October 2014
Constantia Resources Ltd.Maggie Copper Molybdenum ProjectBritish Columbia
Who is Constantia?
Constantia Resources Ltd. is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company
We are conducting an exploration-stage drilling program at the Maggie Project
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in constructive engagement with First Nations, communities and government
We have been engaging with these groups since 2011 and modifying our drill program based on input
Constantia is committed to creating jobs and benefits for local people as part of our Local Benefits Policy
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Proven Mining Experience
Constantia Resources is supported by the Hunter Dickinson (HDI) team. For more than 28 years, HDI has been an enterprise of strong, multi-disciplined professionals providing services to a number of successful mineral development and mining companies
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First Nations Agreements
Since 2011, 11 agreements have been signed between Aboriginal groups and HDI companies across Canada for projects at various stages of development
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SKI KM LAX HA NATIONBrigade TSAY KEH DENE FIRST NATION
Taseko
OFFICE OF WET‘SUWET’EN Quartz Mountain
WET’SUWET’EN FIRST NATIONQuartz Mountain
NAZKO FIRST NATIONAmarc
WILLIAMS LAKE INDIAN BANDTaseko
HIGH BAR FIRST NATIONWHISPERING PINES FIRST NATION
Constantia
ST. MARY’S FIRST NATIONASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONSCHIEFS OF NEW BRUNSWICKWOODSTOCK FIRST NATIONNorthcliff
Maggie Exploration Project Location
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Maggie Exploration Project
The Maggie drill program commenced on October 7, 2013
The exploration program could last 1-3 years
Phase 1 (20 holes) now complete
Assessment of drill results now underway
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Work Area set back 30m from Bonaparte River
How Do We Drill?
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Core Handling Activities
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LabelingCore boxes
Measuring Core Recovery
Early Engagement
Engaged with local people two years prior to drilling in order to identify and address concerns and interests
Forged strong early relationships by offering partnerships and involvement in planning and activities
Our early engagement provided important input and led to project design changes Groundwater protection and monitoring
Archaeological assessment
Noise monitoring
Environmental protection
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Environmental Protection
The effects of drilling are minimal and temporary
Once drilling is complete, drill rigs are removed and the site is reclaimed
All drill holes are cemented and capped. Drill cuttings will be taken to an approved disposal site
The surface is reseeded with vegetation
10Before reclamation After reclamation
No Effects on Water Resources
Constantia recognizes the importance communities place on water
Innovative drill fluid containment tank ensures no discharge to the environment and recycles water to preserve water resources
All water is recycled
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No Effects on Regional Groundwater
All drill holes are fitted with steel casings that prevent interaction with groundwater
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Drill Cuttings Management
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Recycled Water Storage Tanks
Drill Cuttings Storage Tank
Environmental Monitoring – Daily Inspections
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Drill Cuttings Containment
Flow Metre ReadingDrill Cuttings ContainerMaterial Storage
Water Quality Sampling & Monitoring
Program initiated one year in advance of drilling
Undertake regular surface and groundwater quality sampling to ensure our exploration activities have no impact Measurement and collection of surface and groundwater samples
First Nations crews involved in program
Local landowners provide access to water wells
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Water Quality Sampling & Monitoring
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Archaeological Assessment
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Unique step of undertaking archaeological impact assessments at each drill site completed in advance of drilling
More than 500 shovel tests
Four First Nation field assistants participated in program
Post drilling inspection demonstrated mitigation measures successful
Constantia’s Local Benefits Policy
Constantia is committed to providing benefits to the local community through: training and employment opportunities
preferential hiring for qualified local residents and First Nations
preferential business services contracts where possible
We establish local partnerships to address priorities and concerns so communities can experience benefits from the Maggie exploration program
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Employment Opportunities
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Local Benefits Policy – preferential hiring to local residents and contractors
17 local residents employed
23 personnel staying in Cache Creek at motels and eating locally
Training Opportunities
Constantia Resources is committed to providing training opportunities for First Nations and local residents
Some of the recent opportunities include: Funding to support drillers helper training
On the job geo-technical training for 10 band members
Offered funding towards mineral exploration training at Northwest Community college
Funding towards Security training
Archaeological chance find training
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Contracting Opportunities
Constantia is committed to providing employment opportunities for local people and contractors
We estimate that we will spend $1.1 million in local employment over the course of the exploration program
We estimate that we will spend $2.5 million in contracting and services over the course of the exploration program
33 local businesses have provided services to the Maggie Project to date
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Use of Local Suppliers and Contractors
These local businesses have provided services to the Maggie Project to date: Ashcroft Terminal Ashcroft Workwear Associated Electrical Ltd. Bonaparte Indian Band Bundus & Sons Ltd. Cache Creek Machine Shop Cariboo Clear Bottled Water Co. Cariboo Salvage Cariboo Septic Chanor Truck Repair & Towing Coast Range Concrete Desert Hills Ranch Desert Inn Greyhound Grubstake High Bar First Nations Husky
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Irly Building Centre Kal Tire KDC - Painted Rock Aggregates & Contracting Lordco Maiden Creek Ranch Milk Ranch Petro-Canada Roadhouse Towing Safety Mart Sage Hills Motel Sandman Inn Savona Equipment Ltd. Skeetchest’n Indian Band TW Dynamic Enterprises TA Contracting Walt Adams Electric Whispering Pines Indian Band
Sponsorships
Constantia Resources’ commitment to Responsible Mineral Development includes supporting communities through charitable donations, community investments and sponsorships
Proud to support a variety of initiatives: 2011 & 2012 Christmas party and hampers
Horsemanship Clinic
Hooves & Horns Team Roping Competition
Elders BBQ
Ashcroft Cowboys Hockey Club
Novice Hockey (Moccasin Tournament)
Youth rodeo support
Honouring All Our Cowboys Pow Wow
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Community Office
Located at 1390 Quartz Road, Cache Creek and open Wednesdays & Thursdays 3-7pm
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Our Vision
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in constructive engagement with First Nations, communities and government
We have been engaging with these groups since 2011 and modifying our drill program based on input
Constantia is committed to creating jobs and benefits for local people as part of our Local Benefits Policy
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www.constantiaresources.com
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