{ "name": "Afrimintel DFI E&S Safeguards Eligibility Screen", "scope_note": "Per-asset E&S safeguards eligibility screen on the IFC Performance Standards spine. Originated over the COI-clean DFI financeability pipeline and since broadened to the full development-stage coverage set (59 rows this vintage; counts computed from rows). Self-produced from public primary and authoritative secondary sources (operator filings and IR releases, environmental-consultant and DFC/IFC disclosure portals); every cell carries its three-state marker and per-row sourcing.", "feed_version": "v2.57.0", "as_of": "2026-06-29", "standard_spine": "IFC Performance Standards (PS1-PS8) — the common reference the listed DFIs map their own safeguards to (AfDB ISS, WB ESF, Equator Principles).", "three_state": "Every cell is Sourced (named primary/authoritative disclosure + date), Derived (inferred from a disclosed event such as DFI financial close, with method named), Absent (named explicitly, never filled), or N/A (the dimension does not apply to this asset, e.g. DFI E&S diligence where no DFI is in the capital structure).", "counterparty_disclosure": "Afrimintel has no commercial relationship with any operator, financier, DFI or ECA named here. This screen is self-produced from public primary and authoritative secondary sources and Afrimintel's published data layer; no party named has reviewed, endorsed, or been informed of it.", "coi_screen": "COI-clean: no DRC or Rwanda assets; conflict-minerals / Great Lakes assets excluded by standing editorial policy.", "counts": { "total": 59, "disclosed": 10, "partial": 3, "screened_detail": 46, "verification_queue": 0, "ifc_ps_benchmarked": null, "counts_note": "Computed from rows at every emit: disclosed/partial by screen-string prefix; screened_detail = rows carrying a free-text per-asset E&S state that predates prefix standardisation (per-row screen_class normalisation queued for editorial pass). The prior declared 51/9/15 were editorial classifications whose per-row basis was not stored — retired as unverifiable under the three-state standard (v2.136.59). ifc_ps_benchmarked is Absent pending the same normalisation; per-row benchmark detail remains in each row's es_benchmark cell." }, "assets": [ { "id": "kabanga-ni", "name": "Kabanga Nickel", "country": "Tanzania", "operator": "Lifezone Metals / Tembo Nickel Corporation", "stage": "Pre-FID (FID targeted mid-2026)", "esia": { "value": "International-standard ESIA + ESMP completed June 2025; updated ESMP awaiting National Environment Management Council (NEMC) approval", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Lifezone Metals IR release, 11 Dec 2025" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Resettlement Action Plan aligned to IFC Performance Standards and Tanzanian regulation", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Crux Investor, 30 Jan 2026 (reporting Lifezone disclosure)" }, "host_permit": { "value": "National ESMP approval pending at NEMC", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Lifezone Metals IR release, 11 Dec 2025", "note": "ESIA complete; the gating national instrument is NEMC ESMP approval, reported pending." }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Cash compensation paid to 97% of Project Affected Households; interest payments to 95%; Livelihood Restoration co-design from early 2026", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Crux Investor, 30 Jan 2026; Lifezone IR 11 Dec 2025" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "No critical/natural-habitat flag located in primary disclosure this cycle." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "US DFC environmental & social public consultation and due diligence COMPLETED; project ESIA hosted on DFC public disclosure portal", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Lifezone Metals IR release, 11 Dec 2025; U.S. DFC ESIA disclosure (dfc.gov/.../esia/2025/kabanga)" }, "category": { "value": "DFC published the ESIA for public consultation (DFC discloses higher-category ESIAs); explicit category designation not captured", "state": "Derived", "note": "Inferred from DFC public-disclosure process, not a stated category." }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed (IFC-PS-aligned); national ESMP approval (NEMC) the open national gate; DFC E&S diligence complete", "es_benchmark": { "value": "ESIA / E&S work explicitly benchmarked to IFC-PS, Equator or lender standards (or a DFI/ECA ran IFC-PS-grade diligence)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card", "note": "Vintage/ownership caveats (where present) still apply separately." } }, { "id": "baomahun", "name": "Baomahun Gold", "country": "Sierra Leone", "operator": "FG Gold (private)", "stage": "Construction (DFI financial close Dec 2025)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA prepared (INTEGEMS) with supplementary ESIA; environmental licences granted", "state": "Sourced", "source": "FG Gold project page (mining permits and environmental licences granted); INTEGEMS project portfolio" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "AFC + Afreximbank senior-debt financing applies the lenders' own IFC-PS-type E&S requirements (specific framework not stated in disclosure).", "state": "Derived", "source": "FG Gold release, 1 Dec 2025 (US$330m financial close)", "note": "Lender-driven standard inferred from DFI debt close; not an explicit framework statement, and Equator-signatory status of the lenders not asserted." }, "host_permit": { "value": "Large-scale mining licence awarded and environmental permits approved (from 2021)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "FG Gold project page" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Compensation paid to 150 farmers and 196 property owners for crops, artisanal sites and structures", "state": "Sourced", "source": "The Calabash, 9 Dec 2024 (reporting FG Gold)" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "No critical/natural-habitat flag located in primary disclosure this cycle." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "AFC + Afreximbank US$330m senior-debt financial close 1 Dec 2025 implies completed lender E&S diligence to close", "state": "Derived", "source": "FG Gold release, 1 Dec 2025", "note": "Diligence completion inferred from financial close, not separately disclosed." }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed; environmental licences granted; DFI-financed (AFC/Afreximbank close Dec 2025)", "es_benchmark": { "value": "ESIA / E&S work explicitly benchmarked to IFC-PS, Equator or lender standards (or a DFI/ECA ran IFC-PS-grade diligence)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card", "note": "Vintage/ownership caveats (where present) still apply separately." } }, { "id": "ngualla-ree", "name": "Ngualla (rare earths)", "country": "Tanzania", "operator": "Mamba Minerals (Peak Rare Earths 84% / Govt of Tanzania 16%)", "stage": "Pre-construction (construction commencement targeted)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA completed; environmental certificate issued by the Tanzanian regulator March 2017", "state": "Sourced", "source": "NS Energy / The BizLens (8 May 2025); Dhamana Consulting" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "ESIA compliance-reviewed against IFC Performance Standards, IFC EHS Guidelines for Mining, and the Equator Principles; E&S action plan aligned accordingly", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Dhamana Consulting (Ngualla project)" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Environmental certificate (Mar 2017); Special Mining Licence granted April 2023", "state": "Sourced", "source": "NS Energy; The BizLens, 8 May 2025" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "No resettlement-scale flag located in primary disclosure this cycle." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "No critical/natural-habitat flag located in primary disclosure this cycle. Separately, the deposit carries an unusually low radiological profile (14ppm U / 42ppm Th, NS Energy) — a PS3/PS4 consideration, not PS6." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "IFC was a project equity holder (historic — via the former PR NG Minerals structure with Appian; Appian has since exited and Shenghe Resources is now the strategic partner). IFC carries a project disclosure page on its SII portal.", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mining Technology (historic ownership); Appian Capital (Peak exit, Jan 2026); IFC SII disclosure portal (Ngualla)" }, "category": { "value": "IFC SII disclosure page lists an Environmental Category field; value not captured this cycle", "state": "Derived", "note": "On IFC SII portal; explicit category to be read off the IFC page." }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed (IFC-PS + Equator-reviewed); environmental certificate + SML granted; IFC equity history", "es_benchmark": { "value": "ESIA / E&S work explicitly benchmarked to IFC-PS, Equator or lender standards (or a DFI/ECA ran IFC-PS-grade diligence)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card", "note": "Vintage/ownership caveats (where present) still apply separately." } }, { "id": "kone", "name": "Kone Gold", "country": "Cote d'Ivoire", "operator": "Montage Gold", "stage": "Construction (first gold late Q4-2026)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA prepared 2023 (CECAF/Minesia consultancies); submitted to ANDE Dec 2023; approved at validation hearing 13 March 2024", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Montage Gold release, 9 May 2024; Mining.com, 10 May 2024" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Project governance framed under the Equator Principles and EITI per the Cote d'Ivoire 2014 mining code", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Kone NI 43-101 / DFS (eff. 14 Feb 2022)" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Environmental Permit granted by Ministerial Order 7 May 2024 (incl. in-pit tailings disposal, a CIV first); final 20-year mining permit secured July 2024", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Montage Gold release, 9 May 2024; Mining.com, 11 Jul 2024" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "No resettlement-scale flag located in primary disclosure this cycle." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Kone North pit affects <10% of the Toudian Forest Reserve; impact assessed in ESIA; backfill/rehab of all but 14ha planned plus a forest-management plan with government", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Montage UFS (Junior Mining Network, 16 Jan 2024)", "note": "Material PS6 forest-reserve interface; assessed and mitigated." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "No DFI in the capital structure (Wheaton precious-metals stream + debt package); DFI E&S diligence not applicable.", "state": "N/A" }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed; fully permitted (env + 20-yr mining permit); PS6 forest-reserve interface assessed and mitigated", "es_benchmark": { "value": "National regulatory regime only (host-country ESIA/permit). Jurisdictional Equator/EITI alignment where noted, but no project-level IFC-PS benchmark sourced — a DFI would require a gap analysis to IFC PS regardless of host-country approval", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card" } }, { "id": "nyanzaga", "name": "Nyanzaga Gold", "country": "Tanzania", "operator": "Perseus Mining (80% / Govt of Tanzania 20%)", "stage": "Construction (~50%; first gold Q1-2027)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA + Environmental Management Plan completed; ESIA revised to comply with IFC Performance Standards and re-submitted to NEMC", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Perseus Mining (Nyanzaga project page); Dhamana Consulting" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "ESIA revised for compliance with IFC Performance Standards", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Dhamana Consulting (Nyanzaga project)" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Special Mining Licence granted 13 Dec 2021; necessary permitting approvals secured to start construction", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Perseus Mining Updated FS, 28 Apr 2025; NS Energy" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Resettlement Action Plan covering 700+ households; physical resettlement commenced late 2023; ~93% of project-affected persons compensated (Chief Valuer-approved); replacement housing near complete", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Dhamana Consulting; Perseus Mining release, 28 Apr 2025; Creamer Media update, 6 Feb 2026", "note": "Large, actively-managed PS5 resettlement programme — material but advanced." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "No critical/natural-habitat flag located in primary disclosure this cycle." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "Self-funded via Perseus intercompany loans; no DFI in the capital structure; DFI E&S diligence not applicable.", "state": "N/A" }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed (IFC-PS-aligned); construction permits secured; large PS5 resettlement (700+ households) advanced and compensated ~93%", "es_benchmark": { "value": "ESIA / E&S work explicitly benchmarked to IFC-PS, Equator or lender standards (or a DFI/ECA ran IFC-PS-grade diligence)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card", "note": "Vintage/ownership caveats (where present) still apply separately." } }, { "id": "assafou", "name": "Assafou (Assafo-Dibibango)", "country": "Cote d'Ivoire", "operator": "Endeavour Mining", "stage": "Permitted; construction targeted H2-2026", "esia": { "value": "ESIA (CI ENVAL, accredited independent firm) approved by an inter-ministerial commission 30 July 2025; final ministerial decree 30 September 2025", "state": "Sourced", "source": "APAnews, 14 Nov 2025; Ecofin Agency (Endeavour Q3 disclosure)" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Project governance under the Equator Principles and EITI per the Cote d'Ivoire 2014 mining code", "state": "Derived", "note": "Derived from the Cote d'Ivoire 2014 mining-code framing / Kone precedent, not asserted from this project's own ESIA filing. National environmental approval is confirmed; project-level IFC-PS benchmarking is not.", "source": "CIV 2014 mining code (jurisdictional framing); not the project's ESIA" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Environmental permit granted by ministerial decree 30 Sep 2025; mining permit targeted Q1 2026 (pending at as-of date)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "APAnews, 14 Nov 2025" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "No DFI in the capital structure (Endeavour balance-sheet); DFI E&S diligence not applicable.", "state": "N/A" }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed; ESIA approved + environmental permit (decree 30 Sep 2025); mining permit pending Q1 2026; CIV 2014-code Equator/EITI framing; no DFI", "es_benchmark": { "value": "National regulatory regime only (host-country ESIA/permit). Jurisdictional Equator/EITI alignment where noted, but no project-level IFC-PS benchmark sourced — a DFI would require a gap analysis to IFC PS regardless of host-country approval", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card" } }, { "id": "colluli-potash", "name": "Colluli (SOP potash)", "country": "Eritrea", "operator": "CMSC — SRBG 50% / ENAMCO (state) 50% (Danakali exited 2023)", "stage": "Permitted (under prior owner); ownership changed 2023", "esia": { "value": "ESIA approved by Eritrea's Ministry of Land, Water & Environment Dec 2016 (consultants MBS Environmental / Sustainability); Social & Environmental Management Plans subsequently finalised and accepted by the Department of Environment", "state": "Sourced", "source": "AidData (citing CMSC/Danakali); Danakali release (Proactive)", "note": "VINTAGE/OWNERSHIP-CHANGED: all approvals are 2016-2019 under prior owner Danakali, which sold its 50% to Sichuan Road and Bridge Group (SRBG) in 2023. SRBG-era E&S posture not re-confirmed." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Historic AFC + Afreximbank financing diligence (2019) applied technical, environmental, social and legal evaluations with independent expert reports", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mining Review, 5 Aug 2019", "note": "Danakali-era; standard inferred from lender DD, not an explicit framework statement." }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining agreement executed with Eritrea's Ministry of Energy & Mines and mining licences awarded early 2017; project described as fully permitted for execution", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Danakali release (Proactive)", "note": "Vintage 2017 under prior owner Danakali." }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "Danakil Depression is sparsely populated; no resettlement-scale figure located." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Beach-well seawater intake selected over a subsea pipeline to minimise risk to subsea and coastal habitats (independent DRA review)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mining.com, 2 Sep 2020", "note": "PS6 coastal-habitat mitigation." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "HISTORIC: AFC + Afreximbank US$200m senior-debt credit approval (Aug 2019) followed environmental, social and legal DD with independent expert reports + ECIC export-credit support — all Danakali-era; ownership transferred to SRBG 2023, current posture not re-confirmed", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mining Review, 5 Aug 2019", "note": "Historic, under prior owner; not a current SRBG-era DFI engagement." }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Partial - vintage/ownership-changed: ESIA (2016) + SEMPs + mining licences (2017) + historic AFC/Afreximbank E&S DD (2019), all under prior owner Danakali (exited to SRBG 2023); current owner posture not re-confirmed; PS6 coastal-habitat mitigation", "es_benchmark": { "value": "ESIA / E&S work explicitly benchmarked to IFC-PS, Equator or lender standards (or a DFI/ECA ran IFC-PS-grade diligence)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card", "note": "Vintage/ownership caveats (where present) still apply separately." } }, { "id": "doropo", "name": "Doropo", "country": "Cote d'Ivoire", "operator": "Resolute Mining", "stage": "Permitted; FID approved; construction H1-2026", "esia": { "value": "ESIA (Centamin / Earth Systems / H&B Consulting) received regulatory approval and the environmental permit in June 2024", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Resolute Mining project page; Centamin DFS (Euroland); NS Energy" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Equator Principles and EITI per the Cote d'Ivoire 2014 mining code", "state": "Derived", "note": "Derived from the Cote d'Ivoire 2014 mining-code framing / Kone precedent, not asserted from this project's own ESIA filing. National environmental approval is confirmed; project-level IFC-PS benchmarking is not.", "source": "CIV 2014 mining code (jurisdictional framing); not the project's ESIA" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Environmental permit June 2024; 14-year mining permit granted by the Council of Ministers (Feb 2026)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mining.com, 8 Feb 2026; Mining Technology, 6 Feb 2026" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "ESIA reduced physical resettlement to <500 people (from 2,000-3,000 in the PFS) via project redesign; ~2,000 ha agricultural land impacted; phased land acquisition, compensation and livelihood restoration", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Centamin DFS (Euroland press release)", "note": "Figures are from the Centamin 2024 DFS; Resolute's Dec-2025 updated DFS (55% more ore, larger footprint) may revise the resettlement count and the Comoe setback." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Project outer extent is 7 km from Comoe National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Centamin DFS (Euroland press release)", "note": "Material PS6 proximity flag; assessed in the ESIA. Figures are from the Centamin 2024 DFS; Resolute's Dec-2025 updated DFS (55% more ore, larger footprint) may revise the resettlement count and the Comoe setback." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "No DFI in the capital structure (Resolute balance-sheet, net cash US$209m end-2025); DFI E&S diligence not applicable.", "state": "N/A" }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed; ESIA + env permit (Jun 2024), 14-yr mining permit (Feb 2026); PS5 <500 physical resettlement post-redesign; PS6 7km from Comoe NP (UNESCO WHS), assessed; no DFI", "es_benchmark": { "value": "National regulatory regime only (host-country ESIA/permit). Jurisdictional Equator/EITI alignment where noted, but no project-level IFC-PS benchmark sourced — a DFI would require a gap analysis to IFC PS regardless of host-country approval", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card" } }, { "id": "ewoyaa", "name": "Ewoyaa (lithium)", "country": "Ghana", "operator": "Atlantic Lithium (Ghana MIIF state equity; strategic-partner funding)", "stage": "Permitted; lease ratified; pre-FID", "esia": { "value": "Ghana EPA environmental permit granted September 2024, based on the Mine & Process Environmental Impact Statement (EIS); two community public hearings (Ewoyaa and Krofu) Feb and Jun 2024", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Global Mining Review, 13 Sep 2024; NS Energy" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Ghana EPA EIS process under the national Green Minerals Policy", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Atlantic Lithium / EPA disclosure", "note": "No explicit IFC-standard alignment asserted." }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Lease (granted Oct 2023) RATIFIED by Ghana's Parliament March 2026; Mine Operating Permit Oct 2024; Land Use Certificate; Water Use Permit", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mining Weekly, 20 Mar 2026; Atlantic Lithium RNS" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Land access and compensation a live community item — affected communities have voiced frustration over delays; EPA public hearings held in two catchment communities", "state": "Sourced", "source": "FinancialContent / MarketMinute, 12 Nov 2025" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "No DFI in the capital structure (MIIF state equity + strategic-partner funding); DFI E&S diligence not applicable.", "state": "N/A" }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed; EPA environmental permit (Sept 2024) on EIS + community hearings; mining lease ratified by Parliament (Mar 2026); operating/land/water permits; PS5 land-access/compensation a live community item; no DFI", "es_benchmark": { "value": "National regulatory regime only (host-country ESIA/permit). Jurisdictional Equator/EITI alignment where noted, but no project-level IFC-PS benchmark sourced — a DFI would require a gap analysis to IFC PS regardless of host-country approval", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card" } }, { "id": "kalana", "name": "Kalana", "country": "Mali", "operator": "Endeavour Mining (SOMIKA 80% / Govt of Mali 20%)", "stage": "PFS (2021); stalled / under strategic review", "esia": { "value": "ESIA + ESMP approved by Mali's Ministry of Environment 28 April 2016 (under prior owner Avnel Gold)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Avnel Gold release, 29 Apr 2016; Wood Mackenzie", "note": "VINTAGE/STALE: the approved ESIA reflects the 2016 Avnel design; Endeavour's revised 2021 plan (plant expansion) differs, and the project has not advanced beyond PFS — under strategic review, with Endeavour reported to be seeking local partners amid Mali's 2023 mining-code/political environment. The ESIA would likely need updating for the current plan." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "ESIA undertaken to in-country legislation, the Equator Principles and the IFC Sustainability Framework", "state": "Sourced", "source": "ABS Africa (Kalana ESIA lead)" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Exploitation permit granted (held by SOMIKA)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Endeavour / Avnel disclosure" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Partial resettlement of Kalana town required; three-phase Resettlement Action Plan totalling ~US$62m (US$36m + 12% contingency in upfront capital); farmer compensation", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Endeavour PFS (23 Feb 2021)" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "No DFI in the capital structure (Endeavour corporate; now reportedly seeking local partners); DFI E&S diligence not applicable.", "state": "N/A" }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Partial - vintage/stalled: ESIA+ESMP approved 2016 (prior owner Avnel), predating Endeavour's revised plan; project at PFS / under strategic review (Mali code & political risk); exploitation permit held; PS5 partial town resettlement (~$62m RAP); no DFI", "es_benchmark": { "value": "ESIA / E&S work explicitly benchmarked to IFC-PS, Equator or lender standards (or a DFI/ECA ran IFC-PS-grade diligence)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card", "note": "Vintage/ownership caveats (where present) still apply separately." } }, { "id": "kokoseb", "name": "Kokoseb", "country": "Namibia", "operator": "Wia Gold 80% / Epangelo (state) 20% (JV Mandarin Investments)", "stage": "Scoping done; DFS H2-2026; permitting in progress", "esia": { "value": "Draft ESIA prepared (Environmental Compliance Consultancy as practitioner; on the MEFT EIA portal); most specialist studies and baseline surveys complete; final ESIA submission targeted Q1 2026 — not yet approved", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Wia Gold project page; MEFT EIA portal; The Extractor, 29 Oct 2025" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Namibia Environmental Management Act 2007 process", "state": "Sourced", "source": "ECC ESIA (Namibia EMA 2007)", "note": "No explicit IFC-standard alignment stated for Kokoseb (unlike the Twin Hills comparator)." }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Licence application (ML 274 within EPL 4818) submitted to MIME 10 Oct 2025 and under review — not yet granted", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Wia Gold draft ESIA / The Extractor, 29 Oct 2025" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "Draft ESIA situates the project near community conservancies in the Okombahe area; specific biodiversity findings not extracted this cycle." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "No DFI in the capital structure (Wia A$52.1m cash, no debt end-Sep 2025); DFI E&S diligence not applicable.", "state": "N/A" }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Partial - permitting in progress (earlier-stage): draft ESIA (ECC) targeted for Q1-2026 submission; mining-licence application under review (submitted Oct 2025); no DFI", "es_benchmark": { "value": "National regulatory regime only (host-country ESIA/permit). Jurisdictional Equator/EITI alignment where noted, but no project-level IFC-PS benchmark sourced — a DFI would require a gap analysis to IFC PS regardless of host-country approval", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card" } }, { "id": "kurmuk", "name": "Kurmuk", "country": "Ethiopia", "operator": "Allied Gold (Kurmuk Gold Mine PLC ~70%); Govt of Ethiopia 7% equity at commercial production", "stage": "Construction; first gold Q2-2026", "esia": { "value": "Environmental Impact Assessments approved for the mining project and the grid-power connection; secondary permits (construction, clearing, water) still required", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Allied Gold NI 43-101 Technical Report, Kurmuk (minedocs.com/27/Kurmuk-TR-06092023.pdf) — re-verified this cycle" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Kurmuk Development Agreement with Ethiopia (Sept 2021) sets the project's environmental and community-development regimes", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Allied Gold / Mining Review, 21 Feb 2025 (Kurmuk Development Agreement)", "note": "No explicit IFC-standard alignment asserted; framework is the host-country Development Agreement." }, "host_permit": { "value": "Project reported fully permitted and licensed; construction-stage with first gold targeted mid-2026", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Allied Gold / Wheaton release, 5 Dec 2024 — re-verified this cycle" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Surface-rights acquisition via a community compensation process underway", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Allied Gold disclosure / NI 43-101 TR" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "No DFI in the capital structure (Wheaton Precious Metals US$175m stream, 5 Dec 2024); DFI E&S diligence not applicable.", "state": "N/A" }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed (national regime); EIA approved (mining + grid power), secondary permits pending; fully permitted & in construction (first gold Q2-2026); Kurmuk Development Agreement (Sept 2021) sets the E&S/community regime; PS5 surface-rights compensation underway; govt 7% equity at production; no DFI (Wheaton stream)", "es_benchmark": { "value": "National regulatory regime only (host-country ESIA/permit). Jurisdictional Equator/EITI alignment where noted, but no project-level IFC-PS benchmark sourced — a DFI would require a gap analysis to IFC PS regardless of host-country approval", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card" } }, { "id": "twin-hills", "name": "Twin Hills", "country": "Namibia", "operator": "Shanjin International (acquired Osino Resources)", "stage": "Construction since Q2-2025", "esia": { "value": "ESIA (Environmental Compliance Consultancy) completed to international IFC lender standards, with ESMP; ESIA+EMP submitted to MEFT Mar 2023; amended ESIA after post-acquisition layout changes", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Osino DFS (GlobeNewswire, 12 Jun 2023); The Extractor, 3 Dec 2025" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "ESIA undertaken to international IFC lender standards (explicit)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Osino DFS (GlobeNewswire, 12 Jun 2023)" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) granted by MEFT Jan 2023 (valid 3 yrs, renewable); 20-year mining licence (conditional). ECC conditioned on relocation of historic graves via the National Heritage Council (a PS8 cultural-heritage item)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Osino releases (GlobeNewswire), Jan/Oct 2023", "note": "PS8 cultural heritage: ECC conditioned on historic-grave relocation." }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "No DFI in the capital structure (Shanjin self-funded); DFI E&S diligence not applicable.", "state": "N/A" }, "category": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "screen": "Safeguards-disclosed; ESIA to international IFC lender standards; ECC granted (Jan 2023); 20-yr mining licence (conditional); PS8 historic-grave relocation via NHC; construction since Q2-2025; no DFI", "es_benchmark": { "value": "ESIA / E&S work explicitly benchmarked to IFC-PS, Equator or lender standards (or a DFI/ECA ran IFC-PS-grade diligence)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Afrimintel classification synthesised from the sourced E&S cells on this card", "note": "Vintage/ownership caveats (where present) still apply separately." } }, { "id": "kasiya", "name": "Kasiya (rutile-graphite)", "country": "Malawi", "operator": "Sovereign Metals (Rio Tinto 19.9%)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA conducted (Dhamana Consulting + Hearthstone Social Consulting); DFS conforms to IFC Performance Standards to enhance bankability", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Sovereign DFS 2026 / mining-technology" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "IFC Performance Standards (DFS explicitly conforms)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Sovereign DFS 2026 (Investegate)" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "IFC-PS-benchmarked — DFS scope conforms to World Bank Group IFC Performance Standards", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Sovereign DFS 2026" }, "host_permit": { "value": "EL applications APL0739 / APL0740 pending as at 30 Sep 2025; mining licence not yet granted", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Sovereign Q3-2025 report", "note": "Permitting incomplete — a real readiness gap." }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Pilot-pit land rehabilitation / 100% backfill; landowners given crop access; soil restored to 1m depth", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Sovereign / Discovery Alert 2025" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "Rio Tinto technical oversight to final development decision; IFC-PS conformance built into DFS", "state": "Derived", "source": "Sovereign DFS 2026" }, "category": { "value": "A (large greenfield critical-minerals mine)", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "IFC-PS-conformant DFS + strong rehab/backfill model — strong E&S; but mining permits still pending (EL applications)" }, { "id": "etango", "name": "Etango (uranium)", "country": "Namibia", "operator": "Bannerman Energy / CNNC (CNOL) JV", "esia": { "value": "Peer-reviewed ESIA; environmental clearance secured; all environmental approvals granted; baseline data since 2008", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Bannerman / Africa Outlook 2026" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "National (Namibian) environmental approval + peer-reviewed ESIA", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Bannerman" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "Peer-reviewed ESIA to national standard; not separately stated as IFC-PS-benchmarked this cycle", "state": "Derived", "source": "Bannerman" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Licence ML 250 granted Dec 2023 — fully permitted", "state": "Sourced", "source": "World Nuclear News, 15 Dec 2023" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "N/A", "note": "Remote Namib-desert site, sparsely populated." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Namib-desert baseline since 2008; drill-pad rehabilitation innovations adopted by other Namibian uranium miners", "state": "Derived", "source": "Bannerman" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A (uranium mine)", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Fully permitted (ML 250), peer-reviewed ESIA, all approvals granted — strong; national-standard (not stated IFC-PS-benchmarked)" }, { "id": "mahenge", "name": "Mahenge (graphite)", "country": "Tanzania", "operator": "Black Rock Mining 84% / GoT 16%", "esia": { "value": "Four ESIAs since 2022 (project, access roads, transmission line, Idenke settlement) + GHG Scope-1&2 assessment", "state": "Sourced", "source": "TanzaniaInvest, Apr 2026" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Lender-benchmarked — DFI (DBSA/IDC) E&S diligence; conditions precedent satisfied for lenders", "state": "Sourced", "source": "TanzaniaInvest 2026" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "Lender-benchmarked — DBSA/IDC development-bank E&S diligence substantially complete; lender CPs being satisfied", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology / TanzaniaInvest" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Special Mining Licence framework (2021) + fully permitted ('shovel ready')", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Faru Graphite / Mining Review" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Idenke Settlement Area ESIA; community compensation for access road completed", "state": "Sourced", "source": "TanzaniaInvest, Apr 2026" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Transmission-line corridor assessed with a local biodiversity specialist (with TANESCO)", "state": "Derived", "source": "TanzaniaInvest 2026" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "DBSA / IDC completed a significant part of the E&S due-diligence process", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology, Mar 2024" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Lender-benchmarked, four ESIAs + GHG, DFI E&S DD substantially done, fully permitted — strongest E&S in the batch" }, { "id": "songwe-hill", "name": "Songwe Hill (rare earths)", "country": "Malawi", "operator": "Mkango Resources (GoM 10%)", "esia": { "value": "Full ESHIA completed in compliance with IFC Performance Standards; GISTM (2020) adopted for tailings; Digby Wells Environmental; Malawi EPA approved Jan 2023", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mkango DFS / mkango.ca" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "IFC Performance Standards + Equator Principles + GISTM tailings standard", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mkango.ca" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "IFC-PS-benchmarked — ESHIA explicitly to IFC PS; GISTM for tailings; Equator Principles baseline", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mkango DFS" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Development Agreement signed with Govt of Malawi (Jul 2024)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "U.S. DFC engaged (FEED funding) — implies DFC E&S review under its standards", "state": "Derived", "source": "Mkango YE-2025" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "IFC-PS + GISTM ESHIA, Malawi-EPA-approved, US-DFC-engaged — strong, lender-grade E&S" }, { "id": "tumas", "name": "Tumas (uranium)", "country": "Namibia", "operator": "Deep Yellow (Oponona 5% post-FID)", "esia": { "value": "Namibian Mining Licence granted Sep 2023 (environmental approval implied); groundwater/hydrogeology + environmentally-sensitive-area studies ongoing", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Deep Yellow / Extractor" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "National (Namibian) environmental approval", "state": "Derived" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "Nedbank Independent Technical Expert conducting due diligence on the 2025 DFS", "state": "Derived", "source": "Extractor Jul 2025" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Licence granted Sep 2023 (20-year term)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Deep Yellow" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "N/A", "note": "Remote Namib-desert site." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Environmentally-sensitive area (Salsola plant species) isolated; groundwater monitoring program", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Extractor Jul 2025" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "Nedbank-appointed Independent Technical Expert DD underway", "state": "Derived", "source": "Extractor" }, "category": { "value": "A (uranium)", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "ML-granted (environmental approval) + sensitive-area studies + lender ITE DD — national-standard, lender-reviewed" }, { "id": "kangankunde", "name": "Kangankunde (rare earths)", "country": "Malawi", "operator": "Lindian Resources (RVR 67%->100%)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA Licence No.2:10:16 issued under the Malawi Environmental Management Act (2017); identified only minor impacts; low-radionuclide product/tailings", "state": "Sourced", "source": "lindianresources.com.au" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "National (Malawi Environmental Management Act 2017)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Lindian" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "National ESIA approval; not stated as IFC-PS-benchmarked this cycle", "state": "Derived" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Licence MML0290/22 (Malawi Mines & Minerals Act 2018); fully permitted; Stage-2 ML also in place", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Lindian" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Community Engagement Plan with local government / traditional leaders / women's groups", "state": "Derived", "source": "Lindian" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "ESIA found only minor flora/fauna impacts; low radionuclides reduce tailings hazard", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Lindian" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "National ESIA-approved + fully permitted + low-radionuclide (clean) — solid E&S; not stated IFC-PS-benchmarked" }, { "id": "makuutu", "name": "Makuutu (heavy rare earths)", "country": "Uganda", "operator": "Ionic Rare Earths / RRM (~6% local)", "esia": { "value": "All required environmental approvals received Oct 2022 (ESIA approved by Ugandan Govt); no radionuclides (U/Th) in product", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mining Review Mar 2023 / Ionic" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "National (Ugandan ESIA approval)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Ionic" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "National ESIA approval; preliminary LCA (Minviro) indicates 30-50% lower carbon footprint", "state": "Derived", "source": "Ionic / Minviro" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Large-scale Mining Licence LML 00334 granted Jan 2024 — the first under Uganda's 2022 Mining Act (RL 1693)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "rare-earth-mining.com" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "No-radionuclide clay deposit; near-surface heap-desorption with low strip ratio", "state": "Derived", "source": "Ionic DFS" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "National ESIA-approved (Oct 2022) + large-scale ML granted + no radionuclides — solid E&S; national-standard" }, { "id": "kobada", "name": "Kobada (gold)", "country": "Mali", "operator": "Toubani Resources ~90% / Mali 10%", "esia": { "value": "ESIA approved in 2021 (environmental permit Oct 2021); being UPDATED for the upscaled 6Mtpa profile, approval anticipated Q3 2025", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Toubani DFS / Mining Review", "note": "Original ESIA approved; update in progress for the changed project profile." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "National (Mali) environmental permit", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Toubani" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "National permit; lender E&S diligence implied by the project-finance process (Endeavour-led)", "state": "Derived" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining licence under Mali's 2023 code (12-yr initial); investment-agreement MoU with State of Mali", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Toubani / Mining Review" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Resettlement of portions of Kobada and Foroko villages required (infrastructure + safety buffer)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Toubani DFS" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "ESIA approved 2021, update in progress for 6Mtpa; resettlement required — national-standard; E&S update is a live item" }, { "id": "banio", "name": "Banio (potash)", "country": "Gabon", "operator": "Millennial Potash (US DFC-backed)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA initiated Dec 2025 (Artelia + Biotope Afrique Centrale + Insuco Gabon), explicitly compliant with IFC Performance Standards; baseline studies underway", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Millennial Dec 2025" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "IFC Performance Standards (ESIA explicitly IFC-PS-compliant)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Millennial Dec 2025" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "IFC-PS-benchmarked — ESIA designed to IFC Performance Standards (in progress, target H2 2026)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Millennial", "note": "ESIA underway, not yet complete." }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Licence application to follow DFS/ESIA (targeted 2026)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Millennial" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Biodiversity baseline (flora/fauna) studies scheduled Q2 2026 within the ESIA", "state": "Derived", "source": "Millennial Mar 2026" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "U.S. DFC engaged (funding DFS; intends to lead finance) — implies DFC E&S review to its standards", "state": "Derived", "source": "Proactive Jan 2026" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "IFC-PS ESIA in progress (Artelia), DFC-engaged — strong E&S framework, but ESIA not yet complete (pre-ML)" }, { "id": "epanko", "name": "Epanko (graphite)", "country": "Tanzania", "operator": "EcoGraf / TanzGraphite", "esia": { "value": "Completed ESIA + RPF + Stakeholder Engagement Plan + full suite of ESMPs; 2025 Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Report for affected Epanko hamlets", "state": "Sourced", "source": "EcoGraf BFS Feb 2026" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Tanzanian law + IFC Performance Standards + World Bank Group EHS Guidelines + GISTM (tailings)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Goldinvest / EcoGraf" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "IFC-PS + WB EHS + GISTM-benchmarked; technical workstreams advanced to international project-finance standards (prepared in parallel with the IER)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Goldinvest Feb 2026" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Single Special Mining Licence (SML) fully covering the project", "state": "Sourced", "source": "EcoGraf BFS" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "2025 RAP completed (Epanko A/B, Kazimoto, Itatila, Mbera, Luli hamlets); US$18.1m RAP budget", "state": "Sourced", "source": "EcoGraf BFS" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Environmental & Social Management Plans completed within the BFS", "state": "Derived", "source": "EcoGraf" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "E&S documentation completed to meet international project-finance requirements (KfW IPEX-led)", "state": "Derived", "source": "EcoGraf / Globe and Mail" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Best-in-batch E&S — IFC-PS + WB EHS + GISTM, completed ESIA/RAP/ESMP to project-finance standard alongside the IER" }, { "id": "dugbe", "name": "Dugbe (gold)", "country": "Liberia", "operator": "Pasofino Gold / HRL (GoL 10% free-carry)", "esia": { "value": "Environmental & social work to Responsible Gold Mining Principles + IFC Performance Standards (per 2022 FS); being refreshed in the FS update", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Streetwise / Pasofino" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Responsible Gold Mining Principles + IFC Performance Standards", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Streetwise / Pasofino" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "IFC-PS-referenced; full project-finance E&S package depends on the in-progress FS update", "state": "Derived" }, "host_permit": { "value": "25-year Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with