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CEOs 8 May 2013 Erik Westman Associate Professor Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 108A Holden Hall Blacksburg, VA 24060 Professor Westman, This report presents all the components needed for planning, starting, operating, and closing the Bass River Mine. This site will be an iron mine in south eastern New Jersey near the cities of Philadelphia and New York City. This report provides the basic information needed to start a mining project near Bass River New Jersey. The material is based off drill hole data provided to the company and this design has been underway for almost an entire year. There is information regarding the exploration of the site and the determination of its economic feasibility. The report also contains a mine site design, the equipment needed, and maps of surface/processing facilities needed. Included are all regulations presented by the state of New Jersey and the U.S. government. The report contains theoretical calculations for all the production needed to completely mine all ore economic at the site. Finally, the report contains the information for the closure and reclamation of the mine site. We are presenting the mine design with the hopes that all components are ready so the site can be purchased. Please contact us at your soonest convenience with all questions and comments so that we may continue toward our goal at the Bass River Mine site. Sincerely, REL Co. CEOs Lucas Carver, Evan Halleran, Annette Thomas, Ryan Ward Encl. 16 Chapter Reports, Appendixes, and Works Cited

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................... i List of Figures ............................................................................................................... List of Tables ................................................................................................................ 1. General Mining Plan ................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................2 1.2 Market Evaluation .........................................................................................2 1.3 Mine Selection ..............................................................................................3 1.4 Preliminary Pit Design ...................................................................................4 1.5 Starting Assumptions ....................................................................................5 1.6 Development of Mining Schedule.................................................................5 1.7 Extraction ......................................................................................................6 1.8 Mine Closure .................................................................................................6 1.9 Production Targets ........................................................................................7 2. Location of the Deposit ............................................................................................ 8 2.1 Location .........................................................................................................9 2.2 Utilities ..........................................................................................................11 2.3 Services .........................................................................................................12 2.4 Transportation ..............................................................................................14 2.5 Labor Study ...................................................................................................15 2.6 Political ..........................................................................................................16 3. Deposit Geology ...................................................................................................... 17 3.1 General Geology............................................................................................18 3.2 Geologic Maps...............................................................................................20

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Bass River Mine Site 3.3 Stratigraphic Data .........................................................................................20 3.4 Deposit Data..................................................................................................21 3.5 Property Cross-Sections ................................................................................22 4. Deposit Exploration ................................................................................................. 25 4.1 Exploration Program .....................................................................................26 4.2 Tabulated Drill Hole Data ..............................................................................28 4.3 Deposit and Seam Properties........................................................................28 4.4 Related Strata Properties ..............................................................................30 4.5 Exploration Maps ..........................................................................................30 5. Reserve Estimation .................................................................................................. 33 5.1 Overview .......................................................................................................34 5.2 Preliminary Estimation ..................................................................................34 5.3 Detailed Estimation .......................................................................................37 5.4 Reserve Summary .........................................................................................38 6. Mining Equipment ................................................................................................... 39 6.1 Drilling and Blasting .......................................................................................40 6.2 Excavation Equipment ..................................................................................40 6.3 Primary haulage Equipment..........................................................................42 6.4 Miscellaneous Production Equipment ..........................................................44 6.5 Equipment Performance ...............................................................................47 6.6 Mining and Ancillary Equipment Costs .........................................................48 7. Health and Safety .................................................................................................... 50 7.1 Pertinent Regulations ...................................................................................51 7.2 Potential Hazards ..........................................................................................53

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Bass River Mine Site 7.3 Contact Personnel .........................................................................................54 7.4 Education and Training .................................................................................55 7.5 Inspecitons ....................................................................................................56 7.6 Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ...................................................................57 7.7 Hazard Identification and Controls ...............................................................59 8. Surface Facilities ...................................................................................................... 62 8.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................63 8.2 Surface Construction .....................................................................................63 8.3 Surface Structures .........................................................................................64 8.4 Surface Facilities............................................................................................66 8.5 Surface Facility Cost ......................................................................................67 9. Detailed Mine Design ............................................................................................... 69 9.1 Overview .......................................................................................................70 9.2 Development .................................................................................................72 9.3 Detailed Extraction Plan ................................................................................74 9.4 Closure ..........................................................................................................83 10. Processing Facilities ............................................................................................... 86 10.1 Site Description ...........................................................................................87 10.2 Beneficiation Studies ..................................................................................88 10.3 Processing Equipment Cost.........................................................................90 11. Materials Handling ................................................................................................. 92 11.1 Description ..................................................................................................93 11.2 Layout..........................................................................................................93 11.3 Handling Systems ........................................................................................94

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Bass River Mine Site 11.4 Storage ........................................................................................................95 11.5 Equipment Specifications............................................................................96 11.6 Materials Handling Costs ............................................................................98 12. Personnel Requirements ........................................................................................ 102 12.1 Staffing Plan ................................................................................................103 12.2 Upper Management ....................................................................................103 12.3 Mining Operations ......................................................................................104 12.4 Processing Operations ................................................................................108 12.5 Other Personnel ..........................................................................................110 12.6 Personnel Costs ...........................................................................................113 13. Environmental Impacts and Sustainability .............................................................. 117 13.1 Land Surface Effects ....................................................................................118 13.2 Biological Effects .........................................................................................119 13.3 Hydrological Effects ....................................................................................119 13.4 Air Quality Effects........................................................................................120 13.5 Societal Effects ............................................................................................121 13.6 Miscellaneous Effects..................................................................................121 13.7 Mine Permits ...............................................................................................121 13.8 Reclamation ................................................................................................122 13.9 Sustainability Plan .......................................................................................124 13.10 Environmental Cost Summary ..................................................................125 14. Contractual Agreements ........................................................................................ 127 14.1 Ownership ...................................................................................................128 14.2 Mining Lease ...............................................................................................130

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Bass River Mine Site 14.3 Market Evaluation .......................................................................................130 14.4 Sales Contract .............................................................................................131 15. Cost and Feasibility Analysis ................................................................................... 134 15.1 Estimated Capital Cost ................................................................................135 15.2 Estimated Operating Cost ...........................................................................136 15.3 Accounting Information ..............................................................................137 15.4 Feasibility Analysis ......................................................................................139 16. Summary and Conclusions...................................................................................... 144 16.1 Mine Description .........................................................................................145 16.2 Technical Issues and Concerns ....................................................................146 16.3 Financial Feasibility .....................................................................................147 16.4 Conclusion and Recommendation ..............................................................148 References ................................................................................................................... 149 Appendices .................................................................................................................. 154 Appendix B ...........................................................................................................B-1 Appendix C ...........................................................................................................C-1 Appendix D ...........................................................................................................D-1 Appendix E ...........................................................................................................E-1 Appendix F ...........................................................................................................F-1 Appendix H ...........................................................................................................H-1 Appendix I ............................................................................................................I-1 Appendix J ............................................................................................................J-1 Appendix K ...........................................................................................................K-1 Appendix L............................................................................................................L-1

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Google Map Image of Bass River Property ..........................................................4 Figure 2-1: Location of West Tuckerton and Bass River Mine ...............................................9 Figure 2-2: Topography Map of the Bass River Mine Property .............................................10 Figure 2-3: Hammonton Airport and Atlantic City Expressway .............................................15 Figure 3-1: Geologic Regions of New Jersey ..........................................................................19 Figure 3-2: Drill Hole Positioning and Cross-Section Cut Lines ..............................................22 Figure 3-3: East-West and North-South Cross-Sections of Bass River Mine Site ..................23 Figure 3-4: Three Dimensional View of Geological Columns .................................................24 Figure 4-1: Block Site Model Using Carlson Mining Software ...............................................27 Figure 4-2: Composition of the Cohansey Formation............................................................29 Figure 4-3: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Depth Map ................................................................31 Figure 4-4: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Elevation Map ...........................................................32 Figure 5-1: Surface Borehole Location and Preliminary Estimation Triangles ......................36 Figure 6-1: CAT 6030-FS .........................................................................................................41 Figure 6-2: CAT 6018-FS .........................................................................................................42 Figure 6-3: CAT 789c Haul Truck ............................................................................................43 Figure 6-4: CAT 785D Haul Truck ...........................................................................................44 Figure 6-5: Sanho Hydraulic Rock Breaker .............................................................................45 Figure 6-6: CASE 1150K Crawler ............................................................................................46 Figure 6-7: Mack Granite Water Truck ..................................................................................47 Figure 9-1: Mining Operation Layout.....................................................................................71 Figure 9-2: Development Schedule........................................................................................74 Figure 9-3: Blast Design Layout ..............................................................................................77

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Bass River Mine Site Figure 9-4: Pit and Bench Layout ...........................................................................................78 Figure 9-5: Wedge Sliding ......................................................................................................79 Figure 9-6: Plane Sliding .........................................................................................................80 Figure 9-7: Toppling Failure ...................................................................................................80 Figure 9-8: Detailed Mine Closure Schedule .........................................................................84 Figure 11-1: Mine Layout .......................................................................................................94 Figure 14-1: Google Map of Bass River Mine Property .........................................................129 Figure 15-1: Capital Cost for Bass River Mine ........................................................................136 Figure 15-2: Annual Operating Cost for Bass River Mine ......................................................137 Figure 15-3: Cash Flow Diagram ............................................................................................140 Figure 15-4: Cumulative Net Present Value...........................................................................141 Figure 15-5: Net Present Value Sensitivity Analysis ..............................................................142 Figure 15-6: Rate of Return Sensitivity Analysis ....................................................................142 Figure B-1: Towns Near West Tuckerton and Bass River Mine .............................................B-1 Figure C-1: Detailed Geologic Map of New Jersey.................................................................C-1 Figure C-2: New Jersey Geological Survey .............................................................................C-2 Figure C-3: 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Map of Oswego Lake ....................................................C-3 Figure C-4: Topography Map of Southern Burlington County, New Jersey ..........................C-4 Figure F-1: 6018FS Full Simulation .........................................................................................F-1 Figure F-2: 6030FS Full Simulation .........................................................................................F-2 Figure H-1: Bass River Mine Surface Facility Layout ..............................................................H-4 Figure I-1: Bench Timeline Photo (Pit 1, Bench 2) .................................................................I-1 Figure I-2: Bench Timeline Photo (Pit 1, Bench 8) .................................................................I-1 Figure I-3: Bench Timeline Photo (Pit 2, Bench 2) .................................................................I-2

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Bass River Mine Site Figure I-4: Bench Timeline Photo (Pit 2, Bench 6) .................................................................I-2 Figure J-1: Aggflow Circuit .....................................................................................................J-1 Figure K-1: Conveyor System Layout .....................................................................................K-1 Figure O-1: Screenshot of DCF-ROR Analysis .........................................................................O-1

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-I: Temperature Information for West Tuckerton .....................................................11 Table 2-II: Gender and Ethnic Breakdown of Area 12th Graders ...........................................12 Table 5-I: Summary of Carlson Mining 2013 Surface Reserve Estimation ............................37 Table 5-II Summary of Reserve Estimation Using Triangular Method ..................................38 Table 6-I: Capital and O&M Cost Summary ...........................................................................49 Table 7-I: MSHA Northeastern District Contacts ...................................................................55 Table 8-I: Surface Facility Total Cost Summary......................................................................68 Table 9-I: Blast Design Characteristics ...................................................................................76 Table 9-II: Ash Ratios..............................................................................................................76 Table 10-I: Unit and Total Costs of Processing Equipment ....................................................90 Table 11-I: Belt Placement and Usage ...................................................................................97 Table 11-II: Annual Operating and Maintenance Costs .........................................................99 Table 11-III: Estimated Capital Cost for Conveyor .................................................................100 Table 11-IV: Cost Summary ....................................................................................................101 Table 12-I: Hourly Position Costs ...........................................................................................115 Table 12-II: Salaried Position Costs ........................................................................................115 Table 12-III: Total Personnel Cost ..........................................................................................116 Table 13-I: Contact Information for DEP, New Jersey ...........................................................122 Table 13-II: Initial Department of Environmental Protection Permits ..................................122 Table 13-III: Cost per Acre of Permitting, Reclamation and Bonding ....................................125 Table 13-IV: Environmental Unit and Total Costs ..................................................................126 Table 14-I: Pricing Structure ..................................................................................................133 Table 15-I: Capital Costs for Bass River Mine ........................................................................135

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Bass River Mine Site Table 15-II: Annual Operating Cost for Bass River Mine .......................................................137 Table 15-III: Assumed Variables .............................................................................................140 Table B-I: Demographic of Bass River, NJ ..............................................................................B-2 Table D-I: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Location .......................................................................D-1 Table D-II: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Assays .........................................................................D-3 Table D-III: Bass River Mine Drilling Costs per Hole ..............................................................D-13 Table E-I: Preliminary Triangular Reserve Estimation............................................................E-1 Table F-I: Estimated Capital and O&M Costs .........................................................................F-3 Table F-II: Change in Number of Haul Trucks ........................................................................F-3 Table F-III: Change in Operating Costs ...................................................................................F-4 Table F-IV: Change in Price of Iron .........................................................................................F-4 Table H-I: Complete Cost Estimation Summary for Surface Facilities ...................................H-1 Table K-I: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 1 and 2) ........................................................K-2 Table K-II: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 3 and 4) .......................................................K-4 Table K-III: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 5 and 6) ......................................................K-6 Table K-IV: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 7 and 8) ......................................................K-8 Table K-V: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 9 and 10) .....................................................K-10 Table K-VI: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 10 and 11) ..................................................K-12 Table L-I: Short and Long Term Disability Information ..........................................................L-1 Table L-II: Basic PPO 90/70 Plan ............................................................................................L-2 Table L-III: Comprehensive PPO Plan .....................................................................................L-3 Table L-IV: BCBS HMO Plan ....................................................................................................L-4 Table L-V: Cost Structure for Health Plans, Dental HMO and Vision Plan .............................L-5 Table L-VI: Prescription Drug Coverage .................................................................................L-6

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Bass River Mine Site Table L-VII: 401(k) Plan ..........................................................................................................L-6 Table L-VIII: Vacation Day Allotment .....................................................................................L-6 Table L-IX: Sick Leave Allotment ............................................................................................L-7 Table L-X: Group Life Insurance Rates ...................................................................................L-7 Table N-I: Population Data New Jersey...............................................................................N-1 Table N-II: Iron Steel Mill, Ferroalloy Manufacturing ............................................................N-2

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Chapter 1
Bass River Mine Project: General Mining Plan

General Mining Plan

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1.1 Introduction
At Bass River Mine, magnesium iron silicate is surface mined and processed into magnesium and iron separately. The mine is located 30 minutes north of Galloway, New Jersey. The Bass River Mine consists of 2,500 acres of land with all mining rights and property rights belonging to REL Co. REL Co.s mission is to provide quality material for steel mills to propel the building of infrastructure. A key objective of REL Co. is to provide safe working conditions for all employees while minimizing mining effects on the environment. REL Co. promises to provide quality health care for employees and their families while giving back to the community through the establishment of special programs.

1.2 Market Evaluation


The potential market for REL Co is varied and substantial. Iron and magnesium are both components in steel production. The Bass River Mine being located between the cities of Philadelphia and New York City provides a large amount of demand for iron and magnesium due to infrastructural growth and renewal. Each person in the United States uses an average of 400 pounds of steel per year (bbc). The population growth for Philadelphia and New York City averages at 2.2 percent per year. The population of both cities is ten million in total, so the growth rate is 220,000 people each year. This leads to 44 million pounds of steel demand growth in the market. The market value of iron hit a high in 2011 and while decreasing, the value has recently shown stabilization. Magnesium prices have been stable for the last three years after hitting a large spike and then return to normal pricing.

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1.3 Mine Selection


Open pit mining is a type of surface mining that suits relatively shallow deposits. By utilizing the technique of drilling and blasting, the rock matter can be broken down into more manageable sizes. The broken rock then can be transported to waste piles or processing facilities. As the mine progresses, benches are created to both create mine depth and allow equipment to traverse the site (Journal for Transportation of Materials in Bulk). The range of core samples from the selected mine site indicate that magnesium iron is spread throughout the entire depth, with the deepest core sample reaching just 580 feet below the surface. An open pit mining operation would be the best option for extraction. With the relative depth of the ore being so close to the surface open pit mining is the most feasible option for extraction. The core samples indicate that there is less than 20 feet of waste material above the deposit. In the best case scenario, 20 feet of overburden will be removed to access the deposit down to 580 feet. This shows that profitable magnesium iron can be very easily without worrying about the expensive removal of worthless material. This means the theoretical stripping ratio could be as high as .04. With such a low stripping ratio, a large amount of ore can be extracted, therefore increasing profitability. Other methods of surface mining include contour mining, dredging, mountaintop removal, placer mining and strip mining. Being located on a relatively flat parcel of land, contour mining and mountaintop removal mining do not apply to the type of deposit the magnesium iron is contained within. Dredging is for underwater deposits, again, does not apply to the current deposit. Placer mining cannot be done since the deposit is not riverbed based or

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Bass River Mine Site alluvial in nature. Strip mining is essentially the same process of open pit mining but is more focused on the removal of coal (Greatmining). Therefore, the most effective method will be open pit.

1.4 Preliminary Pit Design


After the selection of a mining method is complete, a preliminary pit design is constructed. Based on the data from borehole samples, the sampled area is roughly 10,000 feet by 6,000 feet. Figure 1-1 shows the entire property outline of the mine site. Without proper mining software, bench height, bench width and pit slope cannot be calculated. The design, when possible, will be determined using standard practices to ensure safety and efficiency.

Figure 1-1: Google Map Image of Bass River Mine Property (Bass River - Map)

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1.5 Starting Assumptions


The Bass River magnesium iron mine will operate 52 weeks a year. The mine will operate at 10 shifts a week, with two shifts per day. Taking into account down time at the plant and necessary maintenance, the mine will produce sellable material 305 days a year. These assumptions were used in the following evaluations of the Bass River mine.

1.6 Development of Mining Schedule


The development phase for the mine consists of a feasibility study. This study will take place during the first year, after which temporary permits will be acquired for the environmental survey so that the mining area can be purchased. To be able to obtain full permits, an assessment of the environment must occur. With the assessment complete, permits for the buildings, mineral removal, water usage, noise and air will be obtained. The acquisition of all these surveys, permits and studies will take in the area of four years to complete. Once the permitting process is complete the development of the actual mining area can occur. To begin, security fencing will be installed around the work area. Entry, exit and haul roads will also be created on the property. Once this infrastructure is complete, a project team will be selected to help oversee the continued production of the mine area. The team will then begin work on the processing facilities and basic structures that the plant needs. Such structures include truck garages and electrical switch houses. While the processing facilities are being completed, the removal of overburden will begin from the mine site. The waste material

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1.7 Extraction
Mining is planned to commence in year seven of the project. The average iron magnesium content of the area being mined is 17.23% MgFe. The overburden that is removed from this area will be stored in the waste site mentioned in the development section. The ore that is taken from the pit will be hauled to primary crusher in the processing facility. Stock piles will be created for the material to be placed in so the crusher will always have a supply of material.

1.8 Mine Closure


The mine will continue through the production phase until all useable ore has been removed. Once the production has been completed, reclamation and closure for the mine site will begin. Throughout the reclamation process, the mined area will be turned back into a hazard free area. During the development stage, an environmental bond will be purchased. In order to get the bond funds back, the mine must follow its reclamation plan as stated in the environmental assessment. A state commissioner will come to inspect the area after reclamation is complete. Based on the compliance of federal and state regulations during

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1.9 Production Targets


The mine will produce 4 million tons of ore per year at a grade of 65% MgFe. To reach this production the mine will have to remove 18.7 million tons of raw ore. This value was calculated by using the recovery percentages and the concentration of ore sent to the plant. The ore entering the plant has a grade of 17.23% MgFe, with the recovery percentages at 85% and 95%. Avoiding outside factors, the plant runs 305 days a year. This will allow daily production to be 61,312 tons and the shift production to be 30,656 tons.

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Chapter 2
Bass River Mine Project: Location of the Deposit

Location of the Deposit

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2.1 Location
The town of West Tuckerton is located in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ. West Tuckerton is 60 miles southeast of Philadelphia and 95 miles south of New York City. Figure 2-1 shows the location of West Tuckerton (B) and the Bass River Mine (A) in relation to Philadelphia and New York City. Other towns near West Tuckerton are Eagleswood (3 mi.) and Galloway (7 mi.).

Figure 2-1: Location of West Tuckerton and Bass River Mine (West Tuckerton-Map).

The topography of the area around the Bass River Mine is shown in Figure 2-2. There are three rivers going through the permitted mining site of Bass River Mine. The Ives Branch River goes into Lake Absegami, south of the mine property. The West Branch Bass River and

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Bass River Mine Property Topography Map

Figure 2-2: Topography Map of the Bass River Mine Property (Bass River Topography) . The humidity of West Tuckerton ranges from 69-76% with an average precipitation of 3.8 inches per month ("Monthly Humidity Averages for New Jersey."). During the winter, the average high temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit while the average low temperature is 25 degrees Fahrenheit. During the summer the average high temperature is 80 degrees

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Bass River Mine Site Fahrenheit while the average low temperature is 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Table 2-I shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures and average temperature for each month in the town of West Tuckerton (atlanticcitynj). Table 2-I: Temperature Information for West Tuckerton West Tuckerton Average Daily Temperatures
Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Daily Max. Daily Min. Monthly Avg. 41 23 32 44 25 34 52 32 42 61 40 51 71 50 60 80 59 70 85 65 75 83 64 74 77 56 66 66 44 55 56 36 46 46 27 37

2.2 Utilities
Utilities are all easily and cheaply supplied from companies in the local area. New lines for electricity, phone and water will need to be connected from existing lines to the mine. The distance from existing lines at Warren Grove Range to the mine is 1.5 miles. Wells can be drilled or water from nearby river can be used for mine site supply. Fresh water can also be provided by the West Deptford Township Water Department which is located 20 miles northwest. Natural gas is provided by NJR energy services, with the closest location based out of New York City. Wireless communications are available through Verizon Wireless. Electrical

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Bass River Mine Site service for the area is available from Warshauer Electric Supply, which has an office two miles southeast in Little Egg Harbor. Waste disposal services can be contracted from a local company.

2.3 Services
The Bass River Mine is located in an area with several school districts. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, within 30 miles of the proposed site are more than 10 school districts that serve kindergarten through 12th grade. The closest high schools to the mine site include Hammonton High School, Seneca High School, Southern Regional High School and Pinelands Regional High School. Potential high school graduates can be inferred using the number of 2011 12th graders. The numbers for Hammonton High School, Seneca High School, Southern Regional High School and Pinelands Regional High school are 309, 304, 477 and 302 respectively. This information is useful in the search for unskilled labor. High school graduates can find jobs at local contracting firms and the mine itself that do not require a degree to complete successfully. A breakdown of area high school 12th graders can be found in Table 2-II. The ethnicity breakdown on the table is used to obtain a total student total. Table 2-II: Gender and Ethnic Breakdown of Area 12th Graders
National Center for Education Statistics
Common Core of Data (CCD), "Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey" , 2010-11 v.2a

Table by School School Year 2010-2011


GRADE 12- GRADE 12- GRADE 12- GRADE 12GRADE 12- GRADE 12- GRADE 12- GRADE 12- GRADE 12- GRADE 12SCHOOL NAME- BY AM IND/ AK AM IND/ AK ASIAN/PAC ASIAN/PACI BLACKBLACK- HISPANIC- HISPANIC- WHITEWHITESURVEY YEAR (SCHOOL) NATIVENATIVEIFIC ISLAND- FIC ISLANDMALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE HAMMONTON HIGH PINELANDS REG HIGH SENECA HIGH SCHOOL SOUTHERN REG HIGH Sub-Total 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 5 0 0 1 3 4 7 6 2 4 19 7 3 2 6 18 19 8 4 13 44 13 2 4 11 30 124 133 149 223 629 137 149 184 214 684 GRADE 12- GRADE 12TWO/ TWO/ MORE MORE RACESRACESMALE FEMALE 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 School Total 309 302 347 477 1435

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Bass River Mine Site Institutions for higher education in the region are mainly smaller, county or community colleges. Located within a 50 mile radius of the mine site, Atlantic Community College, Burlington County College, Camden County College, Ocean County College and Richard Stockton College have campuses. Larger Institutions such as universities are harder to find with the immediate area. Rowan University is located 60 miles away, Villanova University is 90 miles away and Drexel is 91 miles away. Each of these institutions, along with the smaller colleges, offers some math and engineering concentrations. The closest institutions that offer degrees in mining and minerals engineering are Pennsylvania State University and the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Distances from the mine site are 250 and 360 miles respectively. Finding qualified mining engineers for the mine is essential for smooth and efficient operation. The data shows that most graduates and experienced engineers will have to travel and relocate to accommodate the new mine site The Region around the Bass River Mine site is surrounded with advanced medical centers and hospitals. Southern Ocean County Hospital is located in Little Egg Harbor Township, just 10 miles from the mine. William Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton is located only 20 miles away. The most advanced hospital in the area is Harrahs Regional Trauma Cent er. This facility is located only 28 miles away and has medevac capabilities. There are also numerous physicians and smaller surgery centers within the area for less urgent medical care. Heavy equipment will need to be hauled into the mine site. Unfortunately, there are no heavy equipment retailers in the immediate area. For most heavy equipment, Trico Equipment, located 50 miles away, would be utilized. The next closest retailer would be Rush and Parker

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Bass River Mine Site Heavy Equipment located south east of Philadelphia. The delivery distance would be around 60 miles. The nearest shop that could service heavy equipment is located in Bridgeton about 70 miles away. The business does offer onsite repair along with several other businesses around the state.

