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Published on July 25, 2022 |
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Aya Gold & Silver is a rapidly growing, Canadian-based silver producer with a strong presence in Morocco. Listed on the TSX, the Corporation operates the Zgounder Silver Mine, an underground silver mine located 260km east of Agadir in Morocco. In addition to advancing its Boumadine polymetallic project, Aya Gold & Silver is actively drilling its Imiter bis exploration property located along the prolific Anti-Atlas belt that is host to Zgounder and Managem’s Imiter Mine. |
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Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements |
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Company Profile |
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Organizational Profile |
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Name |
Aya Gold & Silver |
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Describe nature of activities, brands, products and services |
Aya Gold & Silver's goal is to create shareholder value by generating revenue and growth through its operations and exploration programs. Our experienced team of directors and officers have extensive experience launching and operating precious metals mines around the world. |
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Together with ongoing Zgounder operational improvements, Aya Gold & Silver is focused on extending Zgounder high-grade mineralization through drill programs with the aim of expanding plant capacity from 700 tpd to 2,700 tpd. |
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Link to Corporate Website |
https://ayagoldsilver.com/ |
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Industry Classification |
NAICS: 2122 Metal ore mining 21222 Gold and silver ore mining |
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Market Capitalization |
$100 Million up to $1 Billion USD |
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Type of Operations |
Primarily production oriented |
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Company Headquarters |
Mont-Royal, Canada |
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Link to company's statements of: Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values; Sustainability/ESG strategy; previously published Sustainability/ESG performance or reports. (URL) |
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ESG Accountability |
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Role and Name of highest authority within company for Environment, Social and Governance strategy, programs and performance. |
Benoit La Salle, President & CEO |
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ESG Reporting Period |
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Unless otherwise noted, all data contained in this report covers the following period: |
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From |
2021-01-01 |
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2021-12-31 |
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Geographic Scope of Report |
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Unless otherwise noted, the data in this report covers ESG matters related to the following locations of operations |
Morocco |
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Identify notable exclusions, and reference any existing or planned reports that do or will address these (e.g, assets recently divested or acquired, non-managed joint ventures, specific exploration activities, recently closed sites, etc.) |
Aya Gold & Silver holds five exploration assets located in Morocco and Mauritania. This report focuses on our ongoing operations at the Zgounder Silver Mine. It does not cover exploration sites in Morocco or Mauritania as no exploration was conducted in 2021. |
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Imiter Bis Exploration Project Description
Boumadine Exploration Project Description
Amizmiz Exploration Project Description |
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Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations |
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Identify all of the entity's countries of operations that align with the World Bank's list of "Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations" |
None |
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Business Operations Scope of Report |
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Aya Gold & Silver holds five exploration assets located in Morocco and Mauritania. This report does not cover these exploration sites as no exploration was conducted in 2021. |
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Mineral Resource Types in Scope |
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Which of the following mineral resource types are covered by this report |
• Inferred • Indicated • Measured |
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2021 Fourth Quarter Production HighlightsPress Release |
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Which of the following mineral reserve types are covered by this report |
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Currency |
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Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures referenced in this report are in the following currency |
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Audit Status |
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Identify the degree to which any inputs of the report are third-party checked: |
Self-Declared |
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Reporting Practice |
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Provide a list of all entities included in the organization’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents |
Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (the “Corporation or “Aya”) is a Canadian-based precious metals mining corporation focusing on the exploration, development, production and acquisition of precious metals mining projects. |
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The Corporation is concentrated on producing silver and exploration activities at its flagship project, the Zgounder property. Aya owns 85% of Zgounder Millennium Silver Mine S.A (“ZMSM”), which owns the Zgounder property.
The Corporation also owns 85% of the Boumadine polymetallic project and is the sole owner of the permits related to the Amizmiz, Azegour and Imiter Bis properties.
All of these properties are located in the Kingdom of Morocco.
Following the acquisition of Algold Resources Ltd. (“Algold”) completed on June 11, 2021, Aya owns 75% of the Tijirit project located in Mauritania.
