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Quintette Permits
In June 2025, Conuma was granted approvals to mine the Big Windy Lower Pit, an area that was previously disturbed This approval allows for more optimal and efficient mining at Quintette Mine for today and into the future. This is another important milestone for the restart of the Quintette Mine.
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WILLOW CREEK
ENGINEERING UPDATE:
The Engineering team is happyto announce that theWillowis in a great position forlong term operations based onWillowCreek’s sequencing and updated geological model
WillowCreek’s mine life has been extended With our ability to mine thinner seams and open up the 4/7 Pits our permitted mine life has been extended to 2033
In addition, the diligence byeveryone on site has madeWillowCreek a flagship operation In 2026,WillowCreek is targeting to ramp up production to 1 8M tonnes ofclean coal peryear; from an average of1 5M tonnes per year. All this news is great forWillow,Conuma and the South Peace Region.
Shout out toAlma Siriat, he has raised his hand to move into the Drill and BlastTechnician position and is looking forward to adding a newskill to his belt
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS
Aprilwas an extremelybusymonth fortheWillowCreek EnvironmentalTeam as theyprepared forthe EnvironmentalAssessmentOffice (EAO) Inspection in May The EAOenforces the EnvironmentalAssessment Act and associated regulations ensuringWillowCreek is in compliancewith site-specific permits.
An overwhelming amount ofpositive feedbackwas provided bythe EAOInspectorswhile on site One hugewinwas howimpressed theywere bythe cleanliness ofthe maintenance laydown, and even complimented ourwaste segregation, stating itwas the best theyhave seen!
Thankyou to everyone foryourextra effort in getting everything looking top tier!
QUINTETTE
PREPARATION PLANT NEWS
AtQuintette,safetyismorethanapriority,it’sshared value Ourteam'scontinuedcommitmenttoasafework environmentisreflectedinthisoutstandingachievement
ZeroInjuries:Over7,000employeehoursworkedin
Junewithoutareportableinjury
NearMissReporting:Fournearmissesreportedand communicatedacrossallcrews Correctiveactions wereimplementedtopreventfutureincidents.
Operationalmilestonesarebeingreachedandexceededthroughteamwork,focus,andcontinuous improvementefforts
NewDailyRecord:OnJune3rd,theplantachievedanew24-hourcleantonnesprocessedrecordof13,403 tonnes.
MonthlyPerformance:Totalcleantonsprocessed:285,744–anewmonthlybenchmark
AverageTonnesPerHourthroughput:838,thehighestrecordedtodate
TheCoalPreparationPlantBestPracticesProgramwasofficiallyrolledoutandtargetedtobefully implementedbytheendof2025 Thisprogramisdesignedtoenhancesafety,efficiency,environmental compliance,andyieldoptimizationacrossallConumaResourcesPreparationPlants.
The Quintette team continues to lead with dedication, innovation, and a strong safety culture With record-breaking performance and a clear path toward best practice implementation, we are setting a new standard for operational excellence in coal preparation - Keith ‘Kebo’ Pinson, Director or Preparation
On May7th, the 100 train was loaded at Quintette. th
Congratulations, and thank you for your hard work & dedication!
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WOLVERINE
On June 11th,WolverineCare and Maintenance crewloaded the last ofthe clean coal onto a train at Wolverine Mine using the LeTourneauwith support from the grader
Approximately3500 tonnes ofHCC coalwas added to a train fromQuintette
Thanks to building maintenance forgetting the loadout running,Quintette maintenance forkeeping the equipment running, and special thanks to the care and maintenance operators forgetting this donewith minimal equipment!
MonthlyMine Rescue practices have been ongoing at the Brulewith focus on:
Training on the mine rescue truck thatwas brought overfromWillowCreek
H2S training
TREND-ROMAN BRULE
Wildfire sprinklersystem training
Visiting all theASKI sampling sites
Future scenarios are planned at theASKI sampling sites and areaswhere H2S could potentiallybe present
As part of their monthly safety meeting, the Trend-Roman participated in Bear Aware Training including the safe handling and use of bear bangers and spray
Each crew member had the opportunity to practice these skills ensuring they will be able to use the deterrents safely and confidently while working at site or exploring our beautiful area on their days off!
