2012-02-28_REVISION - M1980244 (85)

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Mock drills are scheduled annually. The drills are critiqued and recommendations made to improve future emergency response technique. Since the last audit mock drills were performed in August 2008 and October 2009. The 2008 drill simulated an HCN gas release from the ADR Plant in which two victims were missing (one fatal and one man down). The 2009 drill also simulated a missing operator during a HCN release in the ADR Plant. In addition to the mine rescue responders, the drills also involved the crisis management team, and outside emergency services (CCEMS and Victor Fire Department). Although records for the 2008 drill documented that recommendations were being implemented or had been completed, CC &V was unable to provide documentation or other evidence during the audit to demonstrate that additional Mine Rescue Team (MRT) training in use of A -level suits and in familiarization with building search in the ADR plant that was recommended after the 2009 mock drill had been undertaken. Subsequent to the onsite portion of the recertification audit CC &V implemented an online database tracking system to track and resolve recommendations for improvement identified during cyanide drills. Training records were also provided to confirm that MRT training in A- levels suits and building search had been completed. 7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE Protect communities and the environment through the development of emergency response strategies and capabilities. Standards of Practice 7.1 Prepare detailed emergency response plans for potential cyanide releases. The operation is: • in full compliance ❑ in substantial compliance ❑ not in compliance...with Standard of Practice 7.1. Describe the basis for the Finding/Deficiencies Identified: CC &V have implemented a Cyanide Emergency Response Plan (CERP) that forms an integral part of the mines Emergency Response Plan (ERP). The structure and content of the CERP and ERP has not changed substantially from the June 2007 audit. The CERP considers the potential release scenarios applicable to the site and describes the measures incorporated into the operation to mitigate the potential effects if such a scenario were to occur. The plan takes into account the method of shipment and the form of cyanide transported. It considers only transportation accidents that could occur during transport of cyanide between the gate and the cyanide off- loading pad. It does not address any off- site incident related to transportation of cyanide, as is the responsibility of the seller (CyPlus) as described in the governing Purchase Agreement. Cresson Project Name of Mine September 22, 2010 Signature of Lead Auditor Date Page 28 of 36