Falco Resources Ltd.
2021  ESG Report
Published on  January 16, 2023
Falco has prioritized ESG factors to define its mission and has adopted an inspiring vision firmly rooted in its values:
-   Mission:  Our way of being a miner : Building a lasting legacy every day, through every action we take.
-   Vision : Falco’s innovative, scalable and transparent approach, rooted in current and future issues, is a model and a source of pride for its employees, its community and its peers.
-   Values: Falco advocates values such as transparency, integrity, determination and audacity.
Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements
Company Profile
Organizational Profile
Name Falco Resources Ltd.
Describe nature of activities, brands, products and services Falco is an exploration and development stage
company in the business of acquiring, exploring
and developing mineral properties in Canada.
Falco's focus is on the exploration and
development of its mineral properties in the
Rouyn-Noranda region of the Province of
Québec for base and precious metals, primarily
on its wholly owned Horne 5 polymetallic
deposit (the “Horne 5 project”).

Falco is one of the largest claim holders in the
Province of Québec, with extensive land
holdings in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. Falco
owns mining claims and contractual rights in or
in relation to mining concessions covering an
aggregate of approximately 70,000 hectares of
land in the Noranda mining camp. Falco's
principal property is the Horne 5 Project,
located in the Noranda mining camp, which has
hosted several former gold and base metal
producers including the Horne Mine, which was
operated by Noranda Inc. from 1927 to 1976.
The Horne Mine produced approximately 11.6
million ounces of gold and 2.5 billion pounds of
copper.

For further details regarding the Horne 5
Project, refer to the Updated Feasibility Study
entitled, “Feasibility Study Update, Horne 5
Gold Project”, dated effective March 18, 2021,
which was prepared in accordance with
National Instrument 43-101 Respecting
Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects
(“NI 43-101”), and is available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
Link to Corporate Website https://www.falcores.com/en/
Industry Classification NAICS:
212220 Gold and silver ore mining
212233 Copper-zinc ore mining

ISIC:
B0729 Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
Market Capitalization $0-$100Million USD
Type of Operations Exclusively non-producing operations
Company Headquarters Montreal, Canada
Link to company's statements of: Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values; Sustainability/ESG strategy; previously published Sustainability/ESG performance or reports. (URL)
ESG Accountability
Role and Name of highest authority within company for Environment, Social and Governance strategy, programs and performance Falco Board of Directors
ESG Reporting Period
Unless otherwise noted, all data contained in this report covers the following period
From 2021-01-01
To 2021-12-31
Geographic Scope of Report
Unless otherwise noted, the data in this report covers ESG matters related to the following locations of operations Canada
Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations
Identify all of the entity's countries of operations that align with the World Bank's list of "Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations" None
Business Operations Scope of Report
Identify notable exclusions, and reference any existing or planned reports that do or will address these (e.g, assets recently divested or acquired, non-managed joint ventures, specific exploration activities, recently closed sites, etc.) Montreal Head Office energy and water
consumption is excluded from this report as it is
included in the Osisko Gold Royalties (OGR)
ESG Report.
OGR ESG Report 2021
Mineral Resource Types in Scope
Which of the following mineral resource types are covered by this report
   •  Inferred
   •  Indicated
   •  Measured
Mineral Reserve Types in Scope
Which of the following mineral reserve types are covered by this report
   •  Proven
   •  Probable
Currency
Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures referenced in this report are in the following currency CAD
Audit Status
Identify the degree to which any inputs of the report are third-party checked Self-Declared
Organizational Profile
Provide a list of externally-developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes, or which it endorses, e.g., GRI, UN Global Compact GRI, SASB, UN Global Compact, TSM
Strategy
Provide a statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organization (i.e., CEO, chair, or equivalent senior position) about the relevance of sustainability to the organization and its strategy for addressing sustainability (CEO's message for this report) Message from the President & CEO, Luc
Lessard, and the Vice-President Environment &
Sustainable Development, Hélène Cartier (see
attached).
Falco Corporate Sustainability Report 2021
A word from Management 2021-05-31
Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities, Falco’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis
(MD&As) published on SEDAR on a quarterly
basis, discuss the main risk factors associated
with an investment in Falco or in connection
with its business and operations (see attached).

As part of the development of the Horne 5
project, Falco filed an updated Feasibility Study
on SEDAR in 2021 and submitted its
Environmental Impact Study to the regulators
in 2017. These studies discuss the project risks,
impacts and opportunities in detail and are
available at the links below.

An enterprise and project risks analysis has
been initiated with KPMG in
2021.  An  assessment of the top key risks will
be completed in 2022.
Horne 5 Feasibility Study Update 2021

Horne 5 Environmental Impact Assessment
2017 (in French)


Falco Management's Discussion and Analysis
(MDA) for periods ended Dec 31, 2021
Falco MDAs 2021
Ethics and Integrity
Provide a description of the organization’s values, principles, standards, and norms of behaviour Falco has a diligent organizational structure
that ensures healthy corporate governance.
Falco expects its corporate governance
framework and practices to evolve in tandem
with its growth. The organizational structure is
supported by several policies with clear
directions and concrete objectives:
- Code of ethics
- Internal Whistleblowing
- Securities Trading
- Tenure on the Board of Directors
- Diversity of the Board of Directors
- Diversity in Corporate Talent
- Prevention of Psychological or Sexual
Harassment
- Health and Safety
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Environment
Falco Code of Ethics 2021
Material Topics
Governance of Material Topics
Describe the process followed to determine its material topics, including
i. How has the organization identified actual and potential, negative and positive impacts on the economy, environment, and people, including impacts on their human rights, across its activities and business relationships; provide details
   •  Economic impact assessment
   •  Environmental impact assessment
   •  Social impact assessment
Falco initiated a Materiality Assessment with
an approach inspired from the Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI) standards.

