Peter McCaslin...has not spoken to senior officials [of Asia Pacific], nor has he, to our knowledge, even attempted to contact the company. Unfortunately, his four page article dated July 2, 2005 contains errors of fact...A majority of the residents in the affected area support the Udon Mining project because of the benefits it will bring...There has been no credible evidence presented of any death threats being issued or received, and in any event, Asia Pacific has repeatedly stated that neither the Company, nor any of the people working for it have engaged in such behavior...Asia Pacific has conducted detailed technical studies, verified by global experts, showing that the mine can be built and operated safely.