Revised Final Environmental Study Report (24 MB) - Gold Canyon ...

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1. Life of this Project is only 2013 through 2017. As per Section 5.3 in the ESR, GCU has committed
to decommissioning of the road by 2017, unless a Provincial EA has been initiated for the
development of the deposit before that time. If that occurs, GCU will be proposing an upgraded
access road as part of the mine development EA.
2. Hydrogeology is the study of groundwater quality and movement, whereas hydrology is the
study of surface water movement and distribution. Drilling was completed in accordance with
proper exploration standard practices and a hydrology study was not required for drilling
activity.
3. Hydrology data collection was completed once a month, while surface water sample collection
was completed quarterly. In the months where surface water and hydrology data collection
coincided, both studies were done in conjunction. The TFTO also stated that "the aquatic study
revealed that heavy metals were already elevated in Springpole". The concerns regarding heavy
metals are thoroughly addressed in the comments in relation to TFTO pages 31 and 32, above.
4. The Springpole project is currently at an exploration stage. All of the Activities such as dike
construction, dewatering , open pit development, etc. outlined in the PEA will be subject to the
mine development EA. They are outside the scope of the Class C EA for the access corridor.
5. This is outside the scope of the Class C EA for the access corridor. Again TFTO has confused the
work necessary for a mine development EA with the ESR Project, which is to improve access to
the site to continue exploration activities. The Mine EA process is lengthy, generally taking at
least 2-3 years to complete. In the ensuing time, GCU will continue to perform exploration
activities to define the deposit at Springpole Lake, and better access to the site is an important
factor to allow that to happen in a safe and efficient manner.
Gold Canyon Resources Inc.
Response to TFTO Submission for Springpole Access Corridor Final ESR
April 2013 Schedule 2/- 38-