Wildlife and Livestock. Absolutely no wildlife or animals (including, but not limited to, snakes) shall be intentionally killed, injured, harassed, chased or disturbed in any way during the operations or production from the leased premises. Lessor shall assist in removing potentially dangerous animals from an immediate operation area, if requested.
Wildlife and Livestock. To prevent access by wildlife and livestock, fencing that meets the BLM and NDOW requirements would be installed around solution ponds, stormwater ponds, and open conveyance solution channels. A BLM-approved range control fence would be placed around the perimeter of mine facilities as needed to prevent access by wildlife and livestock to mining operations. MMC currently manages livestock access to water by providing troughs outside the fenced mine boundary, which is supplied by the mine supply well. Livestock and livestock herders would continue to have access to the troughs for a water supply or to fill their water trucks. There are currently three troughs in use. Additional troughs may be added as the mine develops, through consultation with livestock managers. Monitoring xxxxx located outside the fenced area would be clearly marked and locked. Additional fences and controls would be installed, as necessary. MMC would manage potential ponding of cyanide solution on the processing pads to prevent wildlife access by the following: • Identify areas of ore with high fines content and blend with rockier material to promote drainage, as appropriate; • Survey and level benches on the processing pads to ensure a level surface with minimal low spots that can contribute to solution collection and ponding; • Visually inspect cells under active xxxxx; • Manage solution flow to the pad to limit ponding or reduce it if it has occurred; • As needed, use chemicals, such as surfactants, to promote drainage; • As needed, use technology such as drones to perform extensive visual inspections; • As needed, use auditory or physical deterrents to discourage wildlife in the area; • Use temporary netting to eliminate access for wildlife for limited/small-scale ponding; and • Cease leaching, re-rip the pad, or discontinue leaching and stacking of the next bench. Other EPMs that are currently implemented include: • Installation of fencing, netting, and/or bird balls around or over any open solution conveyance channels and ponds containing process solutions to prevent access by birds and bats; • Monitoring and managing cyanide concentrations of the process solutions; • Enforced speed limit of 10 miles per hour around facilities and 35 miles per hour on haul roads; • Proper management of the Class III waivered landfills; and • Formalized procedures for verbal and written reporting of wildlife mortalities to the BLM and NDOW.
