Climate Change Data

Katoro Gold plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2018, 2022, 2024)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • New mining legislation in Tanzania.
  • Significant and increasing competition for mineral acquisition opportunities.
  • Funding risk.
  • Commercial risk (market volatility, mineral prices).
  • Operational risk (geological formations, accidents).
  • Staffing and key personnel risks.
  • Speculative nature of mineral exploration and development.
  • Political stability in Tanzania.
  • Uninsurable risks.
  • Foreign investment risks (taxes, royalties, contract renegotiation).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Close cooperation with Tanzanian authorities.
  • Sufficient due diligence for mineral acquisition opportunities.
  • Regular review of cash flow requirements.
  • Feasibility analysis prior to development decisions.
  • Adequate precautions to minimize operational risks.
  • Policies to retain qualified personnel.
  • Active monitoring of political and economic conditions in Tanzania.
  • Risk assessment and management at Board level.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Governance Achievements

  • Adhered to the principles set out in the QCA Corporate Governance Code from September 20, 2018.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Changes in Tanzanian mining legislation and associated mining regulations temporarily suspended completion of the pre-feasibility study at the Imweru gold project.
  • Funding risk: The Group currently generates no revenue and relies on equity contributions.
  • Commercial risk: The mining industry is competitive, and there's no assurance of a profitable market for discovered minerals.
  • Operational risk: Mining operations are subject to hazards such as geological formations, rock falls, and flooding.
  • Political stability in Tanzania: Changes in government policies regarding foreign development and ownership of mineral resources could affect the Company's ability to develop projects.
  • Foreign investment risks: Changes in taxation, royalties, and contract renegotiation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Completed assessment of the impact of new Tanzanian mining legislation on the Imweru project.
  • Continuing engagement with the Tanzanian Ministry of Minerals to determine next steps for Imweru project development.
  • Regular review of cash flow requirements to ensure the Group can meet financial obligations.
  • Ongoing review of potential acquisition targets and corporate development needs to secure additional funding.
  • Careful monitoring and management of the Company’s cash and overheads.
  • Actively monitoring the political and economic situation in Tanzania.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: QCA Corporate Governance Code

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted the Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance Code (QCA Code).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Funding constraints
  • Competition for mineral acquisition opportunities
  • Funding risk
  • Commercial risk (market volatility, mineral prices)
  • Operational risks (geological hazards)
  • Political and economic conditions in Tanzania and South Africa
  • Uninsurable risks
  • Foreign investment risks (taxes, royalties, contract renegotiation)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Discussions with potential project partners
  • Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Lake Victoria Gold (LVG) for Imweru Gold Project
  • Evaluation of new projects to diversify portfolio
  • Secured supplementary funding in Q1 2023
  • Appointed Beaumont Cornish Limited as new NOMAD
  • Fundraise of £150,000 in April 2023
  • Regular review of cash flow requirements
  • Due diligence on acquisition opportunities
  • Feasibility analysis prior to development decisions
  • Development and maintenance of appropriate policies for projects
  • Active monitoring of political and economic conditions
  • Careful management of cash and overheads

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2024

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

  • Low carbon energy
  • Sustainable mining practices
  • Community relations

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:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

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