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Sustainability

Recover the metal. Restore the ground. Return the value.

Sustainability is not a chapter of our business. It is the reason the business exists — reprocess what has already been mined, so less new ground has to be broken.

Our approach

Sustainability, built into every stage.

At Minerra Ghana, sustainability is integrated into every stage of our operations — from the first sample to the final rehabilitated hectare.

By reprocessing historic and active mine tailings, we recover valuable minerals while reducing environmental liabilities. Our approach supports responsible resource management, minimises waste, and helps extend the life of existing mining assets without the need for additional ore extraction.

We are committed to operating responsibly — reducing our environmental footprint, promoting efficient water and energy use, and contributing positively to the communities where we work.

Every project is designed to balance operational performance with long-term environmental and social value. The gold we recover, the water we return and the land we hand back are all measured against the same standard.

Key pillars

Four commitments, held to account.

Every project we take on is judged against these four pillars — before we start, while we operate, and after we hand the site back.

01

Responsible Resource Recovery

Extract value from what has already been mined. Every ounce we recover from a legacy dam is an ounce that does not require new ore, new haulage, or new ground disturbance.

  • Recover gold and other valuable minerals from existing tailings
  • Maximise the value of previously mined resources
  • Reduce the need for new mining where possible
02

Water Management

Reprocessing is water-intensive. Ours is designed to be water-frugal — every operation is built around recovery, recycling and treated discharge.

  • Maximise water recovery and recycling within the process circuit
  • Reduce freshwater consumption from local sources
  • Implement efficient water management and treatment systems
03

Community Impact

The communities that carry the legacy of historic mining are the same communities we work in today. Local jobs, local skills and local partnership are how projects earn their licence.

  • Create local employment opportunities
  • Develop local skills and technical capacity
  • Work collaboratively with host communities
  • Contribute to sustainable regional development
04

Governance & Compliance

A responsible operator is one that is comfortable being audited. Ours is a system built for scrutiny — from the Minerals Commission, from lenders, and from the communities we operate in.

  • Operate in accordance with applicable mining and environmental regulations
  • Maintain high standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability
  • Continuously improve environmental and operational performance
Our standard

Recovering gold. Restoring land. Returning value.