In 2025, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 106,081a | 50,790a | 136,263a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 75,309a | 33,418a | 61,233a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 12,522a | 7,268a | 12,963a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 24,554a | 13,756a | 66,239a |
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In 2025, First Quantum Minerals generated a total of 106,081metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 70.99% of First Quantum Minerals's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 26.66% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 2.35% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2025, First Quantum Minerals reported a total waste generation of 106,081 metric tonnes, of which 70.99% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that First Quantum Minerals is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2023, First Quantum Minerals's total waste generation decreased by 22.15%, yet rose by 108.86% in 2025, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes.a
Over the same period, First Quantum Minerals's waste recovery rate increased by 57.98%, including a 7.9% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, First Quantum Minerals has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
In 2025, First Quantum Minerals generated a total of 106,081 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 11.8% 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.88.2% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, First Quantum Minerals's total waste generation fell by 22.15%, but rose by 108.86% in 2025, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies.a
Over the same period, First Quantum Minerals saw a long-term increase of 24.08% in hazardous waste share, but a 17.51% reduction in 2025, indicating a recent improvement that may reflect updated production inputs, enhanced treatment, or stricter controls.a
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.a
In 2025, First Quantum Minerals reported that 12,522 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 11.8% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (50.34%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that First Quantum Minerals has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a