Excelsior Mining Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (October 2024)
Reporting Period: October 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:27-36 cubic meters/tonne of copper (JCM, with Nuton technology)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Water Management
- Community Engagement
- Low Environmental Footprint
Environmental Achievements
- Partnering with Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto venture, to deploy sulfide leaching technology at JCM, aiming for up to 85% copper recovery and significantly lower CO2 emissions (up to 60% lower than conventional methods) and water consumption (27-36 cubic meters/tonne of copper vs. global average of 200 cubic meters).
Social Achievements
- Substantial community engagement resulting in substantial support for projects; providing good jobs in a rural area with low population density; experienced operators with >10 years LTI free.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Developing a long-life, multi-asset mining camp in Arizona.
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- JCM Open Pits (Nuton Technologies) construction and mining in H2 2024; Copper production H1 2025; Well Stimulation at Gunnison ASAP.
Environmental Challenges
- Permitting risk; impact of carbon dioxide gas reducing fluid flows at the Gunnison Project; success of well stimulation; changes in copper and other commodity prices; global financial conditions; access and supply risks; operational risks inherent in mining activities; regulatory risks; financing risks; environmental risks; title disputes.
Mitigation Strategies
- Successful biodiversity and archeological surveys; very low water use; predominantly ranching/mining land use; strong community support; partnering with Nuton for funding and expertise; risk mitigation strategies not explicitly detailed but implied through partnerships and risk assessment.
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