2.4 Transportation
The Bass River Mine is located in a rural area of New Jersey and Country Rd 542 will be used to access the quarry. This road leads to the town of Hammonton, NJ which gives access to Atlantic City Expressway. The Expressway will allow materials to be hauled toward Philadelphia were both interstates 295 and 95 are located. These major interstates will allow for easy transport of material to wherever it needs to go in the United States. The town of Hammonton also has Hammonton Municipal Airport. Figure 2-3 shows the location of the airport. This airport can provide easy access to many international airports. Some of these include Douglas International Airport and Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. Having the ability to fly workers in from around the country and world will help fill needed positions at the mine.

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Figure 2-3: Hammonton Airport and Atlantic City Expressway (Hammonton Map)

2.5 Labor Study


Having a reliable labor force is the most important aspect of a productive mine. According to the 2010 US Census, Bass River Township, which encompasses the mine area, had a population of 1443. Of the 1443 people living in the township, 1152 were 18 or over. Men and women where split approximately 50/50. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for the county was last recorded at 9.7%. Although the high unemployment rate makes more people available to work, 1152 people is a very low number. Therefore, the surrounding townships will supply labor if needed. Combining Washington Township, Little Egg Harbor Township, Woodland Township, Stafford Township, Barnegat Township, Galloway Township and Port Republic City into the possible labor force equates to approximately 66,000 people over the age of 18. That leaves around 6,400 unemployed people looking for jobs at a 9.7% unemployment rate. Further information pertaining to the demographic of Bass River Township, NJ can be seen in Table B-I, in Appendix B.
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Bass River Mine Site As previously explained, there are a lack of institutions around Bass River Township that offer a degree in mining and minerals engineering. Such is the case that most of the workforce requiring this degree will be from outside the regional area. People from accredited universities and colleges with a mining and minerals engineering program must be brought into the area. There is also a lack of major mining activity in the area. This means that experienced miners and mining engineers have to relocate in order for them to work at Bass River mine.

2.6 Political
The Bass River Mine is located in such a way as to prevent disturbances with local home owners and the wildlife in the area. There would be no serious issues inside the surrounding communities with starting a magnesium iron mine. When mining is completed in the area, a complete reclamation will be performed as per state and federal laws. This will return the mined area to its original state before mining.

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Chapter 3
Bass River Mine Project: Deposit Geology

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3.1 General Geology


New Jersey varies from wooded mountains to coastal cities with a variety of minerals mined throughout the state. Minerals mined in New Jersey consist of iron, magnetite, limestone, zinc, marble, granite, gravel, clay and greensand. The most well-known minerals produced in New Jersey are crushed stone and greensand (Findthedata). The southern part of New Jersey has sand, clay and some shale for mineral resources. Shale, siltstone and sandstone make up most minerals in the middle of New Jersey. Northeastern New Jersey consists of basalt, shale, sandstone and diabase. The Northwestern part of New Jersey contains gneiss, granite, marble, shale, limestone and iron. New Jersey can be broken into five different geographic regions, which includes valley and ridge, highlands, piedmont, inner coastal plain and outer coastal plain. The location of the five different regions is shown in Figure 3-1. A more detailed geologic map of New Jersey can be found in the Appendix as Figure C-1. Bass River is located in the outer coastal plain region in Burlington, New Jersey, which is covered a great deal by the Pine Barrens. The Pine Barrens have bog iron ore seams located throughout. These seams formed near water ways and wet meadows. The seams of bog iron are located in the alluvium deposits which are shown in Figure C-2 of the Appendix (NJGWS).

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Figure 3-1: Geologic Regions of New Jersey (NJGWS)

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3.2 Geologic Maps


A topographic 7.5 minute quadrangle map is located in the appendix as Figure C-3. This shows the topography for the Oswego Lake Quadrangle. A topography map for Burlington County, New Jersey, is shown in the appendix as Figure C-4. The quadrangle map and the topography map show the elevation contour around Bass River. Bass River is close to water bodies such as sea level plains, rivers and lakes, which make the area ideal for bog iron seams.

3.3 Stratigraphic Data


The Bass River Mine site is located relatively close to the shoreline of New Jersey. A large area of southeast New Jersey is part of the Cohansey Formation, including the mine site. The Cohansey Formation is made up primarily of various sands. Grain sizes are from fine to course. There are areas of dark and light clay beds throughout the formation. Dark clay beds come from the lignified wood that once sparsely populated the area. There are also parts of the formation that contain potassium feldspar, mainly in less weathered areas. The original thickness is not known because of the erosive properties in the area. The deepest areas of the formation are near Atlantic City. Depths have been recorded as deep as 351 feet (USGS). From this point, the base of the formation rises rapidly to the south and north. The Cohansey Formation has a geological age from the Middle Miocene. Underneath the Cohansey Formation lies the Upper and Lower Kirkwood Formations. In the Upper Kirkwood Formation, like the Cohansy, sand is the major constituent. Quartz and siliceous rock fragments make up a large part of the sand minerals. Feldspar makes up a small

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3.4 Deposit Data


Bass River, NJ, is in a unique position when it comes to the Cohansey Formation. Groundwaters in most of New Jersey contain large amounts of iron. The water flows through the sandy Cohansey Formation and the dissolved iron makes its way to the surface. Upon reaching the surface water locations, such as swamps, springs or bogs, iron-hungry bacteria precipitate a chemical reaction (MCVSD). From this chemical process, ore bodies that are formed are shallow films. In case of the Bass River Mine, deposits formed over time creating an ore body from depths as shallow as 20 feet. The primary rock type in the Bass River area is alluvium. According to the NJGWS, alluvium is a general term for clay, silt, sand, gravel or similar unconsolidated detrital material, deposited during comparatively recent geologic time by a stream or other body of running water, assorted or semi-sorted sediment. Within this deposit, iron can cement the particulate together creating ironstone. Due to the nature of a sedimentary coast line, there are no syncline or anticline folds in the region. Most sedimentary rock is gently deposited through water flow. The strike and dip of the Cohansey Formation, Upper Kirkwood Formation and Lower Kirkwood Formation are not present.
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3.5 Property Cross-Sections


The cross-sections of the Bass River Mine property have been created using Carlson Mining 2012. Figure 3-2 contains the drill hole locations on the property as well as the positioning of the cross-section cuts. Figure 3-3 depicts both the East-West cross-section and North-South cross-section of the property. Overburden and MgFe have both been labeled.

Figure 3-2: Drill Hole Positioning and Cross-Section Cut Lines

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Figure 3-3: East-West and North-South Cross-Sections of Bass River Mine Site

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Bass River Mine Site Figure 3-4 is a three dimensional view of geological columns created in Carlson Mining 2013. The blue in Figure 3-4 is the overburden and the brown is the MgFe. The overburden is significantly less than the MgFe.

Figure 3-4: Three-Dimensional View of Geologic Columns

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Bass River Mine Project: Deposit Exploration

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4.1 Explorations Program


Bass River Mine is located in an area that is not normally known for magnesium and iron mining. REL Co. has conducted detailed exploration techniques to determine if the area would be able to produce profit. This particular site in the Bass River area was selected because it had rich concentrations of both magnesium and iron. Different exploration techniques were used to obtain data, including core hole drilling, rotary drilling and geophysics. Geophysics was used to map the basic structure of the mine site. A combination of resistivity and sonic velocity tests were used to identify the thickness and quality of the ore seams. No major faults were recorded in the area during the duration of the tests. Geophysical tests were used not only during the beginning of the exploration phase, but also while drilling was being conducted. Seam thickness, the exact location of the seam and the quality of the seam at the Bass River area were calculated using core hole drilling. The initial plan for the mine was to drill a grid with 1,000-foot spacing. However, because of the general topography of the area, it was not possible to drill the grid exactly as planned. A general geologic model was created using core hole data in Carlson as show in Figure 4-1. This model explains the geology and the mineral composition of the area.

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Figure 4-1: Block site model using Carlson Mining Software

Further exploration was done using a combination of both rotary and core hole drilling. Areas were selected using the data discovered from preliminary core hole drilling. The holes contained large amounts of ore and small amounts of overburden. Rotary drilling was chosen because the cost of core hole drilling was too expensive to justify using it. While rotary drilling does not provide the same precision as core hole drilling, it costs less, takes less time, and still allows for semi-accurate estimates for the thickness and value of the ore (Britannica). Taking the effectiveness and cost of both drilling techniques into account, rotary drilling was determined to be the drilling method used to drill the top of the ore seam. This was followed by core drilling through the seam and 15 feet below it. The drilling methods were switched based on the geologic maps created in Vulcan. These new combination holes were drilled in a grid with hole spacing being around 300 feet apart.

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Bass River Mine Site The cost of the provided drilling program was $378,400 dollars for 38 bore holes and a total distance of 15,200 feet. The combined cost of drilling for both the rotary method and core hole method was approximately $25 per foot drilled. This cost does not account for outside factors at the mine such as ground conditions, extra costs or driller error. This cost also ignores exploration costs to cover the geologic mapping of the area. While this process costs a large amount of capital, it supports information that is crucial to the effectiveness of the mine.

4.2 Tabulated Drill Hole Data


REL Co. compiled and analyzed data from 38 drill holes located throughout the property. Appendix D contains the data for the 38 site drill holes. Table D-I contains the northing, easting and elevation for each hole. Table D-II contains the assay information for each drill hole at varying levels. Based on a relatively soft deposit, average cost per foot is $25. As previously stated, this cost is solely the expense for drilling the exploratory holes. Drilling costs for each hole is given in Table D-III.

4.3 Deposit and Seam Properties


The deposit being mined by REL CO. is an alluvium deposit. The alluvium deposit starts as a high quantity sand but after 100 feet, becomes medium quartz and clay. The relative composition of the deposit can be seen in Figure 4-2 (Ocean Drilling Program). The average bank density of the alluvium deposit is 200 pounds per cubic foot. The alluvium deposit has an average loose density of 140 pounds per cubic foot, an angle of repose of 36 degrees and a swell factor of 0.3 for a gravel mix with clay. The shear strength of the deposit is 8,000 psi. The

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Figure 4-2: Composition of the Cohansey Formation

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Bass River Mine Site This deposit has an average range from 20 to 450 feet deep. The depth from the surface to the deposit varies from 50 feet at the left of the mine property to five feet at the right side of the mine property. The assay of magnesium iron for the deposit ranges from 10% at the top of the deposit to 30% at the deepest parts of the deposit. The chemical properties of the deposit are most similar to those of quartz and iron, as those are the two main minerals in the deposit. Quartz is a very stable element so there will be little chemical reaction from it. Due to the wet nature of the deposit the iron when exposed to air can combine with oxygen to form iron oxide.

4.4 Related Strata Properties


Above the alluvium deposit is a salt march and estuarine deposit which is composed of clay and sand. This deposit is the overburden above the alluvium deposit. This overburden varies from 5 feet deep at the right side of the property to 50 feet deep at the left side of the property. The wet clay and sand mix has an average density of 110 pounds per cubic foot. The shear strength for the salt march and estuarine deposit is 6,000 psi (Simetric). The sand and clay will have little chemical reaction during the mining process.

4.5 Exploration Maps


Elevation and depth maps can be used for further exploration. Figure 4-3 shows the location of the 38 drill holes and the associated depth. The associated elevation for each drill hole can be found in Figure 4-4.

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Figure 4-3: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Depth Map

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Figure 4-4: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Elevation Map

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5.1 Overview
Reserve estimation is one of the key tasks in mine design. Reserve estimation is the process by which economically recoverable ore can be evaluated quantitatively. There are a variety of reserve estimation techniques that may be employed to find estimates for Bass River Mine. The methods for reserve estimation include polygonal estimation, contour estimation, triangular estimation and inverse distance estimation. An estimation of the reserve ore tonnage at Bass River Mine was done using the triangulation method. The triangulation method provides a preliminary reserve estimation while more accurate detail estimations can be provided using a computer program, such as Carlson Mining. The reason computer programs are more accurate is because the distribution variables, such as grade and ore body thicknesses can be skewed and difficult to use. The purpose of a preliminary reserve estimation is to provide a range of values the detailed estimations should resemble. Thirty-eight boreholes were used to calculate reserve estimation.

5.2 Preliminary Estimation


To obtain a preliminary value for the magnesium iron reserves in tons, the triangulation method was used. The triangulation method takes the average weight of the assay of three different boreholes and the volume that is created between them to obtain the tonnage of a triangular prism. The steps below describe the triangulation method used to find the preliminary estimation.

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Figure 5-1: Surface Borehole Location and Preliminary Estimation Triangles As shown above, the preliminary triangular method used 47 different triangles. The total magnesium iron tonnage was found to be 280,000,000 tons, and the average grade was found to be 17.5% MgFe. At this point it is assumed that the recoverable tonnage and the total tonnage are equal. This is because the cut-off grade has not been found, thus the entire deposit

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Bass River Mine Site is viewed as profitable. The area, average depth, overall ore grade and MgFe tonnage for each triangle is shown in Table E-I of the Appendix.

5.3 Detailed Estimation


Carlson Mining 2013 was used to develop a block model of the mine site. The model was then interpolated using inverse distance weighing methods. The blocks contain different grades of MgFe. The blocks dimensions are 50ft x 50ft x 9.9ft. Figure E-1 in the appendix shows the NW view of the block model. Reserves were calculated using the number of blocks for each grade range. The property boundaries were taken into account during computations and the volume of MgFe material and overburden were calculated. Given the ore density of 170 lbs/ft and overburden density of 160 lbs/ft, the tonnages of both were calculated. Table 5-I is a summary of the volume and tonnage for both MgFe. Table 5-I: Summary of Carlson Mining 2013 Surface Reserve Estimation
Total Volume of Overburden (ft3) Total Volume of Ore (ft3) Total Tonnage of Overburden Available Tons of MgFe 289,000,000 Average MgFe Grade (%) 17.28

Detailed Estimate Area Within Boreholes

2,925,000,000

19,672,000,000

19,900,000

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5.4 Reserve Summary


The preliminary triangulation method provides an accurate estimation of the reserve tonnage. Since, the recoverable tonnage is assumed to be the available tonnage; the reserve estimate calculations are high. These values can be minimized once pit limits are established. The triangulation method supports the tonnage estimates from the Carlson calculations. Small blocks used in the detailed estimate paint a more accurate picture of the MgFe tonnage when compared to hand calculations. This is why there is a 14.8% difference in values. The summary of reserve estimates calculated can be found in Table 5-II. Table 5-II: Summary of Reserve Estimation Using Triangular Method
% Difference From Preliminary Estimates 0 3.9

Available Tons of MgFe Preliminary Estimate Area Within Boreholes Detailed Estimate Potential Mining Area

Average Grade (% MgFe)

278,100,000 288,900,000

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Chapter 6
Bass River Mine Project: Mining Equipment

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6.1 Drilling and Blasting


Drilling and blasting will be contracted to a local company while excavation and haulage will be done by REL Co. Blasting and drilling will be contracted to the same company. REL Co. will require the contractor to blast 200,000 tons per week. Each bench will have a height of 50 feet with nine benches to maximum depth. The blasting for each bench will require between 90 and 100 holes to be drilled at. The cost per foot drilled is between eight and 12 dollars. Cost per week for drilling will be on average $78,500.

6.2 Excavation Equipment


Excavation will be carried out by one large and one medium shovel. Shovels will be purchased from CAT as they are the only company that sells larger equipment nearby. The large shovel that was selected is the CAT 6030-FS, shown in Figure 6-1. The CAT 6030-FS has a 21.6-cubic-yard-bucket and a dumping height of 35 feet. The CAT 6030-FS has a swing speed of 4.6 revolutions per minutes to produce fast loading times (Caterpillar). The CAT 6030-FS will be ordered when the mine opens to help with the short overburden removal process for the mine. Once the overburden has been removed the 6030-FS moves to production.

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Figure 6-1: The CAT 6030-FS shovel (Caterpillar). The medium shovel being used is the CAT 6018-FS, shown in Figure 6-2. The CAT 6018FS has a bucket capacity of 13.1 cubic yards and a dump height of 33 feet. The boom length is 21 feet and the swing speed is 4.7 revolutions per minute (Caterpillar). Using both the CAT 6030-FS and the CAT 6018-FS REL Co. will achieve a production of 4,300 cubic yards an hour. An additional CAT 6018-FS will be ordered once there are multiple benches in the mine. The additional CAT 6018-FS will increase production and fill in during maintenance and down time for either shovel. The first CAT 6018-FS will be ordered once the overburden is removed to work on haul roads and other small tasks until multiple faces are open in the mine. The second CAT 6018-FS will be ordered when there are at least three open benches. This way the second CAT 6018-FS can replace one of the other shovels if needed and can be given small tasks when all shovels are up. The current intended time to purchase the second CAT 6018-FS is three years after mining has begun.

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Figure 6-2: CAT 6018-FS shovel (Caterpillar).

6.3 Primary Haulage Equipment


The CAT 6030-FS will be complemented by a fleet of five CAT 789C haul trucks, shown in Figure 6-3, to maximize production. With five CAT 789Cs working with the 6030-FS there will be a total wait time of one and a half minutes an hour for the shovel. The CAT 789C is a rigid frame haul truck that is capable of hauling 195 tons. The loading height is 17.3 feet allowing the CAT 6030-FS to easily clear this (Caterpillar). The CAT 6018-FS will be complemented by a fleet of four CAT 785D haul trucks, shown below in Figure 6-4, to maximize production. With five CAT 785Ds working with the 6018-FS there will be a total of three minutes an hour of wait time for the trucks. The CAT 785D is a rigid frame haul truck that is capable of hauling 150 tons. The loading height is 16.3 feet allowing the chosen shovel to clear the dump height (Caterpillar).

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Figure 6-3: CAT 789C Haul Truck (Caterpillar). Two CAT 789Cs will be purchased with the CAT 6030-FS because the haul distance will be shorter to start and production will not be as important during overburden removal. Once two benches are open, a third CAT 789C will be purchased. An extra CAT 789C will be purchased every time two more benches are opened until a fleet of five has been obtained. The purchase of the CAT 785Ds will follow the same method as the CAT 789Cs except it will be offset by the time between the purchase of the CAT 6030-FS and the CAT 6018-FS.

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Figure 6-4: CAT 785D haul truck (Caterpillar).

6.4 Miscellaneous Production Equipment


In any mining operation there must be a large amount of diverse equipment to maintain certain activities in the mine. These activities include secondary operations in the mine. The secondary operations can range from maintaining the haul road, and initial drilling, to excavation of the property before mining. The mine will purchase a CASE CX470C to be used in the production phase of the mine. This excavator will be brought into the mine in the early stages of development. It will be used to dig settling ponds on the property. The shovel will also be used to remove the overburden. When both of these activities are complete the excavator will be used to maintain the settling ponds, and later a rock breaking attachment will be purchased so that the shovel can be used to

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Figure 6-5: Sanho Hydraulic Rock Breaker (tjskl). A bulldozer will maintain different operations in the mine. A CASE 1150K crawler, as shown in Figure 6-6, has been chosen to operate in the Bass River Mine. The 1150K has a 120inch blade and a 118-HP engine. This crawler will create haul roads during the creation of the mine. The crawler will also work in overburden removal during production of the mine.

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Figure 6-6: CASE 1150K Crawler (CASE Construction). To maintain the haul roads in the mine a motor grader and a water truck will be purchased. The CASE 865AWD motor grader has been chosen to work on the haul roads smoothness. The haul roads must be kept smooth to reduce the resistance created by the road on the haul trucks. This motor grader has an operating weight of 35,000lbs and a horsepower of 205. The mine has chosen a Mack Granite truck with a chassis capable of mounting a 5,000gallon water tank, shown in Figure 6-7. It was determined that 5,000 gallons will be a sufficient amount of water to maintain the haul roads at Bass River Mine.

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Figure 6-7: Mack Granite Water Truck (Truck Works Inc.). There will be other machinery such as personnel trucks including Ford F-150s and F-250s used for transportation around the mine. The Fords will also transport smaller equipment including torches, welders and small cranes arms. All personnel units will be purchased before mine production starts and used through the entire life of the mine.

6.5 Equipment performance


Production goals as well as scheduling times were calculated using the TALPAC software. Different simulations were performed using varying types of haul trucks and shovels, and between three and eight haul trucks for each shovel. Two haulage systems were simulated. The first haulage system consisted of one large CAT 6030-FS shovel and five large CAT 789C dump trucks. The production per year using this haulage system was estimated to be 30 million tons. The second haulage system consisted of one medium CAT 6018-FS shovel and four medium CAT

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Bass River Mine Site 785D dump trucks. The production per year using this haulage system was estimated to be 18 million tons. The availability of both the shovels was 85% and 100% for the dump trucks. With production values from the simulation the mine life will be 10 years. A summary of TALPAC simulations of loading analysis and haul road analysis can be found in Appendix F as Figure F-1 and F-2. Sensitivity Analysis was done comparing change in net profit, shown in Appendix F as Tables F-II through F-IV. In these tables the number of haul trucks, operating and maintenance costs, or price of iron were changed to affect the analysis.

6.6 Mining and Ancillary Equipment Costs


The estimates for equipment costs were based on prices obtained from used equipment auctions, Ford Motor Companys website and Mine & Mill Equipment Costs Estimator's Guide (infomine) for capital and operating costs. The online auction searches were used for equipment not found in the estimators guide. Pieces include the CAT 6030-FS and CAT 6018-FSFS. Based on the used price, an approximate new price was calculated. The Mine and Mill Equipment Costs Estimators Guide contained pertinent information relating to the remaining equipment. The per unit capital cost for similar equipment is given. The operating and maintenance cost for the various equipment is also detailed in the guide. Table 6-I shows the generalized cost summary of the project. Table F-I in Appendix F contains the cost information for all the equipment being bought to bring the mine to full production. The table assumes full time usage of machinery. Based on the mines equipment needs, certain machinery may not be operating full time. The different aspects of mine life will

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Cost Summary Total Capital Cost $ 40,451,000 Unit Capital Cost $ 4.84 Total O&M Cost $ 25,238,872 Unit O&M Cost $ 1.87

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Bass River Mine Project: Health and Safety

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7.1 Pertinent Regulations


Opening a mine in New Jersey requires that regulations created by state and federal agencies are followed. If compliance is not met, financial and operational consequences could threaten the future of the mine. The state of New Jersey does not have an expansive history of mining such as Virginia or Arizona. In this case, federal regulations will provide the bulk of health and safety regulations and guidelines. If regulations overlap, the strictest instance will be adopted at Bass River. The federal agency overseeing the health and safety standards of Bass River Mine is the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The agency is further put under the United States Department of Labor (DOL). The regulations set by MSHA are compiled in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Chapter 30 in the CFR pertains to mineral resources and mining operations. The chapter is further divided into subsections on surface metal mine operations, which include sections G, H, I, K and M. Subchapter G highlights filing and administrative requirements in parts 40-45. Subchapter H contains regulations on proper education and training in parts 49-49. This includes both miners and mine rescue teams. Part 50 of subchapter I outlines reporting and investigation of accidents, injuries, illness, employment and production in mines. Subchapter K describes health and safety standards in metal/nonmetal mines in parts 56 and 58. The final subchapter, M, regulates occupational noise levels.

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Bass River Mine Site Mine safety is regulated Under the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) of New Jersey. The LWD helps to set standards in all mining industries in New Jersey and particularly defines mine safety by stating: The Mine Safety Act (N.J.S.A. 34:6-98.1 et seq.) along with the Pits and Quarries Regulations (N.J.A.C. 12:185) provides for the safety and health of workers and for the construction, operation, and maintenance of pits and quarries in the interest of the life, health and safety of employees, as well as protection of property. The Mine Safety Act also provides for the development of safety educational programs. (Mine Safety Act & Pits and Quarries Regulations). The Mine Safety Act 34:6-89.7 specifically addresses safety; however safety protocol and guidelines are outlined in other sections of the act. In chapter 185 of the administrative codes and statutes, mining operations are divided into separate sections. Subsections 1-31 cover areas such as accident reports, protective equipment, and dust control and all of the regulations set by the state are used in conjunction with the Code of Federal Regulations. While the vast majority of mine health and safety regulations are from MSHA and DLWD, regulations will be used from other agencies such as Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) depending on operations and jurisdictions.

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7.2 Potential Hazards


Mining operations at Bass River Mine present many safety concerns and potential hazards. It is our goal to control these hazards and maintain a safe work environment for our employees. While the companys goal is to eliminate hazards, it is inevitable that disturbances and injuries will occur. Each incident is assigned a rank and type, the examples of which are outlined below: Mine Fires o Rare but can cause significant damage and loss of life from the actual fire or fumes created. Mine Explosions o Rare but can cause major structural damage on top of the physical blast and fumes. Industrial Hygiene o If industrial hygiene is not practiced, minor incidents such as slipping or minor cuts can escalate to broken bones or even death. Noise o Depending on noise levels, hearing loss can occur immediately or slowly over time. Respirable Dust o While not as significant a threat as in an underground mine, dust may cause short term discomfort and long term health issues. Ground Control o Has a high degree of danger due to the scale and damage that can be caused. Electrical o Electrocution can be fatal and lack of power to the mine site can potentially cause other issues. Power Equipment

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After identifying hazards they must be classified by severity and the frequency of the hazard. After classification, resources can be allocated based on the need to control the hazard. Classification can also take into account the property damage severity rate. MSHA can use these rates to determine a pattern of violations. If a pattern is found, hefty fines or closure orders can be established (Karmis 2012).

7.3 Contact Personnel


In the event of an incident, the company will be contacted as well as regulatory agencies such as MSHA. The people that will be contacted from the corporate level include the mine foreman, the Director of Health and Safety, mine manager, and the Vice president of REL Co. operations. The mine foreman can be contacted through wireless handheld radio on the mine property. The foreman will notify the mine manager through wireless radio or through cellphone. The mine manager will contact the Director of Health and Safety and the Vice president of REL Co. operations using numbers listed in the mine office on site. The mine manager will go over the incident with the Director of Health and Safety to decide what further actions need to be taken and what agencies need to be contacted. MSHA may need to be contacted, in which case either the mine manager or the Director of Health and Safety will contact the MSHA Northeastern District. Contact personnel from MSHA can be found in Table 7-I.

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Table 7-I: MSHA Northeastern District contacts (MSHA) Contacts Donald J. Foster, Jr., District Manager Kevin Abel Assistant District Manager Dennis Yesko Assistant District Manager Joseph M. Denk, Staff Assistant Louise Santoro, Supervisory Management/Program Analyst Victor Lescznske, Supervisory Special Investigator Brian T. Yesko, Conference Litigation Representative Telephone (724) 7722334 (724) 7722334 (724) 7722334 (724) 7722334 (724) 7722334 Fax Number (724) 7720260 (724) 7720260 (724) 7720260 (724) 7720260 (724) 7720260 E-Mail Address Foster.Donald@dol.gov

Abel.Kevin@dol.gov

Yesko.Dennis@dol.gov

Denk.Joseph@dol.gov

Santoro.Louise@dol.gov

(724) 7722334 (724) 7722334

(724) 7720260 (724) 7720260

Lescznske.Victor@dol.gov

Yesko.Brian@dol.gov

7.4 Education and Training


Every person hired to work at Bass River Mine will go through the REL Co. Standard of Mining Safety Training program prior to working at the mine. The program will include a classroom portion, a mine tour, a written test and an oral test. The training program will cover all necessary areas in 30 CFR Part 46 (MSHA). Sections covered by the Standard of Mining

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Bass River Mine Site Safety Training program include new miner hire, experienced miner hire, task training, annual refresher training and site hazard awareness training. All training will be recorded and certified by MSHA and all records will be kept on site in the office. All training occurs during normal shift hours and miners are paid for their time during training. The Standard of Mining Safety Training program consists of 24 hours of training that focus on helping miners understand rules and regulations as well as the importance of them. Avoidance and prevention of hazards at the mine site will be covered to reduce incidents at the mine. Health and Safety standards will be covered so miners understand their rights to a safe work environment. The emergency response plan for Bass River Mine will be reviewed during the training program. A review of miners rights and representatives will be given. Respiratory device use will be covered to help prevent serious harm the miners in case of a serious incident. Finally a first aid course will be given to all miners within four months of their employment. Experienced miners will be given 10 hours of training covering all topics listed by MSHA for newly hired experienced miners. Every 12 months each miner will go through an eight-hour annual refresher course that will review miner health and safety issues as well as any new hazards at the mine site. If a miner is assigned a new task he or she will go through new task training by a qualified experienced miner or the mine foreman if he is capable of such training (MSHA).

7.5 Inspections
The Mine Safety and Health Administration will be responsible for all inspections conducted at the mine site. Since the mine is a surface mine, there will be a minimum of two
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7.6 Emergency Response Plan (ERP)


MHSA issued a final rule implementing Section 2 of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006. It states that: Mine operators to increase the availability of emergency breathing devices, provide improved training on the use of the devices, improve emergency evacuation and drill
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7.7 Hazard Identification and Controls


Maintaining a high standard of health and safety is important to REL Co. for many different reasons. Determining different hazards and controlling these problems can help to provide a safe worker area for our miners. Bass River mine is an open pit mine so some hazards to consider are highwall failure, respirable dust, noise, electrical, and powered equipment. The first hazard that can be identified is highwall failure, which occurs when the pit wall becomes unstable because of poor design or bad blasting techniques. This failure can cause large rocks to fall from the wall and injure employees and/or damage equipment. Two steps will be taken to control highwall failure. The first and most important step is to design the highwall in a way that prevents failure. By knowing the characteristics of the rock the highwall is made of it will be possible to obtain the strength, stress and strain. With these values, a correct design can be created. Another way to address the danger of highwall failure is employee education. Education is important in order to of the unpredictable nature of a highwall, even if it is well designed. Employees will be told to watch for cracks in the wall, new water springs appearing and other signs of deterioration. Respirable dust is a hazard that appears in above ground mining if a large amount of dust is inhaled. To maintain low dust levels, a water truck will be used on haul roads to keep dust down and equipment, such as crushers, will have built in sprayer systems. If employees

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Bass River Mine Site injure both the driver and the surrounding equipment. Workers around trucks are also at risk of being hit by vehicles because a driver cannot see them. To help control these hazards, cameras will be installed on large vehicles such as loaders and haul trucks. This will allow drivers to observe the area behind their truck that is normally a blind spot. Haul roads will also be designed to help prevent accidents. Berms will also be put into place along haul roads to prevent trucks that veer off of the road.

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8.1 Introduction
The chapter will cover all the surface facility requirements for the Bass River Mine. The surface facility requirements include the layout, structure description and the cost associated with the construction and maintenance of the facilities. The surface facilities constructed at Bass River Mine will be responsible for meeting the electrical, mechanical, maintenance and storage needs of the mine. The surface facility layout will also house the administrative department for Bass River Mine.

8.2 Surface Construction


Bass River Mine will have all the essential operational facilities located at a centralized location. These facilities will include the administrative office, a bathhouse, parking garages and storage buildings among other building and access facilities. The warehouse will be placed in the middle of the facility complex, attached to a light vehicle parking garage. The bathhouse connected to the administrative office will be placed to the southeast of the warehouse. The bathhouse and the warehouse are within close proximity to each other to allow ease of access. The heavy vehicle garage, the maintenance/fabrication shop and the auxiliary storage building will be built on the southeast side of the warehouse adjacent to the administrative office. The main objective of placing the former facilities close to each other is to ensure speed and efficient maintenance of equipment. The storage lot will be placed to the northeast of the warehouse and the main parking lot and the fuel station will be to the north of the warehouse. There will be a second, smaller parking lot behind the administrative building. The parking lot will have enough capacity to service the vehicles of employees working at Bass River Mine

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Bass River Mine Site administrative office. There will be a building for storage of explosives at the southwest corner of the smaller parking lot. The building will be built at the considerable distance from all the other surface facilities to ensure safety of the mine and its employees. A power distribution building and a kVA substation responsible for providing power to the surface facilities at Bass River Mine will be built. The building will be located behind the auxiliary storage building and will have power lines running throughout all of the surface facilities. The surface facilities will be fenced in at the southwest corner of the warehouse. Apart from power lines and fencing, roadways will be built to simplify access. A basic design of the surface facility layout is provided in the Appendix H as Figure H-I.

8.3 Surface Structures


A mine is comprised of different structures that all serve a distinct purposes. The primary purpose of the buildings near the entrance will be employee and administrative service. A warehouse and a shop to house different mechanical and electrical components will be necessary. Building sheds will also be constructed to hold bulk items that will be used frequently. Finally, structures such as extra storage buildings and a power distribution building will be built. A 5,000 square-foot building will contain the mine bath house and will be located next to an identical building housing the administrative offices. The administrative building will contain the computer and data equipment that mine personnel will use to conduct day to day operations. The bath house will provide shower facilities and storage for employees personal affects. Also located at the mine entry will be a security building of 2,200 square-feet. There will

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Bass River Mine Site be surveillance equipment to monitor the activities of the people who come in and out of the mine. This building will also take care of the check-ins of vehicles and deliveries. Assistance with mechanical needs and fabrication will be provided by a 5,625 squarefoot shop. It will contain all of the tools that are need for the repair of all equipment on the site and have a full fabrication area to assist with random needs of the mine. A 1,750 square-foot light vehicle garage and a 9,000 square-foot heavy vehicle garage will be used for everyday upkeep of the vehicles and storage during non-working hours. A 40,000 square-foot warehouse will be built with receiving docks on each side and provide storage for all the extra parts for the processing plant and mine. The warehouse will house all mining tools that are not stored in the employee storage in the bath house. A 5,625 square-foot auxiliary storage shed will be built to house extra equipment and material that is not being kept in the garages or the warehouse. Things such as oil and lubrication for the nonvehicular equipment will be stored in the auxiliary shed. There will be two specific reinforced buildings that will be built to store all explosives on site. One will be 900 square-feet and the other will be 2,500 square-feet. There will be two onsite lots for parking and storing vehicles. The parking lot is 15,000 square-feet and will be used for employee and guest parking with a capacity of around 70 vehicles. The storage lot will be 90,000 square feet and used to store extra equipment that is not being used and for spent mechanical items that will soon be removed from the site. Finally, a power distribution building will be built to supply the rest of the mine with power that is created at the substation. The distribution building will contain all of the switches that are run to the equipment in the plant. It will have a lock out station with locks and tags for

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Bass River Mine Site safely shutting off equipment during maintenance. The building will be 1,200 square-feet and will have rubber floor mats to protect employees that go inside to lock out equipment. There will also be a small computer system in the building that will monitor the activity of the different pieces of equipment in the mine. The computer will provide the ability to shut down different components of the mine in case of an emergency.

8.4 Support Facilities


Bass River Mine is located next to multiple towns such as Tuckerton and Manahawkin, which allows the mine to connect to the water and sewage systems of Tuckerton. There will be lines of water for buildings for washing and also clean water lines for employees, which will be connected to the administrative building. Workers will be given coated metal water bottles to ensure the safety of the water. Secondary clean water lines will run to the light vehicle garage and the maintenance/fabrication shop. A KVA substation will be used to power all operations for the Bass River Mine, which will be run by Atlantic City Electric. The substation will be inaccessible to miners at the site for safety and a concrete slab will be below the substation and extend out with a fence surrounding the area. Power lines will be connected from the substation to the guard post, the bathhouse and the auxiliary storage. A series of power lines will run to the fabrication shop and to the heavy and light vehicle garages from the auxiliary storage. Lamp posts will be located next to the entrance and the guard post to make sure there are no trespassers. External lighting will be located on the building to illuminate the roadway to keep miners safe from vehicles and to give a safe walkway to the parking lot. The parking lot and storage lot will both have lamp posts to provide vision for anyone trying to find their car or an item in the storage lot.

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Bass River Mine Site A weigh station will be located just before the entrance requiring the weight leaving to be recorded allowing for better efficiency. A chain link fence ten feet high will run around the entire property of the mine site to prevent civilian accidents and to prevent theft. A small auxiliary storage building will be located near the front of the property next to the fabrication shop.

8.5 Surface Facility Costs


Determining the cost of various surface facilities at Bass River Mine was done using multiple sources. Most of the sources were websites pertaining to the specific building style and type. Information was also back checked against the Mining Cost Service provided by CostMine. From these sources, an estimated price for building construction was developed. The building construction price is called the capital cost and includes the cost of material, delivery and construction labor. The cost of replacement for certain facilities and areas was also considered. Gravel lots need multiple replacement cycles in order to provide a smooth driving and parking service. Other buildings may need replacement in the future, but it has yet to be determined. Therefore, the replacement costs are set at zero. Operating and maintenance costs for surface facilities were more difficult to calculate so a separate average cost per square foot was determined for office areas, shops/garages and warehouses. All the figures determined by cost analysis are estimates. This means that the actual figures may vary at differing levels. Total cost for the project is estimated to be just shy of $2,000,000. Unit capital cost for the expected 42 million ton extraction per year is $0.49 per ton. Unit operating and maintenance cost for expected extraction is $0.05 per ton. The actual

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Bass River Mine Site figures are shown in Table 8-I. The entire summary of costs for the surface facilities can be found in table H-I in Appendix H. Table 8-I: Surface Facility Total Cost Summary
Capital Cost Replacement Cost (annual) Operating Cost (annual) Maintenance Cost (annual) Unit Capital Cost ($/ton) Unit O&M Cost ($/ton) $ 1,929,264.88 $ 77,095.75 $ 136,527.75 $ 54,658.00 $ 0.49 $ 0.05

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9.1 Overview
REL Co. will extract iron magnesium from the Cohansey Formation in Bass River, New Jersey, and sell the product to steel manufacturers. Bass River Mine is an open pit mining operation that will produce 7.1 million tons of iron magnesium ore per year, at close to 100% iron. The exploration results show that the mine pit will be approximately 1400 acres, placed in the middle of the mining property. The higher grade ore is found at very shallow depths between five and 50 feet below the surface. The mining property extends to double the size of the pit, leaving room for stockpiles, overburden and distance to nearby structures to lower values of noise and dust. The processing plant and other surface facilities are located to the north of the pit on level ground. Preliminary excavation of the overburden is done by one CAT 3060-FS and one CAT 3018-FS. Haul trucks will transport the excavated overburden to the southern part of the mine property and a muck pile will be created. After the overburden is removed, blasting will be used to fracture the ore before excavation. Material will be hauled to the crusher using Caterpillar haul trucks. Afterwards the material will be loaded into the crusher using a small Caterpillar front shovel. Pit design is based on the exploration program that has been conducted. The largest depth for the pit will be 500 feet, below which the iron magnesium is unprofitable. The pit angle is 60 degrees from horizontal; the benches will be 95 feet wide with a height of 42 feet. The haul route will follow the benches for transportation of ore and personnel between the surface facilities and the pit. The general layout for Bass River Mine is shown in Figure 9-1.

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Figure 9-1: Mining Operation Layout

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9.2 Development
After the exploration program is completed and studies are determined, the first step is to obtain permits for mining and purchase the land. Local special use, environmental, reclamation, industrial storm water, construction and general permits will be obtained to start the mining process. A community gather will be held and the board will vote for the acceptance of the permit. The reclamation permit is obtained by designing and submitting an appropriate reclamation plan and paying a bond in case the REL Co is unable to fulfill the reclamation plan. The industrial storm water and construction general permits are submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). REL Co. will buy the land instead of leasing the land and paying royalties. All permitting will be handled by the REL Co. legal team. The land purchase and permitting is to be completed between February 2015 and July 2015 to keep to the schedule. After land purchase and permitting is completed, roads and surface facilities will be constructed to support further activities. As the surface facilities are completed, utilities will be connected from the surrounding areas. After the surface facilities are built the processing plant will be constructed. Haul roads will be graded and constructed while the processing plant is under construction. All construction before mining will be contracted to a local company. General roads and parking lots are to be completed no later than October 2015. The storage lot and auxiliary storage will be completed during October and November of 2015. The vehicle garages, kVa substation and power distribution buildings will be constructed between December 2015 and January 2016. The administrative buildings and warehouse will be

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Bass River Mine Site constructed between February and April of 2016. Electricity connection as well as the construction of the kVa substation and power distribution building is to be completed by January 2016. The sewage and water systems as well as construction of surface facilities will be completed by April 2016. Fencing will be constructed around the entire property between October of 2015 and January 2016 to prevent people from entering the property as the first surface facilities are finished. The processing plant will be constructed between April 2016 and July 2016. Haul roads will be graded and paved during the processing plant construction to be complete before July 2016. The hiring of employees will begin as the processing plant and haul roads are finished. Hiring will take place from July 2016 to September 2016. Some types of employees that will be hired miners, mechanics, electricians, engineers, office staff and project managers. Hiring for the Bass Rive Mine site will be advertised in local newspaper, billboards and other media sources during the hiring process. The development steps are shown on a Gantt chart in Figure 9-2. The Gantt chart starts with the permitting process in February 2015 and ends with the hiring process completed on September 2016.

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Figure 9-2: Development Schedule

9.3 Detailed Extraction Plan


In order to extract the overburden and ore, traditional blasting will be utilized. Separate blasting techniques will not be needed at the mine because of the very small amounts of overburden. Furthermore, the density of the waste rock and the ore only differ by 10 lb/ft 3. The type of blasting done at Bass River Mine caters well to dry blasting agents. For this reason, ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) in its bulk form will be used. ANFO is the cheapest explosive to produce and one of the safest. The components can be mixed on site, making transport of the materials very safe. In situations that have a moisture problem for bulk ANFO, bagged ANFO will be substituted. Each blast is designed to effectively fracture and move rock. They are also designed to contain the explosive energy and distribute it evenly. To obtain the proper set of blast

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Bass River Mine Site characteristics, certain values have to be calculated. Ashs ratios will be used as the mathematical formula to produce the following values (TCMRC): De = Diameter of the explosive in the borehole (in). B = Burden, distance from the charge measured perpendicularly to the nearest free face and in the direction that displacement will most likely occur at the time of charge firing (ft). S = Spacing, distance between two holes such that the spacing is all measured perpendicular to its corresponding burden (ft). H = Hole length (ft). J = Subdrilling length, depth hole is drilled below the established floor (ft). T = Collar distance, the portion of the borehole not containing explosive (ft). Ash ratios are shown as equations solving for the unknown: B = KBDe/12; S = Ks B; H = KH B; J = KJ B; T = KT B; KB = Burden ratio Ks = Spacing ratio KH = Hole length ratio KJ = Subdrilling ratio KT = Collar distance ratio

In addition to the above values, other critical information is shown in Tables 9-I and 9-II. The blast design will produce 80,000 tons per shot. This means that in order to meet the 8,000 tons per hour production, a blast will occur every shift.

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Bass River Mine Site Table 9-I: Blast Design Characteristics


Parameter Blast Length (ft) Blast Width (ft) Bench Height (ft) Production Per Shot (tons) Swell Factor Loading Density (lb/ft) Burden (ft) Spacing (ft) Subdrilling (ft) Stemming (ft) Hole Depth (ft) Charge Length (ft) Hole Diameter (in) Charge Weight (lb/hole) Powder Factor (t/lb) Row Delay (ms) Column Delay (ms) Holes per Shot Explosive per Shot (lbs) Ore Blast 240 95 42 80,000 1.5 6.8 9.5 24.7 2.37 6.65 24.22 19.95 5 135.66 7.28 74 66 81 10,988.46

Table 9-II: Ash Ratios


Burden Ratio Spacing Ratio Hole length Ratio Subdrilling Ratio Collar Distance Ratio 25 2.6 2.55 0.25 0.7

Detonation will occur by an electronic initiation system. Electronic blasting caps capable of initiating the explosive will be connected to a power source and circuit wiring. The delay between each row will be 74 milliseconds. The delay between each column will be 66 milliseconds. These values already incorporate the distance between the holes. These delays

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Bass River Mine Site will ensure proper fragmentation and placement of extractable materials. The blast design layout for Bass River Mine can be seen in Figure 9-3.

Figure 9-3: Blast design layout The initial data that was collected from the Bass River Mine does not reveal any significant data that show any issues with slope stability in the pit. Therefore, there is no reason to warrant a detailed analysis on slope stability. Figure 9-4 shows a basic pit and bench design for Bass River Mine.

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Figure 9-4: Pit and bench layout The geologic composition of the highwall was examined so potential slope stability issues could be analyzed. The highwall of Bass River Mine is an alluvium deposit that is a very dense rock. This rock has a compressive strength of 120,000 pounds per square inch but a tensile strength of only 1,000 pounds per square inch. Based on the geologic composition of the rock at Bass River Mine three types of slope failure are examined. These different failures in slope stability are wedge sliding, plane sliding, and toppling.

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Bass River Mine Site The first type of failure is wedge sliding. Wedge sliding needs two intersecting planes of weakness that break and slide down the highwall. The two planes connect in such a way as to make a wedge. The second type of failure examined is called plane sliding, where a single plane breaks and slides down the face. Simple visual diagrams of both wedge sliding and plane sliding are shown in Figures 9-5 and 9-6.

. Figure 9-5: Wedge Sliding (Science Direct)

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Figure 9-6: Plane Sliding (Science Direct) The final type of failure is called toppling slope stability failure. Toppling happens when columns move away from the highwall, especially when the base is over excavated. A basic diagram of toppling failure is shown in Figure 9 -7 below.

Figure 9-7: Toppling Failure (Discovering Geology)

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Bass River Mine Site All forms of slope stability can be prompted by vibrations that are caused by blasting, increased water pressure, having too much weight on the crest of the highwall and incorrect loading on the toe of the slope. Discontinuities in the highwall can also affect slope stability. Water can seep into these discontinuities which will freeze and cause slope instability and ultimately deteriorate the highwall. The bench dimensions at Bass River Mine will be in compliance with the equipment used in daily operations given the minimal slope stability issues. The primary hydraulic excavators used at the mine site will be the Caterpillar 6030-FS and the Caterpillar 6018-FS. The maximum reach available with the 6030-FS and 6018-FS are approximately 45 feet and 42 feet, respectively. In order for the bench to be effective, the maximum height can be no higher than the smallest excavators maximum reach. This means that the bench height will be 42 feet. A good safety practice to follow on haul roads is requiring one-half the largest vehicles width on both sides of the travel lanes. For Bass River Mine, two travel lanes will be required on the bench meaning a minimum width of three and a half times the width of the widest vehicle (MSHA). The two largest vehicles on the haul roads will be the Caterpillar 789C and Caterpillar 785C. The vehicle widths are 26.2 feet and 22.1 feet, respectively. Using the largest vehicle width with the recommended bench width guidelines, and taking into consideration extra berm space, the bench width will be 95 feet. The two travel lanes on the haul road will be left handed in order to give the vehicle operators a clear view of the berm and reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Around curves, bench widths will be increased because the ability for the operator to maneuver

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Bass River Mine Site the vehicle is impaired. In order to prevent water problems, haul roads will be crowned. A cross-slope of two percent will be utilized. Around curves, the bench will not be crowned. Instead, it will be banked downwards 4% to promote drainage and prevent steering problems. The grade of the haul roads will be no greater than 9% to prevent stop/start concerns and ensure vehicle fuel efficiency. Water runoff from crowned and banked roads will flow into roadside ditches. These ditches will ultimately flow to a sedimentation pond. Timeline photos for Pit 1 and Pit 2 showing progression in terms of benches can found in Figures I-1, I-2, I-3 and I-4 of Appendix I. The detailed extraction schedule for the Bass River Mine has been created to ensure the mine reaches its goal of 41,000,000 tons of rock per year. The large amount of overburden removed will be placed in overburden storage areas. The overburden storage area will be in the northwest sector of the mine behind the pit. The location of the storage area will provide quick and easy access from the pit to the overburden disposal area. The area will be capable of holding millions of tons of overburden. The removal of overburden will begin at the end of the sixth year of development so that production can begin in the seventh year. The extraction goal of 41,000,000 tons will most likely not be met until Year 3 because of continued development of the pit until the end of Year 2. The top soil removal and the overburden stripping will commence at the end of Year 2. The pit will be fully developed by Year 9 of the project and the primary pit will be in full operation. After this point, extra overburden and waste rock will be removed with the purpose of expanding the pit to maintain production rates. The pit schedule can be modified to adjust to the fluctuating market. If the

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Bass River Mine Site 41,000,000 tons of ore are not being sold then production will be decreased to meet the demands of the market. The development of the mine will be completed by Year 7 and overburden removal and extraction of targeted ore will commence in Year 9. In Year 33 of the mine, the primary pit will be expanded to maintain the amount of ore needed to be removed from the mine. The second and last pit expansion will last the mine for the rest of the 50 year mine life. The development of the pit will be close to the processing plant to reduce haulage costs and increase efficiency of production.

9.4 Closure
The closure of a mine is an extremely important aspect of mine design and requires detailed planning. In the case of Bass River Mine, the necessary environmental permits will be acquired before the extraction phase. Closure at the mine site will start with scaled production and proceed into Year 50 of the mine site. Closure will take a total of 2 years and will commence with the decommissioning of the CAT 3018-FS in January of 2064 and CAT 3060-FS April of 2064. The in-pit conveyor will be decommissioned and the explosive magazine will be deconstructed in April, 2064. The deconstruction of surface facilities will include breaking down the bath house, ware house, garages and maintenance and the auxiliary shops and the storage lot and will commence in January, 2065. The pit closure activities and the waste management will commence in January, 2065. The environmental and reclamation activities related to closure will start in January, 2065 and will conclude by December. These activities include covering the mine area with topsoil, reDetailed Mining Plan 83

Bass River Mine Site vegetation and proper disposal of waste water. The treatment of surface water will be an ongoing process during the mine cycle and therefore is not included in the closure activities. Environmental assessments will be conducted at intervals in the year 2065 to ensure environmental laws are upheld. The detailed schedule of mine closure is shown in Figure 9-8.

Figure 9-8: Detailed Mine Closure Schedule REL Co believes in maximizing benefits and minimizing concerns in terms of closure. Keeping this objective in mind, risk management, relieving or eliminating environmental damage and sustainable development are devised as the three main pillars on which the closure plan is based. Based on these three pillars Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is chosen for the analysis of risk. FMEA uses the likelihood and consequences of failure to evaluate risk. During the extraction phase, environmental engineers will examine the impacts of closure on the environment using FMEA and devise alternate closure options as back-up. REL

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Bass River Mine Site Co will take any steps necessary to minimize or eliminate environmental damage during closure. The three closure milestones are the decommissioning of the equipment, deconstruction of the surface facilities and reclamation of the mined area as well as the surrounding area. These milestones will occur in Year 49 and Year 50 of the mine cycle. The transfer of employees to another mine facility is another REL Co priority during the closure phase. All employees are guaranteed a position with the company after the mine closes. An alternative to this plan is to start decommissioning and deconstruction during Year 49 and perform the environmental and reclamation activities during Year 50. However, this option does not save any time. Deconstruction and decommissioning can be a tedious process and they require more labor compared to with the environmental and reclamation aspects of closure. Hence, decommissioning and deconstruction are spaced over a period of 2 years.