A comprehensive list of potential ESG topics
was developed from multiple ESG standards
(BNQ 21000, Sustainable Development Goals,
SASB, GRI).  Redundancies were eliminated and
some topics were grouped in order to finalize a
list of Selected ESG Topics (see attached).
Falco Selected ESG Topics 2021 (in French)
ii. How has the organization prioritized the impacts for reporting based on their significance To understand the relative importance of the
Selected ESG Topics to Falco's internal
stakeholders, a survey was developed and sent
to employees and managers.
The relative materiality of the Selected ESG
Topics to Falco's external stakeholders was
assessed during a workshop.

The significance of Falco's ESG impacts was
assessed by WSP based on existing literature
on the organization and the Horne 5 project
(see links below). The preliminary results were
revised by Falco's environment team in 2021.
The assessment and the Materiality Matrix
were to be finalized in 2022, after review by
Falco's Executives.

Falco Corporate Sustainability Report 2021

Horne 5 Environmental Impact Assessment
Study 2017 (in French)


Horne 5 Feasibility Study Update 2021
Falco Materiality Assessment External Stakeholder Input 2021
Specify the stakeholders and experts whose views have informed the process of determining its material topics and provide details
   •  Business partners
   •  Civil society organizations
   •  Employees and other workers
   •  Local communities
   •  Non-governmental organizations
List the organization's material topics
   •  Procurement Practices
   •  Energy
   •  Water
   •  Biodiversity
   •  Emissions
   •  Effluents and Waste
   •  Labor/Management Relations
   •  Occupational Health and Safety
   •  Training and Education
   •  Diversity and Equal Opportunity
   •  Equal Remuneration for Women and Men
   •  Non-discrimination
   •  Indigenous Rights
   •  Local Communities
   •  Anti-corruption
   •  Supplier Assessment for Impacts on Society
   •  Closure Planning
   •  Communications
   •  Materials Stewardship
   •  Other, please specify
Falco and Horne 5 Materiality Assessment was
initiated in late 2021. This list reflects the
potential topics that will be assessed,
prioritized and reported in the 2022 ESG
report.

The list of topics assessed by the organization
also includes :
- Climate changes and ESG Risks
- Resilience and Climate Risks
- Integrating ESG into business decisions
- Noise and Vibration
- Environmental and Social Costs
Internalization
- Board Diversity and Accountability
- ESG Disclosure
Environment
Compliance
a. Report fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations in terms of
i. Total monetary value of significant fines 0
ii. Total number of non-monetary sanctions 0
iii. Cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms 0
b. If the organization is in compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations, a brief statement if this fact is sufficient As per its Environmental policy, Falco is
committed to respect legal requirements
applicable in environment, communicates its
requirements to its suppliers and
subcontractors, and is in compliance with the
applicable regulations.

Falco has initiated the process to obtain the
UL2723 ECOLOGO Certification for
Responsible Development for Mineral
Exploration Companies, and is in compliance
with all the Legal Requirements included in the
standard.
Falco Environmental Policy

ECOLOGO Certification for Mineral
Exploration
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Scope 1
For your operations, disclose the gross global Scope1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere of the seven GHGs covered under the Kyoto Protocol (tonne CO₂-e)
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (tonne CO₂-e) 56.372
Methane (CH₄) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Hydrofluorocarbon-23 (CHF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Hydrofluorocarbon-32 (CH₂F₂) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Perfluoromethane (CF₄) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Perfluoroethane (C₂F₆) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Perfluorobutane (C₄F₁₀) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Perfluorohexane (C₆F₁₄) (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) 56.372
Falco's Scope 1 GHG were generated by its
vehicle fleet, which is currently fueled by
gasoline, and by warehouse heating, which is
currently powered by natural gas. These
warehouses are intended to be relocated to the
future Horne 5 Mining Complex, which will be
powered by hydroelectricity from the grid.

GHG emissions (tonne CO2-e ) have been
calculated based on estimated fuel
consumption and natural gas invoices by the
Company's energy provider, using EPA
conversion factors.
The percentage of its gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions that are covered under an emissions-limiting regulation or program that is intended to directly limit or reduce emissions, such as cap-and-trade schemes, carbon tax/fee systems, and other emissions control (e.g., command-and-control approach) and permit-based mechanisms 100.0000%
The entity shall discuss its long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage its Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Although its Scope 1 GHG emissions are low, in
part due to its limited activities in 2021, Falco
has already begun identifying and integrating
solutions to minimize the carbon footprint in
planning and design stages of the Horne 5
project.

Falco will maintain this approach and continue
to look for best practices and innovative
technologies to further reduce its GHG
emissions at the detailed engineering stage of
the project.
Falco GHG Emissions Reduction 2021
Intensity Ratio
The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) 56.372
Air Emissions
Report emissions of air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere
Emissions of carbon monoxide, reported as CO (tonne) 0.000
Emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), reported as NOx (tonne) 0.000
Emissions of oxides of sulphur (SOx), reported as SOx (tonne) 0.000
Emissions of Particulate Matter 10 micrometres or less in diameter (PM₁₀), reported as PM₁₀ (tonne) 0.000
Emissions of lead and lead compounds, reported as Pb (tonne) 0.000
Emissions of mercury and mercury compounds, reported as Hg (tonne) 0.000
Emissions of non-methane Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (tonne) 0.000
Falco is currently conducting exploration and
project development activities that do not
release air pollutants into the atmosphere.
Energy Management
Total energy consumed in aggregate, in gigajoules (GJ) (hydrocarbons and electricity) including the fuel types used (e.g., biomass, hydro-electric power or bioenergy) 3,446.167
Falco's total energy consumed for 2021 is from:

-   Vehicles (gasoline) : 54.273 GJ (1,6%)
-   Warehouses heating (natural gas)  : 1023.699
GJ  (29,7%)
-   Rouyn-Noranda office (hydroelectricity from
the grid) : 2368.195 GJ (68,7%)
The warehouses are intended to be relocated
to the Horne 5 Mining Complex, which will be
powered by hydroelectricity from the grid.
Percentage energy consumed that was supplied by grid electricity 68.7197%
Percentage of energy consumed that is renewable energy 68.7197%
Water
Efficiency
Proportion of water reused and recycled by the site to reduce the overall consumptive water demand 0.0000%
Water used in 2021 (0.910 megalitres) was for
office and warehouse spaces or drilling
activities and could not be reused and recycled.
Falco continues to reduce the planned water
consumption for the Horne 5 project. The
design now targets a water recirculation and
reuse rate of 95%, compared to 90% in 2017.
Water Management
Disclose the amount of water that was withdrawn from freshwater sources (in thousands of cubic meters) 0.910
Most of the water consumed in 2021 was
withdrawn from the city's water supply system.
Some of the water used for drilling came from
nearby surface water wells and former mine
shafts. Given the limited amount of water
withdrawn and since it was not measured and
only estimated, no distinction was made and all
water was considered to be from freshwater
sources.

