McEwen Mining
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
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:100% (for Los Azules project)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental stewardship
- Social responsibility
- Responsible mining practices
Environmental Achievements
- Los Azules project designed for heap leaching, using less than a quarter of the water and emitting one-tenth of the carbon compared to a conventional copper operation.
- Los Azules project to be powered by 100% renewable energy from hydro, solar, and wind.
Social Achievements
- Commitment to providing long-term careers for people in local communities.
- Focus on building positive relationships with local communities and addressing their concerns.
- Emphasis on responsible community engagement and providing employment and training opportunities.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Los Azules project in production by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Bureaucracy and inefficiencies in Argentina's mining sector.
- Foreign exchange controls and import/export regulations.
- Unsystematic and maverick methodologies in mining project approvals.
- Potential for community opposition related to water usage and environmental impact.
Mitigation Strategies
- Advocating for relaxation of foreign exchange controls and import/export regulations.
- Promoting standardized rules and regulations for mining projects.
- Building strong relationships with local communities and addressing their concerns.
- Implementing environmentally responsible mining practices (e.g., heap leaching, renewable energy).
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