COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

In May of 2009 South American Silver, in partnership with the Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) conducted extensive research to assess community perceptions around mining issues and increase our understanding of the role of civil society and government in the successful execution of our Malku Khota project. Drawing from the BSR research and our management team’s 15 years of in-country mining experience, we have developed a pro-active community outreach program to facilitate communication, address public concerns and mitigate development risk as we advance our Malku Khota project.

Part of our comprehensive community relations strategy includes the full-time employment of two community relations personnel who meet with members of the surrounding townships to conduct community meetings and provide mining education programs.

As well, we are committed to developing the social foundations in the region by helping with the construction of local schools, resources and offering jobs to the people in the region. We plan to maintain close relationships and open communication with the communities as the Malku Khota project proceeds from its exploratory phase into production.

We believe that the participation of surrounding communities throughout the development of the Malku Khota project is essential to its success.