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| About Us Management Team Board of Directors FAQ |   Where are your operations? Pan Pacific Aggregates Ltd. (PPA) has two separate areas of development located on the Sechelt Peninsula on the west coast of British Columbia. Areas include the Sechelt Carbonate Project to the north, currently in the environmental assessment and mine planning phase; and the Southern Mine Operations, a fully permitted mine since 1985 that is currently permitted up to 325,000 tonnes per year. Environmental studies are also being carried out in the Southern Operations before proceeding with a revised mine plan. How will you align your interests with that of the community? Industry is an integral element to the stability of the communities of the Sechelt Peninsula and provides a solid tax base for the region. Natural resource extraction (forestry, mining, fishing) built these communities and is the backbone of the area. PPA has received solid support from the business community as well as many residents who want solid well paying jobs created in their communities so that they and future generations can stay on the peninsula and raise their families. At full production the annual payroll for the project could reach $16 million with an additional $16 million spent locally for the purchase of goods and services. Pan Pacific Aggregates has a long-term business focus and believes that industry and the community can work closely together to ensure the environment is protected and social and economic benefits are maximized. What will you do to ensure there is minimal impact on the environment? PPA is committed to protecting the environment and developing a sustainable mining plan. Our mine plan is subject to rigorous environmental assessment by the provincial and federal governments as set out in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and the Environmental Assessment Act for British Columbia. No new mining development can be permitted without environmental certification. See Sustainability -- Environment. What happens to the land when you are finished? It is part of PPA's mine plan to perform on-going reclamation wherever and whenever possible in order to minimize the final closure burden. The permitting process also requires the creation of a reclamation bond/trust fund to ensure that funds are available for the final closure and reclamation of the mine. Any disturbed land must be returned to its original use. When does the public get a chance to see your mine plans? PPA has embarked on a comprehensive community information program starting with tours of the proposed mining operations for local residents. In July 2005, six Open Houses were held in Sechelt and surrounding communities, to provide local residents with information about PPA's preliminary work program, environmental assessment process and reviewed some options for mining under consideration. In August, 2005 a Community Open Forum was held in Sechelt to provide an opportunity for further interaction with the community. In early 2006 a program of quarterly Open Houses will begin. The purpose of these Open Houses will be to provide the public with status reports on the results of environmental impact studies, mine plan development and Company information. | |