the Government of Liberia — BUT a Dec-2025 GoL notice raises MDA concerns (potential default/arbitration)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Junior Mining Network Dec 2025", "note": "Permit framework in place but under live dispute." }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "RGMP + IFC-PS referenced, but MDA (the host-permit basis) is under a live GoL dispute; E&S package depends on the FS update" }, { "id": "sanankoro", "name": "Sanankoro (gold)", "country": "Mali", "operator": "Cora Gold (EEA 29.9%) / Mali 10%", "esia": { "value": "Environmental Permit awarded Oct 2022; land-compensation work underway ahead of construction", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Cora Gold / Mining Weekly" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "National (Mali) environmental permit", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Cora Gold" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "National permit; lender E&S implied if 50% stream is converted to senior debt", "state": "Derived" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining permit PENDING — Mali suspended new mining permits (Nov 2023); moratorium only partially lifted (Mar 2025) to allow exploration->mining transitions; Sanankoro permit in process", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Cora Gold Sep 2025", "note": "Permit is the gating item; Mali moratorium directly affects it." }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Land compensation underway", "state": "Derived", "source": "Cora Gold" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Environmental permit held (2022) but the MINING permit is pending under Mali's 2023-code moratorium — the binding regulatory item" }, { "id": "chilalo", "name": "Chilalo (graphite)", "country": "Tanzania", "operator": "Evolution Energy Minerals (ARCH cornerstone)", "esia": { "value": "Environmental approvals in place; Govt of Tanzania Framework + Shareholders Agreement (Apr 2023); Independent E&S Consultant appointed by potential financiers (site visit done)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Proactive / TanzaniaInvest" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "National (Tanzania) approvals + lender Independent E&S review", "state": "Sourced", "source": "TanzaniaInvest" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "Lender-grade E&S diligence underway (financier-appointed consultant); sustainability-focused sponsor (ARCH fund)", "state": "Derived", "source": "TanzaniaInvest" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Licence in place; Framework + Shareholders Agreement with the Government of Tanzania", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Proactive / TanzaniaInvest" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Tailings-upcycling (encapsulation) and integrated gas+solar power evaluated as environmental enhancements", "state": "Derived", "source": "Proactive Oct 2024" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "Independent E&S Consultant appointed by potential financiers — lender E&S diligence underway", "state": "Sourced", "source": "TanzaniaInvest May 2023" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "ML + Govt framework + lender E&S diligence underway — solid; not explicitly IFC-PS-named this cycle" }, { "id": "mingomba", "name": "Mingomba (copper)", "country": "Zambia", "operator": "KoBold Metals 80% / ZCCM-IH 20%", "esia": { "value": "Permitting advancing (construction approvals being secured); land acquired for processing/TSF/admin; ESIA not yet completed; construction commenced 29 Apr 2026 ahead of the definitive FS", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Miners Digest Mar 2026", "note": "Early-stage; E&S package pending the FS." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Zambian permitting; standards to be set in the FS / any future project-finance", "state": "Derived" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Permitting in progress; land acquired for processing/TSF/admin infrastructure", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Miners Digest" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Deep underground; major water-ingress / dewatering challenge (~180 Olympic pools/day equivalent) — significant environmental/energy consideration", "state": "Sourced", "source": "World Bank ETM Roadmap Zambia" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Permitting underway but ESIA pending (pre-DFS); deep-mine dewatering is a major E&S/energy issue to resolve" }, { "id": "phalaborwa", "name": "Phalaborwa (rare earths)", "country": "South Africa", "operator": "Rainbow Rare Earths (US-DFC/TechMet-backed)", "esia": { "value": "Brownfield phosphogypsum retreatment (remediation co-benefit); permitting in parallel with the DFS (2026); ESIA not yet finalised", "state": "Derived", "source": "Rainbow / Ecofin", "note": "Brownfield site; E&S package being developed alongside the DFS." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "South African environmental framework; processing on-site at the existing Phalaborwa Mining Complex", "state": "Derived" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Brownfield mining-complex site; permitting in parallel with DFS", "state": "Derived", "source": "Ecofin" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "N/A", "note": "Industrial brownfield (gypsum stacks); no resettlement implied." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Retreatment of existing phosphogypsum stacks reduces a legacy industrial-waste liability (environmental positive)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Rainbow" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "US DFC (via TechMet) engagement implies DFC E&S review to its standards", "state": "Derived", "source": "Rainbow" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Brownfield phosphogypsum retreatment (remediation co-benefit); ESIA/permitting in progress alongside the DFS — pre-DFS E&S" }, { "id": "kola", "name": "Kola (potash)", "country": "Republic of Congo", "operator": "Kore Potash (97%)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA being UPDATED (Nov-2025 raise partly funds the update); original studies date to the 2019 DFS", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Ecofin Nov 2025", "note": "ESIA refresh in progress to support construction/financing." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "RoC national framework; mining convention with the Republic of Congo", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Kore Optimised DFS" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining convention with RoC (fiscal terms set); EPC signed in Brazzaville before the Minister of Mines", "state": "Sourced", "source": "World Fertilizer Nov 2024" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Coastal marine facility/jetty (bathymetric + marine drilling done Q1 2026) — marine E&S a key workstream", "state": "Derived", "source": "Kore Q1-2026" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Mining convention + EPC in hand; ESIA being updated (pre-financial-close) — national-standard, refresh underway" }, { "id": "waterberg", "name": "Waterberg (PGM)", "country": "South Africa", "operator": "Platinum Group Metals Ltd / Implats / HJ / Mnombo(BEE)", "esia": { "value": "Mining Right granted by the SA Dept of Mineral Resources & Energy (2021) — implies an approved environmental authorisation", "state": "Sourced", "source": "PTM Waterberg page" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "South African environmental + mining-rights framework; BEE ownership (Mnombo 26%)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "PTM" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Right granted (early 2021) on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex", "state": "Sourced", "source": "PTM" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Shallow, decline-accessed mechanised mine; near-zero chrome / no significant penalty elements in concentrate", "state": "Derived", "source": "newsfilecorp Sep 2024" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Mining Right granted (2021) + BEE structure — national-standard; lender/IFC-PS E&S would accompany project finance" }, { "id": "longonjo", "name": "Longonjo (rare earths)", "country": "Angola", "operator": "Pensana Plc (FSDEA ~29%)", "esia": { "value": "ESG aligned to IFC Performance Standards and GISTM (tailings); permanent power/water/telecoms/security installed and commissioned 2025", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Pensana / rare-earth-mining.com" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "IFC Performance Standards + Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Pensana" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "IFC-PS + GISTM-aligned (consistent with the multi-DFI/ECA financing package)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Pensana" }, "host_permit": { "value": "In construction under Angolan permits; FSDEA (sovereign) anchor shareholder", "state": "Sourced", "source": "rare-earth-mining.com" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "GISTM-compliant TSF; free-dig weathered carbonatite, low strip ratio (~0.2:1)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Pensana / Crux Investor" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "DFI/ECA E&S diligence implied by US EXIM / AFC / US DFC involvement (IFC-PS-aligned)", "state": "Derived", "source": "DFC / Ecofin" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "IFC-PS + GISTM-aligned, multi-DFI/ECA-backed, infrastructure commissioned — strong E&S (construction-stage)" }, { "id": "khill", "name": "K.Hill (battery manganese)", "country": "Botswana", "operator": "Giyani Metals (100%)", "esia": { "value": "DFS-stage E&S: geotechnical + groundwater baseline drilling done; community water-infrastructure relocation identified; permitting/licence renewal pending", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Giyani / Resource World", "note": "E&S workstreams progressing within DFS; full ESIA/permits to be finalised pre-construction." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Botswana environmental + mining-licence framework; SA-based demonstration plant (Johannesburg)", "state": "Derived" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining licence held; licence renewal + construction permits a stated pre-construction condition", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Giyani DFS forward-looking" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "Community water-infrastructure relocation flagged; resettlement not detailed." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit, sediment-hosted Mn oxide; hydromet (leach/SX/crystallisation); TSF geotech investigations underway", "state": "Derived", "source": "Resource World" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "IDC (SA DFI) + US EXIM engagement implies E&S diligence to DFI standards", "state": "Derived", "source": "Giyani / Ecofin" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "DFS-stage E&S (baseline + geotech underway); mining licence held, full permits pre-construction — national-standard with DFI overlay" }, { "id": "minim-martap", "name": "Minim Martap (bauxite)", "country": "Cameroon", "operator": "Canyon Resources / Camalco (Camrail 26.9%)", "esia": { "value": "Mining Licence granted (late 2024); in construction under Cameroon permits; dust-minimising materials handling designed into rail/port transfer", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Canyon / Discovery Alert" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Cameroon national environmental + mining-licence framework", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Licence (late 2024); inland-rail-facility location approved by Government of Cameroon (Feb 2025)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology / Canyon" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Laterite surface mining (near-surface, no deep blasting); Adamaoua plateau — away from Cameroon's conflict zones", "state": "Derived", "source": "Discovery Alert" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "World Bank + EIB involvement in the Camrail PQ2 rail upgrade implies DFI E&S oversight on the corridor", "state": "Derived", "source": "Canyon" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Permitted + in construction; national-standard E&S; WB/EIB E&S oversight on the enabling rail corridor" }, { "id": "steelpoortdrift", "name": "Steelpoortdrift (vanadium)", "country": "South Africa", "operator": "Vanadium Resources (VR8) 86.49%", "esia": { "value": "FULLY PERMITTED — mining right + integrated environmental authorisation + water-use licence all granted", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining.com.au (CPAL update)" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "South African environmental + mining-rights framework (Bushveld, Limpopo)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Mining Weekly" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining right + environmental authorisation + water-use licence granted; community leasing agreements being secured", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining.com.au" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "Community leasing/support noted; resettlement not detailed." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit titaniferous magnetite; on-site concentrator (magnetic separation) + salt-roast-leach plant", "state": "Derived", "source": "Mining Weekly / VR8" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "No DFI lender; RMB-led commercial financing." }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "FULLY PERMITTED (mining right + env authorisation + water licence) — strongest permit status; national-standard E&S" }, { "id": "dasa", "name": "Dasa (uranium)", "country": "Niger", "operator": "Global Atomic via SOMIDA (Niger govt 20%)", "esia": { "value": "Fully permitted (25-yr mining permit); under construction with surface + underground infrastructure; radiological/water-management systems being installed", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Global Atomic / Discovery Alert" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Niger national framework (improved mineral code); US DFC diligence underway against the ~US$255m loan", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Crux Investor / Global Atomic" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "US DFC E&S diligence implied by its ~60% loan review (Investment-Committee stage)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Global Atomic Dec-2025" }, "host_permit": { "value": "25-year mining permit; SOMIDA incorporated (Niger govt 20%); construction underway", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Global Atomic" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Underground mine (Adrar Emoles III, 105km S of Arlit); arid uranium district with 50+ yrs of mining history", "state": "Derived", "source": "Global Atomic" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "US DFC review (Credit -> Investment Committee) implies E&S diligence to DFC standards", "state": "Derived", "source": "Global Atomic Dec-2025" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Permitted + in construction; US DFC E&S diligence underway; national-standard with uranium-specific radiological controls" }, { "id": "baniaka", "name": "Baniaka (iron ore)", "country": "Gabon", "operator": "Genmin (100%)", "esia": { "value": "Certificate of Environmental Conformance granted (environmental approval); Mining Convention signed with Gabon; a local-community land dispute and some pending environmental permits noted", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Genmin ASX / ainvest", "note": "Environmental approval in hand; residual land dispute + pending permits flagged." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Gabon national environmental + mining-convention framework", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Ecofin" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "20-year large-scale mining permit + Mining Convention with the Gabonese state", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Ecofin / Genmin" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "Local-community land dispute referenced; resettlement not detailed." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit (Magnima Greenstone Belt); hydro-powered ('green') iron ore; near Franceville hub", "state": "Derived", "source": "MarketScreener" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "No DFI lender; China-led financing interest." }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Environmental approval + Mining Convention in hand; national-standard; residual land dispute + pending permits to clear" }, { "id": "kanyika", "name": "Kanyika (niobium)", "country": "Malawi", "operator": "Globe Metals & Mining (100%)", "esia": { "value": "Environmental baseline + resettlement support + water permitting (SLR Consulting); resettlement in progress; TSF designed (Eco Elementum); exports only non-radioactive Nb/Ta oxides (deleterious uranium managed)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology (BFS)" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Malawi framework via Large-Scale Mining Licence + Mining Development Agreement; comprehensive Government-of-Malawi agreements", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Discovery Alert / Globe" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Large-Scale Mining Licence + Mining Development Agreement; early-works obligations being fulfilled", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology / Globe" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Resettlement support underway (SLR Consulting); a defined workstream of the BFS/early works", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit + on-site beneficiation/hydromet; TSF designed; non-radioactive product export", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Globe / nsenergy" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "No DFI lender; Sinomine (commercial) early-works contractor." }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Fully permitted + BFS-grade E&S (resettlement/TSF/water); non-radioactive product — strong national-standard E&S" }, { "id": "toliara", "name": "Vara Mada / Toliara (mineral sands + REE)", "country": "Madagascar", "operator": "Energy Fuels (100%)", "esia": { "value": "E&S a key workstream toward FID; biodiversity-sensitive site (protected areas, high endemism, dry-thicket); ~US$80m social-projects commitment; resumed after the 5-yr suspension was lifted (Nov 2024)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "FS report / Ecofin", "note": "Original 2019-2024 suspension was E&S/social; biodiversity sensitivity is material (PS6)." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Madagascar framework + S-K 1300 / NI 43-101 disclosure; investment agreement (legal/fiscal stability, expropriation protection, arbitration) under negotiation", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Energy Fuels 2026 guidance" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining permit held for ilmenite/rutile/zircon; MONAZITE to be added (a stated FID condition)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Energy Fuels / mining.com" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Community/social programmes re-established post-suspension; ~US$80m social commitment", "state": "Sourced", "source": "nsenergy / Ecofin" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "High-biodiversity / high-endemism semi-arid SW Madagascar; protected areas nearby — material PS6 consideration", "state": "Sourced", "source": "FS report", "note": "Biodiversity sensitivity was central to the prior suspension." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "FS-grade E&S + ~US$80m social commitment, but biodiversity-sensitive site and a govt investment agreement still to finalise (post-coup)" }, { "id": "farim", "name": "Farim (phosphate)", "country": "Guinea-Bissau", "operator": "Itafos (100%)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA prepared (Knight Piesold, 2014-2022) incl resettlement-village screening, baseline studies, monitoring programmes", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Knight Piesold" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Guinea-Bissau framework (Mining Lease 004/2009 + 2014 Mining Code) + NI 43-101 disclosure", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Itafos FS / miningdataonline" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Lease 004/2009 + Mining Licence 001/2009 (25-yr from 2009; extension being filed)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Itafos FS" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Resettlement village screened in the ESIA (Knight Piesold)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Knight Piesold" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Flat-lying sedimentary phosphate; free-dig open pit; hybrid solar+diesel power; RO water", "state": "Derived", "source": "mining-technology" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Fully permitted + ESIA done (resettlement screened); national-standard; first-modern-mine baseline largely complete" }, { "id": "boumadine", "name": "Boumadine (polymetallic Au-Ag-Zn-Pb)", "country": "Morocco", "operator": "Aya Gold & Silver (operates Zgounder)", "esia": { "value": "E&S workstreams within the FS program; TSF design (Epoch); SLR Consulting France for E&S; grid-power infrastructure planned", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Morocco World News / Aya" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Morocco mining/environmental framework; NI 43-101 disclosure", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Aya / globenewswire" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining permit/licence held (32 km2), Province of Errachidia", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Morocco World News / Aya" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit + underground; conventional flotation; dedicated TSF; Anti-Atlas (Ougnat window)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Aya" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Mining permit held + FS-level E&S underway (TSF/SLR); national-standard, early-stage E&S" }, { "id": "lofdal", "name": "Lofdal (heavy rare earths)", "country": "Namibia", "operator": "Namibia Critical Metals 95% (JOGMEC JV)", "esia": { "value": "Fully permitted (25-yr Mining Licence ML200); uranium/thorium-FREE concentrate (clean for global third-party separation); DFS de-risking incl infrastructure planning", "state": "Sourced", "source": "NCMI / Crux Investor" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Namibia framework (25-yr ML) + JOGMEC/Japanese diligence standards; NI 43-101", "state": "Sourced", "source": "NCMI" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "25-year Mining Licence (ML200) in place; near-surface deposit, relatively simple access", "state": "Sourced", "source": "rare-earth-mining.com / NCMI" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Near-surface carbonatite-dyke HREE; uranium/thorium-free concentrate (no radioactive tailings issue); remote NW Namibia", "state": "Sourced", "source": "NCMI / Crux Investor" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "JOGMEC (sovereign) diligence implied by its earn-in + DFS funding + full-funding ROFR", "state": "Derived", "source": "NCMI / JOGMEC" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Fully permitted (25-yr ML) + uranium/thorium-free concentrate + JOGMEC diligence — strong national-standard E&S" }, { "id": "haib", "name": "Haib (copper-moly-gold porphyry)", "country": "Namibia", "operator": "Koryx Copper (100%)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA + Environmental & Social Management Plan + public consultations underway (since Oct 2025); Environmental Clearance Certificate application targeted early 2026", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Namibia framework (Environmental Clearance Certificate process) + NI 43-101 disclosure", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology / Koryx" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining licence area in the //Karas Region; ESIA toward Environmental Clearance Certificate (early 2026)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology / African Mining Market" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Arid southern Namibia (Orange River/Richtersveld area); open-pit; water management material for the heap-leach stream", "state": "Derived", "source": "mining-technology", "note": "Arid setting -> water is a key E&S/technical consideration." