The Group published its 2025 Sustainability Report on 2 July. Prepared under the GRI Universal Standards, with the disclosure framework informed by the principles of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), the report covers the six mineral licences held by the Group, one precious metals trading subsidiary and all projects under construction. The reporting period runs from 1 January to 31 December 2025, and the principal environmental and safety data have been verified by an independent party.
Greenhouse gas intensity per tonne of ore fell 8.6% year on year in 2025 and process water recycling rose to 87%. The year passed with no major environmental incident and no injury of serious or greater severity.
On the environment, the report sets out three strands: energy mix, water balance and solid waste. Site power is drawn mainly from the regional grid, with diesel consumption concentrated in mining and haulage; a 1.2 MW solar pilot was commissioned during the year on the plant's ancillary power supply. Process water recycling rose from 81% to 87% and fresh water withdrawal fell 11% year on year. All tailings at operating sites are dry-stacked and instrumented for deformation and seepage, and 38 ha of mined-out voids and waste rock dumps have been reclaimed to date.
On people and communities, local employees held at 92% of the workforce and women at 21%. Training averaged 46 hours per employee over the year, and all staff in roles requiring certification held valid certificates. Community investment of KZT 240 million funded water pipeline upgrades, school laboratory equipment and winter road maintenance in settlements around the mines. Local supply chain procurement rose to 64%, with qualification review opened first to contractors and suppliers registered in the regions where the Group operates.
On targets and governance, the Sustainability Committee of the Board reviews safety, environmental and community matters each quarter. The report sets three medium-term targets: a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity per unit of gold produced by 2030 against the 2025 baseline; independent third-party safety reviews of all tailings facilities before 2027; and continued zero incidents of serious or greater severity. The full report is available on the Group's sustainability page.
Resource, grade, capacity and investment figures in this article are stated on an interim basis; the Group's formal announcements and reviewed technical documents prevail.