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August 1997 Monthly Report <br /> Page 3 <br /> - Ransom Tunnel <br /> This project was completed in July, 1997 and inspected by DMG <br /> in August. According to the inspection report, DMG agrees that <br /> this project was completed according to the Consent Decree <br /> work plan and MLR standards. <br /> - Longfellow - Koehler Mine Waste Project <br /> Mobilization for this project occurred in late August. <br /> Construction of the lined diversion ditches was started. <br /> Planned activity for September consists of; <br /> completion of the lined diversion ditches. <br /> cleanup of scattered mine waste. <br /> contouring of the Longfellow mine waste dump. <br /> site neutralization. <br /> capping of the Longfellow and Koehler waste dump areas. <br /> Site monitoring samples were taken in August and will be <br /> included with the September report. <br /> Bench testing to provide design parameters for design of a <br /> passive bio-treatment system for this site was still in <br /> progress by month end with oversight by Golder Associates, <br /> Inc. The system appears to work for treatment of the site <br /> water. The main information to be obtained from additional <br /> bench testing is information to predict the effective life <br /> span of an installed system. Golder estimates this may <br /> take until the end of October, 1997 . <br /> - London Mine Portals - Waste Dumps <br /> This is a "B List" project. Therefore, no work, permitting or <br /> arrangement for access is planned until it becomes evident <br /> that the work plan for this project requires implementation. <br /> - Pride of the West Tailings <br /> This project was active throughout the month of August. By <br /> August 31, a total of 79, 315 cubic yards had been moved at the <br /> site and final slope construction was under way. <br /> Reconstruction of the slopes for stability consisted of <br /> excavating silty clay material to a 2 : 1 slope, installing <br /> chimney (slope) and blanket (base) drains, and reconstructing <br /> the slope to 4 : 1 . <br /> Through August 31, a total of 511. 2 tons of alkaline material <br /> (quicklime kiln dust) was purchased to add to the excavated <br /> tailings upon placement in the on-site tailings pond or <br /> Sunnyside ' s Tailings Pond #4 . <br />