COVID-19 Mitigation UpdateGahcho Kué Mine

PUBLIC - July 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic presents a significant challenge to the health and welfare of communities and entire countries, hasseparated families, and is destabilizing the global economy.

We recognize that this crisis is changing our world but we will get through this. We will find new ways, stay connected and shapeour common future by working together. Gahcho Kué Mine continues to operate because we recognize that operational continuityis critical for jobs, communities around our operations and local and regional economies.

That’s why in the spirit of transparency, we are committed to sharing updates from our Canadian sites so our employees,communities, host governments and business partners know we are taking concerted action to get through this difficult time. Theattached presentation will be updated on a regular basis to show that we are not standing still, that we continue to monitor thepandemic to implement best practice measures. We are doing this by working with health authorities, governments, Indigenouscommunities, industry partners and others in order to protect our employees, their families and the communities where we work.

Finally, we want to thank our employees for putting safety first and pulling together at Gahcho Kué Mine with ongoing suggestionsand their commitment to following all preventative measures so we can continue to make coming to work at the mine safer everyday.

GENERAL UPDATE ON ACTIONS AT GAHCHO KUÉ MINE

De Beers Group recognizes that these time are unprecedented and that collaboration and engagement with stakeholders, including our Indigenous Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) partners/leaders, the Chief Public Health Officer for the Northwest Territories, with other senior representatives from the Department of Health. and other industry partners is vital for alignment and consistency.

Over the past few weeks there has been regular communications with leadership of our IBA partners as well presentations on our preventative measures provided to them.

• Tli Cho Government leadership• Yellowknives Dene First Nation• North Slave Métis Alliance• Lutsel K’e Dene Frist Nation• NWT Métis Nation

• Deninu Kué Dene First Nation• Lengthy presentations including Q and A sessions were

provided to:• Chiefs and councillors of the Yellowknives Dene First

Nation• Ni Hadi Xa working group, whose membership includes

representation from all our IBA partners• We continue to emphasize our overriding commitment to the

safety and health of our employees, contractors andcommunities and as requested will update groups asrequired on any updated to our preventative measuresimplemented.

• We continue to work closely with our industry neighbor, theRio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mine, to align our measures andthey too have and been collaboratively involved in many ofour discussions with stakeholders

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• This package of information has been prepared to document the various measures implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to Gahcho Kué Mine (GK), NWT communities or among employees at the mine

• Information contained herein has been compiled from numerous briefings, memos and other updates shared with the GK team over the past several weeks

• Our priority continues to be the health and safety of everyone working at Gahcho Kué• We remain focused on continuing operations at the mine to provide continuity to our employees,

communities and local and regional economies• This information will be updated as required.

INFORMATION

• Supervisors are asked to share regular reminderswith teams regarding the importance of personalhygiene as a critical preventative measure againstthe transmission of the virus, including:- Frequent handwashing with soap and hot water- Physical distancing, especially while travelling in public to

and from the mine, and while at home- Call in sick if you are ill- Stay home and call in if you have come into contact with

anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 or if in close contactwith individuals undergoing a 14-day self-isolationperiod.

• In order to receive important updates duringthis time, please encourage employees tomonitor the following channels regularly:

1. Email*2. De Beers Group Engage App3. Toll free call-in line for mine updates4. Pursuit Online (Toolbox)5. ePay/Dayforce messaging

* In addition to employee company email addressesemails are also being sent to employee personal emailaddresses registered in ePay/Dayforce.

COMMUNICATION

Personal hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19.• Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm/hot

water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being outin public or touching items in the grocery store

• When you cannot wash your hands, use hand sanitizerthat contains at least 60% alcohol

• Avoid touching your face. The virus can be easily spreadfrom your hands to your face, through your mouth, noseand eyes

• Cover your cough or sneeze – into your sleeve, a clothor tissue to present droplets from spreading

• Wipe down and sanitize surfaces/touch pointsfrequently

• Hand sanitizer is being provided to each employee, forpersonal use

• Monitor yourself daily for flu-like symptoms and contact

your local health facility while at home or the camp medic while on site. Do not go to the medic station or a community health clinic without calling in advance

• If you are ill, self-isolate yourself• When at home, only go out to get groceries or to go to

the pharmacy• If you do need to go out, wear a non-medical mask to

cover your mouth and nose to prevent from spreadingrespiratory droplets (this will not protect you fromcontracting COVID-19 but may limit spread of the virus)

• Wear a mask or other face covering if you are requiredto work closely with a colleague or are in sharedtransportation where physical distancing is not possible

• Avoid touching a co-worker’s tools with bare hands

PERSONAL HYGIENE

• De Beers Group has instituted a screening process forall employee/contractors travelling to the site.- Mandatory risk-based questionnaire regarding travel and contact with

confirmed COVID-19 impacted individuals must be completed duringcheck-in.

- Fever screening process. Qualified medical contractor will measuretemperature of all travellers at check-in for all inbound flights. Anyonewhose temperature is 38°C or higher will be denied boarding.Additional information will be provided on next steps to any employeewhose temperature exceeds the cutoff.

- Travellers can complete check-in after successfully completing thequestionnaire and

- Pre-Site Access Hotline – employees and contractors encouraged tocall to speak with a member of the site medical team if you have anyhealth questions or concerns prior to leaving home, especially if youfeel unwell or suspect you have any symptoms of cold or flu.

• Only business critical individuals required for continuedoperation of the mine are allowed to come to site

• All other visits, including contractors, must have approvalfrom the Mine General Manager

ON BOARD AIRCRAFT• Follow physical distancing measures at the airport and while

boarding (keep at least two metres away from others)• Avoid touching your face and wash your hands immediately

after going through check-in and security screening• Aircraft are cleaned and sanitized between each flight• First row of aircraft are not in use to provide space between

passengers and crew; follow established seating pattern on plane as directed by air carrier

• Water bottles available for pickup while boarding; no other inflight service

• Magazines and other objects have been removed from seat pockets

• Avoid using the on-board washroom unless absolutely necessary

• Wear a non-medical mask over your mouth and nose to prevent yourself from spreading respiratory droplets as per Government of Canada directive.

TRAVEL TO SITE / ON BOARD AIRCRAFT

• Outbound passengers are required to undergo temperature screening as part of the check-in process:- Report to travel for check-out and baggage drop

off- Visit the Medic in the clinic where you will be

screened for temperature similar to Yellowknife and Calgary

- Passengers will be confirmed once the screening process has been completed by the site Medic

• Passengers will receive numbered boarding passes• Only 20 individuals allowed in the waiting room at

one time starting with passengers 1-20• Once the first 20 have gone through security,

boarded the bus and departed for the airstrip, passengers 21-40 will be called to the boarding lounge, and so forth

• Outbound passengers can wait in the “old gym”,recreation room and TV room.

