Aley Niobium Project

Aley Niobium
Project
Minerals North 2014
Forward Looking Statement
Some of the statements contained in the following material are "forwardlooking statements". All statements in this release, other than
statements of historical facts, that address estimated mineral resource
and reserve quantities, grades and contained metal, and possible future
mining, exploration and development activities, are forward-looking
statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in
such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions,
such statements should not be in any way construed as guarantees of
future performance and actual results or developments may differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forwardlooking statements include market prices for metals, the conclusions of
detailed feasibility and technical analyses, lower than expected grades
and quantities of resources, mining rates and recovery rates and the
lack of availability of necessary capital, which may not be available to
the Company on terms acceptable to it or at all. The Company is subject
to the specific risks inherent in the mining business as well as general
economic and business conditions. For more information on the Company,
Investors should review the Company's annual Form 40-F filing with the
United States Securities Commission at www.sec.gov. and its Canadian
securities filings that are available at www.sedar.com.
Who is Taseko Mines Limited?
Taseko is a BC Based Mining Company
Headquarters located in
Vancouver
Projects include exploration,
proposed mine development, and
mining operations.
Management team: experienced
mine developers, owners and
operators with proven and
successful track record.
Taseko’s Policies
Our operations and activities are guided by:
Health & Safety: Provide and maintain safe and healthy
working conditions
Environmental: Ensure continued improvement in the
protection of human health and stewardship of the
natural environment
Aboriginal Policy: to deliver on the principles set out in
our Aboriginal Policy consistent with towards sustainable
mining.
Map of Aley Project
Niobium Mining Worldwide
Aley is one of the largest niobium deposit in the world.
Niobec, Canada
Catalão, Brazil
Araxá, Brazil
7
Tonnes/ Year
Marketing
What Are We Doing?
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Taseko is evaluating the mineral deposit in the area to
determine it’s economic viability and any potential
environmental impacts from a mine.
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In June 2011, Taseko started studying the environment at
the site to understand current conditions.
Quick Facts
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Topography
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Employment Opportunities
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Construction Phase: 500 jobs would be
created during construction.
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Operation Phase: 300-350 jobs with
another 900-1050 indirect jobs created
in the region.
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Aley offers long term training and
employment opportunities for local
people including First Nations.
Exploration Agreement
Taseko’s is committed to:
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the communities in which we operate. This includes a
commitment to hiring and training and employment within
the region.
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helping potential candidates gain required standards and
qualifications to ensure local people have the opportunity
to be eligible for hiring and career advancement.
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early, open and meaningful engagement with
communities of interest
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engagement respecting the social, economic,
environmental and cultural interests of Aboriginal
Peoples in our project areas
Two way Communication
Sharing of Knowledge (Both Ways)
Elder Site Visit
Tsay Keh Dene Training
and Education Center
Thank You!
Christy Smith
csmith@tasekomines.com