Annual Report 2011  Monument Mining Limited  Environment   Community Initiatives  10 |  P a g e Monument is committed to conducting business in an environmentally responsible manner. In fiscal 2011, the Company  established environmental monitoring and control procedures in compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessment  (EIA) plan approved by the Malaysian Government Department on the Environment (DOE) and the Mining Scheme  adopted by the Department of Minerals and Geosciences (JMG). Sampling results for pH, Arsenic and Cyanide were  reported to the authorities on a monthly basis, and as per third party audit conducted in the third quarter, are all in  compliance. Weekly water samples are taken at the plant site for water quality control. Removal and disposal of  scheduled and hazardous wastes was contracted to the Department of the Environment (DOE) registered contractors.  Early in fiscal 2011 a hazardous chemical exposure risk assessment was completed.  Monument Mining has very strong community ties and is part of the local community in Malaysia. The company is  committed to being a responsible gold producer and fosters positive developments in the community surrounding the  operations. Selinsing Gold Mine is a major economic entity in the District of Kuala Lipis and the Company contributes  through royalties, wages, taxes and procurement of goods and services in addition to addressing community needs and  promoting sustainable socio-economic development.  In fiscal 2011, the Company paid $2.6 million in royalties to the Malaysian government from gold sales. Of the 196  employees at the Selinsing Mine site as of June 30$^{th}$ 2011, 194 were hired locally and live in the surrounding communities  with their families. Local community donations were made during the year including a donation to the Lipis Hospital for the organization of  a health awareness program which includes free basic medical screening to the local community. New uniforms and  boots were purchased by the Company and donated to the local members of the RELA agency. The Company also  established an education fund to sponsor pre-qualified young students from local villages to obtain a University degree  with a guaranteed job opportunity at the mine site after graduation. 