Our subsidiaries include: • Compagnie Minière Maya-Maroc S.A. (“CMMM”) • Zgounder Millennium Silver Mining S.A. (“ZMSM”) • Boumadine Global Mining S.A. (“BGM”) • Atlas Gold & Silver S.A.R.L.(“AGS”) • Kanosak (Barbados) Limited (“KANOSAK”) • Algold Resources Ltd. (“Algold”) • Algold Mauritania SARL (“ALGOLD SARL”) • Société Tijirit Recherche et Exploration SARL (“TIREX”)
Aya Gold & Silver Financial Reports |
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Report whether any entity included in the organization’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents is not covered by the report |
There are no exclusions related to this report. However, the 2021 ESG report focuses primarily on Zgounder Millennium Silver Mining S.A. (“ZMSM”) as all 2021 operating activities were carried out in the ZMSM concession. |
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Provide an explanation of the process for defining the report content and the topic boundaries |
Our ESG Report will provide transparent, comprehensive and appropriate content, addressing Aya Gold & Silver's material aspects and impacts, as well as our stakeholders' material topics. |
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Provide an explanation of how the organization has implemented the Reporting Principles for defining report content |
Our material sustainability topics were determined on the basis of approved GRI methodology. While our identified material topics are key, our wider efforts continue to address topics beyond those in our material section. |
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Provide a list of the material topics identified in the process for defining report content |
• General Disclosure • Compliance • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Emissions • Energy • Water and Effluents • Water • Waste • Effluents and Waste • Waste Management • Employment • Labour Relations • Occupational Health and Safety • Workforce Health and Safety • Training and Education • Local Communities • Community Relations • Water Management • Anti-corruption |
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Report the effect of any restatements of information given in previous reports, and the reasons for such restatements |
No restatement |
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Report significant changes from previous reporting periods in the list of material topics and topic Boundaries |
The 2021 ESG report does not contain any significant changes in the list of material topics and topic boundaries. |
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If applicable, report the date of the most recent previous report |
2021-06-15 |
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Provide the contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents |
For questions regarding this report, please contact the following: |
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David Vilder, HSEC Manager, david.vilder@ayagoldsilver.com. |
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Choose the statement as to whether the organization has chosen the CORE or COMPREHENSIVE options in preparing the GRI aligned report |
This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Comprehensive option |
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i. A reference to the external assurance report, statements, or opinions. If not included in the assurance report accompanying the sustainability report, a description of what has and what has not been assured and on what basis, including the assurance standards used, the level of assurance obtained, and any limitations of the assurance process |
This is a self-declared report. No external audit has been conducted. |
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Raw Material Produced |
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Metals: |
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Aya Gold & Silver has only one project in operations, the Zgounder Silver Mine, which produces silver. In 2021, The Zgounder Silver Mine produced 1600646 ounces of silver. |
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Silver (Ag) (tonne) |
45.378 |
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Silver (Ag) (tonne) |
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Provide a list of externally-developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes, or which it endorses, e.g., GRI, UN Global Compact |
In 2021, the Corporation was not a member of any associations and did not participate in any external initiatives. |
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For the purpose of this report, Aya Gold & Silver is disclosing information aligned with the following standards:
• CDP - Carbon Disclosure Project • GRI - Global Reporting Initiative • GRI Comprehensive - Global Reporting Initiative – Comprehensive • GRI Core - Global Reporting Initiative – Lite • GRI MM Supplement - Global Reporting Initiative - Mining and Metals Supplement • ICMM - International Council on Mining & Metals • IFC - International Finance Corporation - Equator Principles • ISS - ISS & Glass Lewis - Proxy Advisors • ONYEN - Institutional and Investor Questions • OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration • PRI - Principles of Responsible Investing • SASB - Value Reporting Foundation • SASB Modified - Value Reporting Foundation – Modified • UGC - UN Global Compact – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
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As Aya Gold & Silver (“Aya” or “the Corporation”) celebrates its second year of existence, I am proud to share our second Sustainability Report with you. |
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The report, which covers our performance in 2021, follows up on the environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) baseline provided last year that characterized my appointment as President and CEO. |
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Benoit La Salle, CEO |
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Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities, |
The impacts, risks and opportunities of the Zgounder Silver Mine are outlined in the Zgounder Silver Mine ESIA.
Please refer to the link below for further information. |
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Zgounder Expansion Project ESIA |
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Ethics and Integrity |
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Provide a description of the organization’s values, principles, standards, and norms of behaviour |
The Board of Directors of Aya Gold & Silver is committed to ethical practices and high standards of corporate governance.