For the Horne 5 project, Falco will implement
various strategies and technologies to limit the
use of freshwater and maximize water
recirculation and reuse :
-    Collecting Ponds will be installed at the mine
site to capture rainwater, which will be used in
the process.
-   Once the tailings facility is in place,
precipitation and tailings water will be
collected and recirculated into the process.
Horne 5 Water Protection and Reduction 2021
Disclose the freshwater withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn 0.0000%
Falco operates exclusively in the Province of
Quebec that is characterized by the Water
Resources Institute's Water Risk Atlas as a Low
Overall Water Risk area.
Disclose freshwater consumed in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as a percentage of the total water consumed 0.0000%
Disclose the amount of water that was consumed in its operations (in thousands of cubic meters) 0.910
The water consumed in 2021 was for:

-    Drinking and sanitary water for the Rouyn-
Noranda office and warehouses, coming from
the city's water system and determined from
water meters : 0.46 thousand of cubic meters
(51%).

-    Drilling conducted as part of environmental
and engineering studies for the Horne 5 project
development : 0.45 thousand of cubic meters
(49%).  This volume is an estimate, no
measurements were taken during drilling.
Drilling water was withdrawn from the city
water supply system, surface water wells and
former mine shafts nearby.
Was your organization subject to any fines, enforcement orders, and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations No
Total number of instances of non-compliance, including violations of a technology-based standard and exceedances of quality-based standards 0
Water and Effluents
Water Consumption
Report the total water consumption from all areas in megaliters 0.910
Report the total water consumption from all areas with water stress in megaliters 0.000
Waste Management
Total amount of tailings waste generated from mining activities by the entity during the reporting period (tonne) 0
Falco's activities are currently limited to
exploration and project development that do
not generate tailings.
Total amount of mineral processing waste generated by the entity during the reporting period (tonne), e.g. tailings and slag 0
Falco is currently not producing tailings and/or
slag.  As an exploration and project
development company, Falco activities
currently do not require substances of concern
typically found in production and mineral
processing processes.
Tailings Storage Facilities Management
Does your company manage Tailings Storage Facilities No
Falco's activities are currently limited to
exploration and project development and the
Company does not currently own nor manage
any tailings storage facilities.
Disclose the approach to the development of Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRPs) During the operation of the Horne 5 project,
Falco plans to strategically manage tailings to
minimize their impact on the environment.
Falco is committed to the several actions and
measures (see attached).
The Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is designed
to manage acid mine drainage. The
classification of its containment structures and
the outcome of the risk assessment conducted
on them are disclosed as part of the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

An Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance
(OMS) Manual will be developed to ensure the
asset integrity and will include procedures such
as regular inspections as well as an emergency
preparedness and response plan.

Horne 5 Tailings Management (in French)
Horne 5 Tailings Management 2021
Biodiversity
Management Plan
List the environmental and biodiversity management plan(s) implemented at active sites Falco has no active sites in areas of high
biodiversity value at this stage. Environmental
and biodiversity management plans will be
implemented as the Horne 5 project
development evolves.
Falco has initiated the third-party externally
verified UL 2723 ECOLOGO Certification for
Responsible Development for Mineral
Exploration, and is in compliance with the
Environmental Requirements included in the
standard.

Falco is also committed to the following
biodiversity protection measures as part of the
development of the Horne 5 project:
-   Limit the impact on wildlife by adjusting the
timing of activities, especially to protect fish
habitat, eastern whip-poor-will (a threatened
species) and bats (some of which are classified
as endangered).
-   Cover tailings transport pipes with granular
material to allow the passage of small wildlife.
-   Collaborate with regional stakeholders to
identify the most promising, innovative and
appropriate habitat loss compensation projects
for the region.

Horne 5 Vegetal Biodiversity (in French)

Horne 5 Wildlife Biodiversity (in French)
Horne 5 Biodiversity Protection 2021
Impacts
Does access to the site involve traversing a protected area No
This disclosure includes all relevant categories
and designations of provincial, national, and
internationally recognized protected areas,
including: the World Conservation Union
(IUCN) designation I-IV, UNESCO Natural
World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Man and the
Biosphere Reserves, and wetlands designated
under the Convention on Wetlands of
International Importance (the Ramsar
Convention).
Do any of the entities concessions share a watershed with a protected area No
Percentage of proved reserves in sites with protected conservation status or in areas of endangered species habitat 0.0000%
The Horne 5 project reserves and resources are
all located outside of protected areas.
Percentage of probable reserves in sites with protected conservation status or in areas of endangered species habitat 0.0000%
Percentage of inferred, indicated and measured reserves in sites with protected conservation status or in areas of endangered species habitat 0.0000%
Falco has completed the environmental
biodiversity studies for the Horne 5 project
development and its Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA). The Horne 5 project
resources and reserves are all located outside
of areas that could potentially impact
endangered species habitats.

