Deer Horn Capital Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Social Achievements
- Positive First Nations engagement and anticipated community support due to similar mining activities in the vicinity and expected economic and employment opportunities.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Preliminary feasibility study (PFS) with mining, metallurgical, and tailings management test work (Phase 2 of PFS).
Short-term Goals:
- Additional surface mapping and exploration drilling (Phase 1 of PFS).
Environmental Challenges
- Potential for acid rock drainage (ARD) based on 1989 assessment, though mitigated by considering sulphide content in mine design and tailings disposal.
- Proximity to protected areas (Tweedsmuir Provincial Park and Kitlope Heritage Conservancy) requiring careful consideration of impacts.
- Seasonal operation due to high snowfall winter conditions requiring annual mobilization and demobilization of equipment.
Mitigation Strategies
- Small footprint and low expected environmental impact; environmental studies estimated to take less than one year.
- Mine planning to avoid direct disturbance of streams; mitigation measures for sediment, ARD/ML, selenium, and other potential issues.
- Seasonal operation to avoid winter hazards; experienced contract miners with suitable equipment.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NI 43-101