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Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the future price of rubies and other gemstones, the estimation of mineral resources and reserves, the
realization of mineral resource estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production, costs of production, capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits,
timing of completion of pre-feasibility studies, success of exploration and development activities, permitting time lines, currency fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government
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development of mineral properties; actual results of current exploration activities; current global economic conditions; conclusions of future economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as
plans continue to be refined; environmental risks; future prices of rubies and other gemstones; currency fluctuations; possible variations in ore reserves, resources, grade or recovery rates; failure of
plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; risks related to joint venture operations; delays in obtaining governmental
approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities; and those factors discussed in the section entitled Risk Factors in the annual information form as required by
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Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors (which it believes are reasonable) that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in
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incorrect, including but not limited to assumptions about: general business and economic conditions; interest rates and foreign exchange rates; market competition; the availability of financing;
changes to tax rates and benefits; the Companys costs of exploration, the ability of the Company to attract and retain skilled employees; and ongoing relations with Company employees and
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Corporate Snapshot
Capital Structure Historical Trading Price & Volumes
Issued and Outstanding 297,232,049
Warrants 9,313,990
- avg. strike price $0.12
Options 26,450,000
- avg. strike price $0.14
Fully Diluted 332,996,039
* The Mineral Resource includes Ruby and Pink Sapphires which are the chrome saturated
versions of corundum. All corundum containing material within the open pit as designed,
intended for mill feed. Resulting mill feed including waste dilution due to mining method of
Pink Sapphire Ruby an estimated 19 % and mining loss of 4.5 %
About Us: Management Team
Nicholas Houghton, President & CEO - Accredited Gemologist with 30+ years of international experience in the
jewellery manufacturing and gemstone exploration industry. Member of Ethics Committee for the International
Coloured Gemstone Association.
Bent Olsvig Jensen, Managing Director Greenland - 15+ years experience practicing management and
negotiations with both public and private institutions in Greenland. Vast experience in cooperation with the
Greenlandic authorities at all levels, and essential knowledge and insight on operations management in
Greenland.
Jens B. Frederiksen, VP, Operations Greenland over 23 years experience in the police force and has more
than 18 years experience in practicing management in puplic institutions and political organisation. He has
been member of the Parliament of Greenland for the last 9 years. He has in that period been Vice Premier and
Minister for Housing, Infrastructure and Transport in four years. Frederiksen has vast experience in security,
logistic and personell management. He has essential knowlegde and insight in societal matters in Greenland
and cooperation in international affairs.
Ronald Hall, VP Engineering - 35+ years of diverse industry experience in management, operation, evaluation,
and design of global mining projects. Former Partner and VP of Mining at Wardrop Engineering Inc. involved in
large-scale expansion and growth within the companys Canadian operations, and successful opening of
international branches in China, Chile, Brazil, Hong Kong and Australia.
Jacqueline Tucker, CFO - Qualified Chartered Accountant with 30+ years of public practice experience as an
auditor and advisor to public companies. Member of the Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia Institute of
Chartered Accountants.
Andrew Fagan, Project Manager - Diamond and gemstone geological consultant with B.Sc. (Hons) and Master of
Science degrees in gemstone geology. Fellow of the Geological Society of London and Chartered Geologist
(C.Geol.).
About Us: Board of Directors
Robert Boyd, Director, Chairman - Mining executive with more than 35 years experience in exploration,
executive-level management, corporate finance, and corporate governance.
Nicholas Houghton, Director, President & CEO - Accredited Gemologist with 30+ years of international
experience in the jewellery manufacturing and gemstone exploration industry. Member of Ethics Committee for
the International Coloured Gemstone Association.
Raymond N. Simpson - 20+ years of experience in the diamond industry. Currently an Executive Vice-President
of Dominion Diamond Corp., formerly known as Harry Winston Diamond Corporation. Extensive experience in a
variety of roles ranging from mine resource evaluation to supply/demand forecasting and consumer marketing.
Andrew Lee Smith, Director - Professional Geologist with 25+ years of experience successfully exploring,
developing and operating North American base and precious metals mining and gem projects.
William Anderson, Director - Geologist and retired mining executive with over 40 years experience in
exploration and operations.
David Parsons, Director - Vice-President, Insurance at Goldcorp Inc. responsible for corporate risk, including
mining operations loss control, business continuity planning and insurance.
Peter Friedmann, Director - Broad spectrum of knowledge in both the private and public business sectors, and is
currently a principal of a venture capital company investing in technology driven companies.
Aappaluttoq Ruby Project
Location: Aappaluttoq, Greenland (200m elevation), 150 km south of the capital of Nuuk, 20 km southeast of
the community of Qeqertarsuatsiaat.
Mineralization: Chrome Rich Corundum (Ruby and Pink Sapphire rough form a high percentage of the
corundum resource)
Finished Product: Consistency in quality, colour, calibration and long term supply
Present
Royalty Negotiation
February 15, 2006 Lawrence Graf paid a record $425,000 per $600,000
carat for an 8.62ct Burmese ruby at Christies St. Moritz auction
$500,000
$200,000