Azarga Metals Corp
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016-08 to 2018-08, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2016-08 to 2018-08
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
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Further drilling, exploration, and test work to progress towards the completion of a Prefeasibility Study.
Environmental Challenges
- Harsh continental climate with very cold and long winters and short hot summers.
- Severe earthquake potential.
- Economically poorly developed district.
- Potential for significant water flows during spring thaw.
- Potential negative impacts include loss of habitat; acid rock drainage (ARD); impacts on human health and the environment associated with cyanide, air quality, and loss of soil; and on water quality and quantity.
Mitigation Strategies
- Environmental monitoring (air, water, soil, biological resources) will be conducted throughout all phases of the project.
- Mine closure planning will be initiated during the initial engineering design phase.
- Management plans will include measures to mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive impacts.
- Contract mining to minimize upfront capital and utilize local knowledge.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Flooding
- Permafrost thaw
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NI 43-101, CIM
Certifications: ISO/IEC 17025
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Limited geotechnical investigation at the site.
- Limited testwork available to demonstrate cyanide leaching of oxide samples, particularly at coarser crush sizes for potential heap leaching.
- Potential for ARD issue due to sulphidic ore.
- Limited site-specific hydrology and hydrogeology data.
Mitigation Strategies
- Further investigation required to determine geotechnical conditions.
- Additional testwork programme conducted by VNIItsvetmet in 2021 for both fine and coarse ore BRTs.
- Suitable test programme will need to be established for ARD.
- Further investigation required to obtain surface water quality data, surface water flow data, groundwater quality data, aquifer properties, and permafrost/talik investigation.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Flooding
- Permafrost thaw
- Seismic activity
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NI 43-101
Certifications: ISO/IEC 17025