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10.1 Site Description


Mineral processing is the method of separating valuable and saleable minerals from the overburden and gangue, which is done at the processing facility. At Bass River Mine, the processing facilities will be built close to the pit. The processing facilities will be built on the southern end of the pit so that they can easily connect to the road system. In doing so, transportation can be streamlined to the ore and equipment storage can be simplified. The processing facility is will be constructed between the pit and the surface facilities to provide ease of access and reduce haulage costs. The topography of the area will not have much effect on the construction of the processing facilities because the mine has been designed in a relatively flat area so large changes in elevation will not have to be considered. A stock pile will be created near the primary crusher to make sure a constant flow is maintained throughout the plant. The plant will contain custom made crushers, and feed into one final stock pile, that will produce 10,000 tons an hour. Custom made crushers were decided on because of the lack of standard crushers to meet the production requirement for Bass River Mine. Processes in the plant will maintain the grade and quality of ore. The Bass River Mine management will be sure that removed ore meets standards while maintaining production.

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10.2 Beneficiation Studies


There are several ways to process the magnesium iron ore found at Bass River Mine. Beneficiation will include chemical, magnetic separation and electrolytic processes. At Bass River Mine, a dry magnetic separation process will be used to separate magnesium and iron. The material from the pit will initially be transported with a maximum size of 24 inches. After being fractured to less than 1 inch with jaw and cone crushers, the ore will undergo a magnetic separation process. The iron present in the form of ferromagnetic particles will be separated from the rest of the magnesium rich ore. The ore will then undergo a chemical beneficiation process at a different facility using hydrochloric acid, where the magnesia is dissolved in the hydrochloric acid and the insoluble impurities are removed. The magnesia from magnesium chloride is then disassociated to form magnesia using thermal reduction. Thermal reduction of magnesium chloride salt produces chlorine gas which then passes through a scrubber system. The resulting cathode scrubber liquid will then be discharged into the surface impoundment (EPA). The EPA does not identify cathode scrubber liquid as a hazardous waste material and existing data backs this claim. The chemical process will be done at a different facility because the cost of further fracturing is too great for REL Co. Sizes much smaller than the 1 inch are required for the chemical process. In order to support the proper amount of tonnage, computer software was used to select the correct equipment for the processing operation. Aggflow, Bedrocks plant simulation software, was used in equipment selection and overall design. The Bass River Mine operation is designed for 10,000 tons per hour. In order to size the material, two types of crushers will be

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Bass River Mine Site used. The custom built jaw crusher has a 150 HP capacity and will be used to fracture 285 tons per hour of incoming rock. Raw material with sizes up to 24 inches is crushed to a size no larger than 5 inches. Power usage by each of the units is approximately 660 kW. The secondary crushing unit on site, with 4 units, is custom built. These units are used to further fracture the material coming from the original screening unit and jaw crushers at a rate of 390 and 461 tons per hour, respectively. Material with sizes from 5 inches to .625 inch is crushed to a size no larger than 1 inch. Power usage by each of these units is 930 kW. Two different types of screens are used to size material prior to and post crushing. The primary screen to sort the raw material is a two-deck inclined unit. All material larger than 5.5 inches is separated by bars and continues to the primary jaw crushers. Material smaller than 5.5 inches but larger than .625 inch is separated by a screen and sent to secondary crushing. Any undersized material to make it through both decks is already sized small enough and sent to the stockpile to prevent entering the crushers. The five primary screens each process 2000 tons per hour. The secondary screen, located after the primary crushing units, is a one deck inclined unit, where each deck is sized at .625 inch. Any material larger than .625 inch is sent to secondary crushing units. Material that makes it through the screen is sent to the stockpile. The five secondary screens each process 1140 tons per hour. The remaining equipment used at the processing facility are stream splitters. These units are used to separate the flow of material into two streams of 50%. Splitters following deck one of the primary screen separate 1140 tons per hour into four 285 tons per hour streams. Splitters following deck two of the primary screen separate 780 tons per hour into two 390 tons

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Bass River Mine Site per hour streams. Finally, splitters following the deck of the secondary screen separate 922 tons per hour into two 461 tons per hour streams. The flowchart created using Aggflow is seen in Figure H-1 of the appendix.

10.3 Processing Equipment Cost


Processing equipment costs for the Bass River Mine processing plant are found from information provided by TRIO Engineered Products Inc. All costs are based on equipment requirements found by using Aggflow software simulations. The total capital cost was divided by the annual production of 48.8 million tons. The result of the division gives $.68 as the capital cost per annual ton as seen in Table 10-I. Table 10-I: Unit and Total Costs of Processing Equipment
Equipment Size Specifications Quantity Unit Cost Total Capital Cost $425,000 $120,000 $14,060,000 $18,352,000 $32,957,000 Ton $0.79 Unit O&M Total O&M Cost Annual Cost $32.70 $7.10 $630 $885 $311 --$136,555 $29,650 $10,523,520 $14,783,040 $25,472,765 $0.61

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Bass River Mine Site dimension of equipment. The unit operation and maintenance cost were multiplied by the number of hours the equipment would run during a year. The sum of the operation and maintenance costs was divided by the total annual production of 48.8 million tons. The resulting operation and maintenance cost is $.61 per ton of processes ore and capital cost is $0.79/ton.

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11.1 Description
In order to have a successful operation, a detailed description of the materials handling process and the store of all products after processing is required. Examples of such material would be tailings, concentrate, ore and waste material. The cost for the design and the construction of the different processing systems are also required for a mining operation. The processing plant has the capacity for handling 42 million tons of material a year. Of the 42 million tons, 7.1 million tons of iron ore will be produced a year.

11.2 Layout
When working on a mine design, primary consideration is placed on how materials will be handled during processing. The ore has to be monitored as it changes sizes; the different equipment inside the plant has to be monitored to make sure it is preforming at peak efficiency; and the equipment outside the plant has to be designed to meet production. In the beginning of the process, ore is hauled from the pit to the processing plant on trucks. Figure 11-1 shows that the plant is on the southeast side of pit number one. The pit will be built in this spot so that as the pit is expanded, hauling distance for the trucks does not dramatically increase. Once the material goes through the primary crusher it will be moved to different stock piles and secondary crushers on conveyor belts. It will also be moved to the separate stock piles and tailing piles via conveyor belts. Once the material has been completely processed, a combination of front end loaders and conveyor belts will move the material. These

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Figure 11-1: Mine Layout

11.3 Handling Systems


Bass River Mine will use two different types of materials handling systems. The railway system will be used to haul finished products away from the plant to storage areas where it can later be sold. The system will consist of thirty-two 100 ton rail cars coming through every two hours. Figure 11-1 shows the railway system in yellow heading north. The second system that will be used is a complex layout of conveyor belts that will span over the 17 acre processing

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Bass River Mine Site facility. The conveyor belt system layout can be seen in Figure K-1 of the appendix. Sizing of the crushing and separating equipment are not to scale. Conveyor length and width are to scale and positioned correctly. 11.4 Storage For production demands to be met, multiple stockpiles will be needed. They include one for primary crusher feed, two for secondary crusher feed, one for primary crusher product, four for magnetic separator feed, one for separated iron and one for waste. The plant feed stockpiles will be located close to the screen decks, while the magnetic separator feed stockpiles will be located between the crushers and the magnetic separators. The waste stockpile will be located at the back of the processing plant. The primary crusher feed stockpile is designed to hold 80,000 tons of ore. This stockpile will be 40,000 square feet with an ultimate height of 45 feet. The primary crusher product stockpile is to hold 50,000 tons and have an area of 25,000 square feet. The magnetic separator feed stockpiles are designed to be half the size of a primary crusher feed stockpile. The separated iron stockpile is designed to hold 30,000 tons of product and be 15,000 square feet with a max height of 20 feet. The secondary crusher feed piles are to hold 50,000 tons and have an area of 25,000 square feet. The waste stockpile is designed to hold 65,000 tons and have an area of 33,000 square feet with a max height of 38 feet. Figure K-1 shows the pile location and usage. All the stockpiles were designed to hold enough ore to compensate for non-working days. Since there are two shovels always working and one backup, the stockpiles are designed well above what is needed. All stockpiles except the waste stockpiles will be located under roofed structures with

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Bass River Mine Site a small concrete wall around to keep water out. With the structures for the ore, there will be no contamination of water. The waste stockpiles will have less iron than the ground the water usually flows through, so these stockpiles dont require any cover. The rock from the waste stockpiles will be transported by conveyor to large dump piles. The dump piles will have a total area of 200 acres with a max height of 50 feet, providing piles large enough for one year of production before the backfill begins. Product will be shipped from the property on a daily basis. Due to the large amount of product and the proximity of the railway, railway cars was selected as the most cost efficient method to transport the product. The Tuckerton Railway is located five miles away, so a connecting rail line will need to be added. The main station of this railway, located in Tuckerton, is only seven miles away, so the product can be sent anywhere desired. The rail line construction will be contracted out at approximately $14,000 per miles for a total cost of $70,000. Two 1,700 ton loadout bins will be used to fill thirty-two 100 ton freight cars every two hours. The loadout bins will be fed from the product stockpiles at the rate of 850 tons per hour. Each bin will cost approximately $800,000 each.

11.5 Equipment Specifications


A conveyor is one of the most effective ways to move dry material from point to point. Conveyors also have economic benefits when it comes to distances less than one mile. Barring the high initial capital costs of installation, operation and maintenance costs are relatively low. A conveyor system will be constructed at Bass River Mine to transport run-of-mine to the processing facility and transport waste rock and ore within the processing facility.

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Bass River Mine Site Given the size of the operation, multiple conveyors will need to be employed. In order to easily display the belt usage, Table 11-I shows the related information for belt design.

Table 11-I: Belt Placement and Usage


Belt 1 Starting Point Primary Screens Primary Screens Primary Screens Primary Crushers Secondary Screens Secondary Screens Secondary Crushers Secondary Crushers Magnetic Separators Magnetic Separators Magnetic Separators Ending Point Magnetic Separator Pile Secondary Crusher Feed Pile Primary Crusher Feed Pile Secondary Screen Feed Pile Secondary Crusher Feed Pile Magnetic Separator Pile Magnetic Separator Pile Magnetic Separator Pile Separated Iron Pile First Waste Pile Second Waste Pile Brief Explanation Fine material passing through both decks of the primary screen is ready to be magnetically separated. Mid-grade material passes the first deck and is ready to be fractured by the cone crushers. Large material passes over the first deck and is ready to be fractured by the jaw crushers. Crushed material from the jaw crushers is ready to be screened a second time. Mid-grade material passing over the secondary screen's deck is ready to be fractured by the cone crushers. Fine material passing through the secondary screen's deck is ready to be magnetically separated. Fine material is ready to be magnetically separated. Fine material is ready to be magnetically separated. Separated iron is ready to be shipped. Waste material is piled for future pit backfill. Waste material is piled for future pit backfill.

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Designing a belt system as complicated as the one at Bass River Mine requires computer assistance to ensure consistency and accuracy. Microsoft Excel 2010 was used to compile all the

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Bass River Mine Site information and execute the calculations. On the spreadsheet, all the calculated values are colored black, while the variable inputs are colored in red. Some notable variables include belt width, belt speed, idler spacing, length of belt, ore density and friction coefficients. The excel file also has the belts split into sections in order to correctly calculate the required power for each run. Operation costs are available based on an electricity cost of $.07 per kW-hr. A complete account of the belt calculations can be seen in Tables K-I through K-VI in the appendix. In addition to the original calculations and assumptions for the conveyor belt system, another option was considered. The second option taken was to increase the speed of the belt while decreasing the overall width. The only drawback is that the maximum belt speed is 800 feet per minute so there is not much room for increase . The belt sizes are also at the high end of possible use. Based on the results, decreasing the belt size and increasing the belt speed has a higher operating cost. This is because belt sizes come in certain intervals and the jumps between these sizes cause an issue.

11.6 Material Handling Costs


The annual operating cost for the design belt systems were calculated using electricity costs of .07 kW-hr and 4,176 hours of operation. Table 11-II details this cost for each belt. The estimated capital costs for the conveyor belt are shown in Table 11-III. The table includes the cost for the belt drive, the belt drive components and the head and tail assemblies.

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Table 11-II: Annual Operating and Maintenance Costs


Yearly O&M Costs Belt Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Section 1 $12,300 $22,300 $29,700 $29,600 $25,100 $17,800 $43,600 $35,700 $10,600 $20,200 $20,200 Section 2 $13,400 $138,100 $190,700 $196,400 $163,400 $41,600 $204,300 $173,600 $63,400 $158,700 $158,700

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Table 11-III: Estimated Capital Cost for Conveyor


Belt Number 1

Detailed Conveyor Costs Belt Drive Head & Tail Assemblies Belt Drive Components $192,300 $123,500 $82,100 $407,100 $210,440 $298,500 $445,300 $222,900 $454,200 $407,100 $210,440 $472,500 $212,200 $148,310 $368,200 $596,300 $210,440 $116,000 $596,300 $210,440 $514,700 $473,600 $198,000 $408,600 $251,900 $160,800 $139,500 $407,100 $210,440 $350,300 $407,100 $210,440 $350,300

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The cost summary for all the conveyor equipment can be seen in Table 11-IV.
Table 11-IV: Cost Summary
Cost Summary - Conveyor Total Capital Cost Unit Capital Cost Total O&M Cost (yearly) Unit O&M cost $10,067,350 $0.30/ton $1,769,400 $0.05/ton

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12.1 Staffing Plan


Bass River Mine will be looking to hire individuals who are driven and innovative in the field of mining. The company will not discriminate when hiring based on gender, age or ethnicity. The company will not allow or support employees who are found to have a drug or alcohol problem. For this reason the mine will be both an alcohol and drug free area with a zero tolerance policy. All the personnel offices will be housed in the main office building near the entrance to the mine. This will help all parts of the mine to communicate easily and if members are away from the office we will use a radio communication system so that personnel will always be in contact. The mine offices will be broken up into four major divisions which consist of management, production, engineering and processing. Also, there will be a personal office for the mine manager, the superintendent, the senior engineer, the human resources officer and the health and safety officer.

12.2 Upper Management


It will be the job of the management to take care of all procedures that happen both on and off the mine site. The mine manager will oversee everything pertaining to the mine including the sale of the material off site. There will be a superintendent who will have the sole job of taking care of the mining and processing that occurs on site. While the two positions will have some overlaps, the mine manager will have the final say on what occurs at the mine. The mine manager will be particularly concerned with the business aspect of the company. He/she will work closely with the marketing department to help with the sale of ore.

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Bass River Mine Site Sale of ore will include developing relationships with buyers seeing as how the company will most likely consistently sell to the same companies. In this sense, the mine manager will work very much like a public relations officer to the community and to the buyers. The mine manager will work closely with the health and safety department as well by relaying the regulations and updates to workers as well as lower management. Finally, the mine manager will work in the mining and processing department to make sure everything is being processed to state and federal specifications. The superintendent holds a significant position in the organization and operation of the everyday mining. He will work very closely with the basic labor force that extracts and processes the ore. The position of superintendent will help the health and safety department and the mine manager to organize safety meetings. Other responsibilities include enforcing rules and regulations laid down by the mine manager. The superintendent will cooperate with the engineering department to develop the design and progression of the pit. Finally, the job entails participating in the processing facilities to make sure that rules set by the mine manager are flowed during the processing phase.

12.3 Mining Operations


Mining operations at Bass River Mine will always be overseen by a shift foreman. The shift foreman will communicate with the mine superintendent to make sure the operation continues on schedule. The shift foreman will organize the operations of all general workers and coordinate with the sectional foremen. Sectional foremen will coordinate with all workers

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Bass River Mine Site for their section, along with all standard section workers including shovel operators, haul truck operators, water truck operators, maintenance crew, mechanics and electricians. Shift foreman: Work will require great communication and leadership skills as well as good organization and time management. Shift foreman responsibilities will include all sectional foremen responsibilities, and the responsibilities stated below. The shift foreman will be required to perform included duties but will not be limited to: Have open communication lines between the mine superintendent and section foremen Coordinate the tasks of all general workers, electricians, mechanics, maintenance crew and all workers not under the supervision of a sectional foreman

Sectional Foreman: Work will require good communication, leadership, organizational and time management skills. Sectional foreman will be required to perform included duties but will not be limited to: Direct workers in production and safety Inspect all work areas and equipment pre-shift Maintain and distribute records of production, safety and violations Know and achieve all mining regulatory standards and laws

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Bass River Mine Site General Workers: Work is physically challenging and will require team work to achieve production standards. The general worker will be required to perform included duties but will not be limited to: Transport equipment from the surface facilities to the mining area Maintain benches properly Manage and handle supplies Maintain all roadways Inspect work areas and equipment pre-shift Assist others including the foreman, electricians, shovel operators, mine operator and haul truck operators Operate machinery including the front shovels, water trucks and haul trucks

Shovel Operator: Work is physically challenging and will require team work to achieve production standards. Shovel operator duties will include but not be limited to those of the general worker and the responsibilities listed below: Operation of a front shovel on benches Operate the shovel in a safe and efficient manner at all times Assist the mechanics and electricians with repairs made on the shovel and other equipment

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Bass River Mine Site Haul Truck Operator: Work is physically challenging and will require team work to achieve production standards. Haul truck operator duties will include but not be limited to those of the general worker and the responsibilities listed below: Operate a haul truck on benches Operate a haul truck in a safe and efficient manner at all times Assist the mechanics and electricians with repairs made on the haul truck and other equipment

Electrician: Work is physically challenging and will require good communication and leadership skills. Electrician duties will include but not be limited to the responsibilities listed below: Have open lines of communication between the shift foreman, sectional foremen and any others with electrical work Coordinate and manage all electrical work for the property Know and achieve all mining regulatory standards and laws Maintain and distribute records of performance, safety and violations Select and obtain electrical equipment for the surface facilities

Mechanic: Work is physically challenging and will require good communication and leadership skills. Mechanic duties will include but not be limited to the responsibilities list below: Have open lines of communication between the shift foreman, section foremen and any others with mechanic work Coordinate and manage all electrical work for the property Select and obtain mechanical equipment for the surface facilities Maintain and distribute records of performance, safety and violations Know and achieve all mining regulatory standards and laws
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12.4 Processing Operations


Processing operations at Bass River Mine will be handled by the senior processing engineer. The senior processing engineer will establish communication with the rest of the crew working at the processing facility to ensure safe and efficient work conditions. Due to the huge production capacity of Bass River Mine (10,000 tons/hour), junior processing engineers will be hired. Apart from the engineers, a facility manager, plant electricians, maintenance personnel and truck drivers will be hired. Shift foremen will be hired for the processing plant to supervise the day to day activities. It is imperative that all the crew working at the processing facility is properly trained to ensure safe conditions. The responsibilities of each of the processing operation personnel are listed below: Senior Processing Engineer: Supervise all activities at the processing facility Establish a good line of communication between the shift foreman and the production crew Oversee all the production, maintenance, management and office positions Coordinate with Junior Processing Engineer to ensure the daily production requirements for the processing facility are met

Junior Processing Engineer: Report to the Senior Processing Engineer twice a day Assume responsibilities of complete control of the processing facility when senior processing engineer is absent Make sure shipping details are handled efficiently by the facility manager

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Bass River Mine Site Facility Manager: Reports to the junior processing engineer daily about the activities at the processing facility In charge of preparing a maintenance and electrical report once a week for all the equipment at the facility Ensure production requirements for the processing facility are met daily Communicates with the shift foreman daily to resolve any management issues In charge of the shipping details at Bass River Mine. Works towards resolving any issues with shipment and makes sure shipment is carried out in an orderly fashion

Plant Foreman: Establishes a good line of communication with the facility manager In charge of all the personnel requirements at the facility including hiring additional crew and resolving any day to day issues In charge of calling maintenance in case of an issue with the equipment

Plant Electrician: Establish a good line of communication with the shift foreman Inspect electrical equipment at the facility once a day Prepare a weekly report to be handed in to the facility manager about the electrical state of the equipment present at the facility Work with the maintenance personnel to resolve any electrical issues at the facility

Maintenance Personnel: Work with the foreman on any maintenance at the plant Inspect the equipment once a week if not sooner for maintenance Establish communication with the electrician to work on equipment as a team

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12.5 Other Personnel


There are other personnel required at Bass River Mine. Personnel are required for the administrative department and the security of the mine. Administrative personnel include the mine engineer, environmental engineer, project engineer, surveyor, health and safety director, human resource representative, accountant and secretary. The following are the other mine personal for Bass River Mine along with their responsibilities. Mine Engineer: Administrative head of the mine after the president of the mine Oversee all activities at the mine Approve final reports for the operation and processing departments Establish an establishment with all personnel at the mine and report to the president of the mine

Environmental Engineer: In charge of permitting at the mine Work with the environmental specialists to make sure all environmental activities are monitored regularly In charge of all reclamation activities and sustainable development at the mine Work with EPA and local environmental agencies to ensure all environmental laws are upheld Hold sessions once every 3 months to update the mine personnel on current environmental laws and regulations.

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Bass River Mine Site Environmental specialist: Report to the environmental engineer Responsible for tasks to ensure above and beyond compliance for every facet of environmental issues are met at the mine site Prepare a weekly report of the environmental activities to be submitted to the environmental engineer

Health and Safety Director: Handle all issues with health and safety at the mine site Inspect and monitor the operation and processing departments to ensure safe working conditions are met Report to the Mine Engineer once a week on all health and safety issues at the mine In the case of an incident at the mine, health and safety director assumes command until the emergency is over Report all incidents to MHSA and work with the MHSA inspector to make sure safe working environment is maintained

Project Engineer:

Handle all the papers and design with operations Work with mine engineer for scheduling twice a week Work with environmental engineer and health and safety director and establish communication between them Work with the Human Resources department to establish good rapport with the local community Hold monthly sessions with the human resources department to provide a platform for the local community to express their issues Monitor social license and work towards making sure the license is upheld at all times

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Bass River Mine Site Human Resource Representative: In charge of all clearance, hiring and insurance information for all personnel hired Work with the project engineer on upholding social license and maintaining a good relationship between the industry and general public In charge of all payment information for all mine personnel Any issues to the human resources will be redirected to REL Co. In communication with REL Co HR department to handle issues at the mine site

Accountant: Responsible for accounts at the mine site Work with the HR department and the project engineer to make sure all accounts are up to date and monitored on a regular basis

Secretary: Work with the mine engineer to prepare documents for all the departments, the president of the mine and REL Co.

Mine Surveyor: Report to the mine engineer Survey when needed

Security guard: In charge of security at the gates Will work 8 hour shifts contracted from private security agency

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12.6 Personnel Costs


Bass River Mine will be comprised of both an hourly and salaried workforce. This will be true in all sectors of the operation including the production, processing and miscellaneous units. Employees will be offered varying types of benefit packages in addition to the hourly or salaried pay. Benefit packages include all the benefits provided to employees by the employer. REL Co. will offer the benefits that are required by law such as unemployment, workman compensation and disability insurance. In addition, benefits that are for the betterment of the workforce will be offered. These benefits may include health insurance, prescription coverage, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, paid vacation leave, sick leave and a retirement plan based on an individuals position and desired expenditure. Each of the benefits will be addressed and broken down for each package. New Jersey statutes require that unemployment benefits, workers compensation and disability insurance be available to employees working in the state. Each of these benefits is offered at no cost to both full-time hourly and salaried employees. Unemployment payments into a state fund are covered by REL Co. workers compensation coverage and disability insurance are bought and paid for by REL Co. Table L-I in the appendix explains the short-term and long-term disability insurance structure. All other benefits are offered as extras to the employees working for REL Co. Health benefits will be the most diverse and complex in the benefits packages. There will be three offerings available to the employees. The Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) options include the Basic PPO 90/70 plan, the Comprehensive PPO Plan and the BCBS HMO Plan. The plan details

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Bass River Mine Site are broken down in Table L-II, L-III and L-IV of the appendix. Optional dental and vision coverage is available to all full time employees. The cost structure for the health plans, dental insurance and vision coverage is shown in Table L-V of the appendix. In addition to health insurance, employees are provided prescription drug coverage at no extra cost. Drug costs based on type are outlined in Table L-VI in the appendix. Retirement saving is crucial, and REL Co. encourages employees to plan for the future. To help facilitate investments in retirement, a 401(k) program will be created. Based on employment length with REL Co., the company will provide additional funds to the 401(k) account. The guidelines are shown in Table L-VII of the appendix. Paid vacation and sick leave days are also based on an employment history. Tables L-VIII and L-IX outline the vacation and sick days that will be earned by employees. REL Co. also takes part in a group life insurance program that offers discounted coverage to its employees. The monthly price per unit can be seen in Table L-X of the appendix. One unit of coverage constitutes as $1,000. An overall cost for each of the individual hourly positions is compiled into Table 12-I. Overall cost for each of the individual salaried positions is compiled into Table 12-II.