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "ESIA in progress toward Environmental Clearance Certificate (early 2026); national-standard, early-stage E&S; arid-water a key factor" }, { "id": "orom-cross", "name": "Orom-Cross (graphite)", "country": "Uganda", "operator": "Blencowe Resources (100%)", "esia": { "value": "DFS-level environmental work; strong ESG profile — 100% hydropower, net-zero mine strategy; community programmes (water bores, solar, school/clinic, mining-engineer scholarship)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Blencowe / Investegate" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Uganda framework (21-yr Mining Licence, 2019) + DFC/AFC diligence standards", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Blencowe / Project Funding" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "DFC (US) + AFC due diligence applied to the project (both engaged on financing)", "state": "Derived", "source": "Blencowe / Project Funding" }, "host_permit": { "value": "21-year Mining Licence issued by the Ugandan Government in 2019", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Blencowe DFS" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Large, shallow open-pit; low strip / free-dig; 100% hydroelectric power; net-zero mine strategy", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Blencowe DFS" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "DFC (US govt) provided a TA grant + retains cornerstone-debt first-right; AFC conducted project due diligence (EOI) — DFI-grade E&S scrutiny implied", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Blencowe / Project Funding" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Permitted (21-yr ML) + strong ESG (100% hydro, net-zero) + DFC/AFC diligence — robust E&S for the stage" }, { "id": "bankan", "name": "Bankan (gold)", "country": "Guinea", "operator": "Predictive Discovery (100%)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA APPROVED — Environmental Compliance Certificate granted (Jan 2025) after ~2yr engagement; ESMPs being finalised; site abuts the Upper Niger National Park (biodiversity-sensitive)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningweekly / Predictive Discovery", "note": "National-park periphery makes PS6 biodiversity material." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Guinea mining code/fiscal regime + NI 43-101/JORC disclosure (ASX)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningreview / Predictive Discovery" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Exploitation Permit application submitted Jan 2025; in final stages of government review (not yet granted)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Predictive Discovery", "note": "Permit grant is the key remaining de-risking event." }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Site on the periphery of the Upper Niger National Park; extensive biodiversity/biophysical baseline studies (from 2022)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningweekly" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "ESIA approved (env compliance certificate) + biodiversity baselines; Exploitation Permit still pending (final review)" }, { "id": "zanaga", "name": "Zanaga (iron ore)", "country": "Republic of Congo", "operator": "Zanaga Iron Ore Co (100%)", "esia": { "value": "Environmental Permit already granted (alongside the Mining Licence); greenfield pipeline + new port to be built", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Shard/ZIOC / miningweekly" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Republic of Congo framework (Mining Licence + Environmental Permit) + JORC; LSE disclosure", "state": "Sourced", "source": "ZIOC" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Fully permitted — Mining Licence + Environmental Permit in hand", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Shard/ZIOC" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Large open-pit + ~70km+ slurry pipeline to a new port north of Pointe-Noire; Lekoumou department", "state": "Derived", "source": "energycapitalpower / miningweekly" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Fully permitted (ML + Environmental Permit); large greenfield footprint (pipeline + new port) to be developed" }, { "id": "muntanga", "name": "Muntanga (uranium)", "country": "Zambia", "operator": "Atomic Eagle (100%; ex-GoviEx)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA APPROVED by ZEMA (Jun 2026) + Resettlement Action Plan 'No Objection' from the Office of the Vice President (Jun 2026) — the longest-lead non-technical items cleared", "state": "Sourced", "source": "discoveryalert / African Mining Market", "note": "ESIA + RAP both cleared Jun 2026 = strong recent de-risking." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Zambia framework (ZEMA) + NI 43-101; CEO states adherence to IFC environmental & social performance standards", "state": "Sourced", "source": "furtherafrica / GoviEx" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "IFC environmental & social performance standards stated as the design benchmark", "state": "Sourced", "source": "furtherafrica" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Fully mine-permitted — three mining licences (Muntanga, Dibbwi, Chirundu) over 719 km2 (plus further licences; ~1,136 km2 total)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "GoviEx / World Nuclear News" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Resettlement Action Plan received a 'No Objection' (Office of the Vice President's Resettlement Division, Jun 2026)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "discoveryalert" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Shallow open-pit heap-leach; no tailings storage; proximity to Lake Kariba drives lined-pad design + leachate containment requirements", "state": "Sourced", "source": "discoveryalert / World Nuclear News" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Fully permitted + ESIA & RAP approved (Jun 2026) + IFC-PS benchmark + no tailings — strongly de-risked E&S" }, { "id": "bilboes", "name": "Bilboes (gold)", "country": "Zimbabwe", "operator": "Caledonia Mining (100%)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA by SLR Consulting + GryinOva; new TSF (SLR-designed) with silt traps, pollution control, access roads, perimeter fencing", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Zimbabwe framework (fully permitted under Zimbabwean laws) + NI 43-101 / S-K 1300 disclosure", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Caledonia / mining-technology" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Fully permitted under Zimbabwean laws; Matabeleland North; 4 mining areas (Isabella North/South, McCays, Bubi)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Caledonia / mining-technology" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": "Community participation schemes planned (replicating Blanket's Gwanda Community Share Ownership Trust model)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningweekly / Caledonia" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit (contractor truck-and-shovel); refractory ore -> BIOX bacterial pre-treatment; dedicated TSF", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology / Caledonia" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Fully permitted + ESIA (SLR) + new TSF + proven community model (Blanket) — robust E&S from an experienced operator" }, { "id": "douta", "name": "Douta (gold)", "country": "Senegal", "operator": "Thor Explorations (100%)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA APPROVED by Senegal's Ministry of Environment (Jan 2026)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Senegal mining code + NI 43-101; EPC pricing established with the EPC contractor", "state": "Sourced", "source": "African Mining Market / mining-technology" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Convention with the Government of Senegal being finalised (the remaining permitting step before construction)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "African Mining Market / mining-technology" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit truck-and-shovel; staged oxide-then-primary processing", "state": "Derived", "source": "mining-technology" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "ESIA approved (Jan 2026); Mining Convention is the remaining pre-construction permitting step" }, { "id": "bekisopa", "name": "Bekisopa (iron ore)", "country": "Madagascar", "operator": "AKORA Resources (100%)", "esia": { "value": "EIA underway as part of the DFS phase; tenement renewed; Madagascar govt 'project of significance'; community support (Tanamarina + Bekisopa)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "smallcaps", "note": "EIA in progress, not yet approved." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Madagascar framework (mining-licence application underway) + JORC", "state": "Sourced", "source": "smallcaps / Akora" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Main tenement renewed; mining-licence application + permitting underway (DFS phase)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "smallcaps" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "At-surface weathered-zone DSO — no drill-and-blast, conventional truck-and-shovel + crush/screen; new bypass road to Toliara port", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Akora / minedocs PFS" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "PFS-grade + EIA in progress + tenement renewed + community/government support; low-disturbance DSO" }, { "id": "enchi", "name": "Enchi (gold)", "country": "Ghana", "operator": "Newcore Gold (100%)", "esia": { "value": "Hydrogeological + geotechnical baseline studies completed (2024-25); environmental work supporting the mining-lease application; Ghana streamlined permitting", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Newcore / mining-technology" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Ghana mining framework (streamlined permitting; strong government support) + NI 43-101", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Newcore / globenewswire" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining-lease application to be lodged in 2026 (PFS is the basis); 248 km2 land package", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Newcore / globenewswire" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Conventional open-pit + CIL; four deposits trucked to a central plant", "state": "Derived", "source": "Newcore" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "PFS-grade with baseline E&S studies done; Ghana streamlined permitting; mining lease to be applied for in 2026" }, { "id": "boundiali", "name": "Boundiali (gold)", "country": "Cote d'Ivoire", "operator": "Aurum Resources (operator/owner)", "esia": { "value": "Environmental Compliance Certificates ISSUED 20 May 2026 (all 3 tenements; EnviTech 12-month evaluation incl public inquiry) — the mandatory prerequisite for an exploitation licence; ESMPs in development; on-site community liaison", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Ecofin / Aurum PFS", "note": "Env certificates issued = major permitting de-risking." }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Cote d'Ivoire framework (env certificate -> exploitation licence) + JORC; SLR site reviews (Oct-2024, May-2025)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Aurum PFS / investorpa" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Exploitation Licence applications lodged for all three tenements (BST/BD/BM); env certificates issued", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology / Aurum" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit, flat-landscape northern CIV; ESMPs in development; community liaison officers permanently on site", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Aurum PFS" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Env certificates issued (May 2026) + licence applications lodged + ESMPs in development + on-site community liaison" }, { "id": "afema", "name": "Afema (gold)", "country": "Cote d'Ivoire", "operator": "Turaco Gold (80%; Sodim 20%)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA workstreams underway (the PFS supports ESIA completion); metallurgical/geotechnical/hydrogeological studies done", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Turaco / miningweekly" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Cote d'Ivoire framework + JORC; granted Mining Permit + Mining Convention with the State (Afema Gold SA), permit valid to Dec 2033", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Turaco / ainvest" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "GRANTED Mining Permit (227 km2, granted Dec 2013, valid to Dec 2033, 20-yr renewal) + Mining Convention — a key de-risking advantage vs peers", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Turaco / ainvest" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Conventional open-pit; 6Mtpa plant; six deposits within the permit", "state": "Derived", "source": "Turaco PFS" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "PFS-grade + ESIA underway on a GRANTED mining permit + Mining Convention (advanced permitting)" }, { "id": "tgme", "name": "TGME (gold)", "country": "South Africa", "operator": "Theta Gold Mines (74%; 26% BEE)", "esia": { "value": "SA environmental authorisations in place (construction underway); Eco Elementum environmental/engineering consultancy on owners' team", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningreview / Prospect" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "South Africa MPRDA framework + JORC; Optimised FS (Minxcon, Feb 2026)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningweekly / miningdataonline" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining rights held (TGME Ltd); construction-stage (earthworks/civils underway); reuse of historic CIL foundations/infrastructure", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningreview / Prospect" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Brownfield restart of a historic goldfield (>43 historical mines); underground + surface dumps/TSF; refurbished existing infrastructure", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningreview / exportfocusafrica" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "IDC (SA DFI) provided a debt facility (Jun 2025) — implies DFI-level diligence completed", "state": "Derived", "source": "Wikipedia / Prospect", "note": "IDC backing implies DFI E&S diligence, though the standard applied was not separately verified." }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Construction-stage with SA authorisations + IDC (DFI) backing; brownfield restart reusing historic infrastructure" }, { "id": "diamba-sud", "name": "Diamba Sud (gold)", "country": "Senegal", "operator": "Fortuna Mining (100% via Boya SA)", "esia": { "value": "ESIA filed Oct 2025; environmental DECREE/APPROVAL granted Jun 2026 (~9 months submission-to-approval)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology / Canadian Mining Journal" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Senegal mining code + 2014 CIM standards (NI 43-101)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Fortuna" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Exploitation-permit application filed Feb 2026 (expected before the Jun-2026 exploration-permit expiry); ESIA approved", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Fortuna / Canadian Mining Journal" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit + conventional CIL; early works (access road, 320-person camp, water-storage dam, bulk earthworks) underway", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Fortuna" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "ESIA approved (Jun 2026) + exploitation permit pending + early works underway" }, { "id": "bunyu", "name": "Bunyu (graphite)", "country": "Tanzania", "operator": "Volt Resources (100%; UOF 62% pending)", "esia": { "value": "EIA Certificate received (covering both Stage 1 and Stage 2)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "voltresources" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Tanzania mining framework + JORC; SEZ status to be obtained (a UOF condition precedent)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningweekly / voltresources" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining Licences received (Stage 1 + 2); permitting/regulatory steps + SEZ status being finalised under the UOF term sheet", "state": "Sourced", "source": "voltresources / proactiveinvestors" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Near sealed roads + deep-water Mtwara port (140km); large-scale open-pit graphite", "state": "Sourced", "source": "voltresources" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "EIA Certificate + Mining Licences received; SEZ status pending under the conditional UOF deal" }, { "id": "ancuabe", "name": "Ancuabe (graphite)", "country": "Mozambique", "operator": "Triton Minerals (80%; Moz govt 10%)", "esia": { "value": "Preliminary environmental approval received (Jun 2018); scoping study approved (Jan 2018)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining-technology / nsenergybusiness" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Mozambique framework + JORC; DFS 2017 (updated 2024)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "mining.com.au / nsenergybusiness" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "25-year mining concession granted (May 2019); within Exploration Licence 5336 (Grafex Limitada)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "nsenergybusiness" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent", "note": "Cabo Delgado insurgency has driven large-scale regional displacement (context, not project RAP)." }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Open-pit (rip + drill/blast); 1MW PV + 8MW diesel power; raw-water dam on the Mogido River", "state": "Sourced", "source": "nsenergybusiness" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "DFS + concession + env approval, but Cabo Delgado security/displacement is the dominant E&S context" }, { "id": "zandkopsdrift", "name": "Zandkopsdrift (REE + Mn)", "country": "South Africa", "operator": "Frontier Rare Earths (IDC/Carester/Komir partners)", "esia": { "value": "Environmental authorisation HELD (fully permitted as of 2026); infrastructure planning (roads/power/water) complete", "state": "Sourced", "source": "discoveryalert / metalnomist" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "South Africa MPRDA + EU Critical Raw Materials Act strategic-project standards; Carester separation tech", "state": "Sourced", "source": "prnewswire / discoveryalert" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": "EU Strategic Project (CRMA, Jun 2025) — aligns with EU sustainability/strategic standards", "state": "Derived", "source": "engineeringnews", "note": "EU strategic-project designation implies alignment with EU CRMA standards." }, "host_permit": { "value": "Mining right HELD + environmental authorisation HELD (fully permitted)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "discoveryalert / metalnomist" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Northern Cape; infrastructure planning complete; battery-manganese by-product process integrated", "state": "Sourced", "source": "discoveryalert" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "IDC (SA DFI) equity + EU strategic-project pathways imply DFI/EU-level diligence", "state": "Derived", "source": "engineeringnews", "note": "IDC + EU CRMA status imply DFI/EU E&S diligence." }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Fully permitted (mining right + env authorisation) + EU Strategic Project + IDC-backed; infrastructure planning done" }, { "id": "kandiole", "name": "Kandiole (gold)", "country": "Mali", "operator": "Roscan Gold (100%)", "esia": { "value": "Environmental Permit GRANTED (2023; REIES validated Feb 2023) — penultimate step before the mining lease", "state": "Sourced", "source": "theassay" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "Mali 2023 mining code + NI 43-101 (CIM 2014); PEA by Bara Consulting (UK)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Roscan / Ecofin" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "Environmental permit granted; mining-lease application the penultimate step; nine permits (402 km2)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "theassay / marketscreener" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Conventional open-pit (contract mining) + centralised CIL; four deposits in the mine plan", "state": "Sourced", "source": "Roscan" }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "category": { "value": "B", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "Environmental permit granted (2023); mining lease the penultimate step" }, { "id": "steenkampskraal", "name": "Steenkampskraal (REE + thorium)", "country": "South Africa", "operator": "SMM (Holdings + Bora; IDC-funded)", "esia": { "value": "Out of care-and-maintenance (2023/24) with approvals from the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) + Dept of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (DMPR)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningweekly / africannewsagency" }, "applied_standard": { "value": "South Africa MPRDA + NNR (nuclear/thorium) regulation + NI 43-101", "state": "Sourced", "source": "miningweekly / steenkampskraal" }, "es_benchmark": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "host_permit": { "value": "NNR + DMPR approvals secured; Phase-1 plant construction underway", "state": "Sourced", "source": "africannewsagency" }, "ps5_resettlement": { "value": null, "state": "Absent" }, "ps6_biodiversity": { "value": "Brownfield (Anglo-era, opened 1952); thorium/radioactivity management is a defining E&S factor (NNR-regulated)", "state": "Sourced", "source": "rareearthexchanges / africanminingmarket", "note": "Monazite ore carries thorium -> radioactivity management is material." }, "dfi_es_diligence": { "value": "IDC (SA DFI) full Phase-1 funding implies DFI-level diligence", "state": "Derived", "source": "esi-africa", "note": "IDC full funding implies DFI E&S diligence." }, "category": { "value": "A", "state": "Derived" }, "screen": "NNR + DMPR approvals + IDC-funded construction; thorium/radioactivity management is the defining E&S factor" } ], "screen_note": "The per-asset 'screen' line is an Afrimintel synthesis (Derived) of the sourced cells beneath it, not a separate datum." }