As per its Environmental Policy, Falco will
respect legal requirements applicable, will
communicate its requirements to its suppliers
and subcontractors, and will contribute to the
preservation of local biodiversity during the
development of its mining projects.  The
exploration activities are conducted in
accordance with the third-party externally
verified ECOLOGO Certification requirements.
The Horne 5 project design integrates
numerous vegetal and wildlife biodiversity
protection measures that will be implemented
at active sites, as described in Biodiversity
Management Plan section above.
Social
Employment
Scale of the Organization
Report the total number of operations 1
i. Report the total number of direct employees worldwide (exclude contractors) 18
This excludes 3 members of the Leadership
Team (senior management) who are directly
employed by partner companies (Osisko
Development Corp. and Osisko Gold Royalties).
ii. Report the total number of contract employees worldwide 4
This includes the 3 members of the Leadership
Team (senior management) who are direct
employees of partner companies as well as an
independent consultant hired directly by Falco.
Subcontractors and suppliers are excluded.
iii. Total number of employees worldwide (include contractors) 22
iv. Total number of female employees and contractors worldwide 8
Female employees and contractors as percentage of total employees and contractors 36.3636%
v. Total number of male employees and contractors worldwide 14
Male employees and contractors as percentage of total employees and contractors 63.6364%
Employee Information
Report the total number of direct employees by employment type (permanent and temporary), by gender 18
Total number of permanent employees - female 7
Total number of permanent employees - male 11
Report the total number of contractors by employment type (permanent and temporary), by gender 4
Total number of permanent contractors - male 3
Total number of temporary contractors - female 1
Report the total number of employees by employment type (full-time and part-time), by gender 18
Total number of full-time employees - female 7
Total number of full-time employees - male 11
Report the total number of contractors by employment type (full-time and part-time), by gender 4
Total number of part-time contractors - female 1
Total number of full-time contractors - male 3
Turnover
Report the total number and rate of employee turnover during the reporting period, by age group, and gender
All Employees
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 0
Female employees
Total number of turnover (the number of females that left during the period) 0
Male employees
Total number of turnover (the number of males that left during the period) 0
Non-binary employees
Total number of turnover (the number non-binary that left during the period) 0
Turnover & Age Breakdown
Employees aged 30 years old and under
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 0
Employees aged between 30 and 50 years old
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 0
Employees over 50 years old
Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) 0
Identify types of employees captured in the turnover rate calculations All employees on the payroll
As well as contractors (temporary and
permanent).
Average age of employees 45
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Report the percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories
Board of Directors
Total Board of Directors 6
Percent Male 66.6667%
Percent Female 33.3333%
Percent over 50 years of age 100.0000%
Senior Management
Total Senior Managers 7
Including the members of the Leadership Team
(senior management) who are employees of
Falco's major shareholder Osisko Development
Corp (2 males) and Osisko Gold Royalties (1
male).
Percent Male 85.7143%
Percent Female 14.2857%
Percent between 30 and 50 years of age 42.8571%
Percent over 50 years of age 57.1429%
Salaried (excluding Senior Management)
Total Salaried (excluding Senior Management) 14
Percent Male 57.1429%
Percent Female 42.8571%
Percent under 30 years of age 7.1429%
Percent between 30 and 50 years of age 78.5714%
Percent over 50 years of age 14.2857%
Technical Employees (skilled hourly)
Total Technical Employees 0
No hourly employees (only salaried)
Production Employees (unskilled hourly)
Total Production Employees 0
Contractors:
Total Contractors 1
Excluding Senior Management
Percent Female 100.0000%
Labour Relations
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Percentage of total direct employees covered by collective bargaining agreements 0.0000%
Falco does not have any collective bargaining
agreements or unionized employees or
contractors.
Notice Periods
Minimum number of weeks’ notice typically provided to employees and their representatives prior to the implementation of significant operational changes that could substantially affect them Minimum of 2 weeks,  as per applicable law.
Occupational Health and Safety
Work-related Injuries
Injuries - For all employees
i. Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injury 0
ii. Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) 0
iii. Number of recordable work-related injuries 0
iv. Main types of work-related injury, e.g., confined space, trips, falls, etc. No work-related injuries of any kind for Falco
employees in 2021
v. Number of hours worked 30,169
Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) 0
Lost Time Injuries Rate (LTIR) 0.000
Injuries - workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace is controlled by the organization
i. Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injury 0
ii. Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) 0
iii. Number of recordable work-related injuries 0
iv. Main types of work-related injury, e.g., confined space, trips, falls, etc. No work-related injuries of any kind for
workers who are not employees but worked on
workplaces controlled by Falco.
v. Number of hours worked 34,780
Work conducted by workers that are not
employees but whose work and/or workplaces
was controlled by Falco in 2021 included
drilling for environmental and engineering
studies as well as civil work supervised by
Falco, at the future mining complex site and for
multi-sports fields constructed as part of a
relocation project for the development of the
Horne 5 project.
Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) 0
Lost Time Injuries Rate (LTIR) 0.000
Combined (Employees and non-employees, but controlled by the organization):
Total Hours Worked 64,949
Total number of all work-related injuries 0
Total Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) 0
Lost Time Injuries Rate (LTIR) 0.000
In 2021, Falco reported a 0.00 fatality rate, a
0.00 work-related injury rate and a 0.00 lost
time injury rate (LTIR) for its employees and
non-employees controlled by the organization.
Report the work-related hazards that pose a risk of high-consequence injury, including
i. How have these hazards been determined As per its Health and Safety Policy, Falco has,
among others :
-   Communicated its requirements to its
suppliers and subcontractors and made sure
they were respected; and
-   Identified emergency situations and potential
accidents which could have an impact on the
environment, on the health of employees and
neighboring communities, and  prepared to
handle those situations.

Work-related hazards that posed a high-
consequence injury risk in 2021 would have
been related to drilling and civil construction
activities. Risk analysis were conducted, by
Falco and/or its suppliers and subcontractors,
prior to field work activities, and incorporated
in Prevention and Safety Plans, along with
appropriate measures and controls to
implement in order to mitigate the identified
hazards.
Falco Health & Safety Policy
ii. Which of these hazards have caused or contributed to high-consequence injuries during the reporting period None. In 2021, Falco did not have any high-
consequence injuries.
iii. Actions taken or underway to eliminate these hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls Prevention and Safety Plans are developed, by
Falco and/or its suppliers and subcontractors,
for each field work program.
These plans are reviewed with workers
involved prior to each job site and Inductions
are provided to all field employees and
contractors before initiating work.

