Operations

Stage 1 Construction (completed):

Stage 1 consisted of timber clearing for the tailings and waste rock storage facility, the soil stockpile, site roads, and mill and concentrator pads. The contract was awarded to Dahle Construction, LLC of Salmon, Idaho. Approximatley 125 acres of timber have now been cleared.

Stage 2 Construction (anticipated fall 2010):

Kellogg, Idaho

1.  Hydrometallurgical Facility

Salmon, Idaho, top of mountain

1. Cobalt Ore Mill and Concentrator
2. Water Treatment Plant
3. Maintenance Shop and Storage Area
4. Aerial Tram Unloading Terminal
5. Tailings and Waste Rock Storage Facility and Soil Stockpile
6. Water Management Ponds

Salmon, Idaho, 7040 foot elevation

1. Ram Portal Bench
2. Ram Portal
3. Aerial Tram Loading Terminal

Stage 3 Construction:

Stage 3 will encompass mine development below the water table.