- Ongoing litigation regarding environmental permits, including claims challenging the Revised Environmental License and allegations of environmental damage from past drilling activities.
- Risks associated with operating in a foreign country (Chile), including political risks and changes in government policy (e.g., Royalty to Large Copper Mining Bill).
- Financing risks associated with the Vizcachitas Project's development.
Los Andes Copper Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024-01-01 to 2024-06-30 reporting, Los Andes Copper Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 178.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 178.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: Potential for zero. 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
178.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2024-01-01 to 2024-06-30
Water Usage
<0.2 m3/t
2024-01-01 to 2024-06-30
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024-01-01 to 2024-06-30)
| 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). | 178.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | Potential for zero |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by approximately 50% compared to the 2019 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) through the use of dry-stacked filtered tailings.
- Reduced power consumption by 25% vs. a SAG circuit previously considered in the PEA through the introduction of HPGR technology.
- Projected low CO2 emissions: Scope 1: 178,389 t CO2e/year, or 1.02 t CO2 per t CuEq produced; potential to have Scope 2 at zero as long as the power market continues to have renewable availability for the full energy supply of the Project.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Refine the geology model and identify areas with potential for higher-grade mineralization for future drilling.
📅 Medium-term
- Expand coverage of UAV Magnetics over the entire mining concession; conduct Induced Polarization (IP) geophysical survey to delineate targets.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Workplace, community, and environmental impactsRegulatory and permitting risksStakeholder relationshipsCorporate governance