b'extensive fieldwork with systematic scanningthrough presentations made to local CULTURAL of the ground with the selective sampleschoolteachers, who will teach students about HERITAGE collection methods.the earlier inhabitants of the region. ASSESSMENTAround the JNP site, 22 archaeological sitesCurrently, all work activities on site that Centaurus recently published and five isolated archaeological occurrencesrequires earthmoving, such as opening new were identified by the surveys.Of thesedrill pads and access tracks, building a core data from an archaeological 27 sites, seven were scientifically salvagedshed, building a fuel storage tank etc is closely and natural heritage report to protect them from any future groundmonitored by an archaeologist who originally of the JNP area. disturbance caused by exploration activitiessurveyed the area in order to avoid any or development of the JNP.All archaeologicaldamage to potential artefacts not previously The report was based on a surveymaterial salvaged was catalogued and sent tofound and to allow the identification of new commissioned by Centaurus to support thean academic college in Par State. sites.EIA/RIMA process to identify any aspects ofThe knowledge generated through these archaeological and natural heritage that couldarchaeological studies has been and will be impacted by the JNP.The survey coveredcontinue to be passed on to local communities UNIFESSPA students at theentrance to the JNP Cana CampLOCAL & YOUTH various trades such as masonry, carpentry,exploration and development work at the JNP. EMPLOYMENT welding, mechanics and administrative roles. This is a substantial contribution to the local Participants will then have the opportunityeconomy and a much-needed financial boost Centauruss communityto apply for jobs in the construction of JNP. to local businesses and service providers who investment program is directedDuring the year, applications were receivedhave benefited from being awarded drilling and screened and the locations where theand consulting contracts, contracts for the towards helping the localtraining will be offered were defined.Centaurusprovision of goods and services, the purchase communities and residents buildwill invest over R$4M in this local workforceof equipment, consumables, and supplies. capacity through supportingtraining program for the construction phaseIncome generated by the projects presence education and pathways toand intends to expand the program for theis then spent within the local and regional employment.operational phase of JNP. business communities, fostering growth, In partnership with a recognised Brazilianand improving prosperity within the region training agency (SENAI), Centaurus has alsothrough multiplier effects.Through this, Centaurus prioritises the establishment of a local workforce for the JNP. established online courses that will be offeredCentaurus has also been encouraging its At the end of 2022, close to 90% of all Centaurusto all applicants before the trade trainingemployees who work at the JNP to become part employees working on the JNP are from thestarts.These online courses cover generalof the local communities, rather than attending south-eastern region of the State of Par. business areas such as occupational healthwork on a fly-in-fly-out basis.Workers have and safety, computing, and environmentalrecently relocated to the local towns from other In 2022, Centaurus increased funding foreducation and will be offered for free to localstates, helping to integrate Centaurus and its its local workforce training program.Thisresidents. workers within the local area.program aims to offer 1,500 local residents of the three municipalities around the JNP theMore than 80% of the Companys annual opportunity to receive free training ininvestment expenditure relates to mineral 31'