ABOVE THE BENCH
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CELEBRATING GROWTH & CAREER DEVELOPMENT!
Congratulations &Welcome to the Mine RescueTeam!
March Mine Rescue Members
Kanen Nixon (Brule), Zach More (Wolverine), Jemari Pangilinan (Brule), Kirby Schumacher (Brule), Clarke Dewetter (Building Maintenance), Ben Sandeman (Brule)
May Mine Rescue Members
Brady McCreadie (Quintette), Kyle Carr (Brule), Arno van der Schyff (Quintette), Warren Henry (Brule), Kristian Sollid (Quintette), Francis Albarrican (Quintette), Lee Zemlak (Quintette), Luc Levesque (TR Office)
Congratulations to Cody Hornett (Excavator) and Holly Wycotte (Drills) for completing their training and officially going solo in April! Well done!
Congratulations to Justin Archibald and Todd Deschamps for successfully obtaining their Shift Boss Ticket. We are proud of your achievements!
Shout out to Daniel Siller on being promoted to Control Room Operator Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to Edson Silva, Thenus Potigeter, and Petrus Neethling for successfully earning the Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification! Job well done!
Kirk Gulick has passed his Gas Fitters B Ticket Well done Kirk!
Welcome to the Quintette Blast Crew Lori Hayer We are happy you are joining us!
2025 HEO PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP UPDATES
Charlene Friesen has joined the Environmental Team. From wheel chocks to oil totes - we are happy to have you on the Enviro Team!
The Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Program is designed to support and train employees wanting to grow their skillset and career with Conuma Since January of 2025, fifty-seven (57) Heavy Equipment Operators have participated in the HEO program
Brian Marshall - President Brian has been instrumental in driving our operational success, and we are confident he will bring the same dedication and leadership to his new role
Ed Griffith - Chief Accountability Officer This new role is designed to strengthen companywide alignment, ensure we are delivering on our commitments, and drive cross-functional accountability to key organizational goals
Dudley Miller - Senior General Manager, will continue to lead operations at Willow Creek and has now also assumed responsibility for the Brule Mine.
Amanda Rich - Director, Corporate Shared Services, will oversee the continued development and delivery ofcentralized HR services, focusing on process optimization, enhanced efficiency, and strategic alignment with organizational priorities
Charlotte Harrison, Human Resources Advisor, will serve as the dedicated primary point of contact for Corporate HR matters, providing support and guidance to corporate office staff.
Brett McKenzie, Environmental Manager and Jessica Specht, Training Coordinator, will expand their leadership responsibilities to include Brule, while continuing to oversee their respective functions at Willow Creek
Jarrad Zezel, Director, Human Resources, will lead and supportTraining and Field HR Operations, working closelywith site HR teams to resolve challenges and advance key initiatives
GrowingFromWithin: BuildingOurFutureTogether
Did you know that 106 of our employees have taken on new roles or earned well-deserved promotions in 2025!
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Their hard work, dedication, and fresh perspectives are helping us grow stronger together Every time someone steps into a new challenge, it brings new energy and ideas to our team driving our success and shaping our future
Congratulations to everyone embracing new opportunities and helping our company thrive!
REPRESENTING CONUMA!
MINE RESCUE COMPETITION
At the 2025 NCS Zone Competition on June 5, 2025, Conuma’s 6-Person Surface Mine Rescue and 3Person First Aid teams demonstrated remarkable growth, showcasing the skill development achieved since the 2024 event.
The Surface Mine Rescue Team competed in a challenging set of events including written assessments, rope rescue, firefighting, and first aid. Following a rare three-way tie in the overall aggregate, Conuma narrowly missed qualifying for the provincial competition falling short by just 8 points out of a possible 1800.
