Climate Change Data

Arras Minerals Corp.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-02-05 to 2021-04-30)

Reporting Period: 2021-02-05 to 2021-04-30

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern due to no revenue and accumulated net losses.
  • Potential operational disruptions from global outbreaks of contagious diseases (e.g., COVID-19).
  • Difficulty meeting current and future capital requirements for exploration expenditures.
  • Risks associated with being an exploration-stage mining company with no history of operations and no commercially mineable ore body.
  • Uncertainty in Mineral Resource estimates.
  • Dependence on developing and maintaining relationships with local communities and stakeholders.
  • High costs of compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Exposure to information systems and cybersecurity risks.
  • Reliance on key personnel.
  • Risks associated with option and joint venture agreements.
  • Potential for expansion into other geographic areas, increasing operational and regulatory risks.
  • Inherent risks in the mineral exploration industry, including competition and fluctuating metal prices.
  • Potential challenges to title to properties.
  • Complex environmental and regulatory risks.
  • Negative impacts from social and environmental activism.
  • Risks associated with foreign operations in Kazakhstan, including political and economic instability.
  • Reliance on international advisors and consultants.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Plans to pursue financing options, including equity financing.
  • Monitoring of expenses and overhead to ensure costs and commitments are being paid.
  • Compliance with applicable environmental protection legislation.
  • Ongoing efforts to maintain partnerships and relationships with local communities and stakeholders.
  • Reliance on local advisors for legal, environmental compliance, banking, financing, and tax matters in Kazakhstan.
  • Maintenance of insurance considered adequate, though liabilities might exceed policy limits.
  • Commitment to conducting operations in accordance with sound social and environmental practices (though formal policies not yet adopted).

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Third-party Assurance: Smythe LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants