- High power draw of the mine making renewable energy generation currently not economically viable.
- Challenges in hiring local employees at a remote regional mine site.
- Need for further testing to ensure a suitable capping can be designed for the TSFs.
AIC Mines
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, AIC Mines disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 46.5K tCO2-e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 46.4K tCO2-e/year; Scope 2: 15 tCO2-e/year. 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
46.5K tCO2-e/year
2024
Energy Use
666.6K GJ/year
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). | 46.4K tCO2-e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15 tCO2-e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total GHG emissions by approximately 9% from the previous reporting year.
- Completed construction of a fifth tailings dam (TD5) with a reticulated water system for recycling and reuse.
- Completed construction of a water discharge control point for improved water discharge management.
- Progressed rehabilitation efforts on decommissioned Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) with interim soil caps and revegetation.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete first Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) in FY25.
- Develop a formalised approach to stakeholder engagement in FY25.
- Review modern slavery screening process in FY25.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve at least 30% representation of each gender at Board level by FY28.
- Achieve at least 20% representation of each gender across entire workforce by FY28.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions (timeline not specified).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and ConservationWater ManagementPollution, Tailings and Waste ManagementFirst Nations Peoples and Community EngagementLocal EmploymentSustainable SourcingWork Health, Safety and Well-beingDiversity and InclusionGovernance and OversightTransparency and Disclosure