Discovery Hill

• The construction of an integrated mine and mill / concentrator processing plant will commence in 2002 with the first concentrate production planned for 2006.
  
  
• Based on known reserves, the open pit mine will be operational for 14-16 years and employ about 400 people.
  
  
• A three year underground exploration program will be completed to determine reserves and develop a mining plan. 

Opportunities

• Construction phase will employ 550 people at peak (1,700 person years of employment).
  
• Open pit mine will be operational for 14-16 years and employ 400 people.
  
• Underground exploration program will cost $95 million and employ 85 people.
  
• When underground mining begins 800 people will be employed.