• Buses to the airport will have a maximum of 20people on board – one person per bench

• Wear a face covering over your mouth and nose onboard aircraft

DEPARTING GAHCHO KUÉ MINE

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• COVID-19 testing for all outbound employees/contractors began on May 24, 2020

• Participation in testing is mandatory

• Provides some assurance that outbound employees/contractors are not infected with COVID-19

• Personnel receive a unique identification number that will be used to track testing swab and protect privacy

• Tests will be analyzed at Diavik Diamond Mine by GuardRX, a not-for-profit medical agency - no one at Diavik will know the identity of individual samples

• Individuals who test positive will be notified and will be subject to immediate quarantine

• Contact tracing will be conducted to identify anyone who may have been in close contact with anyone who tests positive; follow-up testing will be carried out and individuals subject to quarantine

• In Quarantine:

- Every effort will be made to respect and protect the privacy of anyone who tests positive

- Quarantine zone includes access to internet, phone, ability to communicate with family; e-books, magazines, craft items etc. are available upon request

- Individual who has tested positive will be monitored in coordination with the NWT Chief Public Health Officer

- Will be released to return home following two consecutive negative tests conducted within a 48-hour period

TESTING FOR ALL OUTBOUND PASSENGERS

• April 10, Public Health Officer of the NWT introduced measures affecting workers at NWT mineoperations/sites

• These measures are legally enforceable• Specialist workers required at Gahcho Kué for emergency repairs etc. require special exception for travel to

site

AT THE MINE• Daily temperature test/health screening required for everyone on site prior to start of

work• At Gahcho Kué this takes place immediately prior to scheduled breakfast time• Anyone showing any symptoms will be immediately isolated for further assessment• Cover mouth and nose when in shared transportation/working in close proximity• De Beers Group is providing reusable face coverings for use by employees

ADDITIONAL GNWT REQUIREMENTS

AT HOME• All inbound employees must monitor and log health for 14 days leading up to travel to site: using GNWT-

provided medical form. De Beers is acquiring digital thermometers for use by employees• All employees must follow social distancing guidelines as prescribed by the GNWT for 14 days prior to travel

to site• The medical monitoring form and social distancing guidelines were emailed to employees and are available

on the De Beers Canada website, Pursuit Online, Engage app and were emailed to employees via ePaymessaging, company and personal email addresses

• The completed medical monitoring form must be turned in by employees at check-in in order to be eligible toboard the plane for site

• Mandatory temperature monitoring and self-declaration forms will continue to be required at check-in

ADDITIONAL GNWT MEASURES

CAMP SANITIZATION/PHYSICAL DISTANCING

• Bouwa Whee Catering has stepped up cleaning and sanitization around Gahcho Kue Mine by about 3-times normal frequency

• More frequent cleaning of high-contact surfaces, including hand rails, door handles, counters etc.• Hand sanitizing stations located throughout camp• Toolbox (start of shift) meetings have been redesigned and scheduled to allow workers to be at least 2m apart• Employees are personally responsible to follow physical distancing requirements• Individuals must wipe down/disinfect hallway telephones/tables and items in recreation room after each use (before anyone

else can use them)• Wipe down high contact areas in vehicles at start of shift and end of shift• Maximum of four people allowed in smoke shack at any one time; please use check-in/check-out board at entrance• Only two people allowed in a pickup at one time – driver plus passenger in back seat until protective face coverings can be

provided• If you are required to work in close proximity with another employee or ride in shared transportation where physical

distancing is not possible, please wear a dust mask or cloth face covering to avoid spread of respiratory droplets

• All individuals presenting symptoms of the flu (which often mimic COVID-19) will be placed in the quarantine wing and await the relief of symptoms or more active treatment if required

• Anyone who requires quarantine will be provided with access to the Employee Assistance Program, receive additional bandwidth to support regular communications with family, and a supply of puzzle books, craft supplies, e-Readers and other items is being assembled

• Two physician assistants are at Gahcho Kue to ensure 24/7medical support throughout this crisis

• Company doctor is available 24/7 as required• De Beers continues to work closely with local health

authorities• The mine has COVID-19 test kits available• Air medevac services continue to be and will be used for

priority patients as required• Employees who develop any signs of illness while on site are

to remain in their dorm rooms and call the Site Medic or thePCC after hours for assistance

• If you develop symptoms while on the job, please adviseyour supervisor via radio and proceed directly to your roomand alert the medic as above

• Site medics are fully equipped with the necessary tools tomanage potential patients – including a stock of PPE

• Dorm Wing A1 established as quarantine zone – do notenter at any time

SITE MEDICAL SUPPORT

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REMOTE COMMUNITIES/HIGHER RISK EMPLOYEES• Employees who reside in remote, primarily fly-in

communities in the NWT have been returned home• Measure undertaken to eliminate a potential path for the

virus to be transmitted to these communities which havelimited medical facilities or are more than three hours byroad to advanced medical care

• Included communities are: Whati, Gameti, Lutsel K’e, JeanMarie River, Tulita, Fort Good Hope, Deline, Fort McPherson,and Fort Resolution

• A number of employees who are at higher risk of seriouscomplications from COVID-19 have also been returnedhome:- Immune system compromised- Underlying chronic medical condition- Age

• About 75 employees have been asked to stay home duringthe pandemic

• Gahcho Kué has moved to a 4-week-in/4-week out rotationfor the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis to reducethe frequency of travel required by employees

• Employees on 4x3 rotation now working 2-week-in/2-week-out rotation

• This new rotation is expected to be in effect until the threatof COVID-19 has passed and will not affect pay, unlessotherwise determined and communicated to employees

• Hub and Spoke charter system in place as of May 5 – untilfurther notice

• Charter flights out of private flight terminals to avoid publicterminals

• Pickup Points in south now include: Halifax, Toronto,Thunder Bay, Calgary and Vancouver

• Travel allowances may change temporarily based upondistance from hub airport

SHIFT/FLIGHT ALTERATIONS

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• Utensils will be given out at the service counter• Plastic utensils available from dispenser near the sandwich

coolers

• Mandatory hand-washing required by everyone entering thedining room

• Cell phones are not allowed to be out/in use in the diningroom (leave them in your room or pocket) – to eliminatepossible path of contamination into a common area

• All methods of self-serve using common utensils (ie tongs,spoons etc.) have been eliminated. This includes the icecream freezer, hot dog machine, pasta bar and salad bar.Alternatives including individually packaged salads, soup,and baking/desserts.

• Meal service times assigned to departments with a focus onlimiting the meal service to a maximum of 50 people (30minutes per serving). Chairs have been removed to ensurecompliance to the maximum and table orientations havebeen adjusted to promote self-distancing during mealtime

• All condiments that could be shared(ketchup/sauces/salt/pepper) have been removed in favourof individual packets

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

• Hours of access to the facility is restricted:- 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM- 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM

• Employees must tag in and tag out when in the gym – maximium 25 people inside at any one time

• Reminder to follow physical distancing at all times while in the gym

• During restricted hours, BWC crews will thoroughly clean all equipment and sports equipment that are in use

• Equipment marked with coloured flagging tape to indicate when it was last cleaned: Orange by dayshift and Green by nightshift. DO NOT REMOVE flagging

• Sports presenting risk of contact transmission are

not allowed: e.g. basketball, volleyball, floor hockey.

