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• <br />C <br />• <br />3.0 BACKGROUND OF THE APPLICANT <br />The Cresson Project continues to be a joint venture between AngloGold Ashanti <br />(Colorado) Corp. and Golden Cycle Gold Corporation. This joint venture is designated <br />CC&V. AngloGold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp. is the Manager of the joint venture and <br />operates the site. <br />CC&V has operated in the District since 1976. CC&V and its operations have directly <br />and indirectly benefited the District and the communities of Cripple Creek, Victor, and <br />Goldfield. In addition to the direct benefits of employment and payment of wages, <br />benefits, and taxes, CC&V has provided support to many community activities. <br />CC&V has an excellent track record in environmental management and safety. CC&V <br />implemented a formal Environmental Management System in 2006 for managing <br />environmental issues throughout the mine site. This comprehensive system was certified <br />by Orion Registrar, Inc. USA as compliant with the International Standards Organization <br />("ISO") 14001:2004 standards on December 22, 2006. ISO is recognized as the world's <br />leader in development of international standards through national standards institutes in <br />157 countries. ISO is a nongovernmental organization with both public and private sector <br />members. CC&V recently completed the first annual surveillance audit under this <br />program and was recommended for continued certification on November 15, 2007. <br />In 2006, CC&V was awarded the 2006 Colorado Department of Public Heath and <br />Environment Bronze Environmental Achievement Award in the State's Environmental <br />Leadership Program, which recognizes the voluntary and significant environmental <br />achievements of Colorado businesses and organizations. CC&V received this award as <br />a result of the high level of dedication and commitment to public health and the <br />environmental that is displayed in our community based programs, waste minimization <br />projects and voluntary clean-up projects. <br />During 2007, the cyanide management systems at CC&V were audited for conformance <br />with the .voluntary International Cyanide Management Code ("Code") administered by <br />the International Cyanide Management Institute ("ICMI"). The Code was developed by a <br />multi-disciplinary stakeholder process spearheaded by the United Nations that identifies <br />world-wide best practices. AngloGold Ashanti voluntarily became a signatory to the <br />Code with each of its owned or managed operations needing to be audited by an <br />independent third party certified by the ICMI. CC&V was found to be fully compliant <br />Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company <br />Cresson Project Mine Life Extension <br />3-1 <br />