A Health and Safety Meeting is held and a Work
Card  is filled in at the beginning of each shift.

Site Supervision is carried out during shifts, and
Health and Safety Inspections are conducted
regularly.
Falco Prevention and Safety Plan 2021 (in French) Falco Work Card 2021 (in French)
Report on actions taken or underway to eliminate other work-related hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls Prevention and Safety Plans include risk
assessment and associated mitigation
measures and controls for all work-related
hazards, high-consequence like minors ones.    

2021 Prevention and Safety Plans included,
among other things, hygiene and control
measures recommended by the public health
guidelines for COVID-19.
INSPQ  COVID-19 Recommendations 2021 (in French) INSPQ  COVID-19 Questionnaire 2021 (in French)
Whether and, if so, why any workers have been excluded from this disclosure, including the types of worker excluded, e.g., short-term contractors No workers excluded from this disclosure.
Disclose any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, i.e., any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used Prevention and Safety Plans are developed and
implemented in compliance with the  regulation
applicable, namely  the "Loi sur la santé et la
sécurité du travail" and the "Commission des
normes de l'équité de la santé et de la sécurité
du travail (CNESST)".

Health and Safety data are compiled
accordingly on a monthly basis for both
employees and contractors (see attached).
Falco reports its Health and Safety data to the
Quebec Mining Association (AMQ), via the
Metrio plateform, annually.

Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail au
Québec


CNESST

AMQ HSE Stats 2021
Falco Health and Safety Data 2021 (in French)
Safety Training
Disclose the average number of training hours provided to its workforce for health, safety, and emergency management training
Average hours of health, safety, and emergency response training for (a) full-time/direct employees 1.56
2021 Health and Safety (H&S) Training
provided to Falco's employees consisted of
H&S introduction for new employees (2) and
the training required to access field work sites
to the relevant employees (4).
Security, Human Rights and Rights of Indigenous People
Identify the countries of operations within the World Bank's list of “Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations” None
Describe the nature of any social risks, for all operating countries, that could have a material risk to operations At the present time, to the knowledge of Falco,
none of the properties in which Falco has an
interest, is the subject of a specific aboriginal
land claim. However, no assurance can be
provided that such will not be the case in the
future.
While Falco is committed to operating in a
socially responsible manner there is no
guarantee that its efforts will meet all of third
parties’ expectations, which could have a
material adverse effect on the company’s
business, financial position and operations.

Falco's Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
includes commitments in terms of Social and
Economic Benefits, Stakeholder Engagement
and Crisis Management.

Social risks are addressed as part of the Risk
Factors discussed and published on a quarterly
basis in Falco's Management Discussion &
Analysis (MDAs) available on SEDAR Falco's
website.

Falco Management Discussion & Analysis and
other published reports


Falco Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Falco Corporate Social Responsibility Policy 2021
Percentage of proved reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict 0.0000%
Percentage of probable reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict 0.0000%
Percentage of inferred, indicated and measured reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict 0.0000%
Percentage of proved reserves that are located in or near areas that are considered to be indigenous peoples’ land 0.0000%
Percentage of probable reserves that are located in or near areas that are considered to be indigenous peoples’ land 0.0000%
Percentage of inferred, indicated and measured reserves that are located in or near areas that are considered to be indigenous peoples’ land 0.0000%
Describe due diligence practices and procedures with respect to indigenous rights of communities in which it operates or intends to operate At the present time, to the knowledge of Falco,
none of the resources and reserves are located
in areas subject of a specific aboriginal land
claim.

Nonetheless,  Falco recognizes the importance
of Indigenous communities, in particular the
Abitibiwinni First Nation in Abitibi-
Témiscamingue. Falco seeks to collaborate and
participate in the community's socio-economic
development to help support more equitable
distribution of wealth within the territory and
to learn and apply the shared ancestral
ecological knowledge of the Abitibiwinni First
Nation in the development of the Horne 5
project.

First nation communities consultation is part of
the third-party externally verified ECOLOGO
Certification requirements.
Abitibiwinni-Québec Agreement, 2017 (in
french)
Community Relations
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
Number of company operating sites where artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) takes place on, or adjacent to, the site (not controlled by company/unauthorized) 0
Programs
Report on community relations programs, objectives and achievements in the past 3 years In addition to listening to and developing a
project in collaboration with the Rouyn-
Noranda community, Falco seeks to become an
active and involved member of the community.

In 2021, Falco met with its Consultative
Committee 2 times and organized the following
activities:

  - Technical presentations on the Advanced
Exploration stage (Mise en valeur) of the Horne
5 project to local organizations and the City of
Rouyn-Noranda.
  - General presentation of the Horne 5 project
to the Timiskaming First Nation Council.
  - Presentations on the Horne 5 project and the
atmospheric dispersion modelling study to a
local committee against toxic emissions (ARET)
and the regional public health direction.
  - General presentation of the Horne 5 project
and update on the development progress to the
D'Alembert community (neighborhood of the
future TSF facility).

Over 70 consultation meetings were conducted
between 2017 and 2021.
Falco organized activities focused on specific
themes, including:
  - Community consultation on the tailings
facility.
  - Community consultation on drinking water
protection.
  - Discussions to maintain good neighborhood
relationships with the snowmobile and all-
terrain associations, as well as with the nearby
golf club to understand issues and challenges.
  - Community consultation on noise, dust, and
vibration controls measures.
Discuss the processes, procedures, and practices to manage risks and opportunities associated with the rights and interests of communities in areas where it conducts business Falco’s approach is measured through ESG
criteria. Falco has been proactive and made
progress in securing its social license to operate
in the community, and believes that ESG is
fundamental to creating a positive impact on
local and regional economies, better working
and living environment, health and employment
as well as creating value for shareholders.
Falco will continue to take a proactive approach
to its public consultation process and has been
working diligently to identify as many
stakeholders as possible in the Rouyn-Noranda
and Abitibi region. Based on the numerous
community meetings held throughout the
region, Falco observes strong community
support for the Horne 5 project.

