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Centaurus Metals

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Centaurus Metals Limited, commonly referred to as Centaurus, is an Australian-based mining company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 2006, the company has established itself in the resource sector, focusing primarily on the exploration and development of high-quality mineral projects, particularly in Brazil. Centaurus is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and its core offerings, which include iron ore and nickel exploration. The company’s flagship project, the Jaguar Nickel Project, showcases its innovative approach to resource extraction and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Centaurus has achieved significant milestones, including successful drilling campaigns and strategic partnerships, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the mining industry.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron Ores industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Centaurus Metals's score of 2 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Centaurus Metals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Centaurus Metals reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2,506,000 kg CO2e. For the Jaguar project, the company has set ambitious carbon reduction targets, aiming for GHG E1 emission levels that are 85% lower than the nickel industry average of 33 tonnes CO2 per tonne of nickel equivalent. This target is set for the near term, with a timeframe from 2023 to 2025, specifically addressing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2024, industry averages for GHG emissions in the nickel sector were reported at approximately 46,600 kg CO2e, while sulphide and NPI processes showed emissions of about 11,200 kg CO2e and 74,400 kg CO2e, respectively. The Jaguar project's on-site emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were recorded at approximately 1,620,000 kg CO2e. Centaurus Metals is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving net-zero emissions, although specific overall reduction percentages have not been disclosed. The company’s initiatives reflect a proactive approach to climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Centaurus Metals's primary industry is Iron ores, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Centaurus Metals is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Centaurus Metals is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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