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Selected environmental, social and governance indicators for critical mineral developments by areas of attention, 2019-2022

Last updated 17 May 2024

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IEA analysis based on the latest sustainability reports of Albemarle, Allkem and Livent (Arcadium Lithium), Anglo American, BHP, CMOC Group, Codelco, Eramet, First Quantum, Freeport Mc-MoRan, Ganfeng Lithium, Glencore, IGO, KGHM, Mineral Resources, NorNickel, Pilbara Minerals, Rio Tinto, South32, Southern Copper, SQM, Teck Resources, Tianqi Lithium, Vale, Zhejiang Huayou, and Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd.

Notes

GHG= greenhouse gas. Aggregated data for 25 major companies that have a strong presence in critical minerals supply chain. Considers reported data for all operations. Indicators are calculated per tonne of mineral produced – except for injury rate, water recycling and female share of workers – which reflect the weighted average by production.

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