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d) Battle Mountain has committed to be a good neighbor and help the community. Battle Mountain has told residents in public meetings that they are willing to help. Some of the contributions that Battle Mountain has already made to the community are listed below. 1. We supplied the money to improve and upgrade the County Road that serves not only the mine but Rito Seco Park and the Forbes subdivision. 2. Battle Mountain donated 90 acres of land along the Cerro Ditch Road to the County. 3. Battle Mountain has loaned heavy equipment to the County Road Department to assist in road improvements. 4. We paid for a new engine, tires and paint for the Costilla County Sheriff Department vehic:le. 5. Battle Mountain has made numerous monetary donations to help in town projects such as the sign at the entrance to town and the honoring of town veterans. 6. Eight Battle Mountain employees cleaned up around the Parish and Stations of the Cross for one full day on company time prior to the Governcr's visit. In all, Battle Mountain spent approximately $150,000 in Costilla County in 1989, not including any salaries. They are currently averaging a total of $25,000 or more in monthly spending with Costilla County merchants. All of these projects and donations have occurred before Battle Mountain has made a penny in earnings from the mine. d) Battle Mountain will help local tourist trade by offering mine tours. In the last four months the San Luis Project has had approximately 800 visitors. Mining sites have a special draw as a tourist attraction. Towns such as Cripple Creek, Colorado and Lead, South Dakota successfully made use of their mining sites to promote tourism and draw tourists to the area. We will contribute to the tourism in the San Luis Valley by offering mine tours including a gallery for viewing gold pours. We believe the mine will be one of the largest tourist attractions in the county.