• Use of the walking track, exercise equipment,racquet sports continue

• All users must sanitize workout equipment aftereach use using supplied cleaning solution andpaper towels

GYMNASIUM

• Weekly call with GNWT Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (and others as required)• Regular contact with Chief Public Health Officer of the NWT• Regular dialogue with Diavik and Ekati (Dominion Diamond Mines), NWT/Nunavut Chamber of Mines at multiple

levels• Continuing updates to Impact Benefit Agreement Communities• Phase 1 of Community Response Plan being phased in over coming days; CAD $7,500 worth of PPE donated to

Aven Manor• Food purchases for Yellowknife Women’s Centre shelter; Homeless Drop in Centre; $12,000 provided to IBA

groups to support hamper programs for at risk groups in their communities (e.g. elders); Easter baskets providedto residents of Aven Manor seniors home in Yk

• US$25,000 split between Yellowknife Women’s Centre and YWCA Alison McAteer House to support increaseddemands for women/families. Similar donation to 2 groups in Timmins.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, CANADA

GAHCHO KUÉ MINE IMPLEMENTS ADDITIONAL COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES

As part of its evolving response, De Beers Group is implementing further measures at Gahcho Kué Mine to minimize the chance of transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to remote communities in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Fifteen Gahcho Kué mine employees and contractors who live in small, primarily fly-in communities have been requested to return home or to remain at home as a precautionary step to reduce the chance of transmission of COVID-19 into these communities. These workers live in Whati, Gameti, Lutsel K’e, Jean Marie River, Tulita, Fort Good Hope, Deline and Fort McPherson, each of which is only accessible by air or is more than three hours by road from advanced medical help.

De Beers Group recognizes that the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is social distancing. By asking these employees and contractors to return or remain at home for the next month, the company is minimizing the risk of transmission to some of the NWT’s remote communities.

This is the latest in a series of measures implemented at the mine since the end of February which are focused on safe production with the well-being of all employees, contractors and their families:

• Restricting access to the mine to only include individuals required to support the operation • Mandatory temperature screening for everyone flying to the mine • Communicable disease protocols put in place at the mine including establishment of quarantine

areas, additional sanitization of high contact areas and encouraging anyone not feeling well to call in sick from their rooms before reporting to the site medic

• Mandatory handwashing for everyone entering the dining room, changing the dining schedule to reduce the number of people in the dining room at any one time, and other changes to reduce and eliminate items needed to be handled by multiple employees

Gahcho Kué remains in operation. Operational continuity is critical for jobs, communities around our operations and local and regional economies. The mine has escalation plans to accommodate the ongoing impact of the pandemic and these will continue to be revised and improved as the situation evolves.

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Contact Terry Kruger Tel 403 930 0991 x2707 Mob 403 835 5875 terry.kruger@debeersgroup.com

About De Beers Group

De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. As part of the company’s operating philosophy, the people of De Beers Group are committed to ‘Building Forever’ by making a lasting contribution to the communities in which they live and work, and transforming natural resources into shared national wealth. For further information about De Beers Group, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

March 25, 2019

Over the past several weeks a series of precautionary measures have been implemented at Gahcho Kué mine as part of the company’s response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. We remain focused on continuing operations at the mine as long as possible to provide continuity to our employees, communities and local and regional economies. To date all travellers allowed on site have passed pre-screening requirements and there have been no cases of COVID-19 on site.

Pre-Site Access/Employee Communication:

- De Beers Group has instituted a screening process for both employee/contractors fromthe southern and northern workforce. The screening process features both risk basedquestions regarding travel and contact with confirmed COVID-19 impacted individuals andalso features a fever screening process with the cut off for boarding at a conservative38°C. The screening is conducted by qualified medical contractors and results are sent tothe site as part of the onboarding package which will allow for further investigation ofpresumptive positive cases (symptomatic individuals).

- All aviation carriers have been requested to review and tailor their aircraft cleaningschedules to transmission prevention and include such actions as:

The removal of magazines and other potential material that can prevent acontact concern

Reduction of washroom use onboard to absolute necessity circumstances Reduction of hospitality services to the distribution of water bottles only Modification of pre-boarding and in-flight procedures to reduce in-person

contact where possible- The bus picking employees and contractors up from the airstrip offers hand sanitizing

wipes for all personnel to use upon onboarding.- Only individuals required for continued operation of the mine are allowed to come to site,

and as such all visitors and guests are restricted from site.- Continuous reminders to everyone on site through toolbox meetings, posters, and

educational videos regarding the importance of personal hygiene as a critical preventativemeasure against the transmission of the virus, including: frequent handwashing with soapand hot water; social distancing, especially while travelling in public to and from the mine,and while at home; regular reminders to call in sick if you are ill; asking employees to stayhome if they have come into contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 or if they are inclose contact with individuals undergoing a 14-day self-isolation period.

- Expanded communication channels to take every step possible to provide currentinformation to employees.

On Site Prevention Techniques

- Kitchen ProcessesThe Kitchen and Dining room present potential for contact transmission and as such several measures have been put into place to ensure this potential is mitigated. All methods of self-serve using common utensils (ie tongs, spoons etc.) have

been eliminated. This includes the ice cream freezer, hot dog machine, pastabar and salad bar. Alternatives including individually packaged salads, soupsand desserts.

A mandatory hand washing policy and washing stations have been put intoplace. Individuals are “funnelled” into the kitchen directly to the handwashingstation and must wash hands prior to entering the facility.

Meal service times have been assigned to departments with a focus on limitingthe meal service to a maximum of 50 people (30 minutes per serving). Chairshave been removed to ensure compliance to the maximum and tableorientations have been adjusted to promote self-distancing during mealtime

All condiments that could be shared (ketchup/sauces/salt/pepper) have beenremoved in favour of individual packets.

Cellular phones are being banned from the dining room to further assureagainst potentially contaminated materials entering the eating facility withoutbeing cleaned prior to entry.

- Camp Cleaning Processes De Beers has been working closely with Bouwa Whee Catering Ltd (BWC) to

ensure that their cleaning and service capabilities are sufficient to effectively combat the potential for contact transmission. BWC has increased cleaning of surfaces by three times the normal rate and provided assurance that the cleaning agents used meet the requirements to effectively sanitize against COVID-19.

Hand sanitizing stations have continuously been available to all employees and will continue throughout operations. De Beers has sourced sufficient stores of sanitizers for operations moving forward.

- Gym Facilities Health and wellness are considered exceptionally important to combatting the

effects of illness. The gymnasium will continue to be operated providing the workforce with the ability to maintain their physical and mental wellness however there are some alterations that are being put into place to combat the potential for touch transmission:

o Hours of access to the facility will be restricted to peak times only (3 am-6 am / 6 pm-9 pm).

o During restricted hours, BWC crews will thoroughly clean all equipment and sports equipment that are in use

o Sports presenting risk of contact transmission will be barred (basketball, volleyball, floor hockey). Focus will be the use of the walking track, racket sports, and lifting/stationary equipment.

o Workout equipment (ie bench weights) being equipped with additional cleaning solution bottles and paper towels.

o Two separate and thorough cleaning events will occur during dormant times. The cleaning regimen will be represented by colour coded flagging

tape placed on all equipment indicating that the equipment has been cleaned on schedule.

o Several reminders will be placed throughout the gymnasium to all personnel detailing the responsibility to clean the equipment after use (posters/leaflets).

- Medical Process The site compliment of medical staff is being doubled to ensure that all

employees/contractors have suitable medical attention 24/7. Employees who develop any signs of illness while on site are advised to remain

in their dorm rooms and call the Site Medic (6911) the PCC (6699) during evening hours for assistance.

Site medic(s) are fully equipped with the necessary tools to manage potential patients. Of particular importance is the personal protective equipment used by medical staff to treat patients and consumable supplies that are required for effective care. Gahcho Kué has gone through an extensive review of stores and supplies have been found as sufficient.