Our mission is to leverage our extensive expertise to play a leadership role in building and operating viable precious metals mines that create value for our shareholders and community stakeholders. |
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Aya Gold & Silver Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Aya Gold & Silver HSEC Policy
Aya Gold & Silver Strategy |
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a. Describe internal and external mechanisms for: |
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i. Seeking advice about ethical and lawful behaviour, and organizational integrity |
We have a strong commitment to conduct our business in a lawful and ethical manner. Employees are encouraged to report violations of laws, rules, regulations and the Code of Conduct and Ethics either to their supervisor, member of senior management or through the confidential whistleblower mechanism detailed in the Corporation’s Handling of Complaints - Whistle Blowing Policy. We prohibit retaliatory action against any employee who, in good faith, reports a possible violation. It is unacceptable to file a report knowing it to be false. |
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Aya Gold & Silver Code of Business Conduct and Ethics |
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ii. Reporting concerns about unethical or unlawful behavior, and organizational integrity |
Aya Gold & Silver is committed to the highest standards of openness, honesty and accountability as outlined in the Corporation’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”). The latter also provides guidance on alternative methods of reporting employee concerns and directs that employees inform designated members of management regarding known or suspected instances of irregularities, fraud or misconduct. |
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Aya Gold & Silver Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Aya Gold & Silver Handling of Complaints – Whistle-Blowing Policy and Procedure |
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Supply Chain |
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a. Provide a description of the organization’s supply chain, including its main elements as they relate to the organization’s activities, primary brands, products, and services |
The Zgounder Silver Mine's supply chain's primary elements include: - chemical products for metal processing - machinery and parts - consulting services for engineering, health and safety, environment, and human resources management. |
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a. Report on significant changes to the organization’s size, structure, ownership, or supply chain, including: |
In 2021, there were no significant changes in the Zgounder Silver Mine's size, structure, ownership or supply chain. |
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Changes in Locations and Operations |
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i. Changes in the location of, or changes in, operations, including facility openings, closings, and expansions |
There were no changes in the location of, or changes in, operations, including facility openings, closings, and expansions in 2021. |
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ii. Changes in the share capital structure and other capital formation, maintenance, and alteration operations (for private sector organizations) |
There were no changes in the share capital structure and other capital formation, maintenance, and alteration operations in 2021. |
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Changes in Supply Chain |
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iii. Changes in the location of suppliers, the structure of the supply chain, or relationships with suppliers, including selection and termination |
There were no changes in the location of suppliers, the structure of the supply chain, or relationships with suppliers, including selection and termination in 2021. |
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Precautionary Principle |
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a. Report whether and how the organization applies the Precautionary Principle or approach |
Where there is potential for environmental or social harm, lack of certainty cannot be accepted as a reason for inaction. At Aya Gold & Silver, we believe that the use of the precautionary principle is a key directive of responsible environmental and social governance and an important factor in the journey towards a more sustainable future.
Although applying the precautionary principle means taking action despite scientific uncertainty, it does not negate the need for, or value of, pursuing a risk-based approach – remaining informed of the best available information and taking uncertainties into account. Our dedicated Environment, Health and Safety department takes the lead on assessing the potential for environmental and social harm and taking preventative measures where possible, erring on the side of caution where extensive scientific knowledge of risks is lacking. |
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Membership of Associations |
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List of the major memberships of industry or other associations, and national or international advocacy organizations |
Aya Gold & Silver does not belong to industry or other associations, including national and international advocacy organizations. |
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Environment |
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Compliance |
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a. Report fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations in terms of: |
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i. Total monetary value of significant fines |
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ii. Total number of non-monetary sanctions |
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iii. Cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms |
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b. If the organization is in compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations, a brief statement if this fact is sufficient |
In 2021, Aya Gold & Silver was in compliance with all environmental laws and/or regulations. |
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
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Scope 1 |
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For your operations, disclose the gross global Scope1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere of the seven GHGs covered under the Kyoto Protocol (tonne CO₂-e): |
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (tonne CO₂-e) |
3103.758 |
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Methane (CH₄) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Nitrous oxide (N₂O) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Hydrofluorocarbon-23 (CHF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Hydrofluorocarbon-32 (CH₂F₂) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Perfluoromethane (CF₄) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Perfluoroethane (C₂F₆) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Perfluorobutane (C₄F₁₀) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Perfluorohexane (C₆F₁₄) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) |
3103.758 |
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The percentage of its gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions that are covered under an emissions-limiting regulation or program that is intended to directly limit or reduce emissions, such as cap-and-trade schemes, carbon tax/fee systems, and other emissions control (e.g., command-and-control approach) and permit-based mechanisms. |
0.0000% |
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Discuss any change in its emissions from the previous reporting period, including whether the change was due to emissions reductions, divestment, acquisition, mergers, changes in output, and/or changes in calculation methodology. |
In the 2020 report, Aya Gold & Silver did not disclose its GHG emissions as they were not material. |
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In the case that current reporting of GHG emissions to the CDP or other entity (e.g., a national regulatory disclosure program) differs in terms of the scope and consolidation approach used, the entity may disclose those emissions. |
Aya Gold & Silver is reporting its emissions based on CDP disclosure guidelines. |
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The entity may discuss the calculation methodology for its emissions disclosure, such as if data are from continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), engineering calculations, or mass balance calculations. |
In the 2021 report, Aya Gold & Silver is reporting GHG Scope 1 emissions based on the output of light vehicle and the diesel consumption of mining mobile equipment. |
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The entity may, where relevant, provide a breakdown of its emissions by mineral or business unit. |
Scope 1 emissions represent operations at the Zgounder Silver Mine only. Aya Gold & Silver had no operations in any of its other assets or jurisdictions in 2021. |
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The entity shall discuss its long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage its Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. |
Scope 1 emissions are generated mostly by operating machinery to mine ore. The type of machinery that we currently operate does not exist in electric form. As a result, it is currently impossible for us to significantly reduce our Scope 1 emissions.
