Wolfden Mt. Chase LLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-01 to 2023-11)
Reporting Period: 2020-01 to 2023-11
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Social Achievements
- Proposed regional training program to develop a local labor base with skills needed for underground mining.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Potential for acid rock drainage (ARD) and heavy metal leaching (ARD/ML) impacting water resources.
- Concerns regarding the financial capacity and technical ability of Wolfden Mt. Chase LLC to develop and operate the mine safely and responsibly.
- Potential negative impacts on tourism and recreation due to environmental risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Proposed water management and treatment approach to capture, treat, and discharge mine water and contact water.
- Proposed implementation of a thorough geochemical characterization program.
- Proposed use of cemented rock fill to backfill voids created during mining.
- Proposed erosion prevention and sediment control plan.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Intent to source as much labor and materials as possible from the region and state.