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Bass River Mine Site Table 12-I: Hourly Position Costs


Position Title Chief Electrician Custodians Electricians Environmental Engineer Facility Manager General Labor Mechanic Plant Electrician Plant Foreman Secretary Security Guard Shift Foreman Shipping Shovel Operator Surveyor Truck Driver Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Wage per Hour 42.31 16.32 26.79 38.48 51.90 18.76 27.03 29.14 37.79 18.96 18.24 30.54 19.63 31.07 17.90 22.50 Yearly Cost $ 88,343.28 $ 34,076.16 $ 55,937.52 $ 80,346.24 $ 108,367.20 $ 39,170.88 $ 56,438.64 $ 60,844.32 $ 78,905.52 $ 39,588.48 $ 38,085.12 $ 63,767.52 $ 40,987.44 $ 64,874.16 $ 37,375.20 $ 46,980.00 Number of Employees 2 6 6 4 2 60 8 2 2 8 4 4 6 4 8 20 Total Cost $ 176,686.56 $ 204,456.96 $ 335,625.12 $ 321,384.96 $ 216,734.40 $ 2,350,252.80 $ 451,509.12 $ 121,688.64 $ 157,811.04 $ 316,707.84 $ 152,340.48 $ 255,070.08 $ 245,924.64 $ 259,496.64 $ 299,001.60 $ 939,600.00 $ 6,804,290.88

Table 12-II: Salaried Position Costs


Position Title Financial Accountants Health and Safety Director Human Resources Director Junior Processing Engineer Mine Manager Project Engineer Purchasing Director Senior Mining Engineer Senior Processing Engineer Superintendent Total Salary $ 73,190.00 $ 72,330.00 $ 125,600.00 $ $ $ $ $ 78,600.00 145,600.00 115,890.00 98,625.00 106,750.00 Number of Employees 3 1 1 4 1 2 2 2 2 2 Total Cost $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 219,570.00 72,330.00 125,600.00 314,400.00 145,600.00 231,780.00 197,250.00 213,500.00 191,300.00

$ 95,650.00 $ 117,884.00

$ 235,768.00 $ 1,947,098.00

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Bass River Mine Site The total cost off all personnel can be seen in Table 12-III. The unit cost is the cost per ton annually. Table 12-III: Total Personnel Cost
Total Annual Cost $ 8,751,388.88 Unit Cost ($/ton) $ 0.21

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13.1 Land Surface Effects


The environmental footprint of Bass River Mine will be significantly larger than an underground mining operation. All aspects of the operation will require a parcel of land for development. The pit, buildings, roads, railways, stockpiles, processing facility and settling ponds are included in the footprint of the REL Co. operation. The approximate area within the property boundaries that will be utilized for mining activities is 1,000 acres. Considering the area has little development, environmental impacts from erosion will occur. The location of Bass River Mine is part of the Pine Barrens of South-Central New Jersey. These Pine Barrens help shelter and solidify the ground material with their surface area and root systems. In order to properly clear the land for pit and facility development, a large amount of timbering will have to take place. When the timber and accompanying vegetation is removed, the cleared area will be vulnerable to wind and rain driven erosion. In order to limit the effects of erosion, vegetation of certain areas will take place. Berms around the pit and sedimentation ponds will be reinforced with plant matter. Special attention will be given to areas subjected to wind and drainage. In these areas, native plant materials with robust root systems will be utilized. For permanent and semi-permanent surface facilities, shrubs and small trees will be planted. This will help prevent soil erosion as well as protect the building from strong weather effects. Stockpiles will be housed in simple structures to keep wind and rain out. A concrete barrier will be constructed around the stockpiles to prevent direct erosion. Finally, roadways and railways will have proper drainage and vegetation to prevent water contamination. To effectively control erosion, constant monitoring will be carried out. If a

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Bass River Mine Site source of erosion becomes a concern, natural or artificial erosion controls will be utilized to minimize the issue.

13.2 Biological Effects


Bass River Mine will inevitably disturb the natural state of the mine property. By taking special precautions and implementing proper environmental programs, the effects will be minimized and temporary. Before any clearing can take place, the area must be documented. This includes taking photos, studying wildlife, studying plant life and measuring key levels of environmental materials. When clearing does commence, local wildlife will be displaced. Fortunately, the subjected wildlife is not endangered and permits can be obtained. If wildlife becomes a problem, solutions will be evaluated and implemented on a case by case basis. Plant life will also be destroyed. In order to preserve the ecological integrity of the property, native seed and plants will be used for erosion control. The entire mine site will eventually go through a complete reclamation process. The same principles used during operations will be applied to the reclamation as well.

13.3 Hydrological Effects


The area surrounding the Bass River Mine property contains several small waterways. Operations should have little effect on the direct water quality of these streams. The alluvium deposit comprising the ground material has low permeability and ground water effects will be minimal. Settling ponds will be utilized to reduce sediment discharge. Any water being pumped from the pit or being collected will be diverted to these ponds. All ponds will be lined to

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Bass River Mine Site prevent any ground contamination if the water contains contaminants. Water quality levels will be measured prior to development to ensure minimal deviation during operations. Monitoring will take place throughout the entire mining process with particular emphasis on discharge points. Clean Water Act regulations will dictate all appropriate water quality levels. Acid mine drainage will be minimal at Bass River Mine because of the low water inflow. Water that must be pumped out will be monitored for any extreme variations in pH levels and addressed with remediation techniques when ranges are unacceptable. No chemical leaching processes are used on site so this is also of little concern to hydrological integrity.

13.4 Air Quality Effects


The major concern with respect to air quality in an open pit mine is dust. Dust liberation can result from a magnitude of surface activities. Drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, processing and erosion all help move dust particles. The main dust suppression technique will be the use of water trucks. Water or brine solutions will be sprayed on all active dirt haul roads to prevent vehicles disturbing the roadway. Dust from blasting will be evaluated, and if necessary, the blast parameters will be changed. Fugitive blast emissions are also of concern and will be monitored. Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) will also be released from the use of mining equipment. The levels of DPM will not require attention because of the open nature of the mine design.

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13.5 Societal Effects


Bass River, New Jersey is located in an area that has little development. This being said, the localities surrounding Bass River are advanced and have all the infrastructure to support a the standard quality of life. Given the ample road access and short distance to any needs, the negative societal impact on the township will be minimal. The creation of Bass River Mine will provide a large amount of jobs to the area. REL Co. will put emphasis on hiring locals and offering quality positions.

13.6 Miscellaneous Effects


Bass River Mine is located in a sparsely populated area of New Jersey. Most residents are miles away from the property boundaries. The few inhabitants that are located near the site will not experience much disturbance. The land being cleared will not spread beyond what is necessary. This means that the Pine Barrens surrounding the mine will remain intact. The trees and vegetation will act as an effective barrier to visual blemishes and noise propagation. Blasting will take place once a shift and will be timed to limit inconvenience to the surrounding population. The vibrations created from the blast should not interfere with any well use in the area. If there are concerns, REL Co. will work diligently with the locals to correct the issue.

13.7 Mine Permits


Bass River Mine will primarily be regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA. The EPA delegates many responsibilities to agencies in the state of operation. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for enforcing EPA regulations in

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Bass River Mine Site the area around Bass River Mine. Department of Environmental Protection of New Jersey regulates water quality and air monitoring as well as permitting for mining. Contact information for the Department of Environmental Protection New Jersey may be found in Table 13-I.

Table 13-I: Contact Information for Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 (724) 772-2334 (609) 777-3373

The permits required by the Department of Environmental Protection to begin mining operation are listed in Table 13-II. Yearly permitting requires renewal permit for mining is 5G6 License Renewal Application (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection). Table 13-II: Initial Department of Environmental Protection Permits
NJG0141950 NJ0107671 RA13 5G3 Mining and Quarrying General Permit Industrial Stormwater General Permits Air Quality Permit License Application

13.8 Reclamation
Bass River Mine will follow all legislative laws and regulations to devise a practical and sustainable plan for reclamation of the mine site after operations cease. The Environmental

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Bass River Mine Site Impact Statement (EIS) will be submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before operations commence and will be rectified if need be. As per the reclamation plan, all decommissioned equipment will be moved away from the mine site. After deconstruction of the administrative offices, reclamation activities will begin. All water resources will be cleaned of any point source discharge according to the 402 permit established by the Clean Water Act (CWA). All water resources will be cleaned of fill materials according to the 404 permit established by CWA. Waste facilities will be contoured in order to prepare and stabilize the rocks for the topsoil cover. All waste material will be disposed of in preparation for overburden replacement. The overburden will be replaced in all areas excluding the pit. Remaining overburden will be used to fill the pit up. The pit will then be converted into a pond. The water will be maintained in order to cultivate a fish population. Chemicals will be monitored in the pond to ensure safe growth of fish and other organisms. The mine site will be covered with topsoil and a vegetative growth will be established. The first stage of plants that are planted helps stabilize the ground and provide a better support for the trees that are planted in the second stage of reclamation. The plant and animal life that is reestablished will be similar to the flora and fauna that is found around Bass River, New Jersey.
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Bass River Mine Site The long-term reclamation plan will continue for 10 years with the main responsibility of monitoring the reclamation plan in effect. Monitoring will be done monthly the first two years, bi-monthly the next two years, and then once every six months for the next six years. If any discrepancies are found the responsible authorities will be notified. In addition to the current reclamation plan, new activities will be added or rectified according to the federal and state reclamation laws. The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR) will play a huge part providing a medium for communication between the locals and the Bass River Mine Environmental Specialist. This will provide a platform for the community to voice their opinions about the reclamation plan and bring their concerns to the table as well. In addition to the reclamation plan, sustainable development will also play a huge role in the mine closure activities.

13.9 Sustainability Plan


After reclamation efforts commence, the community members will be notified in order to bring Bass River Mine environmentalists any ideas or plans they have for optimum use of the site. Therefore, the sustainability plan is subject to change depending on the concerns and expressions of the community. The plan that is devised by REL Co. for Bass River Mine is for the mine site to be converted into a recreational facility that will be open to the public at a minor fee. The minor fee will go to the community welfare committee that can be used by the community members for the betterment of the community as a whole. The pit that is converted into a pond will be used strictly for fishing purposes. There will be a shop established

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Bass River Mine Site close to the pond at the mine site where people can buy fishing supplies and small boats for fishing. All profit from any activities at the mine site will go to the community.

13.10 Environmental Costs Summary


While the Bass River Mine will own 2,500 acres of property the permitting, reclamation, and bonding will be the 1,000 acres of mined area. With this in mind, we expect to spend around $1,132,000 for bonding and permitting. These values were calculated using the 1,000 acre mined area with the costs of each activity per acre. There was not an available cost estimate for New Jersey, so for a reference we decided to use estimates provided by the Virginia Department of Mines Minerals and Energy. The values used were $31per acre for permits, $1,000 per acre for bonding, and we estimated a safe $100 per acre of reclamation. There was also a $400 onetime charge for licensure (DMME). Shown in Table 13-III is the breakdown of the different costs listed above. Table 13-III: Costs per Acre of Permitting, Reclamation, and Bonding Acres Permitting Bonding Reclamation Licensure Total 1,000 1,000 1,000 Cost per Acre $31 $1,000 $100 Cost $31,000 $1,000,000 $100,000 $400 $1,131,400

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Bass River Mine Site This permitting cost includes all permits needed to make the mine function on average. The amount of reclamation will be combined with the bonding cost to get a total cost for the project but it is planned that the bonding costs will be returned after the reclamation process is complete. This total capital combined with the reclamation and the returned bonding cost combined with the unit cost using Bass River Mines 8.8M tons of production is shown below in Table 13-IV. Table 13-IV: Environmental Unit and Total Costs Permitting and Bonding Reclamation Total Cost After Reclamation Total Cost $1,031,000 $1,100,000 $2,131,000 $1,031,000 Unit Cost $0.117 $0.125 $0.242 $0.117

Table 13-IV shows that the total environmental cost would be $2,131,000 for permitting, bonding, and reclamation. There is $1,100,000 set aside for reclamation and the company will get their money back from bonding when reclamation complete. This will mean that a total of $1,031,000 will be spent on the reclamation process.

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14.1 Ownership
Bass River Mine will be located on land purchased by REL Co. from the state of New Jersey. This piece of land is located in Bass River inside the boundaries of Burlington County. When development of the mine commences, a permanent address of 1200 Chatsworth Road, Bass River, New Jersey 08224 will be established. The sales contract between REL Co. and New Jersey will state a transactional area of 2500 acres. Based on 2012 statistics, the average price of wooded area in the region is approximately $2,100 per acre (USDA). REL Co. and the state of New Jersey will agree to a purchase price based on average market value. At 2500 acres, the total purchase price will be $5,250,000. As seen in Figure 14-1, the only permanent, paved road on the mine site is Chatsworth Road. The road was created and is maintained by Burlington County. Under the sale contract, the road will continue to be maintained by the county. If any damage occurs due to mining activity or equipment, REL Co. will have to pay for repair. All other roads traversing the property are comprised of compressed dirt. In some sections, gravel is added to the dirt to shore up the roadbed. During the development and operation of the mine, all dirt and gravel roads will be under REL Co. control. Roads may be created or eliminated based on operational discretion. When mining is completed and reclamation begins, comparable access to varying parts of the property will have to be built. Before resale to the state, dirt roads will be built in the approximate areas of previous access ways. Roads will ensure that state and local officials can travel the property if any emergency situations arise. The public may also use the roadways after New Jersey reclaims property rights.

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Figure 14-1: Google Map of Bass River Mine Property REL Co. will retain all mineral rights on the property through the contract terms. Although the land will be a previous state preserve, New Jersey officials will have no access rights to the land. The property will be considered private commercial property and only be subject to regulations relevant to a mining operation. Special consideration will be taken in relation to the reclamation process. After initial reclamation is completed, the resale will take place. Under the sales contract, REL Co. will still monitor the site continue reclamation activities. A specific date will be negotiated when REL Co. will relinquish monitoring activities in full. At that point, the state will resume the responsibilities as before the mining purchase.

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14.2 Mining Lease


Bass River Mine will not need to set up a royalty agreement because REL Co. will be purchasing the land. The land will be acquired from the state of New Jersey so there will be no royalty payments. There will not be a payment structure for the purchase of the land as it will be purchased directly with company funds, and included in the capital cost of the mine, so there will be no terms regarding lease. The closing agreement will be to sell the reclaimed land back to the state of New Jersey after mining is complete. This agreement will be drafted when the land is purchased and will be effective after mine closure. The agreement will state that the land will be appraised by a third party after mining is complete and an amount will be agreed upon for the sale.

14.3 Market Evaluation


Since magnesium, the byproduct of Iron-magnesium ore, is too expensive to process at Bass River Mine, only iron will be considered a profitable resource for evaluation purposes. The iron ore derived from the mine site will be sold to steel manufacturers in New Jersey. The market that Bass River Mine will compete in is the Ocean County which falls under New Jersey Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Ocean County includes many townships of which Tuckerton Township (Bass River Mine) is a part. Other major Townships within close range of Bass River Mine are Beach Haven Borough, Eagleswood Township, Little Egg Harbor Township and Tuckerton Borough. The iron ore sold will be used in Iron and steel mills as well as the manufacturing of ferroalloy.

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Bass River Mine Site The population for Ocean County, the largest county in the state of New Jersey, grew 17.9% from 1990-2000 and grew 12.8% from 2000-2010. In 2010, according to the US Census Bureau, the population in Ocean County was 576,567 with a projected growth of 0.01% in the year 2012. Table N-1 of the appendix shows the increase in population in Ocean County along with a distribution of the population in Beach Haven Borough, Eagleswood, Little Egg Township, Tuckerton Borough and the entire state of New Jersey from the year 2000-2010. According to the US Census Bureau, New Jersey accounted for 0.72% of all value of iron and steel mill manufacturing shipment in the US. New Jersey ranked 16 in the nation in the production of iron and steel. In the appendix, Table N-2 shows the ranking of iron and steel in New Jersey in comparison with other states.

14.4 Sales Contract


REL Co. will create a contract for sales to be used when entering a business relationship with customers. The sales contract will include important information such as the name of the customer, the agreed upon price per ton of iron, the iron grade and size agreed upon, the amount of iron, and the dates during which the iron is being supplied to the customer. Other requests of the customer will be written on the sales contract. To complete the contract, signatures must be obtained from the customer and either a REL Co. executive or the mine manager of the Bass River Mine, along with any witness. All customers of REL Co. will receive any agreed upon amount of iron ore product at specified grade for the specified amount of time according to any outstanding sales contracts. Any REL Co. customers that cancel a sales contract will be charged a termination fee of twenty
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Bass River Mine Site 5% of any remaining unpaid balanced for the contract. If any REL Co. customer does not pay the amount agreed upon each month then a fee of 5% will be added to the total unpaid amount. If a customer fails to pay for three consecutive terms REL Co. is able to terminate any sales contract and seek legal action to collect any unpaid dues. On the other hand, if REL Co. is unable to supply the customer with the agreed upon iron ore in the specifications arranged, then the customer is able to cancel the sales contract. If the iron ore product supplied by REL Co. fails to meet agreed upon specifications, then a fee of 2.5% per ton will be paid back to the customer. If the iron ore product supplied by REL Co. fails to meet the tonnage agreed upon, then a fee of 2% per ton will be paid back to the customer. Any discrepancies in product specifications or tonnage are to be determined by the customer and relayed to REL Co. with fourteen days of received shipment. If an event occurs that are unpredicted, REL Co. and the customer can meet to change the sales contract or terminate it. The pricing structure for iron ore products supplied by REL Co. is shown in Table 14-I. Contract pricing is based on two categories of contracts, small and large. Large contracts consist of a purchase of more than 400,000 tons per year. Large contracts give a 10% discount over small contracts to encourage large purchases. High grade iron ore is 65% grade or higher, medium grade iron ore is between 60% and 65% grade iron. Prices are negotiable between the customer and the one presiding over the sales contract.

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Bass River Mine Site Table 14-I: Pricing Structure


Small Contract Price (per ton) Large Contract Price (per ton)

Product Grade

High Grade Medium Grade

$178.25 $155

$160.43 $139.50

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15.1 Estimated Capital Cost


The total capital cost for Bass River Mine is approximately $88.56 million. The capital investment includes costs for materials processing and handling, equipment, surface facilities, permitting and bonding and reclamation. The capital costs are required throughout the development phase of the mine and are considered to be an initial investment. Mining equipment and processing turns are two of the most expensive items at $40.5 million and $33 million respectively. The mining equipment used during the operational phase of Bass River Mine will include one large (CAT 6030FS) and one medium (CAT 6018FS) shovel. The equipment will also consist of a fleet of five trucks (CAT 789C) complementary to the large shovel and a fleet of four trucks (CAT 785D) complementary to the medium shovel. Miscellaneous production equipment also contributes to the capital cost for mining equipment. A primary jaw crusher and a secondary cone crusher make up almost the entire capital cost for processing at Bass River Mine. The cost of the conveyor and it components illustrates the $10 million capital investment for materials handling. Surface facilities, permitting, bonding and reclamation activities yield approximately 6% of the capital cost. Table 15-I and Figure 15-1 gives the distribution of all capital costs at Bass River Mine. Table 15-1: Capital Costs for Bass River Mine
Item Materials Handling Mining Equipment Surface Facilities Processing Permitting and Bonding Reclamation and After Total Capital Costs Cost (US dollars) 10,067,350 40,451,000 1,929,625 32,957,000 1,031,000 2,131,000 88,566,975

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Capital Cost
1% 3% 11% Materials Handling Mining Equipment 37% Surface Facilities Processing 46% Permitting and Bonding Reclamation and After 2%

Figure 15-1: Capital cost for Bass River Mine

15.2 Estimated Operating Cost


The total annual operating cost for Bass River Mine is approximately $61.1 million. The cost for mining equipment and processing operation is high. The operating cost for processing the ore was calculated using $0.61/ton. For the mining equipment, operating costs were determined from simulations conducted to maximize production using the best combination of loaders and trucks available. The annual operating cost for materials handling and surface facilities make up for 3% of the total operating cost. In addition to all these costs, personnel cost with a zero capital investment makes up for 14% of the annual operating cost. Table 15-II and Figure 15-2 show the distribution for annual operating cost at Bass River Mine.

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Bass River Mine Site Table 15-II: Annual Operating Cost for Bass River Mine
Item Materials Handling Mining Equipment Surface Facilities Processing Personnel Costs Total Operational Costs Cost (US dollars/year) 1,769,400 25,238,872 136,528 25,272,765 8,751,389 61,168,954

Annual Operating Cost


3% 14% Materials Handling Mining Equipment 41% Surface Facilities Processing 42% Personnel Costs

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Figure 15-2: Annual Operating Cost for Bass River Mine

15.3 Accounting Information


Bass River Mine will have to pay taxes to both the federal government and the state of New Jersey. These taxes will be based on the amount of total profit taken in by the company at the mine. After looking at the federal income tax brackets for corporations, Bass River Mine will fall in the last section of the bracket where revenue exceeds $18,333,333. The bracket states that the company will pay not pay a base amount because of the large revenue generation.

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Bass River Mine Site However, instead of paying tax on a base amount the company will pay tax on 35% of the taxable income taken in per year (marielandel.com). New Jersey has specific rules for corporations based on the Corporation Business Tax Act. The Division of taxation in New Jerseys Department of the Treasury indicates Bass River Mine will pay a 9% flat tax on all taxable income. No base payment is required (NJ.gov). As discussed before, the company will not pay any royalty fees. Therefore, the accounting department will not be concerned with any royalty contracts. The operational costs of the mine have been calculated in previous reports by the company. The accounting department of Bass River Mine will constantly be recalculating operation and maintenance costs to make sure that the company is following the predicted track. If operational fees begin to stray outside of predetermined values, the fees will be brought before the company to evaluate what has changed and what improvements can be made to help the companys business model. The depreciation of the facility and the equipment used by the Bass River Mine will be filed as deductions for tax purposes. The rate of deprecation was determined by using the straight line method. The depreciation value that was used after calculations for the Bass River Mine was 15%. The buildings will not have to be replaced on site because the expected life is 75 years. However, we will be replacing some equipment on site after the first 30 years of mining. The salvage rate will not be taken into account when selling old equipment and when mining is complete because the value after 30 years is below 10%.

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15.4 Feasibility Analysis


The production costs for the Bass River Mine were calculated per ton of mined rock to simplify cost estimates when production differs during certain periods. The production cost per ton of rock is calculated at $1.47 while production cost per ton iron is $8.66. The production cost per ton of rock includes $.21 for personnel, $.04 for handling, $.61 for processing, and $.60 for equipment. Cost per ton of rock for permitting, reclamation, and facilities is negligible compared to other costs. With annual estimated sales of approximately seven million tons of iron at an average sale price of $158.30 per ton, the annual sales revenue is estimated to be $1 billion. The taxable income, after operating costs, depreciation, depletion, and developmental costs are deducted, is estimated to be $900 million. The net income after deduction of federal and states taxes is estimated to be $533 million. The net cash flow after adding in depreciation and depletion is estimated to be $695 million. Financial outlook will be different during the years that require large capital investment and during the scale-up period. The cash flow for the first 20 years of the mine life is included in Appendix O. Assumed variables for the discount cash flow analysis are listed below in Table 15III. The cash flow diagram for the first 20 years is also shown below in Figure 15-3. The cash flow diagram shows that after year three the cash flow will be consistent unless unforeseen expenditures arise.

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Bass River Mine Site Table 15-III: Assumed Variable Assumption Average Sale Price Depletion Rate NJ Tax Rate Federal Tax Rate Discount Rate Operating Cost Salvage Value Value $158.30 15% 6% 35% 11% $2.93 N/A

Cash Flow Diagram


$700,000,000.00 $600,000,000.00 Net Cash Flow ($) $500,000,000.00 $400,000,000.00 $300,000,000.00 $200,000,000.00 $100,000,000.00 $0.00 -$100,000,000.00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112131415161718192021 Years

Figure 15-3: Cash Flow Diagram Using the cash flow analysis for Bass River Mine, several indicators for economic feasibility were determined. The net present value for Bass River Mine was determined using an inflation rate of 3% and a discount rate of 11%. The cumulative net present value for the first 20 years of the mine life is shown below in Figure 15-4.

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Cumulative NPV
$15,000,000,000.00 Running NPV ($) $10,000,000,000.00 $5,000,000,000.00 $0.00 -$5,000,000,000.00 0 5 10 Year 15 20 25

Figure 15-4: Cumulative Net Present Value Figure 15-4 shows information regarding the payback period and net present value for Bass River Mine. Bass River Mines net present value is estimated at $5,360,000,000 with a payback period of around two and a half years. The payback period for the large capital is short and the net present value is high making Bass River Mine a safe and very profitable project. Another indicator for economic feasibility for Bass River Mine is the rate of return on the investment. The rate of return is the average annual yield gained by the investment during the project. The rate of return was determined by calculating the discount rate when the net present value is equal to zero. For a project to even be considered, it usually requires a rate of return of greater than 15%. With such a large project as Bass River Mine, a rate of return of at least 20% is desired. The calculated rate of return, for the first 20 years, for Bass River Mine is 280% while the initial capital investment is $86.5 million. Sensitivity analyses were performed for both the net present value and the rate of return to show fluctuation based off changes in sales price, operating cost and capital investment. The sensitivity analyses are shown below in Figure 15-5 and Figure 15-6. For both

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Bass River Mine Site graphs, the change in operating cost has almost no effect on the net present value or the rate of return. Change in capital cost for the net present value analysis shows almost no change while change in sales price shows an almost $4 billion difference. Capital investment and sales price both show large effect on rate of return. The sales price has slightly more effect on rate of return when both sales price and capital cost increases but has less effect on rate of return when both sales price and capital cost decrease.

Change in NPV
Net Present Value (billions) $8.00 $7.00 $6.00

Sales Price
$5.00 $4.00 $3.00 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 Change (%) Operating Cost Capital Investment

Figure 15-5: Net Present Value Sensitivity Analysis

Change in ROR
400.00 Rate of Return (%) 350.00 300.00 250.00 200.00 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 Change (%) Sales Price Operating Cost Capital Investment

Figure 15-6: Rate of Return Sensitivity Analysis


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Bass River Mine Site The economic feasibility of Bass River Mine is very favorable based on the indicators calculated from the cash flow analysis. The expected rate of return of 280% is so large that even with a 200% change in sales price the project would prove economic. The required capital is large at $86.5 million, but with such great indicators, backing should be found easily. The payback period of just two and a half years is short for such a large project, so most of the life is large profit. The net present value of $5.3 billion is large especially since this analysis is done for only 20 years. The economic indicators show that even with huge market fluctuations, Bass River Mine will be very profitable.

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16.1 Mine Description


Bass River Mine is a property owned by REL Co. in the Bass River area of eastern New Jersey. The area contains large amounts of iron ore that will be mined using an open pit technique and then processed into useable iron ore. The property covers around 2,500 acres of land, and based on borehole data, the iron ore body at certain places is less than 20ft below the surface. The seam then sinks to around 580 feet at some points, which means that the areas can be mined with an extremely low stripping ratio. The low stripping ratio makes the proposed open pit mine economical and efficient compared to other open pit iron ore mines. Once the ore has been extracted from the pit it will be loaded onto haul truck that will transport it to the primary crusher. The material will be crushed and transported through the processing facility on conveyor belts, where it will go through secondary crushers until it reaches correct specifications. The material will then be transported directly to rail cars, where it will be hauled via railway off the site. The iron ore that leaves the site will be used in steel production, afterwards the products will be used in the nearby cites of Philadelphia and New York City. The total amount of production that the mine plans to achieve is seven million tons of iron ore per year. The company plans to have two years of pre-production and then the mine will stay in production for over 50 years. The mine will last two years and begin when the mining is complete. All materials that are still usable will be taken to other mine sites owned by REL Co. and employees will be transferred to other sites if desired. The reclamation process will remain under observation by the company indefinitely or until the land is sold.

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16.2 Technical Issues and Concerns


One of the most important concerns at Bass River Mine is the health and safety of the personnel, while the mine is being worked. Not addressing the safety and health of workers effectively could lead to economic losses, injuries to personnel and even fatalities if not dealt with in a timely manner. Bass River Mine will be in constant contact with the Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to ensure the health and safety of all personnel at the mine. There will be timely safety training conducted by MSHA inspectors and administrative certified staff. An emergency response plan (ERP) will be written before development at the mine commences, and all the workers will be provided access the ERP. A minimum of four inspections will be conducted by MSHA throughout the course of a year to ensure all the health and safety requirements at the mine site are met. Internal inspections will be conducted by REL Co. to ensure Bass River Mine is going above and beyond MSHA regulations. Maintenance of mobile and electrical equipment, regulating water quality, regulating air quality and regular maintenance of haul roads are some of the issues that the risk management team at REL Co. will address during the development phase of the mine. Another issue that will be regularly addressed at Bass River Mine is the environmental impact of surface mining. Mine administrative staff will remain in close contact with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from the permitting to the reclamation phase. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team will ensure that compliance is met at all times with any environmental issue. Sustainable development will be a huge part of reclamation after operation at the mine ceases. All personnel will be trained to handle the CSR guidelines that are

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Bass River Mine Site devised for Bass River Mine. Just as for health and safety an above and beyond approach will be taken for all environmental impacts of mining.

16.3 Financial Feasibility


REL Co.s Bass River operation has the potential to make strong profits th roughout the life of the mine. Cost assessments were completed and included expenses for equipment, property, facilities, personnel, processing, handling, reclamation and permitting. Selling prices will vary based on grade and contractual agreements, but on average, selling price for the iron ore will be $158.30. Through a discounted cash flow-rate of return (DCF-ROR) analysis, the rate of return was determined to be 280%. This rate of return surpasses the usual minimal attractive rate of return (MARR) for industry by a large margin. At such a high rate, fluctuations in price will have minimal effects on profit. Net present value for the operation is $5.35 billion with a discount rate of 11%. After initial development, annual production of approximately seven million tons will yield sales revenues of $1.12 billion per year. Taxes, operating costs and other expenses will reduce a significant amount of sales revenue. Cash flow, with all applicable deductions, will be $694 million from year three until the closure process commences. Positive cash flow will begin at the end of year three with enough profit to cover initial capital investment. Additional capital investment will be necessary to replace equipment. An estimated equipment life of 30 years indicates a single replacement cycle. The output of Bass River Mine will provide large profits for REL Co. and shareholder for decades to come.

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16.4 Conclusion and Recommendations


The feasibility study for Bass River Mine shows huge profit in rate of return and quick return on investment. The financial analysis tools used indicate that Bass River Mine will be a very attractive for investors. The capital investment is quite large so it will take some time to acquire funds from investment bankers or other third parties. The local area may not be equipped to handle such a large operation. During permitting, steps will be taken to advance local industry and better ready Bass River and the surrounding areas. Permitting will take a long time due to the extensive nature of the project so the permitting process should be started as soon as possible. The Bass River Mine will prove to be one of the largest producers of iron ore in the country once production begins in full.

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Appendix B

Figure B-1: Towns near West Tuckerton and the Bass River Mine.

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Table B-I: Demographic of Bass River Township, NJ


Population Total Population Housing Status Total Occupied Owner-occupied Population in owneroccupied Renter-occupied Population in renteroccupied Households with individuals under 18 Vacant Vacant: for rent Vacant: for sale 1443 Population by Sex/Age Male Female Under 18 18 and over 20-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65 and over 737 706 291 1152 104 173 327 320 187

587 522 422 1170 100 273 171 65 11 13

Population by Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino Non-Hispanic or Latino Population by Race White African American Asian American Indian Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Other Identified by two or more

45 1398

1405 4 11 2 0 5 16

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Appendix C
*Red dots on all maps indicate Bass River Mine location

Figure C-1: Detailed Geologic Map of New Jersey (NJGWS)

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Figure C-2: New Jersey Geological Survey (NJGWS)

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Figure C-3: 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Map of Oswego Lake (NJGWS)

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Figure C-4: Topography Map of Southern Burlington County, New Jersey (NJGWS)
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Appendix D
Table D-I: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Location
Hole BD1 BD2 BD3 BD4 BD5 BD6 BD7 BD8 BD9 BD10 BD11 BD12 BD13 BD14 BD15 BD16 BD17 BD18 BD19 BD20 BD21 BD22 BD23 BD24 BD25 BD26 BD27 BD28 BD29 BD30 BD31 BD32 BD33 BD34 BD35 Northing (ft) 2139422 2137045 2136258 2136814 2135180 2136415 2135619 2135826 2134996 2134979 2135241 2135048 2135745 2135261 2134625 2134066 2133931 2134511 2134257 2135494 2134331 2135512 2133480 2135032 2134056 2136530 2135039 2134173 2135621 2134918 2133211 2135036 2134284 2136449 2135057 Easting (ft) 362491 361924 361729 361307 362694 361169 361972 361369 362227 362215 361467 361010 359809 360451 360244 360462 359729 359619 358948 358960 358592 358060 358060 357762 357460 357059 357185 356558 355692 355965 356277 355318 355529 354258 355034 Elevation (ft) 1641.3 1570.4 1511.5 1580 1433 1551.3 1461.6 1490.7 1435.9 1436 1465 1470.9 1552 1502 1478 1486 1492 1497 1487 1562.5 1493 1573.9 1465.4 1560.3 1462.2 1616 1563.3 1517.2 1591.4 1557.2 1430.2 1496.6 1523.3 1532.9 1391.5

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Hole BD36 BD37 BD38 Northing (ft) 2136550 2135659 2135211 Easting (ft) 353912 354122 353561 Elevation (ft) 1574.3 1413.9 1357.6

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Bass River Mine Site Table D-II: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Assays
Hole BD1 BD1 BD1 BD1 BD1 BD1 BD1 BD1 BD1 BD2 BD2 BD2 BD2 BD2 BD2 BD2 BD2 BD2 BD3 BD3 BD3 BD3 BD3 BD3 BD3 BD3 BD3 BD3 BD4 BD4 BD4 BD4 BD4 BD4 BD4 BD4 BD5 From (ft) 0 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 0 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 0 5 55 105 155 205 255 305 355 405 0 13 63 113 163 213 263 313 0 To (ft) 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 395 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 390 5 55 105 155 205 255 305 355 405 410 13 63 113 163 213 263 313 330 51 MgFe (%) 0 16.38 23.87 20.5 21.21 19.54 26.21 22.69 17.35 0 20.16 20.46 16.108 11.55 20.37 22.21 20.17 14.46 0 19.44 10.62 20.1 19.1 17.23 25.8 27.41 21.88 17.54 0 18.22 20.51 19.52 23.63 29.17 25.08 23.05 0

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Bass River Mine Site Table D-II: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Assays
Hole BD5 BD5 BD5 BD5 BD5 BD5 BD5 BD5 BD5 BD5 BD5 BD6 BD6 BD6 BD6 BD6 BD6 BD6 BD6 BD6 BD7 BD7 BD7 BD7 BD7 BD7 BD7 BD7 BD7 BD7 BD7 BD8 BD8 BD8 BD8 BD8 BD8 From (ft) 51 101 151 201 251 301 351 401 451 501 551 0 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 0 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 420 470 0 16 66 116 166 216 To (ft) 101 151 201 251 301 351 401 451 501 551 580 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 372.5 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 420 470 494 16 66 116 166 216 266 MgFe (%) 15.26 19.39 23.9 20.68 19.31 25.44 18.68 18.2 23.39 22.2 19.77 0 10.42 21.21 11.23 15.57 27.46 26.31 16.79 9.58 0 26.65 15.34 10.2 20.28 16.31 14.85 26.74 29.37 21.55 17.14 0 13.21 11.28 15.9 13.2 9.76

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Hole BD8 BD8 BD8 BD8 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD9 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD10 BD11 BD11 BD11 BD11 BD11 BD11 BD11 BD11 BD11 From (ft) 266 316 366 416 0 52 102 152 202 252 302 352 402 452 502 552 0 52 102 152 202 252 302 352 402 452 502 552 0 28 78 128 178 228 278 328 378 To (ft) 316 366 416 420 52 102 152 202 252 302 352 402 452 502 552 570 52 102 152 202 252 302 352 402 452 502 552 570 28 78 128 178 228 278 328 378 428 MgFe (%) 27.37 25.84 18.54 13.1 0 18.65 16.4 16.94 14.69 19.02 18.79 22.44 21.68 27.5 16.71 12.19 0 19.15 17.1 27.87 26.45 26.33 22.51 15.39 26.63 27.8 19.47 12.09 0 18.78 17.29 12.7 16.74 19.46 24.38 27.43 27.79

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Hole BD11 BD12 BD12 BD12 BD12 BD12 BD12 BD12 BD12 BD12 BD12 BD12 BD13 BD13 BD13 BD13 BD13 BD13 BD13 BD13 BD14 BD14 BD14 BD14 BD14 BD14 BD14 BD14 BD14 BD14 BD15 BD15 BD15 BD15 BD15 BD15 BD15 From (ft) 428 0 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 420 470 0 9 59 109 159 209 259 309 0 6 56 106 156 206 256 306 356 406 0 15 65 115 165 215 265 To (ft) 475 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 420 470 480 9 59 109 159 209 259 309 332 6 56 106 156 206 256 306 356 406 420 15 65 115 165 215 265 315 MgFe (%) 16.13 0 21.04 15.4 17.66 22.96 18.37 17.98 26.1 25.41 18.45 9.47 0 21.03 21.57 20.57 23.06 26.35 22.97 16.98 0 14.41 16.79 19.16 14.88 17,12 24.31 25.17 18.21 10.65 0 25.13 23.49 26.21 13.18 16.57 19.69

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Hole BD15 BD15 BD15 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD16 BD17 BD17 BD17 BD17 BD17 BD17 BD17 BD17 BD17 BD17 BD17 BD18 BD18 BD18 BD18 BD18 BD18 BD18 BD18 BD18 BD18 BD19 From (ft) 315 365 415 0 44 94 144 194 244 294 344 394 444 494 544 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0 23 73 123 173 223 273 323 373 423 0 To (ft) 365 415 435 44 94 144 194 244 294 344 394 444 494 544 550 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 515 23 73 123 173 223 273 323 373 423 450 20 MgFe (%) 21.62 24.4 14.91 0 12.64 17.01 21.36 15.95 20.2 21.26 12.78 26.47 21.6 20.61 12.28 12.71 16.19 19.7 13.66 23.23 21.15 15.57 17.8 22.65 22.31 10.94 0 26.11 26.02 12.09 20.41 19.48 16.51 22.3 24.35 15.86 0

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Hole BD19 BD19 BD19 BD19 BD19 BD19 BD19 BD19 BD20 BD20 BD20 BD20 BD20 BD20 BD20 BD20 BD21 BD21 BD21 BD21 BD21 BD21 BD21 BD21 BD21 BD21 BD22 BD22 BD22 BD22 BD22 BD22 BD22 BD22 BD22 BD23 BD23 From (ft) 20 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 0 25 75 125 175 225 275 325 0 31 81 131 181 231 281 331 381 431 0 23 73 123 173 223 273 323 373 0 53 To (ft) 70 120 170 220 270 320 370 420 25 75 125 175 225 275 325 345 31 81 131 181 231 281 331 381 431 439 23 73 123 173 223 273 323 373 391 53 103 MgFe (%) 25.72 17.07 20.61 23.05 22.57 21.07 22.11 19.37 5.09 14.63 19.18 8.57 22.69 23.28 21.29 15.84 0 21.99 13.92 23.11 18.15 16.58 21.12 25.84 14.71 9.43 0 17.84 16.08 20.9 20.57 21.16 26.63 21.13 16.5 0 16.15

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Bass River Mine Site Table D-II: Bass River Mine Drill Hole Assays
Hole BD23 BD23 BD23 BD23 BD23 BD23 BD23 BD23 BD24 BD24 BD24 BD24 BD24 BD24 BD24 BD24 BD24 BD25 BD25 BD25 BD25 BD25 BD25 BD25 BD25 BD25 BD25 BD26 BD26 BD26 BD26 BD26 BD27 BD27 BD27 BD27 BD27 From (ft) 103 153 203 253 303 353 403 453 0 43 93 143 193 243 293 343 393 0 7 57 107 157 207 257 307 357 407 0 101 151 201 251 0 95 145 195 245 To (ft) 153 203 253 303 353 403 453 503 43 93 143 193 243 293 343 393 444 7 57 107 157 207 257 307 357 407 455 101 151 201 251 260 95 145 195 245 295 MgFe (%) 25.63 16.59 20.46 20.91 26.57 20.23 23.52 17.77 0 16.13 15.64 22.17 19.42 11.57 21.86 24.79 16.81 0 8.95 17.14 13.51 19.84 17.67 11.57 17.46 23.79 21.19 0 22.11 27.94 20.24 23.12 0 17.16 24.28 19.04 18.2

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Hole BD27 BD27 BD27 BD28 BD28 BD28 BD28 BD28 BD28 BD28 BD28 BD28 BD28 BD28 BD29 BD29 BD29 BD29 BD29 BD29 BD29 BD30 BD30 BD30 BD30 BD30 BD30 BD30 BD30 BD31 BD31 BD31 BD31 BD31 BD31 BD31 BD31 From (ft) 295 345 395 0 31 81 131 181 231 281 331 381 431 481 0 43 93 143 193 243 293 0 89 139 189 239 289 339 389 0 64 114 164 214 264 314 364 To (ft) 345 395 429 31 81 131 181 231 281 331 381 431 481 484 43 93 143 193 243 293 314 89 139 189 239 289 339 389 410 64 114 164 214 264 314 364 414 MgFe (%) 21.69 26.05 13.81 0 14.54 11.88 13.31 21.07 15.52 14.42 15.48 22.7 14.01 15.1 0 23.42 19.12 23.28 21.76 18.33 19.18 0 17.72 20.57 16.12 15.81 12.63 15.46 19.96 13.62 21.8 16.3 22.53 23.2 16.64 16.45 17.79

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Hole BD31 BD31 BD32 BD32 BD32 BD32 BD32 BD32 BD32 BD33 BD33 BD33 BD33 BD33 BD33 BD33 BD33 BD33 BD33 BD34 BD34 BD34 BD34 BD35 BD35 BD35 BD35 BD35 BD36 BD36 BD36 BD36 BD36 BD37 BD37 BD37 BD37 From (ft) 414 464 0 20 70 120 170 220 270 0 30 80 130 180 230 280 330 380 430 0 8 58 108 0 6 56 106 156 0 20 70 120 170 0 40 90 140 To (ft) 464 508 20 70 120 170 220 270 309 30 80 130 180 230 280 330 380 430 441 8 58 108 157 6 56 106 156 179 20 70 120 170 180 40 90 140 142 MgFe (%) 18 13.8 8.43 25.15 10.42 26.93 20.61 24.16 18.3 12.72 14.26 13.87 18.33 16.01 19.21 17.12 21.08 16.94 14.19 0 22.73 24.74 11.59 3.77 11.96 21.54 17.82 16.46 0 21.26 28.06 19.93 16.25 8.96 26.62 15.85 13.89

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Hole BD38 BD38 BD38 BD38 From (ft) 0 23 73 123 To (ft) 23 73 123 135 MgFe (%) 2.43 25 10.73 13.6

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Bass River Mine Site Table D-III: Bass River Mine Drilling Costs per Hole
Hole BD1 BD2 BD3 BD4 BD5 BD6 BD7 BD8 BD9 BD10 BD11 BD12 BD13 BD14 BD15 BD16 BD17 BD18 BD19 BD20 BD21 BD22 BD23 BD24 BD25 BD26 BD27 BD28 BD29 BD30 BD31 BD32 BD33 BD34 BD35 BD36 BD37 Length (ft) 395 390 410 330 580 372.5 494 420 570 570 475 480 332 420 435 550 515 450 420 345 439 391 503 444 455 260 429 484 314 410 508 309 441 157 179 180 142 Cost ($) 9875 9750 10250 8250 14500 9312.5 12350 10500 14250 14250 11875 12000 8300 10500 10875 13750 12875 11250 10500 8625 10975 9775 12575 11100 11375 6500 10725 12100 7850 10250 12700 7725 11025 3925 4475 4500 3550

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Bass River Mine Site Table D-III: Bass River Mine Drilling Costs per Hole
Hole BD38 Length (ft) 135 Cost ($) 3375

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Appendix E
Table E-I: Preliminary Triangular Reserve Estimation
Included Triangle Boreholes 1 5 9 7 2 7 10 11 3 7 8 11 4 3 7 8 5 3 6 8 6 3 4 6 7 2 3 4 8 6 8 13 9 8 13 14 10 8 11 14 11 11 12 Average Hole MgFe (%) 18.79 17.30 19.18 19.18 20.44 18.92 19.18 15.83 18.92 19.92 19.18 15.83 19.92 17.38 15.83 19.92 21.81 17.38 17.54 19.92 21.81 17.38 15.83 21.59 15.83 21.59 18.22 15.83 18.92 18.22 18.92 19.30 18.81 102614 17.66 296200 18.55 403521 18.27 467520 19.76 220267 19.70 122553 17.71 149220 18.31 167508 17.98 166235 19.51 207527 Average Triangle MgFe (%) 18.42 Area ft^2 168931 Hole Total Depth (ft) 580 570 494 494 570 475 494 420 475 410 494 420 410 372.5 420 410 330 372.5 390 410 330 372.5 420 332 420 332 420 420 475 420 475 480 458.33 47031416.67 1833642 438.33 129834333.3 4750945 390.67 157642204 6059417 374.83 175242080 6634260 376.67 82967236.67 3397263 370.83 45446737.5 1855836 400.83 59812350 2195282 441.33 73926864 2805432 463 76966573.5 2867635 513 106461351 4305759 Average Depth of Triangle (ft) 548 Triangle Volume (ft^3) 92573914 MgFe Tonnage (t) 3534486

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Triangle Included Boreholes 14 12 10 11 12 13 10 12 16 12 15 16 12 14 15 14 15 20 13 14 20 15 18 20 15 17 18 15 16 17 17 18 21 17 21 23 18 Average Hole MgFe (%) 18.22 20.44 18.92 19.30 20.44 19.30 17.40 19.30 20.26 17.40 19.30 20.44 20.26 18.22 20.26 17.18 21.59 18.22 17.18 20.26 19.54 17.18 20.26 18.28 19.54 20.26 17.40 18.28 18.28 19.54 17.87 18.28 17.87 18.67 19.54 19.05 610561 19.55 132049 Average Triangle MgFe (%) Area ft^2 Hole Total Depth (ft) 420 570 475 480 570 480 550 480 435 550 480 420 435 420 435 345 332 420 345 435 450 345 435 515 450 435 550 515 515 450 439 515 439 503 450 533.33 325632533.3 12853484 508.33 67124908.33 2720222 Average Depth of Triangle (ft) Triangle Volume (ft^3) MgFe Tonnage (t)

14

18.98

260204

488.33

127066286.7

4999444

15

20.00

199808

445.00

88914337.5

3685537

16

18.55

498254

400.00

199301400

7662686

17

19.00

286029

365.67

104591271

4117498

18

18.99

344751

410.00

141347705

5563302

19

19.36

187520

466.67

87509333.33

3510774

20

18.64

219589

500.00

109794250

4242397

21

18.56

307730

468.00

144017640

5540470

22

18.27

590194

485.67

286637309.8

10855639

23

18.05

434664

444.33

193135481.8

7226139

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Bass River Mine Site Table E-I: Preliminary Triangular Reserve Estimation
Included Triangle Boreholes 21 24 18 22 24 18 20 22 13 20 22 13 22 26 22 26 29 22 27 29 22 24 27 21 24 25 21 23 25 23 25 31 25 28 31 25 Average Hole MgFe (%) 17.87 16.75 19.54 19.21 16.75 19.54 17.18 19.21 21.59 17.18 19.21 21.59 19.21 14.32 19.21 14.32 18.15 19.21 15.83 18.15 19.21 16.75 15.83 17.87 16.75 16.51 17.87 18.67 16.51 18.67 16.51 17.94 16.51 14.86 17.94 16.51 Average Triangle MgFe (%) Area ft^2 Hole Total Depth (ft) 439 444 450 391 444 450 345 391 332 345 391 332 391 260 391 260 314 391 429 314 391 444 429 439 444 455 439 503 455 503 455 508 455 484 508 455 Average Depth of Triangle (ft) Triangle Volume (ft^3) MgFe Tonnage (t)

24

18.50

523309

428.33

224150688.3

8594087

25

18.64

436419

395.33

172530978

6666027

26

19.33

120591

356.00

42930396

1719586

27

18.37

1006858

327.67

329913640.8

12563070

28

17.23

1150758

321.67

370160329.2

13215194

29

17.73

607720

378.00

229717971

8441038

30

17.26

139523

421.33

58785690.67

2103281

31

17.05

510891

446.00

227857386

8049289

32

17.69

408516

465.67

190232284

6972801

33

17.71

594204

488.67

290367688

10656870

34

16.44

450301

482.33

217194941.2

7399379

35

14.79

301305

449.67

135486590.2

4154274

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Bass River Mine Site Table E-I: Preliminary Triangular Reserve Estimation
Included Boreholes 28 30 25 27 30 27 29 30 26 27 36 29 36 37 29 35 37 29 30 32 35 37 38 33 35 38 30 33 35 28 30 33 28 31 33 Average Hole MgFe (%) 14.86 13.01 16.51 15.83 13.01 14.32 18.15 13.01 14.32 15.83 20.14 18.15 20.14 17.67 18.15 16.58 17.67 18.15 13.01 20.21 16.58 17.67 14.86 16.73 16.58 14.86 13.01 16.73 16.58 14.86 13.01 16.73 14.86 17.94 16.73 Average Triangle MgFe (%) Area ft^2 Hole Total Depth (ft) 484 410 455 429 410 260 314 410 260 429 180 314 180 142 314 179 142 314 410 309 179 142 135 441 179 135 410 441 179 135 410 441 484 508 441 Average Depth of Triangle (ft) Triangle Volume (ft^3) MgFe Tonnage (t)

Triangle

36

15.12

616268

431.33

265816715

8328507

37

15.16

445347

328.00

146073652

4589136

38

16.76

2344829

289.67

679218655.5

23595200

39

18.65

695445

212.00

147434340

5699677

40

17.47

455242

211.67

96359556.67

3488033

41

17.12

211314

344.33

72762281.83

2582281

42

16.37

373149

152.00

56718648

1924149

43

16.05

531200

251.67

133685207.5

4448192

44

15.44

325429

343.33

111730623.3

3575284

45

14.87

350391

328.67

115161842

3548216

46

16.51

510545

477.67

243870089.5

8344919

Appendix E

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Bass River Mine Site Table E-I: Preliminary Triangular Reserve Estimation
Included Triangle Boreholes 47 24 25 27 Average Hole MgFe (%) 16.75 16.51 15.83 Average Triangle MgFe (%) 16.36 Area ft^2 282633 Hole Total Depth (ft) 444 455 429 Average Depth of Triangle (ft) 442.67 Triangle Volume (ft^3) 125112208 MgFe Tonnage (t) 4242988

Sum

7606249920

278119027

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Appendix F
Production Summary - Full Simulation
Haulage System: Haulage System-1 Material: [PRJ] ORE Loader Availability Bucket Fill Factor Average Bucket Load Volume Average Payload Operating Hours per Year Average Operating Shifts per Year Average Bucket Cycle Time Production per Operating Hour Production per Loader Operating Shift Production per Year Wait Time per Operating Hour Truck Availability Payload in Template Operating Hours per Year Average Payload Production per Operating Hour Production per Loader Operating Shift Production per Year Queue Time at Loader Spot Time at loader Average Loading Time Travel Time Spot Time at Dump Average Dump Time Average Cycle Time Fleet Size Average No. of Bucket Passes Haulage System Production per Year Discounted Capital Cost Discounted Operating Cost Discounted Average Cost Excavation Target Time to move Excavation Target Loader Hrs to move Target Total Truck Hrs to move Target Total cost to move Target bcy/Year $/bcy $/bcy $/bcy bcy Years Op. Hours. Op. Hours. $ 5,626,741 0.00 0.00 0.00 122,000,000.00 21.68 124,297 621,487 0 Loading Methodology Single Sided Full Truck Average for 150 Shifts % cu.yards bcy OpHr/Year shifts/Year min bcy bcy bcy min % bcy OpHr/Year bcy bcy bcy bcy min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle Haul Cycle: [PRJ] Haul Cycle Roster: [PRJ] Roster-1 [PRJ] CATERPILLAR 6018fs-1 85.00 0.91 11.73 9.77 5,732.70 Op. hrs factored by availability 582.00 Shifts factored by availability 0.50 981.52 9,668 Max. prod. based on 100% avail. 5,626,741 Avg. production factored by avail. 1.39 [PRJ] CATERPILLAR 785D (Dual Slope - LAA) 100.00 81.62 5,732.70 81.08 196.30 1,934 1,125,348 2.94 0.40 3.65 14.89 0.30 0.20 22.38 5 8.30

Productivity estimates allow for insufficient time at the end of the shift to complete another cycle. Time for the first bucket pass coincides with the truck queuing and maneuvering times. This simulation is based on data provided by the equipment manufacturer. Equipment data should be checked to ensure it is valid for this site.

Figure F-1: 6018FS Full Simulation


Appendix F F-1

Bass River Mine Site


Production Summary - Full Simulation
Haulage System: Haulage System-1 Material: [PRJ] ORE Loader Availability Bucket Fill Factor Average Bucket Load Volume Average Payload Operating Hours per Year Average Operating Shifts per Year Average Bucket Cycle Time Production per Operating Hour Production per Loader Operating Shift Production per Year Wait Time per Operating Hour Truck Availability Payload in Template Operating Hours per Year Average Payload Production per Operating Hour Production per Loader Operating Shift Production per Year Queue Time at Loader Spot Time at loader Average Loading Time Travel Time Spot Time at Dump Average Dump Time Average Cycle Time Fleet Size Average No. of Bucket Passes Haulage System Production per Year Discounted Capital Cost Discounted Operating Cost Discounted Average Cost Excavation Target Time to move Excavation Target Loader Hrs to move Target Total Truck Hrs to move Target Total cost to move Target bcy/Year $/bcy $/bcy $/bcy bcy Years Op. Hours. Op. Hours. $ 9,140,734 0.00 0.00 0.00 122,000,000.00 13.35 76,513 382,567 0 Loading Methodology Single Sided Full Truck Average for 150 Shifts % cu.yards bcy OpHr/Year shifts/Year min bcy bcy bcy min % bcy OpHr/Year bcy bcy bcy bcy min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle min/ Cycle Haul Cycle: [PRJ] Haul Cycle Roster: [PRJ] Roster-1 [PRJ] CATERPILLAR 6030FS-1 85.00 0.91 19.48 16.23 5,732.70 Op. hrs factored by availability 582.00 Shifts factored by availability 0.50 1,594.49 15,706 Max. prod. based on 100% avail. 9,140,734 Avg. production factored by avail. 2.38 [PRJ] CATERPILLAR 789C (Flat Floor) 100.00 126.61 5,732.70 129.65 318.90 3,141 1,828,147 2.50 0.40 3.50 15.11 0.30 0.20 22.01 5 7.99

Productivity estimates allow for insufficient time at the end of the shift to complete another cycle. Time for the first bucket pass coincides with the truck queuing and maneuvering times. This simulation is based on data provided by the equipment manufacturer. Equipment data should be checked to ensure it is valid for this site.

Figure F-2: 6030B-FS Full Simulation

Appendix F

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Bass River Mine Site Table F-I: Estimated Capital and O&M Costs
Hourly O&M Cost per Unit $ 148 $ 113 $ 84 $ 82 $ 89 $ 31 $ 49 $ 37 $ 13 $ 14 Total O&M Cost per Hour $ 148 $ 226 $ 418 $ 408 $ 89 $ 31 $ 49 $ 74 $ 39 $ 14 $ 1,494 Unit Capital Cost per Ton $ 1.88 $ 1.51 $ 0.51 $ 0.47 $ 0.21 $ 0.07 $ 0.10 $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 4.84 Unit O&M Cost per Ton $ 0.18 $ 0.28 $ 0.52 $ 0.51 $ 0.11 $ 0.04 $ 0.06 $ 0.09 $ 0.05 $ 0.02 $ 1.87

Equipment

Number of Units

Cost per Unit

Total Capital Cost $ 7,350,000 $ 11,750,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 9,250,000 $ 812,000 $ 277,000 $ 400,000 $ 506,000 $ 75,000 $ 31,000 $ 40,451,000

Unit O&M Cost per Year $ 720,434 $ 1,100,733 $ 2,037,644 $ 1,988,844 $ 436,662 $ 153,037 $ 237,217 $ 362,584 $ 188,270 $ 67,637

Total O&M Cost per Year $ 720,434 $ 2,201,466 $ 10,188,220 $ 9,944,220 $ 436,662 $ 153,037 $ 237,217 $ 725,168 $ 564,811 $ 67,637 $ 25,238,872

CAT 6030B-FS CAT 6018FS CAT 789C CAT 785D CASE CX470C CASE 1150K CASE 865AWD Mack Granite Truck Ford F150 Ford F250 Total

1 2 5 5 1 1 1 2 3 1

$ 7,350,000 $ 5,875,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 1,850,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ 812,000 277,000 400,000 253,000 25,000 31,000

Table F-II: Change in Number of Haul Trucks


Number of Haul Trucks 6 5 4 3 Tons per Hour 4720 4705 3764 2823 Revenue per Hour $ 99,120 $ 98,805 $ 79,044 $ 59,283 Revenue per Year $ 483,705,600 $ 482,168,400 $ 385,734,720 $ 289,301,040 Capital Cost per Year (based on tonnage) $ 11,747,136 $ 11,709,804 $ 9,367,843 $ 7,025,882 Operating Cost per Year $ 12,225,864 $ 10,188,220 $ 8,150,576 $ 6,112,932 Net Profit per Year $ 459,732,600 $ 460,270,376 $ 368,216,301 $ 276,162,226 Percent Difference in Profit -0.12% 0% -20% -40%

Equipment

CAT 789C CAT 789C CAT 789C CAT 789C

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Bass River Mine Site Table F-III: Change in Operating Costs


Change in Operating Costs by % 20 10 0 -10 -20 Revenue per Year $ 482,168,400 $ 482,168,400 $ 482,168,400 $ 482,168,400 $ 482,168,400 Capital Cost per Year (based on tonnage) $ 11,709,804 $ 11,709,804 $ 11,709,804 $ 11,709,804 $ 11,709,804 Operating Cost per Year $ 12,225,864 $ 11,207,042 $ 10,188,220 $ 9,169,398 $ 8,150,576 Net Profit per Year $ 458,232,732 $ 459,251,554 $ 460,270,376 $ 461,289,198 $ 462,308,020 Percent Difference in Profit -0.44% -0.22% 0.00% -0.22% -0.44%

Table F-IV: Change in Price of Iron


Change in Price of Iron by % 20 10 0 -10 -20 Revenue per Year $ 578,602,080 $ 530,385,240 $ 482,168,400 $ 433,951,560 $ 385,734,720 Capital Cost per Year (based on tonnage) $ 4,733,112 $ 4,733,112 $ 4,733,112 $ 4,733,112 $ 4,733,112 Operating Cost per Year $ 29,962,590 $ 27,465,708 $ 24,968,825 $ 22,471,943 $ 19,975,060 Net Profit per Year $ 543,906,378 $ 498,186,421 $ 452,466,463 $ 406,746,506 $ 361,026,548 Percent Difference in Profit 20% 10% 0 -10% -20%

Appendix F

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Appendix H
Table H-I: Complete Cost Estimation Summary for Surface Facilities
Square Footage Replacement Costs Maintenance Cost Unit Capital Cost ($/ton) $ 0.04 Unit O&M Cost ($/ton) $ -

Building Description Receives high-voltage power and transforms to a more manageable voltage. Supplies power distribution building. Receives power from kVa substation and distributes it to buildings and areas around the site. Large storage building for incoming parts, equipment, material and other deliveries. Has receiving docks on side. Shower and personal item storage facility for employee use. Houses the administrative personnel as well as all computer and data equipment. Also used for meetings and conferences. Service area for light duty vehicles such as work trucks. Service area for large, heavy duty vehicles such as rock trucks.

Building Type

Dimensions

Capital Cost

Operating Cost

Gravel Lot w/ Fencing

50' x 50'

2500

$ 150,000.00

$ -

Mobile Steel Enclosure PreEngineered Steel PreEngineered Steel PreEngineered Steel Enclosed Pole Barn PreEngineered Steel

30' x 40'

1200

$ 24,500.00 $ 842,880.00 $ 105,360.00 $ 105,360.00 $ 13,800.00 $ 189,648.00

$ 200.00 $ 56,400.00 $ 10,850.00 $ 10,850.00 $ 4,865.00 $ 25,020.00

$ 200.00 $ 6,800.00 $ 4,450.00 $ 4,450.00 $ 2,957.50 $ 15,210.00

$ 0.01 $ 0.22 $ 0.03 $ 0.03 $ 0.00 $ 0.05

$ 0.000 $ 0.016 $ 0.004 $ 0.004 $ 0.002 $ 0.010

200' x 200'

40000

100' x 50'

5000

100' x 50'

5000

50' x 35' 150' x 60'

1750 9000

$ $

Appendix H

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Bass River Mine Site Table H-I: Complete Cost Estimation Summary for Surface Facilities
Unit Capital Cost ($/ton) $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.02 Unit O&M Cost ($/ton) $ 0.006 $ 0.002 $ 0.002

Building Description Facility for parts fabrication and maintenance of vehicle equipment that cannot be completed in garage. Storage area for miscellaneous items, equipment and material Located at entry point of mine road. Vehicle and delivery check-in takes place at this location. Surveillance equipment is centered here. Secure reinforced building created to safely store explosives or blasting caps. Placed by drilling and blasting company Open area for placement of extra/spent equipment or anything not weather dependent Diesel storage tank Chain-link barrier protection All roads laid by REL Co. Parking area for employees and visitors. Can hold approx. 70 vehicles

Building Type PreEngineered Steel PreEngineered Steel Prefab Modular

Dimensions

Square Footage

Capital Cost

Replacement Costs

Operating Cost

Maintenance Cost $ 9,506.25 $ 956.25 $ 1,958.00

75' x 75'

5625

$ 140,400.00 $ 140,400.00 $ 66,000.00

$ 15,637.50 $ 7,931.25 $ 4,774.00

75' x 75'

5625

55' x 40'

2200

Prefab Steel Box

20' x 20'

400

$ $ 17,500.00 $ 58,000.00 $ 36,232.00 $ 26,797.88 $ 3,000.00

$ $ -

$ $ $ 250.00 $ $ 7,170.00 $ 750.00

$ $ 0.00 $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.00

$ $ -

Gravel Lot Steel Tanks Galvanized Steel Gravel Gravel Lot

300' x 300' 8500 Gallon 2588'

90000

$ 17,500.00 $ -

2588 143400

Fuel Dependent $ -

100' x 150'

15000

$ 53,595.75 $ 6,000.00

$ -

$ $ 0.002 $ 0.000

Appendix H

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Bass River Mine Site Table H-I: Complete Cost Estimation Summary for Surface Facilities
Unit Capital Cost ($/ton) $ 0.00 $ 0.49 Unit O&M Cost ($/ton) $ $ 0.05

Building Description Provide electricity from power distribution building to necessary areas

Building Type

Dimensions

Square Footage

Capital Cost

Replacement Costs

Operating Cost

Maintenance Cost $ $ 54,658.00

Buried Lines

1043'

1043

$ 9,387.00 $ 1,929,264.88 $ 77,095.75

$ $ 136,527.75

Appendix H

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Figure H-1: Bass River Mine Surface Facility Layout

Appendix H

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Appendix I

Figure I-1: Bench Timeline Photo (Pit 1, Bench 2)

Figure I-2: Bench Timeline Photo (Pit 1, Bench 8)

Appendix I

I-1

Bass River Mine Site

Figure I-3: Bench Timeline Photo (Pit 2, Bench 2)

Figure I-4: Bench Timeline Photo (Pit 2, Bench 6)

Appendix I

I-2

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Appendix J

Figure J-1: Aggflow Circuit

Appendix J

J-1

Bass River Mine Site

Appendix K

Figure K-1: Conveyor System Layout

Appendix K

K-1

Bass River Mine Site Table K-I: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 1 and 2)
ORIGINAL ASSUMPTIONS Belt Width, BW (in) Belt Speed, V (fpm) Belt Loading (%) Belt Tension Ratio Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Effective Tension (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Recommended Belt Thickness (in) Total Horsepower (HP) Counterweight (lbs) Annual Operating Cost ($/yr) Belt1-Sec1 24.00 700.00 71.55 4.33 58.30 1076.44 8.00 4.00 0.32 28.28 0.00 $ 6,158.07 Belt1-Sec2 24.00 700.00 75.80 4.33 63.86 1179.02 8.00 4.00 0.32 30.97 0.00 $ 6,744.93 Belt2-Sec1 60.00 700.00 87.30 4.33 42.29 1952.09 8.00 4.00 0.32 51.28 0.00 $ 11,167.52 Belt2-Sec2 66.00 700.00 84.00 4.33 237.84 12075.56 8.00 4.00 0.32 317.21 0.00 $ 69,081.80

Horizontal Length, l (ft) Rise (ft) Total Length, L (ft) Theoretical belt Width, w (in) Friction Coefficient, Carry Idler Weight, wc (lbs) Return Idler Weight, wr (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Mass Carrying Idlers, mc (lb/ft) Mass Return Idlers, mr (lb/ft) Mass of Carcass, mcar (lb/ft) Mass of Cover per 1/32 in, mcv (lb/ft) Thickness of Cover (in) Mass of Belt, mb (lb/ft) Incline Angle, () Belt Frictional Resistance, FFB (lbs) Load Frictional Resistance, FLB (lbs) Main Resistance, Fm (lbs) Load Slope Resistance, FLS (lbs)

Belt1-Sec1 500.00 0.00 500.00 16.50 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 6.55 0.00 660.73 236.30 897.03 0.00

Belt1-Sec2 144.20 41.33 150.00 17.60 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 6.55 16.00 196.32 68.23 264.55 782.20

Belt2-Sec1 200.00 0.00 200.00 52.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 16.39 0.00 362.60 938.80 1301.40 0.00

Belt2-Sec2 192.26 55.10 200.00 55.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 18.02 16.00 372.01 888.45 1260.46 10184.88

Appendix K

K-2

Bass River Mine Site Table K-I: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 1 and 2)
Belt1-Sec1 Secondary Resistance Coefficient, ks Secondary Resistance, FS (lbs) Total Resistance, FT (lbs) Ore Density, (lb/ft^3) Ore Density, (t/m^3) Capacity, C (tons/hr) Tension 1, T1 (lbs) Tension 2, T2 (lbs) Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Lagged Pulley Coefficient, LP Arc of Contact (radian) Drive Factor, Kd Tension Ratio Effective Tension (lbs) Belt Weight Tension, TBW (lbs) Drive Efficiency, D Motor Efficiency, M Shaft/Brake Power, PB (HP) Drive Power, PD (HP) Motor Power, PM (HP) Electricity Cost, E ($/kW-hr) Hours per Shift Shifts per day Days of Operation Yearly Belt Costs ($) Slope Factor, k Shape Factor, U 0.20 179.41 1076.44 165.00 2.65 396.99 1399.30 322.86 58.30 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 1076.44 3277.00 0.85 0.95 22.83 26.86 28.28 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 6,158.07 1.00 0.06 Belt1-Sec2 0.50 132.27 1179.02 165.00 2.65 397.49 1532.65 353.63 63.86 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 1179.02 983.10 0.85 0.95 25.01 29.42 30.97 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 6,744.93 0.88 0.06 Belt2-Sec1 0.50 650.70 1952.09 165.00 2.65 3942.94 2537.60 585.50 42.29 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 1952.09 3277.00 0.85 0.95 41.41 48.72 51.28 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 11,167.52 1.00 0.06 Belt2-Sec2 0.50 630.23 12075.56 165.00 2.65 3881.70 15697.46 3621.90 237.84 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 12075.56 3604.70 0.85 0.95 256.15 301.35 317.21 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 69,081.80 0.88 0.06

Appendix K

K-3

Bass River Mine Site Table K-II: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 3 and 4)
ORIGINAL ASSUMPTIONS Belt Width, BW (in) Belt Speed, V (fpm) Belt Loading (%) Belt Tension Ratio Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Effective Tension (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Recommended Belt Thickness (in) Total Horsepower (HP) Counterweight (lbs) Annual Operating Cost ($/yr) Belt3-Sec1 72.00 700.00 86.65 4.33 46.85 2594.94 8.00 4.00 0.32 68.17 0.00 $ 14,845.11 Belt3-Sec2 72.00 700.00 90.72 4.33 300.94 16668.13 8.00 4.00 0.32 437.85 0.00 $ 95,354.96 Belt4-Sec1 72.00 700.00 86.65 4.33 46.85 2594.94 8.00 4.00 0.32 68.17 0.00 $ 14,845.11 Belt4-Sec2 72.00 700.00 92.07 4.33 309.94 17166.91 8.00 4.00 0.32 450.96 0.00 $ 98,208.35

Horizontal Length, l (ft) Rise (ft) Total Length, L (ft) Theoretical belt Width, w (in) Friction Coefficient, Carry Idler Weight, wc (lbs) Return Idler Weight, wr (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Mass Carrying Idlers, mc (lb/ft) Mass Return Idlers, mr (lb/ft) Mass of Carcass, mcar (lb/ft) Mass of Cover per 1/32 in, mcv (lb/ft) Thickness of Cover (in) Mass of Belt, mb (lb/ft) Incline Angle, () Belt Frictional Resistance, FFB (lbs) Load Frictional Resistance, FLB (lbs) Main Resistance, Fm (lbs) Load Slope Resistance, FLS (lbs)

Belt3-Sec1 200.00 0.00 200.00 62.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 19.66 0.00 395.37 1334.59 1729.96 0.00

Belt3-Sec2 192.26 55.10 200.00 65.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 19.66 16.00 387.76 1240.89 1628.65 14225.16

Belt4-Sec1 200.00 0.00 200.00 62.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 19.66 0.00 395.37 1334.59 1729.96 0.00

Belt4-Sec2 192.26 55.10 200.00 66.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 19.66 16.00 387.76 1279.36 1667.12 14666.22

Appendix K

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Bass River Mine Site Table K-II: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 3 and 4)
Belt3-Sec1 Secondary Resistance Coefficient, ks Secondary Resistance, FS (lbs) Total Resistance, FT (lbs) Ore Density, (lb/ft^3) Ore Density, (t/m^3) Capacity, C (tons/hr) Tension 1, T1 (lbs) Tension 2, T2 (lbs) Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Lagged Pulley Coefficient, LP Arc of Contact (radian) Drive Factor, Kd Tension Ratio Effective Tension (lbs) Belt Weight Tension, TBW (lbs) Drive Efficiency, D Motor Efficiency, M Shaft/Brake Power, PB (HP) Drive Power, PD (HP) Motor Power, PM (HP) Electricity Cost, E ($/kW-hr) Hours per Shift Shifts per day Days of Operation Yearly Belt Costs ($) Slope Factor, k Shape Factor, U 0.50 864.98 2594.94 165.00 2.65 5605.27 3373.25 778.32 46.85 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 2594.94 3932.40 0.85 0.95 55.04 64.76 68.17 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 14,845.11 1.00 0.06 Belt3-Sec2 0.50 814.32 16668.13 165.00 2.65 5421.54 21667.51 4999.38 300.94 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 16668.13 3932.40 0.85 0.95 353.57 415.96 437.85 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 95,354.96 0.88 0.06 Belt4-Sec1 0.50 864.98 2594.94 165.00 2.65 5605.27 3373.25 778.32 46.85 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 2594.94 3932.40 0.85 0.95 55.04 64.76 68.17 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 14,845.11 1.00 0.06 Belt4-Sec2 0.50 833.56 17166.91 165.00 2.65 5589.64 22315.89 5148.98 309.94 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 17166.91 3932.40 0.85 0.95 364.15 428.41 450.96 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 98,208.35 0.88 0.06

Appendix K

K-5

Bass River Mine Site Table K-III: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 5 and 6)
ORIGINAL ASSUMPTIONS Belt Width, BW (in) Belt Speed, V (fpm) Belt Loading (%) Belt Tension Ratio Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Effective Tension (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Recommended Belt Thickness (in) Total Horsepower (HP) Counterweight (lbs) Annual Operating Cost ($/yr) Belt5-Sec1 66.00 700.00 85.47 4.33 43.36 2201.65 8.00 4.00 0.32 57.83 0.00 $ 12,595.17 Belt5-Sec2 72.00 700.00 83.95 4.33 257.97 14288.47 8.00 4.00 0.32 375.34 0.00 $ 81,741.42 Belt6-Sec1 36.00 700.00 77.40 4.33 56.45 1563.23 8.00 4.00 0.32 41.06 0.00 $ 8,942.92 Belt6-Sec2 36.00 700.00 81.89 4.33 131.51 3641.95 8.00 4.00 0.32 95.67 0.00 $ 20,834.86

Horizontal Length, l (ft) Rise (ft) Total Length, L (ft) Theoretical belt Width, w (in) Friction Coefficient, Carry Idler Weight, wc (lbs) Return Idler Weight, wr (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Mass Carrying Idlers, mc (lb/ft) Mass Return Idlers, mr (lb/ft) Mass of Carcass, mcar (lb/ft) Mass of Cover per 1/32 in, mcv (lb/ft) Thickness of Cover (in) Mass of Belt, mb (lb/ft) Incline Angle, () Belt Frictional Resistance, FFB (lbs) Load Frictional Resistance, FLB (lbs) Main Resistance, Fm (lbs) Load Slope Resistance, FLS (lbs)

Belt5-Sec1 200.00 0.00 200.00 56.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 18.02 0.00 378.99 1088.78 1467.77 0.00

Belt5-Sec2 192.26 55.10 200.00 60.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 19.66 16.00 387.76 1057.33 1445.09 12120.84

Belt6-Sec1 450.00 0.00 450.00 27.30 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 9.83 0.00 668.39 582.20 1250.58 0.00

Belt6-Sec2 192.26 55.10 200.00 29.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 9.83 16.00 293.26 247.00 540.26 2831.56

Appendix K

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Bass River Mine Site Table K-III: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 5 and 6)
Belt5-Sec1 Secondary Resistance Coefficient, ks Secondary Resistance, FS (lbs) Total Resistance, FT (lbs) Ore Density, (lb/ft^3) Ore Density, (t/m^3) Capacity, C (tons/hr) Tension 1, T1 (lbs) Tension 2, T2 (lbs) Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Lagged Pulley Coefficient, LP Arc of Contact (radian) Drive Factor, Kd Tension Ratio Effective Tension (lbs) Belt Weight Tension, TBW (lbs) Drive Efficiency, D Motor Efficiency, M Shaft/Brake Power, PB (HP) Drive Power, PD (HP) Motor Power, PM (HP) Electricity Cost, E ($/kW-hr) Hours per Shift Shifts per day Days of Operation Yearly Belt Costs ($) Slope Factor, k Shape Factor, U 0.50 733.88 2201.65 165.00 2.65 4572.88 2862.00 660.35 43.36 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 2201.65 3604.70 0.85 0.95 46.70 54.94 57.83 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 12,595.17 1.00 0.06 Belt5-Sec2 0.50 722.54 14288.47 165.00 2.65 4619.54 18574.11 4285.63 257.97 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 14288.47 3932.40 0.85 0.95 303.09 356.58 375.34 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 81,741.42 0.88 0.06 Belt6-Sec1 0.25 312.65 1563.23 165.00 2.65 1086.77 2032.10 468.87 56.45 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 1563.23 4423.95 0.85 0.95 33.16 39.01 41.06 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 8,942.92 1.00 0.06 Belt6-Sec2 0.50 270.13 3641.95 165.00 2.65 1079.18 4734.31 1092.35 131.51 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 3641.95 1966.20 0.85 0.95 77.25 90.89 95.67 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 20,834.86 0.88 0.06

Appendix K

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Bass River Mine Site Table K-IV: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 7 and 8)
ORIGINAL ASSUMPTIONS Belt Width, BW (in) Belt Speed, V (fpm) Belt Loading (%) Belt Tension Ratio Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Effective Tension (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Recommended Belt Thickness (in) Total Horsepower (HP) Counterweight (lbs) Annual Operating Cost ($/yr) Belt7-Sec1 66.00 700.00 85.47 4.33 75.16 3816.19 8.00 4.00 0.32 100.25 0.00 $ 21,831.63 Belt7-Sec2 72.00 700.00 83.95 4.33 322.47 17860.59 8.00 4.00 0.32 469.18 0.00 $ 102,176.77 Belt8-Sec1 60.00 700.00 87.30 4.33 67.67 3123.35 8.00 4.00 0.32 82.05 0.00 $ 17,868.03 Belt8-Sec2 66.00 700.00 84.00 4.33 298.85 15173.23 8.00 4.00 0.32 398.58 0.00 $ 86,802.93

