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Community
Eaglecrest has a long standing commitment of being a partner
in the San Simon community. In addition to providing employment
to over 100 local residents, the Company also strives to have
a meaningful impact on the community.
During the 12 years of the Company's operations at the San
Simon project, Eaglecrest management has always been well
received by its neighbors. The Company's community relations
programs are under the direction of Dr. Jorge Forgues, who
has developed a strong relationship with the local community
and all levels of the government.
Over the years, Eaglecrest has carried out a series of initiatives
to demonstrate its commitment to the community. The Company
has built the San Simon school and teacher accommodations
and donated computers and school supplies to all three local
area schools. Eaglecrest subsidizes the San Simon teachers'
salaries to ensure quality teachers are available to provide
quality education. The Company also sponsors the annual soccer
tournament which is the sporting highlight of the region.
Eaglecrest donates medicine and equipment to both the local
hospital and dental clinic 35 km from the San Simon plateau.
In emergency cases, the Company provides free air evacuations
to Santa Cruz, where comprehensive medical care is available.
Eaglecrest's camp doctor provides free medical examinations
and medicine to San Simon residents — as well as educating
families in health and hygiene to prevent disease. To help
combat the critical malaria problem, the Company has donated
a fumigation system to eliminate disease-borne mosquitoes.
The Company has worked closely with the local authorities
to improve the safety and security of the region. The Company
has worked with the Bolivian Navy Base (located 35 km from
the site) and have improved their landing strip and provided
equipment.
Eaglecrest is an exploration company with an abiding commitment
to the health and well-being of its neighbors, a belief in
sustainable growth, and a pledge to support local communities
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