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September 11, 2012 C- 1981- 025/North Thompson Creek Mine JRS <br />HYDROLOGIC BALANCE (cont.) - Permanent pond P9 was basically full at the time of the inspection (due to <br />discharge from treatment pond P9). The pond embankment was well vegetated and stable and no erosional <br />problems were noted. There was no iron staining seen in pond P9 at the time of the inspection. <br />- It was unclear whether treatment pond T2 was discharging into the North Thompson Creek because it was <br />raining pretty hard and that portion of the site was not inspected. However, the flow from the portal discharges <br />into the Long Pond appeared to be the same as the flow into permanent pond P9 (at approximately 10 GPM). <br />- Pond P9 was basically full at the time of the inspection. <br />GENERAL MINE PLAN COMPLANCE: <br />- The North Thompson Creek Mine is a reclaimed mine. The remaining structures are permitted as perinanent to <br />support the approved post- mining land use as a developed water resource. The operations include mine <br />discharges, treatment ponds and storage ponds. The remaining structures and operations at the site are consistent <br />with those approved in the permit. <br />ROADS — Rule 4.03 Construction 4.03.1(3)/4.03.2(3) Drainage 4.03.1(4)/4.03.2(4) Surfacing and <br />Maintenance4.03.1(5) and (6)/4.03.2(5) and (6) Reclamation 4.03.1(7)/4.03.2(7): <br />- There is one remaining road to access the site and the ponds that has been permitted as permanent and released <br />from the Division's jurisdiction through a Phase III Bond Release. The road is stable and in good condition. <br />RECLAMATION SUCCESS - Rule 4.15, Rule 3: <br />- There is only 4.10 acres of disturbance remaining at the North Thompson Creek Mine. The remaining disturbed <br />area is well vegetated and stable and no erosional problems have been noted. The treatment and storage ponds <br />were all well vegetated and stable as well. Overall, the reclamation is at the North Thompson Creek Mine is very <br />good. <br />SIGNS AND MARKERS — Rule 4.02: <br />- The mine ID sign at the main gate was lying on the ground behind the gate at the time of the inspection. I picked <br />up the sign and placed it by the main support post for the gate. This sign needs to be replaced and installed in such <br />a maimer as it will be readily visible to anyone who approaches the gate. <br />DOCUMENTS RECEIVED: None <br />This completes the North Thompson Creek Mine complete /OSM oversight inspection report for 11 September <br />2012. <br />Number of Partial Inspection this Fiscal Year: 0 <br />Number of Complete Inspections this Fiscal Year: 2 <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />