Amerigo Resources Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:100% (2020)
Total Energy Consumption:308,653 MWh (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Received its first annual Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) issued by the International REC Standard, reliably claiming that 100% of MVC’s electricity consumption came from renewable sources in 2020.
- In December 2021, MVC satisfactorily completed the external audits required to obtain the ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems certification.
- MVC implemented measures to conserve water, improving water recovery by 10% to 15%.
Social Achievements
- MVC operations continued without any significant disruptions due to COVID-19.
- MVC’s average plant availability during 2021 was 98%.
- The Company paid a quarterly dividend of Cdn$0.02 per share in Q4 2021 and Cdn$0.03 per share in Q1 2022.
Governance Achievements
- The Company repurchased for cancellation 1,376,425 shares under the NCIB at an aggregate cost of $1.4 million.
- The Company completed a Substantial Issuer Bid and took up and paid for 7,116,345 common shares at a price of Cdn$1.30 per common share for an aggregate cost of $7.4 million.
- MVC satisfactorily completed the external audits required to obtain the ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems certification.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Fluctuating metal prices (copper and molybdenum).
- Availability of tailings from Codelco’s El Teniente mine (interruptions due to various reasons).
- Availability of water (drought conditions in 2019).
- Compliance with environmental regulations (received a notification from Chile’s Environmental Supervisory Unit for three counts of non-compliance).
Mitigation Strategies
- MVC completed an optimization study and laboratory work to increase the processing of fresh tailings and improve recoveries.
- MVC implemented measures to maximize water recycling and minimize water loss.
- MVC filed a Compliance Plan with the SMA to remedy the environmental non-compliance charges.
- The Company manages liquidity risk through close controls on cash requirements and regular updates to short-term cash flow projections.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NI 43-101
Certifications: ISO 50001