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