Climate Change Data

Jupiter Mines Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-07 to 2023-06, 2023-07 to 2024-06)

Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:83,482.6 tCO2-e (Scope 1); 3,560.1 tCO2-e (Scope 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:83,482.6 tCO2-e
Scope 2 Emissions:3,560.1 tCO2-e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:3,526.90 MWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:117m³ of polluted soil generated
Carbon Intensity:111.4 tCO2-e/AUD million revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions Management
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Community Empowerment
  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing
  • Management and Workforce Diversity
  • Value Generation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced potable water usage by 54% in 2023 compared to 2022
  • 12% reduction in polluted soil being sent to landfills since the commencement of the bioremediation facility in FY19

Social Achievements

  • 7 full fee tertiary scholarships awarded to local South African students
  • R10 million invested into social economic projects and corporate social initiatives
  • 70% of Tshipi staff hired from local communities
  • Construction of two new schools
  • Development of local infrastructure, directly benefiting over 5,000 community members

Governance Achievements

  • Released Jupiter’s ESG Strategy and ESG Reporting Framework on 16 November 2023
  • Jupiter committed to the UN Global Compact

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • To be the global leader in sustainably empowered manganese mining
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Level 1 recognition under the Mining Charter
  • 50% black and 25% women representation on the board, and 60% black employees with 30% being black women in the workforce
Short-term Goals:
  • Formalise and implement a comprehensive downstream dust fallout monitoring and management policy
  • Conduct a GHG assessment, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
  • Refine fleet management by upgrading its vehicle strategy to enhance energy efficiency
  • Explore the feasibility and benefits of a transport route and time optimisation strategy

Environmental Challenges

  • Dust-fall rates exceeding acceptable limits in three instances during FY23
  • Managing water resources in the Northern Cape province
Mitigation Strategies
  • Thorough review and enhancement of the dust management plan, including advanced mitigation measures
  • Shift towards reducing dependence on potable water and a focus on augmenting water recycling and storage capabilities
  • Significant expansion of onsite water storage capacity

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • 10% of procurement budget spend on local SMMEs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Supply of High-Purity Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate (HPMSM) to the battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) markets

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, ICMM Principles, UNGC Principles, B-BBEE, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 15: Life on Land

Each ESG priority has been aligned to the relevant SDG and the Company’s contribution outlined.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023-07 to 2024-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:84,307.50 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:79,186.80 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:5,120.70 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:5,120.70 MWh/year
Water Consumption:346,040 m3/year
Waste Generated:174 tons/year (non-hazardous), 107 tons/year (hazardous), 117 tons/year (recycled)
Carbon Intensity:130.15 tCO2e/AUD million revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing
  • Community Empowerment
  • Workforce and Management Diversity
  • Emissions Management
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Value Generation

Environmental Achievements

  • Advanced feasibility study for Tshipi’s Solar Project (completion expected Q2 FY25)
  • Improved residential dust fallout rates with zero buckets exceeding daily exceedance rate
  • Calculated Scope 1 & 2 emissions; Scope 3 emissions measurement to be reconsidered in FY25
  • Expanded onsite catchment capacity in terms of water storage dams from 39,000m3 to 91,000m3
  • Successfully treated and reintroduced 100 cubic meters of contaminated soil back into the environment

Social Achievements

  • Increased local employment at Tshipi to 73% (up from 70% in FY23)
  • Provided 21 bursaries/internships
  • Established Women in Mining Forum
  • Invested ZAR 6.65 million (AUD 542,880) in 11 local SMMEs
  • Improved infrastructure and learning environment at Itlotleng Commercial High School, including provision of 24 pairs of prescription glasses

Governance Achievements

  • Developed ESG reporting framework and strategy
  • Released inaugural Sustainability Report (FY23 performance)
  • Completed Jupiter’s first Board skills matrix; Tshipi’s Board skills matrix under development
  • Application to join the UNGC approved

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Level 1 recognition under the Mining Charter
  • Increase capacity of HPMSM plant to 100 ktpa by 2030
  • Improve Board and workforce diversity
Short-term Goals:
  • Enhance B-BBEE score
  • Allocate 5% of payroll spend to local skills development
  • Complete Tshipi Solar Project feasibility study (Q2 FY25)
  • Implement load curtailment options to reduce energy demand (Q1 FY25)

Environmental Challenges

  • Four Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) in the first half of the year
  • Fluctuating manganese market prices, particularly low prices in the first three quarters of FY24
  • Challenges faced by Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), including derailments and equipment failures, impacting ore transportation
  • Load shedding (power outages) impacting energy supply
Mitigation Strategies
  • Intensified focus on safety at Tshipi following LTIs, resulting in improved safety performance in the second half
  • Optimized ore processing efficiencies to maximize both high-grade and low-grade ore sales during periods of higher prices
  • Optimized rail usage to minimize reliance on road haulage and reduce logistics costs
  • Increased logistics by 55% in the final quarter to capitalize on improved market conditions
  • Solar project development to reduce reliance on the Eskom electricity grid and diesel generators
  • Exploration of load curtailment options to reduce energy demand and costs

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Procurement from Historically Disadvantaged Persons (HDP)-owned/controlled businesses

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water access due to droughts
  • Health impacts from extreme heat
  • Supply chain disruptions due to weather events
Transition Risks
  • Policy changes
  • Evolving customer expectations
  • Economic impacts of climate change on livelihoods
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Entry into the EV battery market

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) Principles, UN Global Compact (UNGC) Principles, B-BBEE, TCFD

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1 (No Poverty)
  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)

Tshipi's initiatives contribute to these goals through job creation, community investment, skills development, gender equality programs, emissions reduction efforts, and water management practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High Purity Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate (HPMSM)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed