Anglo Asian Mining is committed to minimising any adverse effects on the environment and actively addressing climate change. We recognize the serious threat posed by climate change, and our strategy concentrates on managing climate risks, seizing opportunities, and boosting resilience.
In 2024, Anglo Asian Mining conducted a detailed climate hazard analysis with the support of an external consultancy, initially covering 14 infrastructure elements in the supply chain. The hazard analysis is a provisional risk assessment using district-scale climate data.
A more detailed assessment, taking account of local variations in climate due to topographical differences and other geographical effects is being undertaken. This may result in changes to the physical climate risk assessment in future years.
This study was refined to concentrate on five key areas, with the Gedabek site as the central focus. The study assessed ten physical climate hazards, including temperature and precipitation changes, water stress, river and coastal flooding, wildfires, extreme weather events, heat and cold stress, erosion, and drought risks. Out of these, six relevant risks were identified and evaluated more closely: heat stress, cold stress, wildfire, water stress, drought, and erosion.
Our approach to environmental management
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Adherence to standards
We strictly adhere to all local policies and regulations and aspire to follow global best practices and international standards. Our HSET Committee oversees all environmental activities, supported by a team of highly qualified environmental specialists.
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Emissions reduction
We monitor and report emissions while developing carbon footprint calculations and reduction targets. In 2024, Scope 1 and 2 emissions dropped 54% from the 2020 baseline, partly due to reduced production. Our Gedabek site connected to the national grid in 2016, reducing diesel reliance for power generation. We are exploring renewable energy for Demirli.
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Waste management
We closely monitor our tailings storage facilities, use recycled materials in operational plants, and partner with suppliers for safe waste management.
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Water management
We prioritize efficient water use and minimizing effluents, using recycled water solutions and daily freshwater tracking to reduce consumption. Since 2017, the Gedabek site’s water treatment plant employs reverse osmosis to further cut fresh water use.
Environmental
management
Why is it important for us?
We understand that mining activities can have a negative impact on the environment. We are committed to measuring, monitoring, and reducing all negative impacts.
What are we doing?
We strictly adhere to all local policies and regulations, as well as aspiring to follow global best practice and international standards. Our HSET Committee oversees all the Company’s environmental activities, and we have a team of highly qualified environmental specialists at our sites.
Emissions
Why is it important for us?
Climate change presents one of the biggest challenges faced globally. We aim to respond to it by reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening our climate‑related mitigation, adaptation and reporting.
What are we doing?
We conduct all the necessary monitoring and reporting of emissions in accordance with local regulatory requirements. Additionally, we are launching a process of calculating our carbon footprint and consequently developing targets to reduce our footprint.
Waste
Why is it important for us?
Our activities generate several types of waste. It is our responsibility to, ensure it is treated and stored safely, reduce the total volume of waste generated, and increase its recycling/reusage.
What are we doing?
We closely monitor the processes around our tailings storage facilities. Our operational plants currently use substantial amounts of recycled materials. We also partner with suppliers for safe management of recycled and non-recycled waste.
Water
Why is it important for us?
We are committed to responsible and efficient uses of water resources and minimising effluents even though we do not operate in high water risk regions.
What are we doing?
We have implemented solutions for using recycled water, and we endeavour to release minimal effluents that go through our purification systems. We record our freshwater usage daily with the aim of minimising it.
Energy efficiency
Why is it important for us?
Electricity consumption from traditional energy sources results in additional greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, our energy usage is being closely monitored, and we are committed to decreasing our consumption of fuel.
What are we doing?
We strive to increase the energy efficiency of our operations. We have piloted an initiative to reduce our fuel consumption by 10 per cent. We are also investigating the potential for transitioning to renewable energy sources.