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October 2014 Constantia Resources Ltd. Maggie Copper Molybdenum Project British Columbia

Constantia Resources Ltd. · October 2014 Constantia Resources Ltd. Maggie Copper Molybdenum Project British Columbia

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October 2014

Constantia Resources Ltd.Maggie Copper Molybdenum ProjectBritish Columbia

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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

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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

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How Do We Drill?

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Core Handling Activities

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LabelingCore boxes

Measuring Core Recovery

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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

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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

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Environmental Monitoring – Daily Inspections

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Drill Cuttings Containment

Flow Metre ReadingDrill Cuttings ContainerMaterial Storage

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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

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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

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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

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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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