British Lithium Ltd claimed that “independent analysis predicted it would lead the world in greenhouse gas emission reduction (GHG)” with the company’s extraction technology and proposed mine in Cornwall. BENCHMARKING The company added in a statement that environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks were also likely to be significantly lower than those of existing lithium […]
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Tungsten West starts replacement tree planting
Tungsten West plc has started replacement tree planting at its tin-tungsten Hemerdon mine in Devon. SPECIES Many of the trees planted over the past seven years have failed to grow above the protective tubes because deer ate the saplings Landscape contractor H2 Environmental has installed 2.5km of deer fencing and YGS Landscaping will plant 448 […]
Ascent targets H2 for first agreement on ESG mining
Ascent Resources plc said it was making progress on multiple fronts following last year’s restructuring of its board, strategy and portfolio of interests in Cuba and Slovenia. FINANCES In its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021, the company reported revenue of £nil with closing cash at £766,000 (H1 2020: £304,000). Losses for the period were […]
IOG commits to Scope 1 and 2 net zero
IOG plc has completed a comprehensive emissions assessment (EA) which commits the company to Scope 1 and 2 net zero status as of 2021. KEY POINTS The EA was conducted by IOG’s internal environmental, social and governance (ESG) taskforce in collaboration with energy advisor Genesis. The EA encompassed the Phase 1 development and corporate activities. […]
IOG appoints James Chance head of capital markets-ESG
IOG plc has appointed James Chance to a new role of head of capital markets and ESG [environment, social and governance]. Mr Chance has led the company’s ESG work since 2020.