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There is increasing uncertainty as to whether this planet can sustain the lifestyles of its people. An idea of what future demand may be like was seen in the mining boom between 2002-08 when metal prices reached all-time highs, only to be cut at the onset of the credit crunch. Estimating mineral resources and reserves underlie the ability to produce metal at sustainable prices. These estimates form the basis of mining plans and information for shareholders who may invest in a mine development project. With any projection, such as resources estimates, there is a degree of uncertainty. Resources are qualified by geological mapping and surface sampling, but quantified primarily by examination and chemical analysis of drill cores. When filing a technical report, the company must also file a statement from each OP responsible for each portion of the technical report that consents to the public filing of the technical report and to the extracts from, or a summary of, the report provided in the written disclosure.