Greatland Gold PLC (AIM:GGP, OTC:GRLGF) has published its first Sustainability Report outlining the mining junior's approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters.
In the report, which was prepared with CSA Global, Greatland said it meets ESG criteria for Light Green Fund investments under EU sustainable finance regulations.
Greatland also said a study is underway into a renewable solution to help achieve a 35% renewable energy target at Havieron, its flagship project in Western Australia where it is partnered with Newcrest.
At Havieron, waste rock dump leachate will flow into the evaporation pond to capture any drainage from waste rock material in line with industry best practice, the report highlighted.
The majority of mineral wastes that will be produced during the development of the Havieron project are non-reactive, non-acid forming with no saline, it said.
Shaun Day, Greatland’s managing director, said: "We are delighted to release Greatland's inaugural Sustainability Report, a current state assessment of material items related to Environmental, Social and Governance matters enabling our business operations to enhance our sustainability footprint.
“We aspire to be a modern and sustainable resource company with responsible behaviours and environmental stewardship which are crucial for delivering long term success.
“This report is an important and natural step as Greatland evolves from an explorer to developer and to becoming a multi-commodity producer. "