A healthy natural environment
Kenmare takes an environmentally responsible approach to managing the natural resources that are part of the mining process.
Kenmare works to minimise its environmental footprint and does not use any toxic chemicals in its mining or processing operations. Protection and restoration of biodiversity is a key priority as about two thirds of the 34,000 ha mining concession lies within the Primeiras and Segundas Environmental Protected area (EPA). Kenmare progressively rehabilitates the post-mined land. While Nampula Province is not in a high water-stress region, care is taken with the use of water in mining operations and to ensure the community has the water it needs to sustain livelihoods.
Material topics
- Energy use
- Waste
- Climate
- Biodiversity
2024 highlights included:
Exceeded 12% emissions reductiontarget by year-end 2024 compared to 2021 baseline
More than 186,000 indigenous treesplanted
High water re-use rateof 90% maintained
Land rehabilitation trials conducted to improve agricultural productivity
Mozambican operations certified to the National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) standard, aligned to ISO 14001
Sustainable Development Goals
Case study: Kenmare plant nurseries
Kenmare runs two plant nurseries, located in Namalope and Pilivili. These propagate 28 different species of indigenous plants and trees and three species of non-indigenous trees. Kenmare propagates seeds determined by the baseline studies conducted before land clearance takes place, which are verified by the environmental regulator. Propagated endemic and endangered species include Icuria dunensis, Brachystegia oblonga and Mimusops obtusifolia.
Kenmare’s nurseries are centres of investigation, where trials test the most effective methods of propagating seeds. These include breaking seed dormancy using different methods, without the use of chemicals, such as immersion in boiling water for different periods. Kenmare ran internal training sessions for the nursery and rehabilitation teams to identify invasive species in the concession and how to remove them effectively. Kenmare also provides training to the 13 community nurseries on seed collection and propagation and best practices for seedling survival.
In addition, Kenmare has started experimenting with organic alternatives to plastic bags, which hold seedings, and hopes to find a stable material with which to replace all plastic bags in the near-term.
Read more about…
Our commitment to maintaining a healthy natural environment, including our targets for 2025 in our Sustainability Statement within our 2024 Annual Report.