequence: SR2
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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Bond and Acreage Reduction Submittal
Reclamation:
Tailings Pond No. 4
In 1989, the method of depositing tailings into the pond was changed to increase
stability and allow for reclamation concurrent with usage (TR- 09). Exposed
tailings on the slopes were capped with subsoil material and planted. Portions of
the top of Tailings Pond No. 4 have been brought to final reclamation grade with
mine and mill waste material from other projects JR - 012). These areas have
been capped with subsoil and planted according to the reclamation plan.
Tailings Pond No. 1
In 1992, the reclamation plan was changed JR- 013) from direct revegetation of
the tailings material to a plan that included;
1) movement of the tailings back from Boulder Creek and Hwy. 110.
2) slope reduction to increase stability and usage of the removed material to create
a sloping top to eliminate ponding of water.
3) capping with subsoil material and planting.
This work was completed in 1992.
Tailings Pond No. 2
In 1991, the reclamation plan was changed JR- 011) from direct revegetation of
the tailings material to a plan that included;
1) movement of the tailings back from Boulder Creek.
2) slope reduction to increase stability and usage of the removed material to create
a sloping top to eliminate ponding of water.
3) capping with subsoil material and planting.
This work was completed in 1991.
Tailings Pond No. 3
This pond was capped and planted according to the reclamation plan in 1992.
Engineering Office Site Area
This area, excluding buildings and access road, was capped with subsoil material
and planted in 1993. The area was deeded to the San Juan County Historical
Society in 1995 for preservation of the historic buildings onsite and conversion to
other uses than for mining by the Society (AM - 004). This amendment approval
eliminates the requirements for removal of buildings from the reclamation plan.
Borrow Area and Haul Roads
The haul road used to haul sub-soil for capping Tailings Ponds No. 1 and No.2
was reclaimed in 1994.