We plan to monitor new emerging technologies and evaluate other opportunities when our mining equipment needs replaced. |
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The percentage reduction against the base year, with the base year representing the first year against which emissions are evaluated toward the achievement of the target |
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In 2021, Aya Gold & Silver did not have any target got emissions reduction. |
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iii The context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of the base year emissions |
In this reporting period, Aya Gold and Silver did not recalculate any of its base year emissions. |
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Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used, or a reference to the GWP source |
The source of emission factors is the Onyen reporting platform. |
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Consolidation approach for emissions - whether equity share, financial control, or operational control |
Operational control |
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Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used |
For the purpose of this report, we used Carbon Disclosure Project guidelines as a calculation tool. |
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Scope 2 |
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Disclose the gross location-based energy indirect (Scope 2) global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere (tonne CO₂-e): |
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (tonne CO₂-e) |
9556.717 |
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Methane (CH₄) (tonne CO₂-e) |
66.5 |
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Nitrous oxide (N₂O) (tonne CO₂-e) |
12307.4 |
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Hydrofluorocarbon-23 (CHF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Hydrofluorocarbon-32 (CH₂F₂) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Perfluoromethane (CF₄) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Perfluoroethane (C₂F₆) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Perfluorobutane (C₄F₁₀) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Perfluorohexane (C₆F₁₄) (tonne CO₂-e) |
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The total amount of gross global Scope 2 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) |
21930.617 |
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Percentage of its gross global Scope 2 GHG emissions that are covered under an emissions-limiting regulation or program that is intended to directly limit or reduce emissions, i.e., cap-and-trade schemes, carbon tax/fee systems, and other emissions control (e.g., command-and-control approach) and permit-based mechanisms |
0.0000% |
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Discussion of long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage Scope2 emissions, emissions reduction targets, and an analysis of performance against those targets |
In 2024, Aya Gold & Silver will sign a Power Purchasing Agreement with a clean energy provider connected to the Moroccan National Grid. By 2025, the Corporation will effectively reduce its scope 2 emissions to zero at its Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco. |
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iii The context for any significant changes in emissions that triggered recalculations of the base year emissions |
No significant change in emissions triggered recalculation of our 2020 emissions. |
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Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used, or a reference to the GWP source |
For the purpose of this report, we utilized the International Energy Agency (IEA) defined emission factors (2021). |
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Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used |
In this report, Aya Gold & Silver utilized the Carbon Disclosure Project Calculation guidelines. |
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Intensity Ratio |
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The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) |
3103.758 |
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The total amount of gross global Scope 2 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) |
21930.617 |
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GHG emissions intensity ratio for the organization |
112.085 |
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The total amount of organization's specific metric chosen to calculate the intensity ratio. |
223.352 |
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The above number (223,352) is in thousands of tonnes of ore produced. |
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The organizations specific metric unit of measure. Note: when choosing a company specific metric, it must be used throughout all calculations |
Production volume |
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The intensity ratio is thousands of tonnes of ore processed by tonnes of CO2. |
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Types of GHG emissions included in the intensity ratio; whether Scope 1, Scope 2 and/or Scope 3 |
• Scope 1 • Scope 2 |
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Carbon Offset |
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Credits |
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How much CO₂ (metric tonnes) offset credits were purchased? |
0 |
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Emissions |
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Emissions Management |
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Disclose the management approach regarding Emissions |
In 2021, Aya Gold & Silver evaluated the principal sources of its GHG emissions, assessed electrification of its fleet and finding a green energy producer. As a result, management will seek a clean energy producer in the Moroccan national electrical grid to reduce its Scope 2 emissions. |
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Air Emissions |
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Report emissions of air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere: |
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Emissions of carbon monoxide, reported as CO (tonne) |
0 |
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Aya Gold & Silver is not currently monitoring air emissions but will in the future monitor and disclose as per the Environmental and Social Management Plan included in the Zgounder Silver Mine 2022 ESIA. |
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Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) |
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The reporting organization shall report the following information |
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Production, imports, and exports of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent: |
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Production of of ODS in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent |
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ODS produced in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) |
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Amount of ODS destoyed by approved technologies |
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Amount of ODS entirely used as feedstock in the manufacture of other chemicals |
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Import amount of ODS in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) |
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Export amount of ODS in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent |
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Source of the emission factors used |
Aya Gold & Silver does not utilize equipment in its operations that can produce ozone- depleting substances. |
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Significant Air Emissions |
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The reporting organization shall report the following information |
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Significant air emissions, in kilograms or multiples, for each of the following |
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iii. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): |
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Aya Gold & Silver does not produce Persistent Organic Pollutants as a result of its operations. |
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iv. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) |
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Aya Gold does not utilize equipment in its operations that can produce Volatile Organic Compounds. |
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v. Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) |
0 |
