Summary of the Task Force Meeting of May 25, 2022

At this 12^th meeting, the task force took a break from discussions on Coexistence Guide topics to hear the Yamana team's update on its applications for advanced exploration permits. Given construction of temporary infrastructure, bulk sampling of the deposit, and preparatory work, permit applications will be submitted this summer. The information presented to the task force will also be presented at the June neighbourhood meeting, where a consultation on mitigation measures will also be proposed.

The meeting was also an opportunity to follow up on the PROPRIO-CHOIX program, including the appraisal pilot project, which will begin with two volunteer homeowners who are members of the task force. The accredited appraiser will also attend the neighbourhood meeting to field questions.

Finally, the upcoming neighbourhood meeting will include a brainstorming session to gather ideas for neighbourhood projects that could become Yamana's contributions to the community. The members involved in the community project committee will help facilitate the exercise.

Lastly, Yamana presented a proposal for a neighbourhood assistance program modelled on employee assistance programs. In a nutshell: to address the psychosocial impacts of a mining project, a combination of solutions is required. In addition to the important processes of dialogue, information and creation of a relationship of trust between the mining company and its neighbours, Yamana would propose a concrete new measure that would provide access to direct services, regardless of whether the request for services is related to the mining project's impacts or not. Initial reaction to the idea was positive and a more detailed presentation of the proposal will be made to the task force at a later date.

To read the complete minutes of the meeting (french only): https://www.wasamac-consultations.com/20630/widgets/83491/documents/97931