Still – the team brought home multiple Task Awards, including Best Rope Task, Best Field Task, and Best Aggregate - Bench and Written
Conuma’s 3-person First Aid Team secured 1st place out of five teams at the NCS Zone competition, earning a spot at the BC Provincials. Taylor Olsen received individual awards for Best Captain and Best Written, while Selena Logue was awarded Best Spare Written At the provincial competition held on June 7th, the team placed 3rd overall, with Selena Logue once again earning Best Spare Written
6-Person Mine RescueTeam
Shane Muise -Captain (Quintette), ChrisTaylorVice Captain (Trend Roman), SteveTerry (Willow), Adam Baron (Willow), Adam Hall (Quintette), TaylorOlsen (Quintette)
3-Person First AidTeam
TaylorOlsen –Captain (Quintette), Selena LogueSpare (WillowCreek), Alex Poworoznik (Quintette) Adam Hall (Quintette)
“Our Mine Rescue teams exemplify the very best of who we are, not just through their impressive performance at competitions, but in the way they show up for our communities Their commitment to excellence, safety, and service reflects a deep sense of responsibility and pride We couldn’t be prouder of this team and the leadership they demonstrate on and off our sites ” ~ Svend Nielsen, Director, Health & Emergency Response
MINE RESCUE MEMBERS’ ABOVE AND BEYOND SITE
Our Mine Rescue (MR) team members are not only dedicated to mine safety on site they also provide critical support to our local communities Under mutual aid agreements with Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd, and a standing offer of support to the BC Wildfire Service, Conuma’s Mine Rescue teams have responded to multiple emergency events this year
MastRoadWildlandFire(May2025):Conumadeployednine MineRescuememberswiththewildlandunit,firetruck, commandunit,andtwowatertankerstosupporttheTumbler RidgeFireDepartmentandBCWildfireServicetocontain whatcouldhavebeenadevastatingblazejust6kmoutsideof TumblerRidge
MR Responders: Cory Michie (Trend-Roman/Wolverine), Brandi Green (medic, Wolverine), Trevor Boutilier (Wolverine), Chris Homister (Mine Rescue and Emergency Response Coordinator), Kassidy Moore (Quintette), Adam Hall (Quintette), Alex Poworoxnik (Quintette), Gerald Dortch (Quintette), Paul Hallett (Wolverine)
TumblerRidgeStructureFire(June2025):Whenthe51-unitapartmentcomplexcaughtfire,tenminerescue membersrespondedwithafiretruck,wildlandfireunit,andmobilefirstaidstationtoworkwiththelocalfire department Theirquickactionhelpedsuppresstheblazeandpreventitfromspreadingtoadjacenthomesand forestedareas
QuintetteMRResponders:GarrettPendleton(Captain),JasonKortz,SherriPoole,JeffFaulkner,Curtis Cousins
MRWildlandUnit:RandyMcJunkin(Wolverine)
QuintetteOFA3Medics:EmilySmith,ChrystalWeeks,AnnabelleLalonde-Rocheleau,NolanO'Brien
CoreLodgeRoad(July2025):Whileleavingsite,acontractorreportedafireat55kmonCoreLodgeRoad FiveMRmembersrespondedtothecallandthefirewasquicklyextinguished Oncethecrewreceived confirmationthatthepowerlineswereisolated,theysetupthewildlandfirelinesandextinguishedhotspots ThefirewasreportedtoBCWildfireandtheTRFireDepartment
MRResponders:FrankieLewis(TrendRoman),ChrisHomister(TownOffice),CoryMichie(Trend Roman/Wolverine),CamMackay(TrendRoman)andLee-AnnFullarton(Wolverine/TrendRoman)
We are immensely proud ofthe Mine Rescue member’s accomplishments.Their commitment to safety, readiness, and service exemplifies the very best ofConuma’s values.
EARTH DAY 2025
Conuma employees, contractors and community volunteers rolled up their sleeves to clean up along highway 52 - keeping our area beautiful!
BC MINE SAFETY DAYS
WOMEN IN SAFETY SUMMIT
Chris Homister, Emily Smith, and Michelle Hruby attended the first Northern BC Mine Safety Days, an event hosted by the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals We presented the Protecting Our House program highlighting Conuma’s proactive approach to building a strong safety culture across our sites
Martiene Watts attended the Women in Safety Summit The summit provided valuable insights on emerging trends shaping the future of workplace safety, from psychological safety and mental health to the impact of AI and diversity in safety practices These learnings will help inform and strengthen our team’s strategic planning by integrating forward-thinking approaches and inclusive leadership into our safety culture
MINING AT THE LEGISLATURE
Amanda Rich and Brian Marshall represented Conuma during BC’s Legislature discussing all things mining with Premier David Eby, Honourable Jagrup Brar, Minister for Mining and Critical Minerals, MLA Pete Davis, Opposition Critic For Mining & Critical Minerals and Columbia Treaty, MLAs and staff.
