Constantia Resources Ltd. Maggie Copper Molybdenum Project British Columbia October 2014
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 2
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 3
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 SKI KM LAX HA NATION Brigade TSAY KEH DENE FIRST NATION Taseko ST. MARY’S FIRST NATION ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS CHIEFS OF NEW BRUNSWICK WOODSTOCK FIRST NATION OFFICE OF WET‘SUWET’EN Quartz Mountain Northcliff NAZKO FIRST NATION Amarc WET’SUWET’EN FIRST NATION Quartz Mountain WILLIAMS LAKE INDIAN BAND Taseko HIGH BAR FIRST NATION WHISPERING PINES FIRST NATION Constantia 4
Maggie Exploration Project Location 5
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 Work Area set back 30m from Bonaparte River 6
How Do We Drill? 7
Core Handling Activities Measuring Labeling Core Recovery Core boxes 8
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 9
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 Before reclamation After reclamation 10
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 11
No Effects on Regional Groundwater All drill holes are fitted with steel casings that prevent interaction with groundwater 12
Drill Cuttings Management Recycled Water Storage Tanks Drill Cuttings Storage Tank 13
Environmental Monitoring – Daily Inspections Drill Cuttings Material Storage Drill Cuttings Container Flow Metre Reading Containment 14
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 15
Water Quality Sampling & Monitoring 16
Archaeological Assessment 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 17
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 18
Employment Opportunities 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 19
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 20
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 21
Use of Local Suppliers and Contractors These local businesses have provided services to the Maggie Project to date: Irly Building Centre Ashcroft Terminal Kal Tire Ashcroft Workwear KDC - Painted Rock Aggregates & Contracting Associated Electrical Ltd. Lordco Bonaparte Indian Band Maiden Creek Ranch Bundus & Sons Ltd. Milk Ranch Cache Creek Machine Shop Petro-Canada Cariboo Clear Bottled Water Co. Roadhouse Towing Cariboo Salvage Safety Mart Cariboo Septic Sage Hills Motel Chanor Truck Repair & Towing Sandman Inn Coast Range Concrete Savona Equipment Ltd. Desert Hills Ranch Skeetchest’n Indian Band Desert Inn TW Dynamic Enterprises Greyhound TA Contracting Grubstake Walt Adams Electric High Bar First Nations Whispering Pines Indian Band Husky 22
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 23
Community Office Located at 1390 Quartz Road, Cache Creek and open Wednesdays & Thursdays 3-7pm 24
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 25
www.constantiaresources.com 26
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