Air medevac services are currently and will continue to be available to the mine site and will be used for priority patients as required.

- Quarantine Wing

A full wing of the camp accommodations (A1) has been set aside for a quarantine zone that will be used to house symptomatic individuals. All individuals presenting symptoms of influenza (which often mimic COVID-19) would be placed in the quarantine wing and await the relief of symptoms or more active treatment if required.

The quarantine room features three zones (hot/warm/cold) that has taken into consideration the need for dedicated lavatory and laundry facilities for affected personnel.

Quarantine protocols would see a heightened focus on the mental well being of anyone that is placed in quarantine. Consideration has been given towards access to our Employee Assistance Program (psychological help), contact with family by way of video conference, and the provision of other comforts such as additional Internet bandwidth.

- Shift Alterations

The promotion of social distancing has been incorporated into several areas on site including meetings at site. Toolbox (start of shift) meetings have been redesigned and scheduled to encourage the inclusion of social distancing by keeping workers at least 2m apart wherever possible.

The Yellowknife Mon-Thurs rotation has been split effectively halving the amount of travel to site with half the team working at site while the other works from the Yellowknife office/home offices.

15 employees who reside in remote, primarily fly-in communities in the NWT have been asked to return home or have been asked to not report for their next shift in order to eliminate a potential path for the virus to be transmitted to these communities which have limited medical facilities or are more than three hours by road to advanced medical care. Included communities are: Whati, Gameti, Lutsel K’e, Jean Marie River, Tulita, Fort Good Hope, Deline and Fort McPherson.

Site Departure Process:

- Check-out procedures feature efforts to minimize the density of individuals at the check out area prior to departure from site. The following have been implemented:

Check-outs and offsite security/health screening will occur in groups of ~20 people

Buses delivering outbound personnel will no longer seat more than 1 person per seat to avoid additional contact potential

- The passenger bus delivering employees/contractors to the airstrip will also offer hand sanitizing wipes for all personnel to use.

GAHCHO KUÉ MINE COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURESInformation for Employees, GNWT and Communities

MARCH 25, 2020

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Over the past several weeks a series of precautionary measures have been implemented at Gahcho Kué mine as part of the company’s response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.We remain focused on continuing operations at the mine as long as possible to provide continuity to our employees, communities and local and regional economies.To date all travellers allowed on site have passed pre-screening requirements and there have been no cases of COVID-19 on site.

INTRODUCTION

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AIRPORT SCREENING - YYC

Private screening room at YYC and information for travellers

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AIRPORT SCREENING - YYC

Thermometer used for screening Medical equipment

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PERSONAL HYGIENE AT THE MINE SITE

Hand sanitizer and store of extra sanitizer on hand

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PERSONAL HYGIENE AT THE MINE SITE

Hand washing instructions in washrooms

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PERSONAL HYGIENE AT THE MINE SITE

Hand sanitizer and information posters Information posters

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PERSONAL HYGIENE AT THE MINE SITE

Dining room hand-washing notice All employees channelled to sinks for hand washing

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KITCHEN/DINING ROOM PREVENTION

Increased spacing between tables Hot dog machine closed

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KITCHEN/DINING ROOM PREVENTION

Empty salad bar Ice cream freezer

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KITCHEN/DINING ROOM PREVENTION

Individually wrapped vegetables Individually wrapped baked goods

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KITCHEN/DINING ROOM PREVENTION

Individual condiment containers Food handling precautions

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SOCIAL DISTANCING

Chairs in waiting areas separated - hand sanitizer and tissue available

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ESTABLISHED QUARANTINE ZONE

Green, yellow and red zones identified in Dorm A1. Restricted area sign on quarantine zone wing

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ESTABLISHED QUARANTINE ZONE

Green zone entrance

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ESTABLISHED QUARANTINE ZONE

Green, yellow and red zones identified in Dorm A1. Restricted area sign on quarantine zone wing

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ESTABLISHED QUARANTINE ZONE

Barriers between zones.

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ESTABLISHED QUARANTINE ZONE

Reminder about personal protective equipment in quarantine zone.

Exterior Restricted Area notice on quarantine zone.

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ESTABLISHED QUARANTINE ZONE

SHRT Department – Gahcho Kué Mine March 28, 2020

SAFETY SATURDAY – WEEKLY UPDATE

INTERNAL

COVID-19 UPDATE AND INFORMATION PACKAGE

COVID-19 WORLD STATS REMEMBER TO FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE

THROUGH RISK ASSESSMENT, POLICY SETTING FOR RISK MITIGATION, CRISIS READINESS AND DILIGENT ADHERANCE TO MITIGATION POLICIES

WE CAN OVERCOME FEARS, AND DOUBTS TO PREVAIL

Coronavirus Cases:663,168

RECOVERED:141,953

Deaths;30,855

Active Cases 490,360

With Mild Symptoms 465,153 (95%)

With Severe Symptoms 25,207 (5%)

* Up to date using the link below on 3-28-20 18:00h

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Why is management of COVID-19 so critical for our site?

We are a remote community and constantly in close proximity with one another. Close quarters and shared facilities put us at a higher risk for rapid spread of communicable diseases.

• Effective March 23rd, 2020, employees are required to complete and sign a questionnaire at check-in in both Calgary &Yellowknife. This questionnaire will confirm that the traveller has not travelled internationally within 14 days of theirscheduled flight.

• Individuals who have decided travel internationally within 14 days of their travel to site will not be allowed onto thesite charter.

• Individuals who have travelled internationally outside of 14 days of their travel to site (i.e. 15+ days), will not besubject to quarantine.

• Contact HR (HRConnect@debeersgroup.com) if you have any questions.

For the following reasons, we ask employees to consider their co-workers when deciding to travel to, or connect via, any of the aforementioned destinations:

The very latest decision for GK is that commencing on Monday, all international travel will fall under

the 14 day required self isolation protocol, whether feeling unwell or not.

Mandatory Slide

What is COVID-19?COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus. Human coronaviruses are common and are typically associated

with mild illnesses, similar to the common cold. SYMPTOMS include:

symptoms may be very mild or more serious. They may take up to 14 day to appear after exposure to the virus.

Fever Cough Difficulty Breathing

HOW IT IS SPREAD

Coronaviruses are most commonly SPREAD from an infected person through:

Respiratory droplets when you cough or sneeze

Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands

Touching something with the virus on it, then touching your eyes, nose or mouth beforewashing your hands.

These viruses are not known to spread through ventilation systems or through water.

YOU ARE ONLY CONTAGEOUS WHEN YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS

Mandatory Slide

The best way to prevent the spread of infections is to:

Wash your hands often with soap and water forat least 20 seconds.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth,especially with unwashed hands

Avoid close contact with people who are sick

When coughing or sneezing:- cover your mouth and nose with your arm or

tissues to reduce the spread of germ- immediately dispose of any tissues you have

used into the garbage as soon as possibleand wash your hands afterwards.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objectsand surfaces, such as toys, electronic deviceand doorknobs.

Stay home if you are sick to avoid spreadingillness to other.

PREVENTIONMandatory

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If you have symptoms of COVID-19- fever, cough, or difficulty breathing;

Stay home (in your room) to avoid spread it to others- if you live with others, stay a separate room or

keep a 2- metre distance

Call ahead before you visit a health care professionals or call your local pubic health authority- tell them your systems and follow their instructions

If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 and tell them your symptoms.

IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS

Mandatory SlideWASH YOUR HANDS

Is Gahcho Kue Prepared with the Appropriate Risk Mitigation and Management Processes to Deal with COVID-19?

The short answer is YES!

PREVENTIONSite• Restricting access to the mine to only include individuals required to support the operation. (Contractors/Visitors)• Mandatory temperature screening at airports for everyone flying to the mine.• Communicable disease protocols put in place.• Encouraging anyone not feeling well to call in sick from their rooms before reporting to the site medic.• Reduced travel to site (4x3)• Increase in onsite medical staff• Increase in cleaning of all touch surfaces• Change of 2x2 personnel to a 4x4 rotationKitchen• Mandatory hand washing on entry• Removal of self-serving areas• Pre-wrapped foods and snacks• Scheduled meal times to reduce public gathering size• Individual condiments• Increase in cleaning of all touch surfaces• Utensils are handed out by staff with meals• Doors removed from pastry cabinets to reduce touch

potential.

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ROTATIONAL & FLIGHT SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS Mandatory Slide

To further improve our hygiene practices, cell phones or other mobile devices, including laptop computers, tablets and portable music players are not to be used in the Dining/Kitchen area because they can introduce bacteria and viruses into the dining room. You are permitted to have it on your person however; you are not permitted to have it out or to be using it while in the Dining Room/Kitchen.

KITCHEN ADDITIONAL MEASURES Mandatory Slide

• Do not bring lunch bags or backpacks into the kitchen as they can’t be sanitized• Coffee and beverage containers must be cleaned on the outside at the sink, while washing your

hands, before they can be refilled.• Do not answer your handheld radio in the kitchen and do not put them on the tables, they are

not sanitized. Take your calls outside.

KITCHEN ADDITIONAL MEASURES Mandatory Slide

To further encourage social distancing and to allow time for the cleaning staff to deep clean, these measures will be implemented as of March 26, 2020.

GYMNASIUM TEMPORARY CHANGES

Frequent contact sports or sports where players have a likelihood to come into contact with each other

have been suspended

The gymnasium will have limited operating hours

3:00 AM – 6:00 AM2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Wiping down gym equipment after use is MANDATORY.

Additional cleaning spray bottle have been added

Twice a day deep cleaning.Orange (day) and Green (night) tape

will indicate if the equipment has been cleaned according to schedule

Mandatory Slide

WHAT IS SOCIAL DISTANCING? Mandatory Slide

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SOCIAL DISTANCING IN THE WORKPLACE Mandatory Slide

Is Gahcho Kue Prepared with the Appropriate Risk Mitigation and Management Processes to Deal with COVID-19?

The short answer is YES!

• Our Physician Assistants and on call Doctor have been continuously monitoring government health sites such as

• https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html• https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/coronavirus-disease-covid-19• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html• https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

• This ensures that they have the most accurate information about the virus, and can plan how to contain it.

• GK is equipped with the ability to prevent an epidemic by means of a pre-planned quarantine program and refreshedsupplies of critical stocks. This gives the ability to limit risk of spread, should a case of COVID-19 be confirmed on site.

• We have a well staffed PA office that has the equipment and assessment capabilities to manage all forms of illnessincluding COVID-19 by means of a risk based review of individual cases.

• On the preventative side, we have regular cleaning services provided by the BWC staff who are equipped with the rightchemicals to disinfect surfaces and prevent spread of diseases.

MandatorySlide

In order to receive important updates during this extraordinary time, please monitor the following channels regularly:

Emails: The company will send important updates to both personal and work email addresses. Please monitor your email addresses regularly. We will be distributing information to employee personal email address that are registered in the e-Pay/ Dayforce system.

Pursuit Online (Toolbox): Information updates will be posted under the “Announcements” section on the Toolbox page of Pursuit Online: https://angloamerican.sharepoint.com/sites/Pursuit_Pipeline/canada/tbox/Pages/default.aspx Messages from De Beers Group are also available on Pursuit Online.

e-Pay/Dayforce: The company will send updates through the Dayforce messaging system. Please log in regularly to check those messages.

Engage App: All information regarding precautions undertaken to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus are available under NOTICES in the Gahcho Kué and Calgary Support Centre sections of the app. Please be sure to download the Engage App, register and log in. On your phone, go to your App Store or Google Play and search for “De Beers Group Engage”. Or you can use this link in your browser on your phone:https://dbgengage.datafree.co/.

When you open the app, if you have already registered, please fill in your mobile number and click on “Get PIN”. A PIN will be sent via text to your device. Enter it and then click Log In.

If you have not yet registered, please click on “Register” and fill in the information before trying to get your PIN. Please see the attached Guide for more information.

If you have difficulties with the app, please email info.canada@debeersgroup.com and include your cell phone number and email address.

Is Gahcho Kue Prepared with the Appropriate Risk Mitigation and Management Processes to Deal with COVID-19?

The short answer is YES!Mandatory

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DATE OF ISSUE: April 1, 2020

Worker

Roles & Responsibilities

Towards COVID-19

On-site Self-Monitoring

Process It is important to self-monitor daily (before, during and after

your shift) for any signs of illness.

A second qualified health care professional is now on site

to help with any concerns during the pandemic.

If you experience any of these symptoms, STAY IN YOUR

ROOM and contact the Health Clinic (ext. 6911, after hours

ext. 6699). If you are not in your room or are on shift,

please quickly make your way to your room and have as

little contact with others as possible and contact the Health

Clinic.

High Temperature

Chills/Fever

Difficulty Breathing

Cough

Runny Nose

Nausea/Vomiting/

Diarrhea

Sore Throat

Leaving Site To ensure the safety of the employees/contractors leaving

site and the respective destinations additional measures

have been put in place.

Check-out process:

1. Report to Travel for check-out and baggage drop off;

you will also be given a boarding number

2. Go to the clinic for symptom screening, including a

temperature check

Boarding Process:

Access to the travel lobby for boarding will also be

modified to encourage social distancing.

1. Upon check-out, each employee will receive a boarding

number.

2. Boarding numbers will be announced throughout the

site speakers to ensure no more than 20 employees

are queued (with separation) in the travel lobby.

3. Shuttle bus seating is modified to 1 person per bench

Off-Site/At Home To ensure your safety while off-site please follow these

recommendations during your journey home/upon returning

home:

1. Avoid close contact with others while travelling—

especially at the airport

2. Make sure you are aware of rules around self-isolation/

physical distancing in your home community and self-

isolate at home for 14 days

3. Daily self-monitor for any signs and symptoms of illness

4. Avoid any unnecessary public establishments

5. Continue to practice excellent hygiene, including

frequent handwashing, minimal face touching and

covering your cough/sneeze

If you exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19 please contact your

community’s public health unit or health centre and self-

isolate for 14 days.

COVID-19 The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer for the NWT

has recommended that all travelers from outside of the

territory self-isolate for 14 days. This is all done to slow the

spread of COVID-19.

Employees working in the mineral and petroleum resource

industries are exempt from travel restrictions

implemented by the Government of Northwest Territories.

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer and Health

and Social Services Pandemic Planner are working closely

with the Gahcho Kué medical staff to develop strict

screening and mitigation strategies.

