Page 12 Hill SEAMEN! §=—s BE EEE EEEEEEE 1976 sees the Mine Department at the start of a vastly increased waste excavation programme which will only be successful if all areas concerned pull together. To bring the programme into perspective it is useful to compare the amount of waste extracted from 1974: 1974 1975 required 1976 cubic yards of waste 1,952,884 5,409,468 9,961,000 The figures above show clearly that 1976 will be a challenging year for all employees concerned with waste excavation. However, as we all know, the Mine Department cannot achieve this target without the assistance of the mechanical/electrical areas, surface, purchasing, engineering and right down the line even to the cafeteria. Therefore, we ask you to give us your un- qua#ified support and prove that Cassiar can achieve a 510% increase in two years. _ To explain why we must remove this amount of waste during 1976, a model was made by Mr. G.S. Zimmer of the Engineering Department. This model has been constructed exactly to scale and is so designed that it can be taken apart to illustrate the various stages of mine develop- ment from now until 1991. Yes, we did say 1991, if we can achieve our targets in waste excavation and ore removal we have proven economic reserves until that date, thus assuring all who wish long term employment. The Mine & Engineering Departments will in the near future hold a lecture showing both the model and various slides of the open pit, which will give an extremely clear picture of Cassiar's waste challenge for 1976. We urge you to come along and see for yourself what the pit will look like during the next 16 years. We have, of course, the assistance of Chinook Con- struction who have been allocated specific areas of waste to extract and we look forward during the next 12 months to the same performance they achieved in 1975. Some of the projects we have planned for 1976 to assist in obtaining the target are as follows: 1. new Robbins drill, already in operation. 2. new D8, D9, 824 Caterpillar tractors, 16G grader, 992 front end loader and a Hough 400 front end loader. | 3. another four 85 ton Euclid trucks on order, with two of these being put into service this month. 4. new pickups, manhaul bus and new crummy manhaul. These are only some of the projects that will assist the Mine Department this year. We are also pleased to announce that MR. ELDON HARDY has been appointed to the position of Training Foreman effective January 27, 1976 and in this position will be able to make a valuable contribution in passing on his Skills in operating heavy earthmoying equipment. 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Paul Clark was appointed Chief Engineer, and the staff welcomed Brij Bushan from Vancouver as draftsman for a 3 month period. Brij will be working on various projects around the mine and mill. The Engineering Department encompasses Geology, Surveying, Environmental Control and Industrial Engin - eering -- at times a varied and confusing lot! -- and the sighs we sometimes hear issuing from the Chief Fngineer's office may possibly be attributed to just that! However, during the month of January the Geology Department was no cause for‘concern for Paul Clark, as two-thirds of its staff were missing - Dave Budinski and Fred Hewett were both away. : Although our Mine Engineer, Scott Zimmer, is a quiet sort and can often be found in deep contemplation of the piles of paper surrounding him, we know that he is ‘presently up to his ears revising the ore reserves with Fred Hewett. He is still recuperating from the trials and tribulations of making the scale model of the pit which was part of the mine plan presentation given at December's Board of Director's meeting. As usual, Environmental Control is a hub of activity - especially since our intrepid Jean Pierre Turcotte returned from his month's vacation. Rolly Grimm reports it was the quietest month he's spent since he arrived in Cassiar last summer - and J.P. indicates he's looking for a similar experience when Rolly goes on debushing January 3lst. However, the technicians are usually too busy to get on each other's nerves - January saw a visit to the Environmental Control office by Dr. Lewisohn of Turner-Newall Associates, England, accompanied by Cassiar's Dr.-Walsh, and Jim MacPherson, formerly envir- onmental control supervisor, and now working out of the Vancouver office. One important project that was con- cluded in January was the takeover by our own environ- mental department of the government initiated sampling program. All Cassiar owned equipment has now been installed. Both Rolly and J.P. are anxiously awaiting word to move into their new office in the trailer com- plex being set up behind the administration building - no date has been fixed as yet for completion of the complex. The Industrial Engineering staff is likewise awaiting the move - we understand Bruce Donald and Paul Beaulieu get the office once Rolly and J.P. move out. Industrial Engineering reports two items of major interest: a paving program is a possibility for the townsite and plantsite for this summer, dependent upon Capital available and contractor equipment availability. Bruce says it is hoped to pave all remaining streets in the townsite and a majority of unpaved areas in the plantsite. I'm sure we would all be happy to see the mud problem alleviated. Bruce also reports that a new snow blower has been ordered and should be on site very Shortly. This will speed up snow removal, making it easier on the snow removal crews and drivers alike. And last, but not least, the Survey Department remains "elusive" but we can always tell when it's getting close to 5:00 p.m. by the heavy tread of 4 pairs of boots on the back stairs...we understand that Tim Williams and Clark Rodgers are planning a wild week in Whitehorse during Rendezvous Days, leaving Pete McKeage and Vladimir Stojkovich to carry on alone under the guidance and humourous quips of our Chief Surveyor, Don Baycroft. When Tim and Clark return, we may have some really inter- esting news for our readers!