Technical Report for the Maricunga Gold Mine - Kinross Gold

Kinross Gold CorporationMaricunga Mine Technical ReportAssay DataAssay results were received as digital files, identified by work order number and holenumber. The assay files included individual sample numbers allowing the samples to bematched to the sample intervals. The digital files were imported into spreadsheet files thatwere verified back to the original assay files prior to being imported into the PDB.QA/QC DataThe Senior Geologist matched assays to sample numbers on the original log and extractedthe QA/QC data from the sample stream into an excel spreadsheet which was used tomonitor QA/QC data independently from the sample stream. The QA/QC data was sortedinto worksheets for blanks, standards and duplicates. The entire file was cross-checkedbetween the Project Manager’s copy and the Senior Geologist’s copy. Once satisfied thatthe data was free of error it was sent via email to Dr. Smee for final analysis.14.4.2 Data StorageThe PDB was established and maintained using Gemcom modeling software. The PDB wasbacked up on CD-R media on a regular basis for the duration of the field program. Once thePDB was fully updated with all the results collected during the 2002-2003 programs, the datawas copied and forwarded to Kinross Technical Services in CD-R format. This database isreferred to as the Final Database (FDB).In addition to the digital files, all available hard copy data was organized and inventoried ona per hole basis. This information was copied in triplicate with one copy forwarded to KinrossTechnical Services, one copy forwarded to Bema and a final copy stored at the MaricungaMine. Original hard copy data was packaged and stored at the CMM office in Copiapó.14.4.3 Data Management and SecurityOnly the QA/QC Database Manager had the necessary file access permissions to updatethe PDB. Only Kinross’ Manager of Technical Services could access and modify the FDB.57