To ensure any employees/contractors with an infectious

disease or symptoms of an infectious disease are barred

from the check-in kiosk and coming to site, multiple health

screening checkpoints are in place. The screening process

is conducted by a qualified medical practitioner and the

screening process includes:

Risk based questions regarding travel and contact with

confirmed COVID-19 individuals

Fever/Temperature screening process with a cut-off of

38⁰C

If you are ill or are showing any signs of illness, please

call in sick

If you have been in contact with anyone who has been

diagnosed with COVID-19 or who is in self-quarantine,

please contact your supervisor ASAP.

Pre-Site Access/Screening

Physical Distancing and

Mitigation Strategies On Site Physical distancing and hygiene practices are mandatory and

on-site facilities have been transformed to ensure these

practices are followed.

All meetings and toolbox talks have been redesigned to

encourage social distancing. The objective is to have 2 meter

separation between meeting participants.

When working in close contact with others, please utilize

appropriate PPE and do not handle a co-worker’s tools with

your bare hands.

Gymnasium:

Limited operating hours to allow for deep cleaning

twice a day. 3AM - 6AM, 2:30PM - 4:30PM and 6PM-

10PM

Sports where players have a likelihood to come into

contact with one another have been suspended

Wiping down gym equipment is MANDATORY after

each use. Additional cleaning spray bottles have been

added

There will be twice-a-day deep cleaning. Coloured tape

will indicate that the equipment has been cleaned

according to schedule.

Kitchen/Dining Room:

Everyone is required to wash their hands upon entry to the

cafeteria. There is a handwashing station and all employees

are to follow the handwashing poster of how to properly wash

your hands.

To further reduce multiple points of contact the following

measures have also been out in place:

Tables/chairs reorganized to

encourage 2m separation

Staggered meal schedule to

reduce the number of

employees in the cafeteria at

any one time

Condiments only available in single use packets

Salad bar and sandwich bar are closed and pre-

packaged options are available

Ice cream freezer and pasta bar is closed and will be

served by the kitchen staff

Fresh fruit, pastries and desserts are available in pre-

packaged options.

Heightened Cleaning Schedule:

Frequency of cleaning of areas/items/surfaces where

there is likelihood of multiple points of contact has been

increased. These points of contact will be cleaned at a

minimum of twice a day with the majority being cleaned

multiple times throughout the day. These surfaces include

but are not limited to:

Entrance/Exit door handles/stall doors and latches

Telephones/Stair railings

Faucets/countertops/towel dispensers

Light switches and remote controls

Tables and chairs

There are also multiple cleaning solution bottles placed

around site for employee use when necessary.

COVID-19 MITIGATION STRATEGIES- Safety Saturday Presentation

AAPRIL 4, 2020

As you know, COVID-19 is having a significant impact all over the world. Here at Gahcho Kué we are responding to these risks by placing multiple controls to ensure the safety of our employees/contractors and their home communities.

Our Health Team, Heads of Departments and Managers have been in and out of meetings with the Department of Health/WSCC and other government agencies to ensure that we are not only following the requirements but also exceeding them. These next few slides will illustrate Gahcho Kue’s mitigation strategies.

COVID-19 AND THE WORKPLACE

Thank you everyone for your continued cooperation through these unprecedented times

COMMUNICATION METHODS

In order to keep everyone up to date and informed - we have multiple platforms of communication

Toolbox Talks/Safety Saturday

•Every week there are updates on the Safety Saturday that isdistributed site wide via Toolbox talks.

Posters Around Camp

•Posters are continually updated throughout site indication newpolicies and information on the virus

Front Lobby Updates

•The Health and Wellness Poster in the travel lobby is an area thathas general information on COVID-19

Site Wide Notifications/Memos

•Site-wide notifications are made via email and postings.

Dayforce payroll app

•Updates are sent on De Beers employees' Dayforce accounts.

Engage App

•The De Beers Group Engage app can be downloaded in the AppStore of Google Play

De Beers Toll Free Number

• tto hear a recording of the latest updates

De Beers Pre-Travel Hotline

•Tto speak with the Health Clinic to discuss travel related concerns

ASSESSMENT AND EXCLUSION OF HIGH RISK PERSONNEL

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Medically at Risk PersonnelEmployees and contractors who possess medical conditions that pesent a higher potential for lifethreatening complications as a result to COVID-19 are excluded from site

02Remote Communities StrategyEmployees and contractors that reside in communities that are completely isolated or which havegreater than 3 hour drive to sufficient medical facilities are excluded from site

Adjustment of Site RotationSite rotation adjustments are made to significantly reduce the frequency of flights and theassociated staffing changes. (4x3 will turn into 2x2, 2x2 will turn into 4x4)

Right of entry of employees/contractor were changed to reduce high risk personnel onsite and to protect vulnerable communities

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PRE-SITE ACCESS/SCREENING

To ensure any employees/contractors with COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19 are barred from the check-in kiosk and coming to site; multiple health screening checkpoints are put in place.

The screening checkpoints are put in place at all methods of entry to the mine site (i.e. airport, ice road). It is conducted by a qualified medical practitioner.

The screening process includes:• Risk based questionnaire regarding travel and contact

with confirmed COVID-19 individuals• Fever/Temperature screening process with a cut off of

38⁰C

Pre-Travel HotlineBefore leaving your home, take advantage of the new hotline. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the possibility of being denied at the airport please call.

To ensure the health and safety of employees/contractors and reduce the opportunity for passenger contact/interaction the airlines have put these measures in place.• Observance of current best practices for pre-flight employee and

passenger screening (travel questionnaire, temperature screening,etc.)

AIRLINE RESPONSE TO COVID-19

• An established buffer zone, where applicable, by blocking off first row of seating.• Removal of inflight magazines• Distribute bottled water only. (Provided to passengers prior to boarding)• Cessation of most inflight services• Establishment of consistent flight crew teams as much as possible• Implementation of the latest recommendations and best industry practices for enhanced aircraft grooming

Physical distancing and hygiene practices are MANDATORY.

On-site facilities have been transformed and rated using WSCC’s “COVID-19 and the Workplace: General Precautions and a Risk Assessment” to ensure compliance. We have met and exceeded these requirements.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING MEASURES

Gymnasium:• Limited operating hours (3 am – 6 am, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm)• Sports where players have a likelihood to come into contact with one another have been

suspended• Max 25 employees – Check-in/check-out board

Meetings/Toolbox:• When possible meetings are done electronically• Adjustment of toolbox talk times and orientation including splitting of teams to promote space in

larger departments

Vehicle Transport:• Employees are separated on buses (1 person per bench)

PHYSICAL DISTANCING MEASURES (CONTINUED)

There are many more physical distancing strategies implemented throughout site. Here are a few examples:

In coordination with BWC and their Pandemic Response Plan there is an increase in cleaning frequency of areas/items/surfaces where there is likelihood of multiple points of contact. These surfaces include but not limited to:

HEIGHTENED CLEANING SCHEDULE/HYGIENE PRACTICES

Entrance/Exit Door Handles

Stair Railings

Telephones

Faucets and Countertops

Television Remote ControlsSnack and Pop Machine Buttons and Coin Returns

Light Switches

Computer Keyboards

Chair Handles

Temperature Control Switches

Room KeysBoarding Passes

Soap Dispenser HandlesTowel DispensersBathroom Stall Doors and latches

These surfaces are cleaned at least twice a day with the majority being cleaned 3 or more times a day

Gymnasium deep cleaning twice a day. Equipment will be tagged with tape to indicate when it has been deep cleaned. (Orange=Day, Green=Night)

HEIGHTENED CLEANING SCHEDULE/HYGIENE PRACTICES

Increase in sanitizer products throughout site. Please take advantage of this and use when needed.