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Mining Sector: |
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Acetone (also known as propanone) |
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Acetaldehyde |
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Antimony (Sb) |
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Arsenic (As) |
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Asbestos |
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Benzene (including benzene from gasoline) |
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1,3-Butadiene |
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Cadmium (Cd) |
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) |
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) |
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Chloroform |
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Chromium (Cr) |
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Copper (Cu) |
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Cyanide (CN) |
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2,3-dimethylbutane |
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Ethylbenzene |
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Hexachlorobenzene |
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Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) |
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Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) |
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Iron (Fe) |
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p-isopropyltoluene |
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Lead (Pb) |
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Manganese (Mn) |
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Mercury (Hg) |
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Aya Gold & Silver considers mercury emissions a material topic but we were not able to monitor these emissions in 2021. The Corporation will monitor and disclose in the future as per the Environmental and Social Management Plan included in the Zgounder Silver Mine 2022 ESIA. |
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Methane (CH4) |
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Methylene chloride (Dichloromethane) |
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Methyl tert butyl ether (MTBE) |
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Nickel (Ni) |
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Nitrous Oxides (NOx) |
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Particulate Matter (PM2.5) |
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Particulate Matter (PM10) |
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i-pentane |
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) |
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Polyhalogenated Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) |
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Propene (also known as propylene or methyl ethylene) |
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Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) |
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Sulphur Oxides (SOx) |
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2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) |
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2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofurans (TCDF) |
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Thallium (Tl) |
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Toluene |
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Tetrachloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene or PCE) |
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o-Xylenes |
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m-Xylenes |
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p-Xylenes |
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Zinc (Zn) |
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vi. Total Particulate Matter (TPM): |
0 |
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PM2.5 |
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PM10 |
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vii. Other standard categories of air emissions identified in relevant regulations |
Aya Gold & Silver does not currently monitor air emissions. In the future, it will monitor and disclose as per the Environmental and Social Management Plan included in the 2022 Zgounder Silver Mine ESIA. |
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Energy Management |
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Total energy consumed in aggregate, in gigajoules (GJ) (hydrocarbons and electricity) including the fuel types used (e.g., biomass, hydro-electric power or bioenergy) |
47970.133 |
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Percentage energy consumed that was supplied by grid electricity |
100.0000% |
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Percentage of energy consumed that is renewable energy |
37.0000% |
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c. Report the energy consumed in gigajoules for the following : |
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Electricity consumption (gigajoules, GJ) |
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The figure provided here is for the global electricity consumption at the Zgounder Silver Mine in 2021, and does not include the administrative offices in Casablanca. |
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d. Report energy sold in gigajoules and report the totals for each: |
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f. Report the standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used |
To calculate this data, the Corporation converted the KWh purchased from the national grid to gigajoules, GJ. |
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g. Report the source of the conversion factors used |
To calculate this data, the Corporation converted the KWh purchased from the national grid to gigajoules, GJ. |
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Energy Intensity Ratio |
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Report the energy intensity ratio for inside the organization. This intensity ratio is the total ratio for all countries in which the company operates |
0.215 |
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Energy Intensity |
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The total energy consumption within the organization, in gigajoules |
47970.133 |
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The organizations specific metric chosen to calculate the intensity. Note: when choosing a company specific metric, it must be used throughout all calculations |
223352 |
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Organization-specific metric to identify the denominator: |
Production volume |
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Reduction in Energy Consumption |
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Report the amount of reductions (from the previous reporting period) in energy consumption achieved as a direct result of conservation and efficiency initiatives, in gigajoules (GJ). Note - if you did not report in the previous reporting period, please indicate with a statement in the details section, "This is our foundational (for clarity, our first) ESG report for the organization". |
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Report the basis for calculating reductions in energy consumption, i.e. base year or baseline, including the rationale for choosing it |
This is Aya Gold & Silver's first ESG report that discloses energy consumption. The Corporation is focused on acquiring and analyzing its data before planning reductions. |
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Reduction in Energy Requirements |
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Report the reductions in energy requirements of sold products and services in this reporting period (from the previous reporting period), in gigajoules (GJ). Note - if you did not report in the previous reporting period, please indicate with a statement in the details section, "This is our foundational (for clarity, our first) ESG report for the organization", (e.g., if you used electric vehicles this year as opposed to last year, please indicate). |
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Report the basis for calculating reductions in energy requirements, i.e., base year or baseline, including the rationale for choosing it |
This is Aya Gold & Silver's first ESG report that discloses energy consumption. The Corporation is focused on acquiring and analyzing data before planning reductions. |
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Water |
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Efficiency |
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Proportion of water reused and recycled by the site to reduce the overall consumptive water demand: |
