Climate Change Data

Austral Gold Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Safety
  • Environmental protection
  • Community support

Environmental Achievements

  • Connected to the Taltal Wind Farm and commenced a power supply agreement with the northern Chile power grid, decreasing power consumption costs by more than 50% and significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the Guanaco operation.

Social Achievements

  • Committed to supporting the local communities in which we operate through local hiring of personnel and community and education initiatives.

Governance Achievements

  • Dual listed on the TSX-V.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Six lost-time accidents (LTAs) and eight nil-lost-time accidents (NLTAs) occurred at Guanaco.
  • Eight lost-time accidents (LTA) and eight nil-lost-time accidents (NLTA) occurred at Casposo.
Mitigation Strategies
  • All accidents were investigated and corrective actions were identified and implemented to prevent recurrence.
  • Safety and environmental protection are core values of the Group. The implementation of safety best practices along with a sound risk management program are key priorities for Austral Gold.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: NI 43-101, JORC2012