Wiping down gym equipment after use is MANDATORY, additional cleaning spray bottles have been added beside the equipment.

Hand sanitizer wipes or spray bottles are available in the warehouse and will be placed in each vehicle. Please clean areas such at seat belts, steering wheel and radios.

Hand sanitizers and wipes are placed along the hallways. Before using the phone or the door handle please use the sanitizers.

GYMNASIUM LIGHT VEHICLES/BUSES HALLWAYS

WASH YOUR HANDS

It is important to self-monitor daily (before, during and after your shift) for any signs of illness.

ONSITE SELF MONITORING/SYMPTOM REPORTING PROCESS

High Temperature/Chills/Fever

Sore ThroatCough

Runny Nose

Nausea/Vomiting/DiarrheaDifficulty Breathing

If you have any of these symptoms, whether severe or mild, stay in your room and contact the Health Clinic.

If on shift, contact your supervisor and make your way to your room.Avoid contact with others

SUSPECTED CASE ASSESSMENT

Symptom ReportingEmployees are instructed to strictly stay in their room and contact the Health Clinic if they feel ill or have any signs or symptoms of COVID-19.

They can call the Health Clinic.

Medical Assessment Transport to Q1The Physicians Assistant (PA) will wear the appropriate PPE and make their way to the employees room for an assessment.

Prior to entry into the employee’s room the PA will give an N95 mask to the employee for them to wear.

The PA will then consult the Medical Director for Frontline Medics, if there is a need to quarantine.

If required or suspected of having COVID-19 the employee will wear the appropriate PPE (N95 mask and gloves) and be escorted by the PA into Q1 (Dorm A1)

The suspected case reporting and assessment mechanism has 3 crucial steps. These steps are taken to ensure we quarantine the employee who shows signs of illness (especially symptoms of COVID-19) to eliminate the opportunity of spread through assessment and contact.

LEAVING SITE/ PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES

1 2 3 4

CheckoutReport to travel for checkout and baggage drop off. You will be given a boarding number.

Temperature ScreenGo to the clinic for temperature screening.

Boarding by NumberBoarding numbers will be announced to ensure no more than 20 employees are queued in the travel lobby.

Shuttle BusThe Shuttle bus is modified to 1 person per bench. Sanitizer wipes will also be available for use.

Upon leaving site, there is a new checkout process to maintain our physical distancing policy and to protect our home communities.

While off-site please follow these recommendations to ensure you stay healthy and are fit for work:

1. Avoid close contact with others while travelling-especially at the airport

2. Make sure you are aware of rules around self-isolation/physical distancing in your home community.

3. Daily self-monitor for any signs and symptoms of COVID-19. If you exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19 pleasecontact your community’s public health unit or health centre and self-isolate for 14 days.

4. Avoid any unnecessary public establishments

5. Avoid unnecessary out of province/territory travel

6. Continue to practice excellent hygiene, including frequent handwashing, minimal face touching and coveringyour cough/sneeze.

OFF-SITE/AT HOME

Call the Pre-Travel Hotline prior to your departure from home if you have concerns regarding site access.

COVID-19 Mitigation Update

• APRIL 6, 2020

Risk Mitigation and Employee/Contractor Care:

Medical exclusion of employees and contracted personnel with medical conditions particularly sensitive to COVID-19- Compromised immune system- COPD- Diabetes- Extremely high blood pressure- Etc.

Remote community workers returned home- Whati, Gameti, Lutsel K’e, Fort Resolution (added April 6), Jean Marie River, Tulita, Fort Good Hope, Deline and Fort McPherson

Updated Pandemic Management Plan completed and endorsed by Gahcho Kué Medical Director

Establishment of a “COVID-19 Hotline” for employees and contractors- Access to site medical staff to discuss concerns, isolation methods, and any symptoms or ask general questions.- Key initiative to eliminate people travelling to pick-up point and being denied travel to site

Medical Surveillance

Temperature Screening at both Calgary and Yellowknife Airports for inbound employees and Gahcho Kué mine for all outboundemployees

Mandatory medical questionnaire required for all inbound travellers, updated regularly to adapt to best information andgovernment direction

GENERAL UPDATE ON ACTIONS

GENERAL UPDATE ON ACTIONS

Legal Compliance:

Application and receipt of variance for adjustment to working hours facilitating 4x4 workforce:- GNWT (WSCC) – NWT Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations- GNWT (ECE) – Employment Standards Act

Physical Distancing at Mine Site and During Transit:

Adjustment to aircraft and bus seating arrangements to comply with physical distancing principle: One person per bench on board buses Reduction in available seats on board aircraft to allow for physical distancing

Visual reinforcement of concept- Common room maximum occupancy posted (based on 2 meter separation requirements)- Visual cues (floor markings) for lineup areas (ie kitchen/dining room)- Tag in/out board established for gymnasium (max 25 people)

Stakeholder Engagement

Continued dialogue with key stakeholders including- GNWT Public Health – Advisement on new Order being delivered affecting mineral workers. Manageable actions according to

conversation- Tli Cho – Requests for additional information and a copy of Pandemic Response Plan- Employees – Multiple mass-medical publications regarding continual improvement initiatives with respect to COVID-19

FLIGHT AND WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT

Workforce Transformation: 2x2 workforce transitioning to a 4x4 schedule

- Limits number of flights and potential for COVID-19 affected personnelaccessing site

- Provides additional assurance to Indigenous and southern partners thatindividuals departing site are not affected by COVID-19 – employees on site forfour weeks

- Allows southern workforce to fully comply with all jurisdictional orders regardingisolation after travel

4x3 Workforce Adjustment to 2x2 schedule:- Further limits number of flights and potential for northern or transient COVID-19

affected personnel accessing site

Investigation of Hub and Spoke Model employee charter flights:- Consideration of employee-only flights from across Canada- Drastically reduce commercial travel for employees/contractors by forming three new

pick-up points serviced by a GK Charter thus further eliminating potential for in-transitcontraction of COVID-19 due to travel through public airport terminals

- Features three distinct routes servicing Western, Central and Eastern Canada- Flights would originate from private charter terminals

SHRT Department – Gahcho Kué Mine April 11, 2020

SAFETY SATURDAY – WEEKLY UPDATE

INTERNAL

Attendees:

COVID-19 UPDATE AND INFORMATION PACKAGE

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To ensure the health and safety of employees/contractors

and reduce the opportunity for passenger

contact/interaction the airlines have put these measures in

place.

• Observance of current best practices for pre-flight employee and

passenger screening (travel questionnaire, temperature screening,

etc.)

AIRLINE RESPONSE TO COVID-19

• An established buffer zone, where applicable, by blocking off first row of seating.

• Removal of inflight magazines

• Distribute bottled water only. (Provided to passengers prior to boarding)

• Cessation of most inflight services

• Establishment of consistent flight crew teams as much as possible

• Implementation of the latest recommendations and best industry practices for enhanced aircraft grooming

• NEW Seating orientation to create greater distancing between individuals

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Gymnasium:• Limited operating hours (3 am – 6 am, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm)

• Sports where players have a likelihood to come into contact with one another have been

suspended

• Max 25 employees – Check in check out board

Meetings/Toolbox:• When possible meetings are done electronically

• Adjustment of toolbox talk times and orientation including splitting of teams to promote space in

larger departments

Vehicle Transport:• Employees are separated on buses (1 person per bench)

• Maximum pickup occupancy 2 (one in front seat, one in back seat) until protective masks arrive

on site (IE expected soon)

PHYSICAL DISTANCING MEASURES (CONTINUED)

There are many more physical distancing strategies implemented throughout site. Here

are a few examples:

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To further encourage physical distancing ‘X’ markings on the main lobby floor and waiting lounge area checkout line.Chairs in the main lobby waiting room have been marked off and are not to be occupied.

Numbers are given to personnel checking in. These numbers are used to ensure that busses are loaded only half full.

Waiting areas established in “Old Gym”, Rec Room, TV room

TRAVEL DEPARTURE CHANGESMandatory

Slide

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The smoke shack now has a maximum

occupancy of 4 persons at any given time.

A check-in/out board with magnets has been

placed on the left hand side of the door

exiting main camp for the smoke shack.

All persons are to check-in/out.

SMOKE SHACK CHANGESMandatory

Slide

ADDITIONAL MEASURES DONE OFF-SITE

INTERNAL

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ADDITIONAL MEASURES

The Chief Public Health Officer of the Northwest

Territories has ordered social distancing to prevent the

spread of COVID-19. While employees may be

permitted to continue to work from their job site in

some situations, there are additional guidelines for

those who are permitted to work and move between

communities during this pandemic.

The following steps must be taken by all individuals

entering the NWT to work sites.

1. Workers in closed camps need to practice social

distancing two weeks prior to entry to the mine

2. Workers are also expected to monitor themselves

for symptoms using the Daily Self-Monitoring Form

3. Workers must provide the completed daily self

monitoring form to the health tech at the airport of

entry.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING

How to practice social distancing while offsite:

• Avoid crowded places and non-essential gatherings

• Avoid common greetings such as handshakes

• Keep a distance of at least 2 metres from others, as much as

possible

Some tips to help you practice social distancing:

• Stay home as much as possible, including meals and

entertainment

• Shop only when needed and do so during off-peak hours

• Use technology to keep in touch with family and friends

• Use food delivery services or online shopping

• Exercise at home or outside away from others

• Avoid all non-essential travel outside your jurisdiction

To protect ourselves and the ones that we love we must change our everyday routines in

order to minimize close contact with others.

Employees must practice social distancing at least 14 days before leaving their home to

travel to site.

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OFF-SITE DAILY SELF-MONITORING

Workers are expected to daily self-monitor for any signs or

symptoms of COVID-19. This is to ensure that anyone who

exhibits any symptoms are immediately self-isolated.

Each day, starting 14 days before your scheduled flight,

each employee must keep an eye out and record any of

these signs or symptoms:

• Cough

• Runny nose

• Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

• Sore throat

• Do a temperature check

• If there is any difficulty breath – call 911 immediately

This form must be completed and handed in to the Airport

Medical Screening Technician.

Failure to complete this form and submit it to the Airport

Medical Screening Technician will result in not being

allowed to fly to site.

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COVID-19 is a respiratory illness which is transferred through particles which

become airborne when someone sneezes or coughs without covering their face.

This is the reason for the 2 meter physical distancing protocol.

It is understood that there are instances where 2 meters of social distancing

cannot be achieved. For these situations, site employees will be issued a surgical

mask for use when travelling on a commercial flight, charter flight or any other

instances where they are unable to maintain 2 meters of separation.

Please note that these masks are a precious commodity in our current times and

as such are not easily available. For this reason, we ask employees to take care of

their masks by storing them safely between uses and doing their best to prevent

damage. Should your mask become damaged or lost, a limited supply of

replacements will be made available through the on-site Physician Assistant.

Once the masks have arrived on site, a communication will be issued with details

on how to collect your mask.

In the meantime, stay safe and healthy.

SURGICAL MASKS

ADDITIONAL MEASURES DONE ON-SITE

INTERNAL

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PRE-SHIFT SYMPTOM SCREENING

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer for the NWT has released a new order on April 10, 2020 stating that all employees that

work at remote mines sites are to complete an additional health screening including temperature and COVID-19 Symptom inquiry

prior to the start of each shift.

Importance of a Pre-Shift Screen

Significantly reduce the amount of employees needed to be

quarantined due to contact with the symptomatic employee.

Example:

If Patient 1 has been in contact with 3 people and each contact has

been in contact with 3 people then 13 employees will be

quarantined.

After the implementation of Pre-Shift Temperature Screening, We

can estimate the possibility of only 1 employee being in contact with

Patient 1 and 3 employees being in contact with Contact 1. This will

have a total of 5 people in quarantine.

Before After

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PRE-SHIFT SYMPTOM SCREENING PROCESS

1) Prior to the start of

each shift, all employees

and contractors must

report to the clinic for a

symptom screen.

2) Employees must make

their way to the clinic

during their meal

schedule. Either before

or after eating.

3) Only 2 employees at a time are allowed in the clinic for screening.

Please wait in the travel lobby until directed by the health staff.

While in the lobby awaiting screening please practice physical distancing (2

metres apart)

Please fill out the ballot and use the hand sanitizer prior to entering the clinic

Pre-Shift Screening

BallotName:_______________________

Room Number:________________

Date:________________________

Supervisor:___________________

Medical Signature:_____________

5) Once completed the

employee will leave the

clinic through the double

doors into the

administration hallway.

The employee will now

have the ballot indicating

the date and signature of

the medic certifying that

they were screened.

4) The screening will take

roughly 10 seconds.

If the employee has no

signs or symptoms of

COVID-19 the health

clinic staff will sign the

ballot.

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PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION IN DINING ROOM

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FATIGUE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Staffing Levels• The HR Superintendent with

the support of the HOD’s will

analyze overtime trends and

consider potential additions

to staffing levels

Sleep Opportunity• Work hours shall not exceed

12 hours per day unless in

the case of an emergency.

• Develop shift scheduling

considering circadian

rhythms and sleep patterns.

• Allowances in schedule for

fatigue breaks and time off –

employees that work a 12

hour shift must be allowed

rest breaks that add up to at

least 60 minutes during a

shift.

Sleep Obtained• Create a comfortable sleep

environment (quiet hours,

temperature control, etc.)

Fitness For Duty• Pre-deployment medical assessment.

Any medications used must be

disclosed to the medic and any

medication that may affect alertness

must be avoided.

• Lifestyle choices – encouraged to

exercise daily and are given the

opportunity to maintain a healthy and

well balanced diet

• Stress management/ EAP Program

Workplace Environment• When designing workplaces,

management will consider ways to

reduce fatigue affects/modify

workplace conditions to support

physical and mental alertness.

• All workers must be provided access to

water

Alertness Behaviour• Fatigue breaks shall be

considered and made

available when:

• Requested, subject

to authorization by

the supervisor

• Supervisor identifies

that the individual

may be fatigued

• Work is scheduled

with extreme

conditions (extreme

heat, cold or heavy

work)

• During fatigue breaks, the

individual shall remove

themselves from active work

for a period of rest and/or

refreshments.

• Supervisors are to document

fatigue breaks in their daily

log.

• Breaks include: a change in

environment, power nap,

short break, refreshments