56.2427% |
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Intensity |
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Total volume of water consumed per tonne/unit of material moved, ore mined, ore processed: |
0.2136% |
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Water Management |
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Disclose the amount of water that was withdrawn from freshwater sources (in thousands of cubic meters): |
195.611 |
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Analyze and list all operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw and consume water in locations with High (40–80%) or Extremely High (>80%) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Water Risk Atlas tool, Aqueduct. |
Aya Gold & Silver's Zgounder Silver Mine and production facility are located across the limits between an area with low Baseline Water Stress and an area with extremely high Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institute's (WRI) Water Risk Atlas tool. |
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World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Water Risk Atlas tool, Aqueduct |
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Disclose the freshwater withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn |
100.0000% |
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Disclose water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress (in thousands of cubic meters): |
195.611 |
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Disclose freshwater consumed in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as a percentage of the total water consumed: |
100.0000% |
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Disclose the amount of water that was consumed in its operations (in thousands of cubic meters) |
195.611 |
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Total water consumed in locations with high or extremely high baseline water stress (in thousands of cubic meters) |
195.611 |
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Was your organization subject to any fines, enforcement orders, and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations |
No |
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Total number of instances of non-compliance, including violations of a technology-based standard and exceedances of quality-based standards. |
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Disclosure of incidents governed by national, state, and local statutory permits and regulations, including, but not limited to, the discharge of a hazardous substances, violation of pretreatment requirements, or total maximum daily load (TMDL) exceedances. |
Aya Gold & Silver was not subject to any national, state or local authority regulation violation relating to the environment. |
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Water and Effluents |
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Interactions with Water As A Shared Resource |
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Describe how the organization interacts with water, including how and where water is withdrawn, consumed, and discharged, and the water-related impacts caused or contributed to, or directly linked to the organization’s activities, products or services by a business relationship (e.g., impacts caused by runoff) |
Aya Gold & Silver's Zgounder operations draw freshwater from the Macoste spring, which is located 5km upstream from our operations.
Water is consumed by the processing plant and the base camp. There is no discharge into the environment.
For the purpose of this report, potential water- related impacts include the use of a shared water resource, and pollution from operations due to accidental runoff or infiltration. |
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Describe the approach used to identify water-related impacts, including the scope of assessments, their timeframe, and any tools or methodologies used |
Water risks are assessed through the Corporation's risk management system, where mitigation measures are identified, and mitigation plans are developed and incorporated into the annual CAPEX and OPEX budgets. |
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The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Zgounder Silver Mine (approved by Moroccan authorities in Q1 2022) also provided Aya Gold and Silver's management with updated baseline information and impact identification. |
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Describe how water-related impacts are addressed, including how the organization works with stakeholders to steward water as a shared resource, and how it engages with suppliers or customers with significant water-related impacts |
In 2021, Aya Gold & Silver implemented physical control measures in its operations and initiated an environmental monitoring program with a third-party accredited lab.
In addition, in 2020, the Corporation identified that increased water storage could have a significant water-related impact by enabling operations to capture excess water in the rainy season and reduce extraction during the dry season.
In 2021, Aya Gold & Silver began construction of a 60,000 m3 water storage basin. The result of this investment will be disclosed in the 2022 ESG report. |
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Explain the process for setting any water-related goals and targets that are part of the organization’s management approach, and how they relate to public policy and the local context of each area with water stress |
In 2021, Aya Gold & Silver set up an internal committee to monitor water-related efforts and report to executive management and the Board of Directors.
The Corporation's water-related goals, targets and performance are established by this committee. |
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Water Withdrawal |
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Total freshwater withdrawn by segment, in megaliters (ML): |
195.611 |
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i. Surface water (total in ML): |
195.611 |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
195.611 |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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ii. Groundwater (total in ML): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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iii. Seawater (total in ML): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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iv. Produced water (total in ML): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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v. Third-party water (total in ML): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Report on the total water withdrawal from all areas with water stress in megaliters (ML), and a breakdown of this total by the following sources: |
195.611 |
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ii. Groundwater (total in ML): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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iii. Seawater (total in ML): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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iv. Produced water (total in ML): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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v. Third-party water, in megaliters (ML), and a breakdown of this total by the withdrawal sources: |
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Surface water source |
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Surface water |
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Groundwater source |
Not applicable |
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Groundwater |
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Seawater source |
Not applicable |
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Produced water source |
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Report any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, i.e., any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used |
Data is estimated from the annual tonnage of processed ore and a recirculation rate of 59% from TSF reclaim water. |
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Water Consumption |
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500.488 |
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Report the total water consumption from all areas with water stress in megaliters |
195.611 |
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Report the change in water storage in megaliters, if water storage has been identified as having a significant water related impact, |
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In 2020, Aya Gold & Silver identified that increased water storage could have a significant water-related positive impact as storage enables operations to capture excess water in the rainy season and reduces withdrawals during the dry season.
