- Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) encroachment posing safety and security risks
- Malaria incidence increased to 42% in 2019
- Reliance on a single producing asset (Yanfolila Gold Mine)
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations and foreign exchange movements
- Potential disruptions to operations due to COVID-19 pandemic
Hummingbird Resources PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Hummingbird Resources PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 68.7K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 68.7K tCO2e; Scope 2: 21.3 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
68.7K tCO2e
2019
Water Usage
0.49 m3/tonne ore
2019
Waste
23.0M tonnes (5% tailings)
2019
Energy Use
30.0K MWh
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| 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). | 68.7K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.3 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved sediment control measures, resulting in no run-off related grievances in 2019 (compared to several in 2018)
- 80% of materials reused/recycled
- Freshwater usage efficiency of 0.49 cubic meters per tonne of ore (improved from 0.64 in 2018)
- 27% reduction in environmental incidents compared to 2018
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce TRIFR to below 2.5 in 2020
- Advance ASM formalisation project
- Implement World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles (Year 1 – readiness review)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles compliance (Year 2 – internal assessment, Year 3 – third-party assurance)
- Extend mine life at Yanfolila through exploration and underground development
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyEnvironmental ManagementCommunity InvestmentResponsible MiningHuman RightsASM Formalisation