2013-04-09_REVISION - M1977215 (4)

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RECLAMATION RIO GRANDE SILVER, INC BULLDOG MOUNTAIN OPERATION EXHIBIT E REVISED RECLAMATION PLAN Revised Reclamation Plan for "Affected Area" G RGS will implement the same reclamation measures for this area as is approved for the Bulldog Mine facilities area. Most of the proposed pipeline alignment was previously disturbed by Homestake for its Bulldog Mine operations and was reclaimed. RGS plans to principally contain its proposed facilities within the boundaries of that previous disturbance. Past Homestake reclamation practices has shown that the site can be successfully reclaimed. The emphasis of RGS- proposed reclamation at the site will be as follows: > Removal of any improvements or structures > Re- contour and re -grade the area to close the original condition; > Replace salvaged growth medium; and ➢ Fertilize, mulch and seed. Compacted areas will be ripped or disked or otherwise left in a roughened condition prior to growth medium material replacement. Growth material (estimated at 6 inches) will be spread on top of the re- contoured surface and the site will be seeded using the species list contained in the Stage 2 District -Wide Exploration Plan of Operation that was approved by the Forest Service in 2009. RGS will monitor reclaimed sites for reclamation success according to the requirements of the Forest Service and state of Colorado. Areas to be monitored will include growth medium placement, re- vegetation success, and presence of erosion. RGS will also monitor disturbed sites for undesirable and noxious weeds. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION All management and mitigation measures described in the approved operations plan for the Bulldog decline and facilities area will apply to this amendment. RGS will utilize management and mitigation practices that are based on company policies, governmental laws and regulations, current technology, and best management practices. The objectives of these practices are to reduce or avoid impacts to the environment and to reclaim disturbed areas.