First Quantum Minerals Ltd
First Quantum Minerals Waste Data Preview
In 2023, First Quantum Minerals 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.
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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 First Quantum Minerals's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, First Quantum Minerals generated a total of 381,128,263 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.02% of First Quantum Minerals's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0.02% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. The remaining 99.96% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
First Quantum Minerals's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of First Quantum Minerals's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, First Quantum Minerals reported a total waste generation of 381,128,263 metric tonnes, of which 0.02% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that First Quantum Minerals may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
Has First Quantum Minerals reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, First Quantum Minerals's total waste generation increased by 2.39%, but declined by 6.56% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, First Quantum Minerals's waste recovery rate increased by 229.01%, including a 53.43% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, while First Quantum Minerals has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.
First Quantum Minerals’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into First Quantum Minerals’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, First Quantum Minerals generated a total of 381,128,263 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0% of First Quantum Minerals'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. 0.03% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 99.96% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
First Quantum Minerals’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How First Quantum Minerals reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, First Quantum Minerals's total waste generation increased by 2.39%, including a 6.56% 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 increased by 17.5%, while holding steady in 2023, pointing to potential stagnation in efforts to reduce harmful waste types after a period of worsening performance.
Overall, First Quantum Minerals's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does First Quantum Minerals treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, First Quantum Minerals reported that 12,963 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 48.72% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.