Aurelia Metals Limited, commonly referred to as Aurelia Metals, is a prominent Australian mining company headquartered in New South Wales. Founded in 2010, the company has rapidly established itself within the mining industry, focusing primarily on the exploration and production of gold and base metals. Aurelia Metals operates key projects in the Cobar region, renowned for its rich mineral deposits. The company’s flagship assets include the Hera and Peak mines, which are distinguished by their high-grade ore and innovative extraction techniques. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Aurelia Metals has achieved significant milestones, including successful resource expansions and operational efficiencies. Recognised for its strong market position, Aurelia Metals continues to drive growth through strategic exploration and development, making it a notable player in the Australian mining landscape.
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In 2023, Aurelia Metals, headquartered in Australia, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 98,400,000 kg CO2e, comprising 24,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 80,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. For the previous year, 2022, Aurelia Metals recorded similar emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at 32,900,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 81,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions in 2023. Aurelia Metals has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions intensity for 2023 was reported at 91.0 tonnes CO2e per unspecified unit of production, reflecting its ongoing commitment to monitoring and managing its carbon footprint. Overall, while Aurelia Metals has made strides in tracking its emissions, it currently lacks formalised reduction targets or commitments to further decrease its carbon emissions in the future.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 31,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 62,200,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Aurelia Metals has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

