In 2023, Lundin Mining 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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In 2023, Lundin Mining generated a total of 186,032,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 5.49% of Lundin Mining's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 94.51% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
In 2023, Lundin Mining reported a total waste generation of 186,032,000 metric tonnes, of which 5.49% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Lundin Mining may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.
In 2023, Lundin Mining generated a total of 186,032,000 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0% of Lundin Mining'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. 0.01% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. The remaining 99.98% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.
In 2023, Lundin Mining reported that 6,400 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 46% 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.