RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TCG & TAHLTAN NATION

During the 2022 season, what involvement did TCG personnel and departments have with your company? If they were not involved, why not?

During 2022, company representatives met with several key members from the Tahltan Central Government (TCG) and the Tahltan Band Council.

Discussions and meetings were held with TCG and the Tahltan Band Council regarding Libero Copper’s work plans, employment opportunities, and to discuss Tahltan community concerns and sensitivities etc. We held several meetings with Ann Ball, Employment & Business Director of the TCG, in Zoom meetings and in person, and Ann visited the camp. We met with Chief Carmen McPhee (Chief of the Tahltan Band Council), and more.

Positive and transparent discussions and communications are ongoing.

In 2022, how many Tahltans did you employ? What positions did they hold in your company and what percentage of Tahltans did you employ compared to others?

There were 10 different Tahltan members working at the project during the 2022 field season. They held positions of field assistant, drill helper, cook, cook’s helper, first aid attendant, core cutter, as well as general helper with camp setup/takedown.

20% of contractors were Tahltan members, however, the availability of Tahltan members available for work was limited.

What employment opportunities, now and in the future, are available to Tahltan members?

For the coming season we have positions available for field assistants, field technicians, geologists, samplers, food services, expediting services, and people to assist with camp operations, etc.

Why should Tahltan members want to work for you?

At Libero Copper we offer competitive salaries and a safe and secure work environment. The project is located close to Telegraph Creek which is beneficial to those that live there and who may need to go home for potential family emergencies. We provide on the job training and experience for individuals seeking opportunities in mineral exploration and camp operations which can build toward a solid future.

Did you have any Tahltan contractors working for your company?

Yes. 40% of the contracting dollars went to Tahltan companies, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC), and their joint ventures.

Do you have any outside contractors working for you? If so, who are they? Who were the primary contractors you utilized? Do they offer employment opportunities to Tahltan members?

Libero Copper supports and encourages hiring Tahltan members through Tahltan companies and sub-contact these services to Libero to provide the maximum benefit to the Tahltan member and the Tahltan Nation. We are committed to this approach and look forward to continuous productive engagement.

Serac Exploration provided professional geological and program management services to Libero Copper during the field season. Serac actively managed the communications and hiring opportunities during the 2023 field season and look forward to hiring available Tahltan members for the upcoming field season.

DMAC Drilling Ltd. provided drilling services during the 2022 season and had Tahltan members working for them in the past. Drilling is not planned for this coming season.

Anything else you would like to share with the Tahltan Nation?

We put up a sign for Teasha a photo which I submitted with this questionnaire, she seemed to thoroughly enjoy being able to be in nature. We flew her father into camp so that he could see the sign and where she spent her final days. It was a hard thing to deal with at camp as she became close with many people there. I personally spent a lot of time with her, and it was a bright point of my day to see her smile and laugh at my jokes.