In 2021, the Corporation begun construction of a 60,000 m3 water storage basin. The results of this investment will be disclosed in the 2022 ESG report. |
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Report any contextual information necessary to understand how the data was compiled, including standards, methodologies, and assumptions used, including whether the information is calculated, estimated, modeled, or sourced from direct measurements, and the approach taken for this, i.e., the use of any sector-specific factors |
Data is estimated from the annual tonnage of processed ore and a recirculation rate of 59% from TSF reclaim water. |
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Water Discharge-Related Impacts |
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Provide a description of any minimum standards set for the quality of effluent discharge, and how these minimum standards were determined, including: |
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i. How standards for facilities operating in locations with no local discharge requirements were determined |
The Zgounder Silver Mine does not discharge effluent into the environment. |
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The Zgounder Silver Mine is designed to be a zero-discharge facility. The company does not have operational water discharges and/or runoff into the Zgounder river derived from its operations. |
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ii. Water quality standards or guidelines developed internally |
Aya Gold & Silver's water monitoring program tests water quality against national and World Health Organization (WHO) drinking water standards. Water quality is evaluated monthly to ensure compliance. |
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iii. Sector-specific standards considered |
As per above, at the Zgounder Silver Mine, the Corporation tests water quality against national and WHO drinking water standards. |
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iv. Profile of the receiving waterbody considered |
The Zgounder Silver Mine does not discharge effluent into the environment. |
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Water Discharge |
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The Zgounder Silver Mine is designed to be a zero-discharge facility. The facility does not have operational water discharges and/or runoff into the Zgounder river derived from its operations. |
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i. Surface water |
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ii. Groundwater |
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iii. Seawater |
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iv. Third-party water (total) |
0 |
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iv. Third-party water that is sent for use to other organizations, if applicable |
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Report the breakdown of total water discharge to all areas in megalitres by the following categories |
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i. Surface water (total): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
0 |
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ii. Groundwater (total): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
0 |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
0 |
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iii. Seawater (total): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
0 |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
0 |
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v. Produced water (total): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
0 |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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v. Third-party water (total): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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iv. Third-party water that is sent for use to other organizations: |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Report the total water discharge to all areas with water stress in megalitres |
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i. Surface water (total): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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ii. Groundwater (total): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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iii. Seawater (total): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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iv. Produced water (total): |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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iv. Third-party water that is sent for use to other organizations: |
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Freshwater (≤1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Other water (>1,000 mg/L Total Dissolved Solids or TDS) |
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Report the substances of concern, in priority, where discharges are treated |
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Alachlor |
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Anthracene |
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Atrazine |
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Benzene |
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Brominated diphenylether |
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Cadmium and its compounds |
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(depending on water hardness classes) |
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Carbon-tetrachloride |
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C10-13 Chloroalkanes |
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Chlorfenvinphos |
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Chlorpyrifos (Chlorpyrifos-ethyl) |
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Cyclodiene pesticides: |
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Aldrin |
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Dieldrin |
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Endrin |
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Isodrin |
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DDT total |
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para-para-DDT |
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1,2-Dichloroethane |
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Dichloromethane |
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Di(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate (DEHP) |
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Diuron |
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Endosulfan |
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Fluoranthene |
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Hexachloro-benzene |
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Hexachloro-butadiene |
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Hexachloro-cyclohexane |
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Isoproturon |
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Lead and its compounds |
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Mercury and its compounds |
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Naphthalene |
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Nickel and its compounds |
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Nonylphenol (4-Nonylphenol) |
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Octylphenol ((4-(1,1′,3,3′-tetramethylbutyl)-phenol)) |
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Pentachloro-benzene |
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Pentachloro-phenol |
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Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) |
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Benzo(a)pyrene |
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Benzo(b)fluor-anthene |
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Benzo(k)fluor-anthene |
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Benzo(g,h,i)-perylene |
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Indeno(1,2,3-cd)-pyrene |
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Simazine |
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Tetrachloro-ethylene |
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Trichloro-ethylene (7) |
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Tributyltin compounds (Tributhyltin-cation) |
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Trichloro-benzenes |
