Notas Doradas The news of Continental Gold / September 2020 - Edition NÂş42 BoletĂn nĂşmero 38. Febrero - marzo
An opportunity
Villamil will not pass up
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illamil Restrepo Moreno is 39 years old. He lives in the village of Higabra. He is one of 33 individuals who have signed a contract with the Company to study with Colombia's National Technical Learning Institution (SENA). Excavation Equipment Operations Technician. This farmer, which has two daughters, cultivates his land together with his family. This farmer, which has two daughters, cultivates his land together with his family. A Company employee told him about the invitation to participate in the training program. Once he determined that he met all the requirements, he submitted all requested documents, took the entrance exams, and was accepted. Receiving training as a technician is extremely important for my career and personal life. My goal is to be hired by the Company. It is a big challenge for me, but I will continue forging ahead with respect and responsibility for the Company, which has given us this opportunity," he says excitedly..
There are currently two technical training cohorts, with a total of
67 students. Thirty-seven (37) of them are women.
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We're very excited
to reach this milestone We've at a critical point and are very close to reaching a significant milestone. The Buriticá mine will soon begin full-scale operations.
We help strengthen projects in Western Antioquia
Now is the time when we all need to be at our peak performance. Our corporate values must shine: respect, integrity/ethics, transparency, safety, and social commitment.
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he strategic partnership between the Comunica Project and Zijin-Continental Gold officially began in August. It helps ten (10) tourism and agricultural sector organizations in the municipalities of Santa Fe de Antioquia, Cañasgordas, Buriticá, and Giraldo. The goal is to strengthen and promote each organization and to identify risk factors and potentials.
I am happy to report that our mineral processing plant has been in production for several days now. We have surpassed the commissioning stage. The plant will initially process 3,500 tons of material per day and scale up to 5,000 tons per day in 2021. Our annual gold production will be 380,000 ounces of gold per year, once the plant starts processing 5,000 tons of material per day in 2021.
Each organization was analyzed, and key issues were identified, including what critical areas to focus on. This strengthening phase will continue until December. The program seeks to promote local economic development, improve communities' socioeconomic conditions, and strengthen the Colombian economy.
It is important to thank all of you who made this dream possible, everyone who contributed to building the most modern large-scale underground mine in Colombia.
This year has been full of change, challenges, adaptation, and the reaching of goals. We cannot, however, let our guards down. Colombia is opening up again, which can lead to a possible second outbreak of the pandemic. We continue with strict protocols and ask you and your families to continue protecting yourselves.
Affordable vegetable
garden products
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Did you know an urban vegetable garden is located just 10 minutes from Buritica's main square? It is in the El Tinto sector on the way to the Los Arados rural village. There you'll find veggies such as spinach, lettuce, kale, tomato, scallion, squash, cilantro, hot peppers, tobacco, and herbal tea leaves.
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This month we especially honor the memory of those who are no longer with us: Óscar Alarcón Gallo, Laura Alejandra Flórez Aguirre, Camilo Andrés Tirado Farak, and Henry Mauricio Martínez Gómez. They will always remain in the memories of all of us who are part of the Zijin-Continental Gold family.
Together we make a difference. Anyone interested in buying fresh produce and helping this project should contact
Flor Matilde Rodríguez at 313 600 86 33 or Luisa María Zapata at 321 782 86 20, who is the environmental coordinator for Zijin-Continental Gold.
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This urban vegetable garden is led by four (4) women from Buriticá and an environmental education program (PROCEDA) supported by the Company. Septiembre de 2020
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Zijin-Continental Gold understands the value of gratitude The current Covid-19 situation has brought us many lessons, teaching us the real value of family, health, food, work, etc. Zijin-Continental Gold knows that thankfulness is a two-way streak. Employees have shown gratitude toward the Company and vice versa.
Today, we wish to pause and reveal the best we have inside and demonstrate how gratitude feels.
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Learning another language Eighteen (18) employees began studying basic Mandarin Chinese on April 14. The classes are held twice a week via Zoom with two separate groups of students. The course teaches Chinese pronunciation, the four tones, a writing system, greetings, personal names, and common expressions. Our geologist colleague, Laura Aristizábal, says her experience with the classes is very positive. I really like it. It is a way to challenge yourself by learning a completely different language, which brings us closer to the Chinese culture. Our teacher is great! The class is very dynamic."
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Recognize Zijin-CNL Protection controls for entering and leaving the Project: Carlos Pérez Grajales, was recognized as an
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"Excellent Technology Worker"
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very three years, Zijin Mining Group holds a Technical and Scientific Conference. This year was its sixth version. Innovative employees, departments, and initiatives are recognized during the Conference. Zijin-Continental Gold's Plant Maintenance Superintendent, Carlos Fernando Pérez Grajales, received recognition for his work during our mineral processing plant's commissioning. The award was provided for the work performed during the commissioning of the tailings' filter press (the automated equipment used to filter tailings). The entire Plant Maintenance Team got involved and supported the efforts of the Projects Team I want to highlight the great work of Cristian Guerrero from the projects team, and that of my colleagues Daniel Marulanda, Juan Camilo Betancur, and Mauricio Restrepo, who were highly focused with me on this task," said Carlos Fernando Pérez.
Congratulations to our colleague and the team!
Every person and vehicle entering or leaving the premises must be registered and logged in the digital platform and pass through identification readers at each access point.
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Every vehicle and person, without exception, will be inspected at the access control points every time they enter and exit the premises.
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Access control points will highlight traffic norms (e.g., speed limits, the proper circulation of pedestrians, and mules, etc.) and the use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
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Every asset leaving the premises must have a signed and duly authorized exit ticket and remission slip, plus be verified by the Unified Command Post (PMU).
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Samples exiting the premises must also have authorized exit tickets and remission slips, and be verified by the Unified Command Post (PMU).
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A thorough close-up inspection, supported by Public Forces, will be performed whenever it is suspected that assets are being taken without authorization.
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am safe!
STILL IN OUR HEARTS
This month we light a candle to honor the colleagues that passed away. We will always remember and have you
in our hearts.
Óscar Alarcón Gallo Laura Alejandra Flórez Aguirre Camilo Andrés Tirado Farak Henry Mauricio Martínez Gómez