Horizontal Length, l (ft) Rise (ft) Total Length, L (ft) Theoretical belt Width, w (in) Friction Coefficient, Carry Idler Weight, wc (lbs) Return Idler Weight, wr (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Mass Carrying Idlers, mc (lb/ft) Mass Return Idlers, mr (lb/ft) Mass of Carcass, mcar (lb/ft) Mass of Cover per 1/32 in, mcv (lb/ft) Thickness of Cover (in) Mass of Belt, mb (lb/ft) Incline Angle, () Belt Frictional Resistance, FFB (lbs) Load Frictional Resistance, FLB (lbs) Main Resistance, Fm (lbs) Load Slope Resistance, FLS (lbs)

Belt7-Sec1 400.00 0.00 400.00 56.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 18.02 0.00 757.97 2177.56 2935.53 0.00

Belt7-Sec2 240.33 68.88 250.00 60.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 19.66 16.00 484.70 1321.66 1806.36 15151.05

Belt8-Sec1 300.00 0.00 300.00 52.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 16.39 0.00 543.90 1408.19 1952.09 0.00

Belt8-Sec2 240.33 68.88 250.00 55.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 18.02 16.00 465.01 1110.56 1575.57 12731.09

Appendix K

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Bass River Mine Site Table K-IV: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 7 and 8)
Belt7-Sec1 Secondary Resistance Coefficient, ks Secondary Resistance, FS (lbs) Total Resistance, FT (lbs) Ore Density, (lb/ft^3) Ore Density, (t/m^3) Capacity, C (tons/hr) Tension 1, T1 (lbs) Tension 2, T2 (lbs) Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Lagged Pulley Coefficient, LP Arc of Contact (radian) Drive Factor, Kd Tension Ratio Effective Tension (lbs) Belt Weight Tension, TBW (lbs) Drive Efficiency, D Motor Efficiency, M Shaft/Brake Power, PB (HP) Drive Power, PD (HP) Motor Power, PM (HP) Electricity Cost, E ($/kW-hr) Hours per Shift Shifts per day Days of Operation Yearly Belt Costs ($) Slope Factor, k Shape Factor, U 0.30 880.66 3816.19 165.00 2.65 4572.88 4960.80 1144.61 75.16 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 3816.19 7209.40 0.85 0.95 80.95 95.23 100.25 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 21,831.63 1.00 0.06 Belt7-Sec2 0.50 903.18 17860.59 165.00 2.65 4619.54 23217.63 5357.04 322.47 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 17860.59 4915.50 0.85 0.95 378.86 445.72 469.18 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 102,176.77 0.88 0.06 Belt8-Sec1 0.60 1171.26 3123.35 165.00 2.65 3942.94 4060.15 936.81 67.67 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 3123.35 4915.50 0.85 0.95 66.25 77.94 82.05 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 17,868.03 1.00 0.06 Belt8-Sec2 0.55 866.56 15173.23 165.00 2.65 3881.70 19724.23 4551.00 298.85 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 15173.23 4505.88 0.85 0.95 321.86 378.65 398.58 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 86,802.93 0.88 0.06

Appendix K

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Bass River Mine Site Table K-V: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 9 and 10)
ORIGINAL ASSUMPTIONS Belt Width, BW (in) Belt Speed, V (fpm) Belt Loading (%) Belt Tension Ratio Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Effective Tension (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Recommended Belt Thickness (in) Total Horsepower (HP) Counterweight (lbs) Annual Operating Cost ($/yr) Belt9-Sec1 42.00 700.00 81.17 4.33 28.86 932.47 8.00 4.00 0.32 24.49 1.00 $ 5,334.46 Belt9-Sec2 42.00 700.00 86.65 4.33 171.70 5547.50 8.00 4.00 0.32 145.73 2.00 $ 31,736.10 Belt10-Sec1 66.00 700.00 82.53 4.33 34.84 1768.92 8.00 4.00 0.32 46.47 3.00 $ 10,119.61

Horizontal Length, l (ft) Rise (ft) Total Length, L (ft) Theoretical belt Width, w (in) Friction Coefficient, Carry Idler Weight, wc (lbs) Return Idler Weight, wr (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Mass Carrying Idlers, mc (lb/ft) Mass Return Idlers, mr (lb/ft) Mass of Carcass, mcar (lb/ft) Mass of Cover per 1/32 in, mcv (lb/ft) Thickness of Cover (in) Mass of Belt, mb (lb/ft) Incline Angle, () Belt Frictional Resistance, FFB (lbs) Load Frictional Resistance, FLB (lbs) Main Resistance, Fm (lbs) Load Slope Resistance, FLS (lbs)

Belt9-Sec1 200.00 0.00 200.00 33.60 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 11.47 0.00 313.45 403.84 717.28 0.00

Belt9-Sec2 192.26 55.10 200.00 36.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 11.47 16.00 309.01 392.17 701.18 4495.73

Belt10-Sec1 200.00 0.00 200.00 54.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 18.02 0.00 378.99 981.72 1360.71 0.00

Appendix K

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Bass River Mine Site Table K-V: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 9 and 10)
Belt9-Sec1 Secondary Resistance Coefficient, ks Secondary Resistance, FS (lbs) Total Resistance, FT (lbs) Ore Density, (lb/ft^3) Ore Density, (t/m^3) Capacity, C (tons/hr) Tension 1, T1 (lbs) Tension 2, T2 (lbs) Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Lagged Pulley Coefficient, LP Arc of Contact (radian) Drive Factor, Kd Tension Ratio Effective Tension (lbs) Belt Weight Tension, TBW (lbs) Drive Efficiency, D Motor Efficiency, M Shaft/Brake Power, PB (HP) Drive Power, PD (HP) Motor Power, PM (HP) Electricity Cost, E ($/kW-hr) Hours per Shift Shifts per day Days of Operation Yearly Belt Costs ($) Slope Factor, k Shape Factor, U 0.30 215.19 932.47 170.00 2.65 1696.12 1212.15 279.68 28.86 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 932.47 2293.90 0.85 0.95 19.78 23.27 24.49 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 5,334.46 1.00 0.06 Belt9-Sec2 0.50 350.59 5547.50 170.00 2.65 1713.43 7211.39 1663.90 171.70 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 5547.50 2293.90 0.85 0.95 117.67 138.44 145.73 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 31,736.10 0.88 0.06 Belt10-Sec1 0.30 408.21 1768.92 160.00 2.65 4123.22 2299.48 530.56 34.84 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 1768.92 3604.70 0.85 0.95 37.52 44.14 46.47 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 10,119.61 1.00 0.06

Appendix K

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Bass River Mine Site Table K-VI: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 10 and 11)
ORIGINAL ASSUMPTIONS Belt Width, BW (in) Belt Speed, V (fpm) Belt Loading (%) Belt Tension Ratio Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Effective Tension (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Recommended Belt Thickness (in) Total Horsepower (HP) Counterweight (lbs) Annual Operating Cost ($/yr) Belt10-Sec2 72.00 700.00 83.95 4.33 250.47 13873.11 8.00 4.00 0.32 364.43 4.00 $ 79,365.24 Belt11-Sec1 66.00 700.00 82.53 4.33 34.84 1768.92 8.00 4.00 0.32 46.47 5.00 $ 10,119.61 Belt11-Sec2 72.00 700.00 83.95 4.33 250.47 13873.11 8.00 4.00 0.32 364.43 6.00 $ 79,365.24

Horizontal Length, l (ft) Rise (ft) Total Length, L (ft) Theoretical belt Width, w (in) Friction Coefficient, Carry Idler Weight, wc (lbs) Return Idler Weight, wr (lbs) Return Idler Spacing (ft) Troughing Idler Spacing (ft) Mass Carrying Idlers, mc (lb/ft) Mass Return Idlers, mr (lb/ft) Mass of Carcass, mcar (lb/ft) Mass of Cover per 1/32 in, mcv (lb/ft) Thickness of Cover (in) Mass of Belt, mb (lb/ft) Incline Angle, () Belt Frictional Resistance, FFB (lbs) Load Frictional Resistance, FLB (lbs) Main Resistance, Fm (lbs) Load Slope Resistance, FLS (lbs)

Belt10-Sec2 192.26 55.10 200.00 60.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 19.66 16.00 387.76 1025.28 1413.05 11753.55

Belt11-Sec1 200.00 0.00 200.00 54.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 18.02 0.00 378.99 981.72 1360.71 0.00

Belt11-Sec2 192.26 55.10 200.00 60.00 0.03 132.00 54.00 8.00 4.00 6.75 33.00 2.08 0.19 0.20 19.66 16.00 387.76 1025.28 1413.05 11753.55

Appendix K

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Bass River Mine Site Table K-VI: Conveyor Design Parameters (Belts 10 and 11)
Belt10-Sec2 Secondary Resistance Coefficient, ks Secondary Resistance, FS (lbs) Total Resistance, FT (lbs) Ore Density, (lb/ft^3) Ore Density, (t/m^3) Capacity, C (tons/hr) Tension 1, T1 (lbs) Tension 2, T2 (lbs) Belt Rating, PIW (lb/ft) Lagged Pulley Coefficient, LP Arc of Contact (radian) Drive Factor, Kd Tension Ratio Effective Tension (lbs) Belt Weight Tension, TBW (lbs) Drive Efficiency, D Motor Efficiency, M Shaft/Brake Power, PB (HP) Drive Power, PD (HP) Motor Power, PM (HP) Electricity Cost, E ($/kW-hr) Hours per Shift Shifts per day Days of Operation Yearly Belt Costs ($) Slope Factor, k Shape Factor, U 0.50 706.52 13873.11 160.00 2.65 4479.55 18034.17 4161.05 250.47 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 13873.11 3932.40 0.85 0.95 294.28 346.21 364.43 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 79,365.24 0.88 0.06 Belt11-Sec1 0.30 408.21 1768.92 160.00 2.65 4123.22 2299.48 530.56 34.84 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 1768.92 3604.70 0.85 0.95 37.52 44.14 46.47 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 10,119.61 1.00 0.06 Belt11-Sec2 0.50 706.52 13873.11 160.00 2.65 4479.55 18034.17 4161.05 250.47 0.35 4.19 0.30 4.33 13873.11 3932.40 0.85 0.95 294.28 346.21 364.43 $ 0.07 8.00 2.00 261.00 $ 79,365.24 0.88 0.06

Appendix K

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Bass River Mine Site

Appendix L
Table L-I: Short and Long Term Disability Information
Disability Stage Short-Term (STD) Long-Term (LTD) % of Earnings 75% 60% Maximum Benefit per Week $3,000 $10,000 Benefit Terms 31st day to 182nd day 183rd day until no longer disabled or 65 years old

Appendix L

L-1

Bass River Mine Site Table L-II: Basic PPO 90/70 Plan
Benefit Description Deductibles - Plan Year Out -of-Pocket Maximums Plan Year (excludes deductibles) Inpatient Room and Board Inpatient Physician & Surgeon Outpatient Surgery Hospice Home Care Services Emergency Services Urgent Care Services Mental Health/Substance Abuse Inpatient Mental Health and Partial Hospital Care Outpatient Mental Health Care Other Services Durable Medical Equipment & Skilled Nursing Emergency Ambulance Physician Home/Office Visit Specialist Care Allergy Testing and Treatment X-Ray and Lab MRI, MRA, CT, CTA PET Scan Short Term Therapy Annual Pap Smear and Gyn Exam Physical Exams and Immunizations Mammograms Routine Vision Hearing Tests Hearing Aids Chiropractic Infertility Services In-Network Benefit $500 Individual, $1000 Family Coinsurance $1500 Individual, $3000 Family 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% $30 copay In_Network Benefit 90%, 120 day limit 90% In-Network Benefit 90%, 120 Day Limit 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% Auth. Required 90% 100% 100% 100% Not Covered 100% 90%, up to age 26 90% 30 visits per year 75% $10000 lifetime max Out-of-Network Benefit $500 Individual, $2000 Family Coinsurance $1500 Individual, $6000 Family 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 90% $30 copay Out-of-Network Benefit 70%, 120 day limit 70% Out-of-Network Benefit 70%, 120 Day Limit 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% 70% Auth. Required 70% 70% 70% 70% Not Covered 70% 70%, up to age 26 70% 30 visits per year 55% $10000 lifetime max

Appendix L

L-2

Bass River Mine Site Table L-III: Comprehensive PPO Plan


Benefit Description Deductibles - Plan Year Out -of-Pocket Maximums Plan Year (excludes deductibles) Inpatient Room and Board Inpatient Physician & Surgeon Outpatient Surgery Hospice Home Care Services Emergency Services Urgent Care Services Mental Health/Substance Abuse Inpatient Mental Health and Partial Hospital Care Outpatient Mental Health Care Other Services Durable Medical Equipment & Skilled Nursing Emergency Ambulance Physician Home/Office Visit Specialist Care Allergy Testing and Treatment X-Ray and Lab MRI, MRA, CT, CTA PET Scan Short Term Therapy Annual Pap Smear and Gyn Exam Physical Exams and Immunizations Mammograms Routine Vision Hearing Tests Hearing Aids Chiropractic In-Network Benefit None None $100 per day admission copay 100% 100% 100% 100% $125 copay, waived if admitted Physician: $30 copay In_Network Benefit 100% copay per day for first 2 days $15 copay per visit In-Network Benefit 100% 120 Day Limit 100% $15 copay $30 copay Testing: $30 copay per visit Treatment: $10 copay per visit Lab: $7 copay per visit X-Ray: $15 copay per visit $15 copay per visit Auth. Required 85% Gyn: $15 copay Pap Smear: $5 copay $15 copay per visit $15 copay per visit Not Covered 100% after office copay 100%, up to age 26 85%, 30 visits per year Out-of-Network Benefit $300 Individual, $600 Family Coinsurance $1500 Individual, $3000 Family 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible $125 copay, waived if admitted 80% after deductible Out-of-Network Benefit 80% after deductible 120 day limit 80% Out-of-Network Benefit 80% after deductible 120 Day Limit 100% 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible Auth. Required 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible 80% after deductible Not Covered 80% after office copay 80% after deductible, up to age 26 80%, 30 visits per year

Appendix L

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Bass River Mine Site Table L-IV: BCBS HMO Plan


Benefit Description Deductibles - Plan Year Coinsurance Maximums Plan Year (excludes deductibles) Inpatient Room and Board Inpatient Physician & Surgeon Outpatient Surgery Hospice Home Care Services Emergency Services Urgent Care Services Mental Health/Substance Abuse Inpatient Mental Health and Partial Hospital Care Outpatient Mental Health Care Other Services Durable Medical Equipment & Skilled Nursing Emergency Ambulance Physician Home/Office Visit Specialist Care Allergy Testing and Treatment X-Ray and Lab MRI, MRA, CT, CTA PET Scan Short Term Therapy Annual Pap Smear and Gyn Exam Physical Exams and Immunizations Mammograms Routine Vision Hearing Tests Hearing Aids Chiropractic None None 100% per day admission copay 100% Doctors Office: $20 copay Ambulatory Center: $30 copay ER: $75 copay 100% 100% $135 copay, waived if admitted Physician: $20 copay 100% copay per day for first 2 days $10 copay per visit 100% 120 Day Limit $50 copay $10 copay per office $25 copay per home $20 copay per visit Testing: $20 copay per visit Treatment: $5 copay per visit Lab: $7 copay per visit X-Ray: $15 copay per visit $25 copay per visit Auth. Required 80% for 60 consecutive days Gyn: $10 copay Pap Smear: $5 copay $10 copay per visit $15 copay per visit 100% after $15 copay per visit 100% after office copay 80%, up to age 26 80% 60 consecutive days per acute condition

Appendix L

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Bass River Mine Site Table L-V: Cost Structure for Health Plans, Dental HMO and Vision Plan
Dependents Employee Employee & Spouse Employee & Children Family Total Rate $514.56 $1,066.55 $782.28 $1,325.71 REL Co. Contribution Basic PPO $493.85 $1,022.88 $750.13 $1,278.54 Employee Contribution $20.71 $43.67 $32.15 $47.17

Employee Employee & Spouse Employee & Children Family

Comprehensive PPO $587.55 $509.35 $1,219.08 $1,057.87 $905.54 $1,526.38 $785.42 $1,322.99 HMO $503.58 $1,062.87 $785.69 $1,324.98 Dental HMO $0 $0 $0 $0 Vision Plan $0 $0 $0 $0

$78.20 $161.21 $120.12 $203.39

Employee Employee & Spouse Employee & Children Family

$537.66 $1,137.58 $822.69 $1,419.56

$34.08 $74.71 $37.00 $94.58

Employee Employee & Spouse Employee & Children Family

$22.68 $42.15 $45.28 $61.66

$22.68 $42.15 $45.28 $61.66

Employee Employee & Spouse Employee & Children Family

$6.55 $9.98 $10.12 $15.79

$6.55 $9.98 $10.12 $15.79

Appendix L

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Bass River Mine Site Table L-VI: Prescription Drug Coverage


Perscription Coverage 30 Day Supply 90 Day Supply Teir 1 (Generic) $8.50 $17.00 Teir 2 (Formulary) $20 $40 Teir 3 (NonFormulary) $45 $90

Table L-VII: 401(k) Plan


Years at REL Co. 0 to 2 2 to 5 5 to 10 10+ Maximum Annual Employee Contribution (Elective Referals) $16,500 $16,500 $16,500 $16,500 Minimum Daily Employee Contribution $10 $10 $10 $10 REL Co. Matching 40% up to 5% of compensation 45% up to 5% of compensation 55% up to 5.5% of compensation 65% up to 6% of compensation

Table L-VIII: Vacation Day Allotment


Years at REL Co. # of Vacation Days Hourly Employees 0 to 2 10 2 to 5 12 5 to 10 14 10+ 14 Salaried Employees 0 to 2 2 to 5 5 to 10 10+ 10 12 14 16

Appendix L

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Bass River Mine Site Table L-IX: Sick Leave Allotment


Years at REL Co. # of Sick Days Hourly Employees 0 to 2 5 2 to 5 6 5 to 10 8 10+ 10 Salaried Employees 0 to 2 8 2 to 5 8 5 to 10 9 10+ 10

Table L-X: Group Life Insurance Rates


Age <30 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 >85 Monthly Rate per Unit $ 0.05 $ 0.06 $ 0.08 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 $ 0.26 $ 0.41 $ 0.64 $ 1.12 $ 1.99 $ 3.08 $ 4.72 no coverage

Appendix L

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Bass River Mine Site

Appendix N
Table N-I: Population Data New Jersey (US Census Bureau)

Population Geographic area


NEW JERSEY COUNTY Ocean County Barnegat township Barnegat Light borough Bay Head borough Beach Haven borough Beachwood borough Berkeley township Brick township Eagleswood township Harvey Cedars borough Island Heights borough Jackson township Lacey township Lakehurst borough Lakewood township Lavallette borough Little Egg Harbor township Long Beach township Manchester township Mantoloking borough Ocean township Ocean Gate borough Pine Beach borough Plumsted township Point Pleasant borough Point Pleasant Beach borough Seaside Heights borough Seaside Park borough Ship Bottom borough South Toms River borough Stafford township Surf City borough Toms River township Tuckerton borough 576,567 20,936 574 968 1,170 11,045 41,255 75,072 1,603 337 1,673 54,856 27,644 2,654 92,843 1,875 20,065 3,051 43,070 296 8,332 2,011 2,127 8,421 18,392 4,665 2,887 1,579 1,156 3,684 26,535 1,205 91,239 3,347 510,916 15,270 764 1,238 1,278 10,375 39,991 76,119 1,441 359 1,751 42,816 25,346 2,522 60,352 2,665 15,945 3,329 38,928 423 6,450 2,076 1,950 7,275 19,306 5,314 3,155 2,263 1,384 3,634 22,532 1,442 89,706 3,517 433,203 12,235 675 1,226 1,475 9,324 37,319 66,473 1,476 362 1,470 33,233 22,141 3,078 45,048 2,299 13,333 3,407 35,976 334 5,416 2,078 1,954 6,005 18,177 5,112 2,366 1,871 1,352 3,869 13,325 1,375 76,371 3,048

Population 1990 to 1990


1

Change 2000 Percent


8.9% 17.9% 24.8% 13.2% 1.0% -13.4% 11.3% 7.2% 14.5% -2.4% -0.8% 19.1% 28.8% 14.5% -18.1% 34.0% 15.9% 19.6% -2.3% 8.2% 26.6% 19.1% -0.1% -0.2% 21.1% 6.2% 4.0% 33.3% 21.0% 2.4% -6.1% 69.1% 4.9% 17.5% 15.4%

2000

to

2010 Percent
4.5% 12.8% 37.1% -24.9% -21.8% -8.5% 6.5% 3.2% -1.4% 11.2% -6.1% -4.5% 28.1% 9.1% 5.2% 53.8% -29.6% 25.8% -8.4% 10.6% -30.0% 29.2% -3.1% 9.1% 15.8% -4.7% -12.2% -8.5% -30.2% -16.5% 1.4% 17.8% -16.4% 1.7% -4.8%

2010
8,791,894

2000

Number
684,162 77,713 3,035 89 12 -197 1,051 2,672 9,646 -35 -3 281 9,583 3,205 -556 15,304 366 2,612 -78 2,952 89 1,034 -2 -4 1,270 1,129 202 789 392 32 -235 9,207 67 13,335 469

Number
377,544 65,651 5,666 -190 -270 -108 670 1,264 -1,047 162 -22 -78 12,040 2,298 132 32,491 -790 4,120 -278 4,142 -127 1,882 -65 177 1,146 -914 -649 -268 -684 -228 50 4,003 -237 1,533 -170

8,414,350

7,730,188

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Bass River Mine Site Table N-II: Iron Steel Mill, Ferroalloy Manufacturing (US Census Bureau)
Value of shipments ($1,000) 19,885,470 16,159,834 14,556,623 5,705,460 5,362,172 4,502,000 4,219,358 3,827,124 3,631,765 3,332,896 2,730,341 1,188,351 1,142,254 1,110,468 974,302 732,270 588,833 Value of shipments (% of US) 19.57 15.9 14.33 5.62 5.28 4.43 4.15 3.77 3.57 3.28 2.69 1.17 1.12 1.09 0.96 0.72 0.58 Value of shipments (per capita $) 3,133 1,290 1,264 1,230 1,260 448 1,485 299 152 753 75 61 185 613 126 85 163 Annual Payroll ($1,000) 1,381,814 1,114,985 1,060,130 319,033 251,451 417,775 195,033 377,779 324,881 170,775 181,547 103,941 88,612 141,040 84,485 66,778 64,752 Paid Employees 20,439 16,416 16,548 4,225 3,819 6,362 2,507 6,052 5,334 2,261 2,736 1,839 1,467 2,465 1,288 934 1,375

Description Indiana Pennsylvania Ohio Alabama Kentucky Michigan Arkansas Illinois Texas South Carolina California New York Tennessee West Virginia Virginia New Jersey Oklahoma

Establishments 26 55 52 10 13 17 7 26 21 9 19 10 9 7 7 9 6

Appendix N

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Appendix O
Period (Year End) O&M Cost ($/ton) Royalty Rate (NSR, %) Depletion Rate Tax Rate Production (ton/yr) Grade (lb/ton) Recovery (%) Metal Price ($/ton) Sales Revenue ($/yr) O&M Cost ($/yr) Other Income ($/yr) Other Costs ($/yr) Gross Income ($/yr) - Operating Costs - Royalty Gross Profit/Loss ($/yr) - Depreciation Mining Equiipment Processing and Handling Facilities - Depletion 50% Percentage Limit Percentage - Tax Loss Forward Taxable Income ($/yr) - Income Tax + Tax Credit Net Profit/Loss ($/yr) + Depreciation + Depletion Cash Flow ($/yr) - Capitalized Cost Mining Equiipment Processing and Handling Facilities Permitting - Working Capital Net Cash Flow ($/yr) Running NPV Carry Tax Loss Forward? Discount Rate (%) Net Present Value (20 Year) DCF Rate of Return (20 Year) 0 1 $ 2 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 3 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 4 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 5 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 6 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 7 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000

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58,060,665 30,000,000 25,000,000 1,929,265 1,131,400

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28,506,350 10,451,000 18,024,350 31,000

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31,000 694,551,180 607,984,165.32

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31,000 694,551,180 4,080,740,066.91

$ 1,302,535,345.64

$ 1,997,086,525.96

$ 2,691,637,706.27

$ 3,386,188,886.59

Yes 11.00 $ 5,358,224,035.10 279.26

Figure O-1: Screenshot of DCF-ROR Analysis


Appendix O O-1

Bass River Mine Site


7 $ 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 8 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 9 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 10 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 11 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 12 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 13 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 14 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 532,616,399 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,180 31,000 $ 15 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 1 532,616,400 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,181 31,000

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31,000 694,551,181 9,637,149,510.46

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$ 6,858,944,788.19

$ 8,942,598,329.14

Figure O-1: Screenshot of DCF-ROR Analysis

Appendix O

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Bass River Mine Site

16 $ 1.47 0 15 40.85 41,760,000 0.17 100 158.30 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,123,803,360 61,387,200 1,062,416,160 2,603,357 1,348,367 1,229,267 25,724 159,362,424 529,906,401.33 159,362,424 900,450,379 367,833,980 2 532,616,401 2,603,357 159,362,424 694,582,182 31,000 $

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31,000 694,551,186 13,109,905,432.05

$ 10,331,700,692.78

$ 11,720,803,060.42

$ 12,415,354,245.73

Figure O-1: Screenshot of DCF-ROR


Appendix O O-3

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