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Mount Milligan

British Columbia

Status: Operational

Mount Milligan is a copper-gold mine located 155 km northwest of Prince George, British Columbia, 90 km from the nearest community of Fort St. James (population ~1,700) and 95 km from the nearest First Nations reserve of Nak’azdli (population ~740). Commercial production began in the first quarter of 2014.

Mount Milligan has contributed to the direct employment of more than 500 full- and part-time workers. Mount Milligan spends approximately US$62 million in local goods and services, fuelling the local economy.

At present, Centerra Gold has an Impact Benefit Agreement in place with Nak’azdli Whut’en as well as a Socio-Economic Agreement signed with McLeod Lake Indian Band.

Öksüt

Turkey

Status: Operational

Öksüt is located in the Kayseri province of south-central Turkey, 295 km to the southeast of the capital city of Ankara and 48 km directly south of the city of Kayseri. After just 22 months of construction, the first gold pour occurred on January 31, 2020.

In 2016, Centerra secured US$75 million in project financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which was repaid and subsequently cancelled in the first quarter of 2020. During construction, Öksüt was compliant with the EBRD’s environmental and social performance requirements. Öksüt has also developed a biodiversity action plan (BAP) and offset strategy, which will ensure a net gain of species and habitats of conservation importance.

Öksüt is committed to maximizing its local content. Öksüt will hire most of its workforce from its neighbouring communities. Additionally, Öksüt has developed a comprehensive local procurement strategy that gives preference to local suppliers.

Kumtor

Kyrgyz Republic

Status: Operational

Kumtor is located in the Kyrgyz Republic, about 350 km southeast of the capital Bishkek and about 60 km north of the border with the Peoples Republic of China. It is one of the largest gold mines operated in Central Asia by a Western-based company.

Kumtor supports local development in the Kyrgyz Republic through our local content strategies. In 2019, we purchased local goods and services from nearly 600 Kyrgyz enterprises, totalling over US$70 million.

As of September 2020, Kumtor has over 2,700 permanent employees. Kumtor’s standard entry-level wage is 10x more than the national minimum wage.

Close to 4,000 employees and contractors at Kumtor have completed Centerra’s Work Safe/Home Safe Program.

Stewardship of the Kumtor Mine

Endako

British Columbia

Status: Care and Maintenance

Endako is an open pit primary molybdenum mine located in central British Columbia about 190 km west of Prince George.

The mine is operated as a joint venture between Centerra, which holds a 75% interest, and Sojitz Corporation, a Japanese company, which holds the remaining 25% interest. The Endako Mine is a fully integrated facility that began operations in 1965.

Consultation and engagement with communities of interest is ongoing through our Community Sustainability Committee (CSC), quarterly newsletters, town halls, conference participation and mine tours, among other endeavours.

Kemess

British Columbia

Status: In Development

Kemess is located in north-central British Columbia approximately 250 km north of Smithers and 430 km northwest of Prince George.

The property is host to the former Kemess South (KS) Mine, the Kemess Underground (KUG) deposit and the Kemess East (KE) deposit. The KUG deposit lies approximately 6.5 km north of the existing KS processing plant and other infrastructure.

Consultation and engagement with communities of interest is ongoing through the Community Sustainability Committee (CSC), quarterly newsletters, town halls, conference participation and mine tours, among other endeavours.

Thompson Creek Mine

Idaho

Status: Care and Maintenance

The Thompson Creek Mine is a primary, surface molybdenum mine and mill located approximately 56 km southwest of the town of Challis in Idaho’s Custer County.

Langeloth

Pennsylvania

Status: Operational

The Langeloth metallurgical facility, 40 km west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest toll conversion plants in the world, with a long history of producing high-quality products that are sold to the metallurgical and speciality markets. Langeloth operates as a toll processor, and as a secondary processor through purchasing molybdenum concentrates through third parties.

The facility has roasting capacity of 36 million pounds of roasted molybdenum and more than nine million pounds of molybdenum oxide as ferromolybdenum.

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Lower Rainbow Valley Well Field Electrification Project in British Columbia

Operational efficiency and emission reduction are priorities at Mount Milligan Mine.

Lower Rainbow Valley Well Field Electrification Project in British Columbia

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Securing Potable Water for Communities in the Issyk-Kul Region

Access to safe, potable water is one of Kumtor’s priorities for the local population.

Securing Potable Water for Communities in the Issyk-Kul Region

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Construction of Mini-Football Fields in the Issyk-Kul Region

In 2018 and 2019, Kumtor contributed more than US$210,000 to the construction of eight football fields.

Construction of Mini-Football Fields in the Issyk-Kul Region

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MiningX High School Program in British Columbia

The Mount Milligan Community Project Fund provides one-time grants of up to C$10,000 to support local community-based organizations.

MiningX High School Program in British Columbia

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Protecting Fish and Fish Ecosystems in British Columbia

Indigenous communities in north-central British Columbia rely on and place cultural value in fresh, clean and plentiful water sources.

Protecting Fish and Fish Ecosystems in British Columbia

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Agricultural Equipment Donation for Local SMEs in Kayseri

Centerra understands the importance of local procurement and is committed to removing barriers to entry faced by local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Agricultural Equipment Donation for Local SMEs in Kayseri

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Pregnant and In-Calf Heifer Project Supports Female Entrepreneurs in Kayseri

In Turkey, as part of our Livelihood Restoration Program, we developed an In-Calf Heifer Project to support local women entrepreneurs and provide alternative income opportunities.

Pregnant and In-Calf Heifer Project Supports Female Entrepreneurs in Kayseri

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Protecting Species at Risk throughout Our Operational Footprint

At Centerra’s operational sites, no-hunting policies are incorporated into biodiversity and environmental management plans.

Protecting Species at Risk throughout Our Operational Footprint

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Progressive Reclamation at Mount Milligan

At Mount Milligan, the end land use objective is to restore the area to be capable of supporting wildlife, recreation and traditional uses by First Nations.

Progressive Reclamation at Mount Milligan

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Supporting Local Employment and Development in the Issyk-Kul Region

In 2016, Kumtor resumed co-financing of the “One Village, One Product” (OVOP) project.

Supporting Local Employment and Development in the Issyk-Kul Region

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Creation of Micro-Credit Agencies in the Issyk-Kul Region

The ability to generate positive and self-sustaining socio-economic opportunities and development in the communities and regions where we operate is one of the cornerstones of Centerra’s sustainability program.

Creation of Micro-Credit Agencies in the Issyk-Kul Region

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Centerra Helps Raise Men’s Health Awareness during Movember

In November 2020, Centerra’s corporate office in Toronto, Canada launched its 2nd Movember campaign.

Centerra Helps Raise Men’s Health Awareness during Movember

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Strengthening Community Water Access

We have a responsibility to ensure that we manage shared water sources with local communities of interest, especially in areas with high or extremely high baseline water stress.

Strengthening Community Water Access

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Providing Community Support in British Columbia During COVID-19

In 2020, strategic community investments in British Columbia were primarily focused on helping communities build resiliency and provide COVID relief.

Providing Community Support in British Columbia During COVID-19

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2020 ESG Report

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