Sweeney Mining and Milling (State of Colorado)

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1.0 Site Identification

2.0 Site Status Summary

Custom mill located in the Front Range steeply wooded foothills above Boulder, surrounded by rural residential development. The mill was historically licensed to several operators; site owner is insolvent. License has expired; licensee placed under Order. Minor contamination of remaining mill building and contaminated tailings relatively secure in repository; however long term maintenance is uncertain. Project Manager: Steve Tarlton

3.0 Major Technical or Regulatory Issues

Financial assurance

4.0 Estimated Date For Closure