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    Monthly social development compliance report April – May 2007
    (Bulyanhulu gold mine Ltd, 2007) Barrick
    Bulyanhulu Gold Mine (BGM) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation based in Canada, is responsible for development and management of Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Project. The project is located in northwest Tanzania, approximately 45 km south of Lake Victoria at an elevation of 1,200 meters above sea level. Construction of the project commenced in 1999 and was commissioned in March 2001. Apart from mining activities, BGM is highly committed to support rural development initiatives undertaken in line with the Government of Tanzania's community development goals. BGM aims at assisting communities in promoting participatory development and self-help spirit to reduce dependence. This is done by development of a tripartite relationship and approach, whereby BGM, District Council and the Community at large work together to solve problems facing them. This initiative is expected to raise standard of living of the people and increase ownership through community active participation to achieve sustainable Development. Community engagement at BGML is a continuous process began during exploration phase over construction through operations and will go to the time of closure. Effective community engagement facilitates cooperative relations with local stakeholders, provides a mechanism for monitoring public perception and enables the adaptation of project plans in response to community concerns. It also creates an understanding of the needs of the community which can be used to develop appropriate socio-economic development programs that will provide benefits beyond the life of the mine. An effective community engagement process, especially at the early stages, can set the tone of the relationship with the community for the entire mine life, and is therefore of critical importance. BGML's investments in community development activities aims at developing long-term partnerships with communities, employees, Government agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and other stakeholders in order to deliver significant and sustainable benefits to the communities and employees. Community Department at BGML through the Social Development Policy is to ensure that community development programmes are designed to promote sustainable economic growth, environmental protection, education, community capacity building, health and welfare of people directly or indirectly affected by mining activities. The focus is on the following key issues: In partnership with other key community stakeholders, BGML through community development services undertake programmes and activities which will lead to sustainable and integrated local development, and improvement in the quality of life for mine workers and existing residents in the area; to comply with all relevant Tanzanian legislation, as well as with the policies of Barrick Gold Corporation and BGM and the guidelines of the World Bank, regarding social development; and to build on BGML's strong reputation both within the country and in the international mining communities.
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    Quarterly social development compliance report January to March 2008
    (Barrick community development department, 2008) Barrick
    Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Limited (BGML) social responsibility includes an array of programs and initiatives involving dialogue, communications, social effect assessments, community infrastructure development and charitable donations. This comprehensive approach is aimed at achieving two primary objectives as outlined in the Barrick Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Charter i.e. to acquire and maintain broad stakeholder support for the company's operations and to ensure that affected stakeholders gain net positive benefits from the mine development and operations. During the reporting report of January — March 2008 different Social responsibility activities and engagements were undertaken by community development department at BGML. Housing scheme projects continued to provide BGML employees with decent uptown in two villages Ilogi and Bugarama. More employees continued to register for interest free House Loans; some employees withdrawn and returned their houses this month for several reasons such as resignation and termination from BGML employment. Farmers continued to supply fruits, vegetables and grains products to Sodexho. Monthly meetings were also held and price lists reviewed during the reporting period. Bio—Energy project paved path in progress by involving more members from the community for the out grower program. The demonstration farm continued very well by the end of first quarter. Students Sponsorship Initiatives have showed a better continuation by supporting more students in Bugarama, Lunguya, Kharumwa, Segese and Kakora wards. Community meetings, Consultations and Community engagements were done to various Community groups including Kakola Mushroom Farming, Bulyanhulu Carpentry, Ari Mpya kilimo, Aggregate crushing group, PRA committees and UWABU Agricultural Marketing Co-operative Union. BGML during the period provided material support on education to Kakola and Bugarama primary school children. In the period of January to March 2008 BGML hosted visitors including Presidential committee, Carlos & Ines from the Government of Canada. Bulyanhulu Gold Mine nursery school children visited Bugarama primary school pupils in order to support learning materials and interacting each other.