Andrada Mining LimiteD
("Andrada" or the
"Company")
Publication of the 2024
Sustainability Report
Andrada Mining Limited (AIM: ATM, OTCQB: ATMTF), a
critical raw materials producer with mining and exploration assets
in Namibia, is pleased to announce the publication of its
Sustainability Report for the financial year ended 29 February
2024. The report outlines Andrada's sustainability framework
and its focus on creating thriving, resilient communities, while
ensuring responsible operations through best-practice environmental
stewardship and robust governance.
Anthony Viljoen, Chief Executive Officer,
commented:
"We are particularly
proud of the significant progress we have made in progressing our
ESG commitments this year, including a doubling of procurement
expenditure within Namibia to £21 million, and maintaining a 99%
Namibian workforce. This underlines the dedication to creating
value for our host nation and delivering on the promise for an
equitable partnership that drives economic growth in
Namibia.
The significant
improvements in safety metrics and environmental performance,
including a 16% decrease in Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate
and 7% energy efficiency improvement, are a direct result of our
integrated approach to sustainability. This has been a core focus
for the Company in the 2024 financial year. These results validate
our strategy of embedding sustainable practices into all our
operations whilst delivering operational excellence. Establishing
the foundations for sustainable practice now, including conducting
thorough analysis initiatives, is imperative to aligning the Company growth
trajectory with our ESG objectives.
As we continue to
expand our operations, the commitment to responsible mining
practices remains unwavering. We look forward to building on these
achievements in the year ahead, and to ensuring that Andrada is
well qualified to promote the energy transition through its
portfolio of critical raw materials."
HIGHLIGHTS
Environment
§ 7% year-on-year improvement
in energy efficiency to 0.13 GJ per tonne of ore processed
§ Water withdrawal improved
by 5% to 0.21m³ per tonne of ore processed
§ Climate scenario analysis
completed to assess physical and transitional risks
§ Implementation of a
comprehensive biodiversity action plan
Social Performance
§ £21 million with Namibian
suppliers, representing 95% of total procurement expenditure
§ Total work force of 471,
comprising 240 employees and 231 contractors
§ 21% female workforce with
25% women in senior leadership roles
Health & Safety
§ Zero fatalities maintained
throughout operations
§ 16% reduction in Total
Recordable Injury Frequency Rate to 6.79
§ 1% improvement in Lost Time
Injury Frequency Rate to 3.02
Governance
§ Significant alignment with
ICMM mining principles
§ Rigorous implementation of
ESG governance framework
Through its sustainability strategy, Andrada aims to
catalyse socioeconomic development in its host regions while
protecting and enhancing the natural environment. The Company
expenditure of £21 million was from 438 suppliers in Namibia with
53 from Uis and 171 from Erongo. Additionally, a total of £3.5
million was spent in Namibia towards salaries, royalties and social
projects during the year under review. This integrated approach
ensures that initiatives designed to address climate change, water
stewardship and biodiversity also deliver benefits to local
communities.
The Company maintains the highest standards of ethics
and transparency, aligning with international frameworks including
IFC Performance Standards, ICMM Principles, GRI and GISTM. This
commitment to good governance underpins Andrada's engagement with
all stakeholders, from employees and local communities to
governments and investors.
The full Sustainability
Report is available for download at: https://andradamining.com/investors/corporate-publications/
Glossary of abbreviations
ESG
|
Environmental, Social, and Governance
|
GISTM
|
Global
Industry Standard on Tailings Management
|
GJ
|
Gigajoules
|
GRI
|
Global
Reporting Initiative
|
ICMM
|
International Council on Mining and Metals
|
IFC
|
International Finance Corporation
|
m³
|
Cubic
metre
|
£
|
British
pound
|
ISO
|
International Organisation of Standardisation
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CONTACT
Andrada Mining
Anthony
Viljoen, CEO
Sakhile
Ndlovu, Investor Relations
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+27 (11)
268 6555
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NOMINATED ADVISOR &
BROKER
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|
Zeus Capital
Katy
Mitchell
Harry
Ansell
Andrew de
Andrade
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+44 (0) 20 2382 9500
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CORPORATE BROKER &
ADVISOR
|
|
H&P Advisory Limited
Andrew
Chubb
Jay
Ashfield
Matt
Hasson
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+44 (0) 20
7907 8500
|
Berenberg
Jennifer
Lee
Natasha
Ninkov
|
+44 (0) 20
3753 3040
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FINANCIAL PUBLIC
RELATIONS
|
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Tavistock (United Kingdom)
Emily
Moss
Josephine
Clerkin
|
+44 (0) 207
920 3150
andrada@tavistock.co.uk
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About Andrada Mining Limited
Andrada Mining Limited is listed on
the London Stock Exchange (AIM) with mining assets in Namibia, a
top-tier investment jurisdiction in Africa. Andrada strives to
produce critical raw materials from a large resource portfolio, to
contribute to a more sustainable future, improved living conditions
and the upliftment of communities adjacent to its operations.
Leveraging its strong foundation in Namibia, Andrada is on a
strategic path to becoming a leading African producer of critical
metals including lithium, tin, tungsten, copper and tantalum. These
metals are important enablers of the green energy transition, and
essential for components of electric vehicles, solar panels and
wind turbines.