Underground Mine Mapping Itasca County, Minnesota Peter Clevenstine, P.E. Manager of Engineering & Mineral Development

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Three Phases

Phase 3 Work Tasks Research the study area Research the study area Collect and organize maps of known underground mine workings. Collect and organize maps of known underground mine workings. Scan plan maps and sections Scan plan maps and sections Develop GIS coverages Develop GIS coverages Link the scanned images to specific mine parcels. Link the scanned images to specific mine parcels. Identify other potential areas Identify other potential areas

Phase 3 Budget CategoryDescriptionCost DNR StaffGeologist, Mining Engineer, Information Technologist $183,000 Contract workerGeological Scientist from NRRI105,000 OtherEquipment, supplies and travel 2,000 Total$290,000

Phase Funding Funding SourcePhase 1Phase 2Phase 3 State Bonding CIRSSD) $304,000 IRR Innovation Grant$150,000 DNR60,000125,000 Private60,00030,000 State MN/DOT25,000 County 0 5,000 Unfunded $105,000 Total$304,000$300,000$290,000

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