Since February 5, 2019, a consultation
committee (the “Committee”) composed of
representatives from the community was
created. Falco remains committed to working
with various stakeholders to finalize a plan for
the Horne 5 project that will maximize benefits
for the entire community, our shareholders and
other stakeholder groups. The mandate of the
Committee is to propose enhancements to
optimize cohabitation with all stakeholders and
insure that the consultation and engagement
plan has been implemented and has fulfilled its
objective.

Falco's Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
includes commitments in terms of Social and
Economic Benefits, Stakeholder Engagement
and Crisis Management.

Falco has implemented a complaint (grievance)
management system modeled after the
Canadian Mining Association "Towards
Sustainable Mining" program.

Falco Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Falco Corporate Social Responsibility Policy 2021
Risks and Opportunities
Disclose the total number of site shutdowns or project delays due to non-technical factors 0
Governance
Climate Change
Oversight
Is there board-level oversight of climate-related issues within your organization Yes
Responsibility
Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for climate-related issues Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Reporting
Frequency of reporting to the board on climate-related issues As important matters arise
Incentives
Do you provide incentives for the management of climate-related issues, including the attainment of targets No, and we do not plan to introduce them in the
next two years
Given the current stage of the Horne 5 project,
no water-related issues are expected within the
next two years.
Risk and Opportunity Management
Does your organization have a process for identifying, assessing, and responding to climate-related risks and opportunities Yes
Falco will continue to identify the physical and
transition risks associated with climate change
and implement appropriate mitigation
measures to improve its resilience.
Risk Assessments
Have you identified any inherent climate-related risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business Yes
Falco recognizes that climate change is an
international and community concern which
may affect the business and operations of
Falco, directly or indirectly.

The continuing rise in global average
temperatures has created varying changes to
regional climates across the globe, resulting in
risks to personnel, equipment and commodity
supply. The mining industry as an emitter of
greenhouse gas emissions is particularly
exposed to these regulations.

Governments at all levels are moving towards
enacting legislation to address climate change
by regulating carbon emissions and energy
efficiency, among other things. Costs
associated with meeting these requirements
may be subject to some offset by increased
energy efficiency and technological innovation;
however, there is no assurance that compliance
with such legislation will not have an adverse
effect on Falco's business, results of operations,
financial condition and its share price.

Extreme weather events (such as prolonged
drought or freezing, increased flooding,
increased periods of precipitation and
increased frequency and intensity of storms)
have the potential to disrupt operations and
the transport routes. Extended disruptions
could result in interruption to production which
may adversely affect Falco's business results of
operations, financial condition and its share
price.
Opportunity Assessments
Have you identified any climate-related opportunities with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business No
Strategy
Have climate-related risks and opportunities influenced your organization’s strategy and/or financial planning Yes, and we have developed a low-carbon
transition plan
Falco has already begun identifying and
integrating solutions to minimize the carbon
footprint in planning and design stages of the
Horne 5 project. Falco will maintain this
approach and continue to look for best
practices and innovative technologies to
further reduce its GHG emissions at the
detailed engineering stage of the project.
Water Management
Quality and Quantity Dependency
Rate the importance (current and future) of freshwater quality and quantity to the success of your business
Direct use importance rating Important
Freshwater needs are currently limited and
provided by the city's water supply system.
Freshwater quality and quantity will be
important for the development of the Horne 5
project, although it will only be a small
proportion of the water usage (~5%).
Rate the importance (current and future) of sufficient quantity of recycled, brackish and/or produced water for the success of your business
Direct use importance rating Important
Recycled water will be important for the Horne
5 project development since the design targets
a water recirculation and reuse rate of 95%.
Risk Assessments
Does your organization undertake a water-related risk assessment Yes, water-related risks are assessed
Select the options that best describe your procedures for identifying and assessing water-related risks
i. Coverage Full
ii. Risk Assessment Procedure Water risks are assessed in an environmental
risk assessment
iii. Frequency of Risk Assessment Not defined
iv. How far into the future are risks considered More than 6 years
Have you identified any inherent water-related risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on operations Other, please specify
As part of the Horne 5 feasibility study and its
environmental impact assessment, Falco
identified measures to mitigate water-related
risks.

To ensure water protection, several measures
will be put in place, including:
-   Double-walled pipes to transport tailings and
recirculate water, preventing spillage in the
event of a rupture.
-   Installation of 16 state-of-the-art
instrumented leakage containment tanks along
the pipeline route to detect leaks and prevent
spillage.
-   Installation of modern and efficient water
treatment plans that enable high water quality
standards.
Opportunity Assessments
Have you identified any water-related opportunities with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business Yes, we have identified opportunities, and some
or all are being realized
As part of the Horne 5 project development,
Falco will implement various strategies and
technologies to limit the use of freshwater and
maximize water recirculation and reuse:
-   Collecting ponds will be installed at the mine
site to capture the rainwater, which will be used
in the process.
-   Once the tailings facility is in place,
precipitation and tailings water will be
collected and recirculated into the process.

The design now targets a water recirculation
and reuse rate of over 95%, compared to 90%
in 2017.
Responsibility
Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for water-related issues Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Policy
Does your organization have a documented water policy Other, please specify
Falco has an Environmental Policy which states
its commitment to manage efficiently surface
water and groundwater resources at all stages
of its projects life cycle (see attached).

The Horne 5 project design includes multiple
Water Protection and Water Consumption
Reduction Measures and Commitments (see
excerpt from Falco's Sustainability Report
2021 attached).

