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| CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFIED PERSON |
I, Robert C. Pease P. G., do hereby certify that I am currently employed as Chief Geologist for Idaho-Maryland Mining Corporation (a 100% owned subsidiary of Emgold Mining Corporation) 179 Clydesdale Court and P. O. Box 1836 Grass Valley California 95945.
This certificate applies to the technical report titledIdaho-Maryland Mine Project, Grass Valley CA Technical Report, dated December 8, 2009.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1976, and a Master of Science degree in Geology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1979. I have practiced my profession as a geologist continuously for 30 years since obtaining my Master of Science degree.
I am a Registered Professional Geologist (No. 7006) in the state of California. I am also a Certified Professional Geologist (No. 10382) with the American Institute of Professional Geologists.
I have read the definition of Qualified Person as set forth in National Instrument 43-101 and certify that based on my education, registration, affiliation with a professional association, and professional experience, I am a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101.
I am employed as the Chief Geologist for Idaho-Maryland Mining Corporation in Grass Valley, California where the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project is located. I am responsible for management of the geology department, which includes interpretation and modeling of geologic data, and resource estimation. I have worked for this company since 2004 both as a consultant and employee and have been Chief Geologist since 2005. Therefore I am not independent as defined in National Instrument 43-101 with regards to the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project.
I was responsible for preparation of this report titled Idaho-Maryland Mine Project, Grass Valley CA Technical Report.
