Safety is our highest operational priority and the cornerstone of our relationship with all of our employees. Our average incidence rate has improved nearly 40% in the last five years, and we intend to continue employing best practices in emergency preparedness, communications, training, and behavior to drive world-class safety performance. We have received 16 awards for safety since 2000, five of them in 2006. Our focus on safety has resulted in 2005 and 2006 being the safest years on record for our operations.

Patriot's reclamation activities are driven by the belief that our operations and their surrounding communities will benefit from our responsible, effective environmental practices. We intend to build on our track record of success that has resulted in 14 awards for reclamation excellence and outstanding stewardship received since 2000.

Environmental initiatives begin before any mining activity starts, as detailed post mining plans are researched, designed and approved. Contemporaneous reclamation during mining ensures the smallest active area for mining operations. And Patriot implements good neighbor practices to live in harmony with its communities.