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Trichloro-methane |
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Trifluralin |
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i. How priority substances of concern were defined, and any international standard, authoritative list, or criteria used |
0 |
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ii. The approach for setting discharge limits for priority substances of concern |
The Zgounder Silver Mine does not discharge effluent into the environment. |
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iii. Number of incidents of non-compliance with discharge limits |
0 |
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a. Report the total volume of planned and unplanned water discharges by (exclude collected rainwater and domestic sewage): |
0 |
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The Zgounder Silver Mine is designed to be a zero-discharge facility. The facility does not have operational water discharges and/or runoff into the Zgounder river derived from its operations. |
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i. Volume of planned discharge to surface water (e.g., wetlands, lakes, rivers) |
0 |
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i. Unplanned discharge to surface water (e.g., wetlands, lakes, rivers) |
0 |
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i. Planned discharge to groundwater |
0 |
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i. Unplanned discharge to groundwater |
0 |
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i. planned discharge to seawater |
0 |
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i. Unplanned discharge to seawater |
0 |
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i. Planned third-party water discharge |
0 |
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i. Unplanned third-party water discharge |
0 |
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i. Planned third-party water discharge that is sent for use to other organizations |
0 |
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i. Unplanned third-party water discharge that is sent for use to other organizations |
0 |
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ii. Quality of the water of the planned discharge to surface water (e.g., wetlands, lakes, rivers) |
The Zgounder Silver Mine does not discharge effluent into the environment. |
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ii. Treatment method for the planned discharge to surface water |
Not Applicable |
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ii. Quality of the water of the unplanned discharge to surface water (e.g. wetlands, lakes, rivers) |
Aya Gold & Silver did not have unplanned water discharge during this reporting period. |
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ii.Treatment method of unplanned discharge to surface water |
Not Applicable |
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ii. Quality of the water of the planned discharge to groundwater |
The Zgounder Silver Mine does not discharge effluent into the environment. |
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ii. Treatment method for the planned discharge to groundwater |
Not Applicable |
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ii. Quality of the unplanned discharge to groundwater |
Aya Gold & Silver did not have unplanned water discharge during this reporting period. |
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ii. Treatment method of the unplanned discharge to groundwater |
Not Applicable |
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iii. Was the water of the unplanned discharge to groundwater reused by another organization |
No |
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ii. Quality of the planned discharge to seawater |
The Zgounder Silver Mine does not discharge effluent into the environment. |
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ii. Treatment method of the planned discharge to seawater |
Not Applicable |
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ii. Quality of the unplanned discharge seawater |
Aya Gold & Silver did not have unplanned water discharge during this reporting period. |
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ii. Treatment method of the unplanned discharge to seawater |
Not Applicable |
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ii. Quality of the planned third-party water discharge |
The Zgounder Silver Mine does not discharge effluent into the environment. |
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ii. Treatment method of the planned third-party water discharge |
Not Applicable |
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ii. Quality of the unplanned third-party water discharge |
Aya Gold & Silver did not have unplanned water discharge during this reporting period. |
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ii. Treatment method of the unplanned third-party water discharge |
Not Applicable |
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ii. Quality of the planned third-party water discharge that is sent for use to other organizations |
The Zgounder Silver Mine does not discharge effluent into the environment or send it to third parties. |
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ii. Treatment method of the planned third-party water discharge that is sent for use to other organizations |
Not Applicable |
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ii. Quality of unplanned third-party water discharge that is sent for use to other organizations |
Aya Gold & Silver did not have unplanned water discharge during this reporting period. |
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ii. Treatment method of unplanned third-party water discharge that is sent for use to other organizations |
Not Applicable |
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b. Standards, methodologies, and assumptions used |
The Zgounder Silver Mine does not discharge effluent into the environment. Aya Gold & Silver did not have unplanned water discharge during this reporting period. |
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Waste |
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Waste Generation and Significant Waste-Related Impacts |
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The reporting organization shall report the following information |
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i. Describe the inputs, activities, and outputs that lead or could lead to these impacts; |
Waste streams that may be generated during the operational phase of mining activities include: |
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• Residues from mining/processing operations (overburden and tailings); • Hazardous waste (waste oil, chemicals, solvents, batteries, laboratory waste and medical waste); • Industrial waste (scrap metal, wood packaging, plastics); • Household waste (inert waste such as plastics, glass and building materials); • Organic waste (food and plant material). |
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ii. Describe whether these impacts relate to waste generated in the organization’s own activities or to waste generated upstream or downstream in its value chain |
These impacts relate to waste generated by the Corporation's own activities at the Zgounder Silver Mine. |
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Report the total amounts generated of the following and associated risks (tonnes) |
293099 |
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Overburden amount (tonnes) |
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Overburden is not applicable to the Zgounder Silver Mine as this is an underground operation as of 2021. |
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Overburden risks |
Not Applicable |
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Rock amount (tonnes) |
74844 |
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Rock risks |
Not Applicable |
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In 2021, the Zgounder Silver Mine was an underground mining operation, and as such the volumes of waste rock generated are very low. Waste rock is used for mine back-fill and as material for civil engineering.
Aya Gold & Silver commissioned a third-party audit of its waste rock in 2021, and the results showed no significant potential for acid generation. |
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Tailings amount (tonnes) |
218255 |
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