Falco Environmental Policy
Falco Environmental Policy 2021 Falco Sustainability Report 2021  - Water Protection and Reduction
Reporting
Frequency of reporting to the board on water-related issues As important matters arise
Incentives
Do you provide incentives to C-suite employees or board members for the management of water-related issues No, and we do not plan to introduce them in the
next two years
Given the current stage of the project, no
water-related issues are expected within the
next two years.
Strategy
Are water-related issues integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan Yes, water-related issues are integrated
If water-related issues are integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan, please describe further Falco’s Water Management Strategy aims at
minimizing water consumption, maximizing
water reuse and protecting drinking water.
The Horne 5 water management strategy is
designed to protect water coming from the
environment and to maximize water recovery
and reuse to minimize freshwater withdrawal.
Horne 5 Water Management Strategy (in
French)
If water-related issues are integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan, identify the associated long-term time horizon > 30 years
Falco's and the Horne 5 project water
management strategies aim at efficiently
managing water at all stages of the project life
cycle, including closure and post-closure.
General Disclosure
Structure
a. Report the governance structure of the organization, including committees of the highest governance body, e.g., the Board of Directors, the Executives, the Board Environment Committee, Board Safety Committee, the Advisory Committee, etc. Falco’s Board of Directors is composed of 6
persons, elected annually by the shareholders.

The most recently elected Chair of the Board in
2021 is independent, as are all other Directors,
with the exception of the President and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) and another Director
who is  the representative of Falco’s largest
shareholder, Osisko Development Corp.
The Board has established four standing
Committees:
-     the Audit Committee
-     the Compensation Committee
-     the Nomination and Corporate Governance
Committee, and
-     the Environment and Technical Committee.

The Chair of each Committee is independent.
The Compensation Committee and the
Environment and Technical Committee meet at
least twice a year and the other three
Committees meet quarterly.

Falco has also appointed 7 executives, the
Leadership Team,  consisting of 6 Vice
Presidents and the President and CEO.
Falco Board of Directors and Standing Committees 2021 Falco Leadership Team 2021
Committees
b. Report the committees responsible for decision-making on economic, environmental, and social topics, e.g., the Board of Directors, the Executives, the Board Environment Committee, Board Safety Committee, the Advisory Committee, etc. The Audit Committee is responsible for
providing an independent and objective
oversight of financial and risk matters.

The Compensation Committee is responsible
for the approval of policies, programs and
practices on matters of remuneration and
performance evaluation, succession planning,
human resources recruitment, health and
safety, development and retention.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee is responsible for monitoring
corporate governance and nomination matters.

The Environment and Technical Committee is
responsible for overseeing and reviewing
sustainability matters, including occupational
Health and Safety, Corporate Social
Responsibility and Environmental matters, as
well as Mining Operations and Production,
Strategic Planning, Business Development,
Capital Projects and Exploration Programs.

The roles and responsibilities of each of the
standing Committees are detailed in their
respective charter (see attached).
Falco Audit Committee Charter 2021 Falco Compensation Committee Charter 2021 Falco Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter 2021
Falco Environment Technical Committee Charter 2021
Responsibility
a. Has the organization appointed an executive-level position or positions with responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics , e.g., is it part of the Governance structure of the company, the CFO or internal audit reporting to the Board Yes
Falco has appointed seven executives, the
Leadership Team, who are part of the
Governance Structure :

-   President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
-   Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
-   Vice President, Environment & Sustainable
Development (VP Environment)
-   Vice President, Engineering and
Construction (VP Construction)
-   Vice President, Technical Services (VP
Technical)
-   Vice President, Legal Affairs and Corporate
Secretary (VP Legal)
-   Vice President, Metallurgy (VP Metallurgy)

Economic responsibilities are shared between
the CEO and the CFO while the Environmental
and Social responsibilities are shared between
the VP Environment and the CEO.
Reporting Structure
b. Report whether position holders report directly to the highest governance body or CEO The CFO, as well as each of the VPs, report
directly to the President and CEO.
The President and CEO report directly to the
Board.
Consultation Process
Report the processes for consultations between stakeholders and the highest governance body on economic, environmental and social topics, e.g., for most mining companies it would be the executives and operations and not the Board, and if delegated, explain how Falco consults with stakeholders through
dedicated meetings and activities as well as
through its consultation committee (the
Committee), established in 2019 and composed
of representatives from the community. The
mandate of the Committee is to propose
enhancements to optimize cohabitation with all
stakeholders and insure that the consultation
and engagement plan has been implemented
and has fulfilled its objective.

The Board of Directors has delegated these
responsibilities to an executive (VP
Environment), who reports on stakeholder
engagement at the Environment and Technical
Committee meetings.
Composition
Report the composition of the highest governance body and its committees by:
Number of executive members 1
Number of non-executive members 5
Number of independent members 4
Less than 3 years 2
3-6 years 0
6-9 years 4
More than 10 years 0
Lists of each individual’s other significant positions and commitments, and the nature of the commitments, e.g., other boards and executive positions The Board members' other significant positions
and commitments are described in their
respective profiles (see attached).
Falco Board of Directors Member Profiles 2021
Number of Male governance body members 4
Number of Female governance body members 2
Number of members from under-represented social groups 0
Description of competencies relating to economic, environmental, and social topics The Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee reviews annually the credentials of
the members of the Board.
The attached table (available in the Notice of
Annual Meeting of Shareholders and
Management Information Circular published on
SEDAR) exemplifies the skills that each
nominee possessed, as of November 4, 2021.
Falco Board of Directors Nominees Credentials 2021
Description of stakeholder representation The prime stewardship responsibility of Falco's
Board of Directors is to ensure the viability of
the corporation and to ensure that it is
managed in the best interest of all its
stakeholders.
As per the the Board of Directors Charter (see
attached), the Board assumes responsibilities
for considering the means by which
stakeholders can communicate with the
members of the Board.

