Hummingbird Resources plc recorded more than a three-fold increase in losses while gold pour fell following issues with its mining contractor at the Yanfolila mine in Mali. FINANCES Full year results for 2022 showed revenue decreased to US$150.5 million (2021: $162.7m) while losses rose to £39.9m (2021: £12.7m). The company sold less gold at 80,445 […]
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Cornish Lithium announces advisory board
Cornish Lithium today said that in December 2022 it established an “advisory board” experienced in environment, social and governance (ESG), public relations and finance. MEMBERS Kate Harcourt has more than 30 years’ experience across the mining industry and was appointed Cornish Lithium’s ESG officer in April 2021. She also serves as non-executive director to Condor […]
Hummingbird publishes 2022 sustainability report
Hummingbird Resources plc has published its 2022 Sustainability Report covering its gold exploration and mining operations in Mali, Liberia and Guinea. PROGRESS Aspects covered include benefits to host communities in taxes and fees paid, education, health and the company’s market gardens scheme. Hummingbird also details progress in safety; employment and training; as well as management […]
Golden Metal publishes inaugural ESG report
Golden Metal Resources plc has published its inaugural environment, social and governance (ESG) report for its as yet non-producing four metals projects in Nevada, USA. MANAGEMENT The company’s principles in the 11-page report include ethical business practices; biodiversity & conservation; social responsibility; sustainable development; and health and safety & risk management. “By establishing this report […]
Serica Energy publishes fourth annual ESG report
Serica Energy plc has published its 2022 environment, social and governance report, entitled ‘A People-led Approach’. COMPLIANCE The company’s fourth such report looks at emissions reductions, waste disposal, safety, training, charitable donations, and board level responsibilities with code of conduct training and an ESG policy and strategy. During 2022, Serica further increased its alignment to […]
Horizonte publishes fourth sustainability report
Horizonte Minerals plc has published its fourth consecutive standalone annual sustainability report for its nickel-cobalt projects at Araguaia and Vermelho in northeast Brazil. GLOBAL SOCIETY Chief executive Jeremy Martin said that embedding sustainability in operational practices meant tackling major environmental, social and governance challenges in the mining and metals sector. This also includes decarbonisation and […]