2012-06-01_REVISION - M1985029

• Permit No: M1985029
• IBM Index Class Name: REVISION
• Doc Date: 6/1/2012
• Doc Name: SUCCESSION OF OPERATORS APPLICATION APPROVAL
• From: DRMS
• To: HIGH MOUNTAIN MINING
• Type & Sequence: SO4
• Email Name: TAK
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman St., Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
June 1, 2012
Steve Palmer
High Mountain Mining Co., LLC
3040 S. Vallejo Street
Englewood, CO 80110
Re: Alma Placer Mine, Permit No. M- 1985 -029
Succession of Operators Application 4 (SO -4), Approval
Dear Mr. Palmer:
STATE OF COLORADO
vt [ 4 FS- 02
COLORADO
D I V I S I O N O F
RECLAMATION
MINING
— &—
SAFETY
John W. Hickenlooper
Governor
Mike King
Executive Director
Loretta E. Pineda
Director
On May 31, 2012, the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety approved the succession of
operators from Alma Placer Company, LLC to High Mountain Mining Co., LLC for the above -
referenced permit. High Mountain Mining Co., LLC is now the permitted operator of the Alma
Placer Mine, and as such, is responsible for all provisions in M- 1985 -029, as well as those
specified in the Rules and Regulations. Alma Placer Company, LLC is relieved of all
responsibilities concerning this operation. Please note the following information.
1. All of the application materials, as amended and supplemented, are an integral part of your
permit. They have been incorporated into the permit by reference. We presume that you have a
copy of all of these materials, therefore, none have been enclosed with this mailing. We suggest
that you keep a copy of the permit and the permit application at the mining operation as a reference
for operation personnel, to help ensure compliance with the terms of the permit.
2. Changes in the mining and reclamation operations that differ from those described in the
permit may require a modification to the permit. We suggest consulting the Rules and Regulations
and/or contacting us to determine if a modification to the permit is necessary. Rule 1.10 pertains to
Amendments, Rule 1.9 to Technical Revisions, and Rule 1.11 to Conversions.
3. On your permit anniversary date each year, you must submit an annual fee and annual
report to us. Please consult the Rules, Act, and your permit for specific requirements.
The reclamation performance bond currently on deposit with the State is $180,974.00. The
Division will inspect the site within 60 days of this letter and notify you if you need to submit
additional bond amount.
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