Falco's major shareholder Osisko Development
Corp. (OD), has one representative on the
Board of Directors, in accordance with the
Investor Right Agreement dated November 27,
2020 between Falco and OD.
Falco Board of Directors Charter 2021
Board Diversity
Do you have a diversity policy and if so, provide details, link to the policy or attach the file Falco adopted a policy regarding the Diversity
of the Board of Directors (see attached).
The policy states that Falco aspires to have and
maintain at least thirty percent (30%) of women
representation on the Board. The Board has not
adopted formal targets for each of the other
“designated groups” as defined in the
Employment Equity Act, as the Board considers
the representation of the “designated groups”
in the process of selecting individual
candidates.
Falco Policy regarding Diversity of the Board of Directors 2021
Non-Executive Director
Is the chair of the highest governance body also an executive officer in the organization No
Conflicts of Interest
Report the processes for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided and managed, e.g., list procedures The Board has adopted a Code of Ethics
applicable to all of its directors, officers and
employees, including the Chair of the Board,
the Lead Director, the President and Chief
Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer
and other persons performing financial
reporting functions.
The Code of Ethics is distributed to and signed
by each of the Corporation’s employees when
they are hired. Directors, officers and
designated employees are required, on an
annual basis, to declare their commitment to
abide by the Corporation’s Code of Ethics.
Management of the Corporation reports
annually to the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee all non-compliance
statements so disclosed by directors, officers
and designated employees.

In the event any transactions or agreements
are contemplated in respect of which a director
or executive officer has a material interest, the
matter must be initially reviewed by the Audit
Committee and is then submitted to the Board
of Directors.

Falco also follows the requirements of the
Canadian Business Corporations Act (“CBCA”),
the Corporation’s governing law which contains
specific requirements regarding conflict of
interests. The CBCA further attempts to
minimize conflicts of interest between
directors and corporations on which boards
they serve by requiring directors to disclose
such conflicts to the corporation. Under the
CBCA, a director who discloses a conflict of
interest must refrain from voting on any
resolution to approve the contract or
transaction giving rise to such conflict of
interest, subject to certain exceptions.

In addition, the Board has established under
the Corporation’s Internal Whistleblowing
Policy, a process for the receipt and treatment
of all complaints concerning accounting,
internal accounting controls, auditing or any
other wrongdoing, including in connection with
the Corporation’s Code of Ethics submitted by
any employee, including procedures for the
confidential anonymous submissions by
employees of concerns regarding said matters.

The Code of Ethics communicates standards for
business conduct in the use of Falco time,
resources and assets, and identifies and
clarifies proper conduct in areas of potential
conflict of interest. Each director, officer and
employee is provided with a copy of the Code
of Ethics and is asked to sign an
acknowledgement that the standards and
principles of the Code of Ethics will be
maintained at all times on Falco business.
Falco Code of Ethics

Falco Internal Whistleblowing Policy
Falco Code of Ethics 2021 Falco Internal Whistleblowing Policy 2021
Report whether conflicts of interest are disclosed to stakeholders, including, as a minimum Yes
There have been no reports filed that pertain to
any conduct of a director or executive officer
that constitutes a departure from the Code of
Ethics, as disclosed in the Notice of Annual
Meeting of Shareholders and Management
Information Circular available on the SEDAR
website.
i. Cross-board membership Yes
ii. Cross-shareholding with suppliers and other stakeholders Yes
iii. Existence of controlling shareholder Yes
iv. Related third party disclosures Yes
Transparency
Report the highest governance body’s and senior executives’ roles in the development, approval, and updating of the organization’s purpose, value or mission statements, strategies, policies, and goals related to economic, environmental, and social topics The Board of Directors, through its
Committees and executives recommendations,
meet on an annual basis to determine the
Corporation’s objectives and goals for the
ensuing year, including governance review,
competitive analysis, update on the
Corporation’s strategies in light of current
phase as well as environmental, social and
economic review and forecast.
Among the Board of Directors responsibilities
(see attached), the Board assumes
responsibility for :
- reviewing and approving key policy
statements developed by management on
various issues such as ethics, regulatory
compliance and communications with
shareholders, other stakeholders and the
general public;
- adopting a strategic planning process and
thereafter reviewing and, where appropriate,
approving, annually, a strategic plan and a
budget which takes into account, among other
things, the opportunities and risks of the
business (all of which are developed at first by
management), and monitoring the Corporation’
s performance with reference to the adopted
budget and strategic plan.
Falco Board of Directors Responsibilities 2021
Report on the measures taken to develop and enhance the highest governance body’s collective knowledge of economic, environmental, and social topics, e.g., board training The Board also assumes responsibility for,
among others, appointing, training, evaluating
and monitoring officers as well as planning for
their succession with the recommendations of
the Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee.

As per the Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee Charter (see
attached),  the duties and responsibilities of the
committee include to review annually the
competencies and skills the Board, as a whole
should possess and the skills, areas of expertise,
background, independence and qualifications
of Board members.

In May 2017, the Corporation implemented a
formal program for orientation of new
directors and to provide easy access to
documentation for current directors. The
orientation program includes a new director’s
handbook and the opportunity to visit an
operating mine and the Horne 5 site. This
reference guide provides information related
to:
i. Board and Committee Charters;
ii. Corporate Policies and Procedures;
iii. Description of Role and Responsibilities of
the Chair of the Board, the Lead Director,
Committee Chair and President and Chief
Executive Officer;
iv. Information on the Board and Committees
Composition;
v. Compensation structure;
vi. Board assessment results;
vii. Budget and financing information; and
viii. Various publications on governance
matters, risk management, compensation
issues, capital markets, gold and precious
metals market information are also provided on
an ongoing basis.

Throughout the year, Management provides to
the Board of Directors monthly progress
reports on Horne 5 project. The Board and
Committee members also receive formal
presentations by Management and external
advisors, and are provided documentation from
various advisors and consultants on various
topics in relation to the mining industry. In
addition, new directors are briefed on the
Corporation’s current property holdings and
assets, ongoing exploration programs, overall
strategic plans, short, medium and long-term
corporate objectives, financials status, general
business risks and mitigation strategies, site
visits and existing company policies.

The skills and knowledge of the Board as a
whole is such that no formal continuing
education process is currently deemed
necessary. The Board is comprised of
individuals with varying backgrounds, who
have, both collectively and individually,
extensive experience in running and managing
public companies, particularly in the natural
resource sector. Board members are
encouraged to communicate with
Management, auditors and technical
consultants to keep themselves current with
industry trends and developments and changes
in legislation, with Management’s assistance.
Falco Nominating and Corporate Governance
Charter 2021