American CuMo Mining Corporation (CuMoCo)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2009, 2015, 2017)
Reporting Period: 2009
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Environmental considerations were not investigated as part of this report. Assumptions on the possible environmental impacts of the project have been made where required for this study, as detailed in the relevant sections of this report. Detailed remediation and reclamation plans will need to be addressed in subsequent studies.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NI 43-101
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Advance the CUMO project to the feasibility stage within three years.
Environmental Challenges
- Legal challenges from Idaho Conservation League regarding environmental permits, specifically groundwater impacts.
Mitigation Strategies
- CuMoCo worked through the litigation process, resulting in the dismissal of most claims. A Supplemental Environmental Assessment was initiated to address remaining concerns.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NI 43-101
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Stewardship
- Responsible Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Maintained best management practices with respect to groundwater, hydrogeology and environmental protection during exploration programs.
- Completed Lower Level analysis Categorical Exclusion (CE) in 2011 and received Middle Level Environmental Assessment (EA) permits.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become one of the largest, lowest-cost and most profitable molybdenum, silver and copper deposits in the world
Medium-term Goals:
- Obtain necessary permits for Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Short-term Goals:
- Complete the project’s Feasibility Study
Environmental Challenges
- Requires approximately $25 million to complete the project’s Feasibility Study and $75 million for the Environmental Impact Statement.
- Potential cost overruns requiring additional funding ($50 to $100M).
Mitigation Strategies
- Multiple financing arrangements under consideration (off-take arrangements, equity plus direct interest, joint venture earn-in, convertible debentures).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed