Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd
Agnico Eagle Mines Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Agnico Eagle Mines conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Agnico Eagle Mines's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Agnico Eagle Mines generated a total of 204,594,792 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 7% of Agnico Eagle Mines's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 92.99% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Agnico Eagle Mines's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Agnico Eagle Mines's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Agnico Eagle Mines reported a total waste generation of 204,594,792 metric tonnes, of which 7% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Agnico Eagle Mines may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has Agnico Eagle Mines reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Agnico Eagle Mines's total waste generation increased by 23.11%, including a 10.94% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Agnico Eagle Mines's waste recovery rate declined by 36.36%, with a further 30% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Agnico Eagle Mines is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Agnico Eagle Mines’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Agnico Eagle Mines’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Agnico Eagle Mines generated a total of 204,594,792 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.01% of Agnico Eagle Mines's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 99.99% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Agnico Eagle Mines’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Agnico Eagle Mines reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Agnico Eagle Mines's total waste generation increased by 23.11%, including a 10.94% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Agnico Eagle Mines's total output increased by 107.7%, including a further 129.86% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, Agnico Eagle Mines has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.