- High degree of risk in mineral exploration and development operations
- Aggressive competition within the mining industry
- Significant capital investment required to achieve commercial production
- Fluctuations in gold and REE prices
- Government regulations
- Permitting
- Environmental and other regulatory requirements
- Financing
- Dependence on key personnel
- Market conditions
Cobra Resources plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Cobra Resources plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.4 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.8 tCO2e; Scope 2: 9.5 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
11.4 tCO2e
2023
Energy Use
36.0K kWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 1.8 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.5 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Relocated head office to a 100% renewable energy-powered facility
- Committed to offsetting future international travel
- Focusing on the Boland ionic REE discovery, amenable to sustainable ISR mining with a low carbon footprint
- Estimated Global energy consumption for the period, with its total energy consumption being approximately 36,000 kwh (11.4T CO2)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Advance the Boland discovery to a pilot study
📅 Medium-term
- Evaluate the emissions associated with ISR production at Boland and benchmark those emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ResponsibilityCommunity relationsCorporate governance