Excelsior Mining Corp (EXMGF)

[tomcutah]

Great discussion today.

I did some research on the individual who filed the appeal. First and let me point out, I am sure she is a fine person who cares deeply about social issues and the environment and therefore, her appeal will be given full notice by the EPA and the appeals board as it should. However, I was able to dig up a transcript from the public hearing in February and Ms. Rock did speak. This is either part or all of our comments:

MS. ROCK: My name is Sharon Rock. And I'm not technically --I'm not a technical person. I'm not a scientist, but I do know that as long as we're driven by money that we will continue to make gross mistakes, and this, from everything that I can read and gather, would be one of those. We seem to be unable to tap into our common sense when money is involved, and that's one point. The other is I am from Bisbee. And yes, our water is good and clear and drinkable, but we also have a toxic plume that moves closer and closer to our wells every year. And that is from the mining industry, and they thought they were doing the right thing at that time. It all looked good. So who's to say that that's not going to be the case with this? Thank you.

With all due respect, the appeal will be denied.