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Pretium Resources Inc.

Pretium Resources Inc., commonly referred to as Pretium, is a prominent mining company headquartered in Canada. Established in 2010, the company has rapidly developed a strong presence in the precious metals sector, primarily focusing on gold mining. Pretium's flagship asset, the Brucejack Project, located in British Columbia, is renowned for its high-grade gold deposits, setting the company apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, Pretium Resources has achieved significant milestones, including the successful commencement of production at Brucejack in 2017. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to resource extraction and environmental stewardship, positioning itself as a leader in the industry. As it continues to expand its operations, Pretium remains dedicated to delivering value to its stakeholders while contributing to the local economy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Pretium Resources Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production 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

Pretium Resources Inc.'s score of 8 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pretium Resources Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Pretium Resources Inc., headquartered in Canada, currently does not have available data on carbon emissions, as no specific emissions figures have been reported. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by the company. In the absence of concrete emissions data, it is essential to note that the mining industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. Companies like Pretium are expected to align with industry standards and best practices in climate commitments, which may include setting future targets for emissions reductions and enhancing operational efficiencies to mitigate environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pretium Resources Inc.'s primary industry is Precious metals, 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. Pretium Resources Inc. is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Pretium Resources Inc. is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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