Mining representatives from across BC provided project updates, discussed issues and opportunities, and raised awareness of the important role mining can play in securing our economic future and the long-term prosperity of Indigenous Nations, communities and families in every corner of our province.
BC MINE SAFETY AWARDS
Willow Creek was awarded the John Ash Award for 2024 This outstanding achievement reflects our commitment to safety excellence This award recognizes not just our performance but also our dedication to building a proactive safety culture.
Success in safety is never accidental. It comes from intentional effort, continuous improvement, and the willingness to learn from every situation Even small changes in how we work can make a significant difference in preventing future incidents
The John Ash Award is presented to operations that logged a minimum of 1,000,000 worker hours and had the lowest injury-frequency rate
THE TOP FEMALE SAFETY LEADERS IN CANADA
CanadianOccupationalSafetyrecognized70outstanding femaleleaderswhoareshapingthefutureofoccupationalhealth andsafety;MichelleHrubyisoneofthem!
“Thisrecognitionmeanssomuchtome notjustpersonally,but becauseitreflectstheworkwedotogethereveryday
KnowingthatI’mmakingadifferenceandservingasapositive influencetoourteamiswhatit’sallabout.Iextendmydeepest thankstoourincredibleteamfortheirsupport,encouragement, andsharedcommitmenttosafety
Thishonourisasmuchtheirsasitismine” ~MichelleHruby
PROTECTING OUR HOUSE
A suggestion was brought forward to clear the SXS trails to sample points at Trend Mountainmaking it safer for collecting samples
Trails have been cleared for safety and efficiency!
YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE NCE!
Build a stand to place a tote to gravity feed water to the low pressure steam bay tank on the back of the steamer. The feed line to the steam bay froze from lack of use in January, with this system, we can still use the low pressure steam bay function
The steam bay line has since thawed and is now usable again but great thinking in the interim Brodie!
The gate at 14 2 km swings open on both sides, making it difficult to close Install tag lines on gate bar ends so one can be held on closed position while other is retrieved to close secure. Level the gates so they don’t swing as much on their own
Excellent idea Rebeccah - your suggestion has been implemented
Shout out to Lee-Ann at the Brule! She noticed a discrepancy in an invoice. After connecting with the supplier, the correction was made saving the company over $35K.
Thank you Lee-Ann for working diligently
GIVING BACK
SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduating students from Mackenzie, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge have been awarded scholarships to support their post secondary education We wish them all the very best!
BC MINE RESCUE COMPETITION
Provincial mine rescue and first aid competitions are annual events held since the early 1900s The competition brings together mine rescue teams from across the province to test their emergency response abilities
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY CELEBRATION
JMF GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Annual Johnny Malcolm Foundation Golf Tournament hit a record this year raising just over $16,000 for youth sports in Tumbler Ridge A huge thank you to our sponsors and the community for the continued support
A beautiful day to celebrate Indigenous culture and learn traditions at the Tumbler Ridge Visitors Centre
SMILE COOKIE CAMPAIGN
Supporting the Chetwynd Hospital Foundation & Dawson Creek Hospital Foundation
Annual Pemmican Days a celebration of culture, community, and friendly competition!
TRORA - GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association, is a non-profit association, consisting of a range of backcountry user groups and local businesses. Their key goals are focused on community and public education to help backcountry use and improve the backcountry experience for all user groups
COMMUNITY SHOUT OUT...
Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark hosted their annual 3-day Fishing Derby for fun and prizes!
CONUMA PROUDLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS & EVENTS:
Gwillim Adventure Race
Chetwynd ChainsawCarving
Saulteau First Nations National Indigenous Peoples Day Event
Kelly Lake Days
Kelly Lake Cultural Camp
TR Old Timers Golf Tournament
Chetwynd Electric Eels
Mackenzie Minor Lacrosse
Mackenzie Expo
TR Secondary School
TR Junior Rangers
BC Wildlife Federation
McLeod Lake Indian Band - Super Bingo
West Mo Days
Powerful reminders ofthe strength and kindness that defines ourcommunity.
