Calidus puts high importance on our social, environment and governance obligations to the host communities in which we operate. Our planning for the development of Warrawoona has included a number of ESG initiatives as part of our social licence to operate, including:
Environmental
& Sustainability
Carbon reduction strategies
2MW double-sided solar farm reduces carbon emissions – 8,500t p.a Locally sourced LNG – reduces carbon emissions – 10,500t p.a
Cyanide destruction
Destruction of cyanide in tailings prior to discharge Minimise the exposure of wildlife to chemical outputs
Contribution to Pilbara Environmental Offset Fund (PEOF)
Calidus contributed $600,000 to PEOF to broker access for offsets on land
Native wildlife protection
32Ha conservation zone initiative for the protection of native wildlife
Community
& People
Upgrading local infrastructure
Upgrade of the Marble Bar Airstrip with the Shire of East Pilbara Key travel route, Corunna Downs Road
Sponsorships & Opportunities
Indigenous Arts Program at Marble Bar and Warralong schools Establish apprenticeships and opportunities for locals
Extensive Heritage Surveys
Heritage surveys completed – no sites disturbed
Rain water harvesting
Tailings dam to reduce pressure on local aquifers in cyclonic events
Calidus will regularly provide updates and reports on our ESG program via periodic announcements and reports.
