- Securing additional funding for Phalaborwa and other projects
- Optimizing the processing flowsheet for Phalaborwa to deliver separated rare earth oxides
- Obtaining necessary permits for Phalaborwa
- Current rare earth prices below the base case for the Phalaborwa PEA
- Ongoing suspension of operations at Gakara project in Burundi
- Securing lease for land at Phalaborwa
- Managing environmental liabilities associated with Phalaborwa gypsum stacks
Rainbow Rare Earths Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Rainbow Rare Earths Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.40 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2, office-related). By scope: Scope 1: 3.47 tCO2e; Scope 2: 6.93 tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
10.40 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2, office-related)
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.47 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.93 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.40 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2, office-related) |
| 2023 | 6.01 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 office emissions) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Neutralising acid water at Phalaborwa for use in closed-circuit plant process
- Producing a cleaner gypsum by-product for sale to industrial and agricultural sectors
- Planning for a low-carbon energy source for Phalaborwa
- Increased total resource tonnage for Phalaborwa by 15% to 35 Mt
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete Phalaborwa Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) in 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Commence operations at Phalaborwa by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Develop a scalable and sustainable business by leveraging technology to recover REE from phosphogypsum
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental remediationResponsible supply chainCommunity developmentClimate change mitigationGovernance