“They are our neighbours, and we help each other out without hesitation,”
Darryl Krakowka
We would like to extend our appreciation to FreshMart for their incredible generosity and quick response in support of those affected by the wildfires that surrounded the Kelly Lake area. We reached out to let them know we were delivering supplies to those affected, they filled carts with goods to donate without hesitation
“The generosity and care of the community is outstanding once again And so appreciated A shout out to Deanna Walsh for her support and leadership throughout.” Eric Owen
In early June, there was an apartment building fire in Tumbler Ridge causing many to be displaced Within hours Eric Owen and his team at the Trend Mountain Hotel and 242 Brew began collecting donations for those affected by the fire As in typical fashion, community members began donating clothing and toiletries, businesses donated food and supplies, and the list goes on. We are so proud to call Tumbler Ridge home!
CELEBRATING MINING
CSS MINING CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
TRSS STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Grade 10 and 11 students from Chetwynd Secondary School participated in a Mining Career Exploration Program that included a presentation, safety training, a Willow Creek site tour, and review of the many career opportunities in mining.
QUINTETTE MINE TOURS
Five grade 11 Tumbler Ridge Secondary School students participated in the Hands-on Work Experience Project at Trend Roman mine Throughout the week, the students worked in the warehouse assisting with inventory management, staging for freight, and organizing parts
Quintette hosted two Community Mine Tours open to the public. Families and friends were able to see equipment up close and have a birds eye view of the pit Thank you everyone that made this experience an incredible one for the attendees Your dedication and s appreciated and
MLA TOURS
Quintette and Willow Creek hosted two tours with MLAs from various regions throughout BC Thank you to everyone for making the tours a memorable experience for all
“I am so proud to show off our region, everyone we met on out tours was incredible. We cannot thank you enough for your hospitality and arranging all of this for us ” MLA Larry Neufeld
“It was a privilege to tour the Quintette and Willow Creek mine sites and see firsthand the dedication to safety, innovation, and environmental stewardship Thank you to the team at Conuma for your hospitality and for showcasing the important role mining plays in supporting BC ’ s economy and communities ” MistyVan Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove
VOLUNTEER SHOUTOUTS!
Thank you to the Projects Team and ICA Team for volunteering at the Saulteau First Nations Pemmican Days!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Duz Cho Fishing Derby Aug 15 - 17th th
TR Ridge Riders FMX Show
Aug 22 & 23rd nd
Melanie Hilton represented Conuma well while volunteering her expertise at the Peace Valley Folk Festival Way to give back Melanie!
Conuma Golf Tournament August 16th & 23rd *Registration Required
Halfway River Rodeo August 21 - 24 st th August August
IMW - TR Cares Golf Tournament Sept 5th
The HopeTruck Program will conclude with a final celebration event, recognizing the impact ofthe initiative and the contributions ofsponsors and community members Event Highlights:
Gathering ofall four communities:West Moberly, Saulteau, Chetwynd, &Tumbler Ridge
Keynote speakers, including Chiefs, Mayors, and community representatives
Recognition ofsponsors and presentation oftotal funds raised
Cultural performances and youth showcases highlighting the programs supported
This event is an opportunity to reflect on the success ofthe program and celebrate the collective effort that made it possible.
Hope Truck Closing Ceremonies Sept 27th
Join the celebration!
Tickets available online: TheHopeTruck ca
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HOW TO READ YOUR PAYSTUB
Your pay statement (or pay stub) is a detailed account of your hours, earnings, and deductions during the current pay period and total year-to-date (YTD). Information entered into UKG such as your schedule, time in/out, and absences are used to calculate your pay. It is recommended to regularly review your pay statements for accuracy If you notice an error, talk to your Supervisor as soon as possible
Pay Code Descriptions
The following sections contains a list of common pay codes that you might see on your pay statement along with a description of each For questions about pay codes you don't see in this section or other general information, contact your HR representative
HR Tip: When you make changes to your RRSP / TFSA contributions, be sure to check your paystub to confirm the deductions have changed accordingly
Questions
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