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Table of Contents
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Name of Mine/Project ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Type of Operation (mining, upgrading, and processing) ................................................................. 1
1.3 Is this a new or continuing operation?............................................................................................. 1
1.4 Proposed start-up date (mm/dd/yy) of operation............................................................................. 1
1.5 Expected total duration of this operation ......................................................................................... 1
1.6 If seasonal, expected date (mm/dd/yy) of annual reclamation/stabilization close out .................... 1
1.7 Expected date (mm/dd/yy) for completion of all required reclamation ............................................ 1
2.0 PRINCIPALS ....................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Name, address and phone number of operator .............................................................................. 2
2.2 Name, address, and phone number of authorized field representative (if other than the operator)2
2.3 Name, address and phone number of owners of the claims (if different than the operator) ........... 2
2.4 Name, address and phone number of any other lessees, assigns, agents, etc. and briefly
describe their involvement with the operation, if applicable............................................................. 2
3.0 PROPERTY OR AREA........................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Project Area ..................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Miller Creek Access Route .............................................................................................................. 3
3.3 Power Line....................................................................................................................................... 3
3.4 Upton Plant Site............................................................................................................................... 3
3.5 Claims.............................................................................................................................................. 3
4.0 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION........................................................................................................ 7
4.1 General Project Discussion ............................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Project History ................................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Access ............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.3.1 Access Route ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.2 Existing Roads........................................................................................................................ 11
4.3.3 Proposed Secondary Roads and Haul Roads........................................................................ 11
4.3.4 Construction Methods............................................................................................................. 12
4.3.4.1 Access Route .................................................................................................................. 12
4.3.4.2 Mine Area ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.3.5 Road Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 13
4.4 Map, Sketch or Drawing ................................................................................................................ 13
4.5 Project Description ........................................................................................................................ 14
4.5.1 Land Requirements ................................................................................................................ 14
4.5.2 Permits and Approvals ........................................................................................................... 15
4.5.3 Project Schedule .................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.4 Mine Facilities ......................................................................................................................... 16
4.5.4.1 Mineable Pit ..................................................................................................................... 16
4.5.4.2 Waste Rock Facility ......................................................................................................... 16
4.5.4.3 Upgrading – PUG Plant ................................................................................................... 17
4.5.4.4 Storm Water Control........................................................................................................ 18
4.5.5 Workforce ............................................................................................................................... 21
4.5.5.1 Construction .................................................................................................................... 21
4.5.5.2 Operations ....................................................................................................................... 21
4.5.6 Operations Schedule/Production Rates ................................................................................. 21
4.5.7 Transportation ........................................................................................................................ 22
4.5.7.1 Construction .................................................................................................................... 22
4.5.7.2 Operations ....................................................................................................................... 22
4.6 Equipment and Vehicles................................................................................................................ 23
4.7 Structures ...................................................................................................................................... 23
4.7.1 Utilities .................................................................................................................................... 26
4.7.1.1 Power............................................................................................................................... 26
4.7.1.2 Water ............................................................................................................................... 27
4.7.1.3 Communications.............................................................................................................. 28
