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201213 EXPLORATION HIGHLIGHTS Interval (m) Cu (%) Au (g/t) ATDHR-26 119.0 6.90 6.30 ATDHR-17 88.7 5.40 2.50 ATDHR-04 41.0 6.49 17.57 Drill Hole Flotation Circuit at El Roble Mine BUILDING A LEADING MID-TIER COPPER-GOLD PRODUCER Industry expertise and regional network in Latin America 28% ownership by founding group Exploring and drilling at El Roble mine, an underexplored Cu-Au VMS deposit in Colombia Near term cash flow generation TSX.V: ATY | OTCBB: ATCMF | www.aticomining.com Resource World 1/3 square w 4.875'' x 4.7'' 36 www.resourceworld.com Devolution Implementation Planning and Coordination at Government of the Northwest Territories. "This brings us to a functional status where we now look more like a province." Woodward explains that the goal is for the transfer to be smooth and for the NWT government to mirror federal legislation. "Initially, we don't envision a huge impact," says Woodward. "We are aiming for a seamless transition and, if that works, the biggest difference you will notice is less Canadian flags and more bears on things," she laughs, making reference to the NWT symbol of the polar bear. The one thing that resource companies may notice after devolution is in full swing will be the increased speed in government decision making. "We make decisions more quickly and we are more nimble," says Woodward. She explains that more often than not people work in the same building as the deputy minister, or other high-ranking individuals and one can simply walk down the hallway to ask a question and get an answer. Canada's third territory, Yukon, is unquestionably open for business and has seen a great deal of exploration activity in the last few years – especially following the Underworld/Kinross gold discovery. In addition, since 2005, the Yukon has seen three mines developed and taken to production: Alexco's Bellekeno silver mine, the Capstone Mining Minto copper mine and Yukon Zinc's Wolverine mine. Changes in jurisdiction, new infrastructure construction and abundant resources are all working towards the objective of developing Canada's northern mineral resources. Anja Jeffrey says there is a real opportunity to tap into this virtually untapped market, but the main way to get there is through communication and closing the current gaps in perception and education about what it is really like to operate in the northern territories. "This is an area that's only going to grow and it's really important we get it right," she says. "We need a much more cohesive and comprehensive conversation in this country about what the North is contributing." n APRIL 2013

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