Water
Responsible water management is critical to our operations and we are committed to using and protecting this vital resource sustainably.
Our commitment
We are committed to advancing our understanding of water risks and value while seeking new opportunities for water efficiency.
MinRes acknowledges the fundamental importance of water, both as an essential element for life and as a critical component for our operations and supply chain. Our goal is to uphold strong, transparent governance over water resources, manage their use responsibly and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to promote sustainable water practices.
Our approach
Across our operations, we use water for exploration and resource definition drilling, dust suppression, domestically in our camps and offices, vehicle and infrastructure washdown and processing at our operational sites.
We take a holistic approach to water management, with several corporate policies and procedures.
MinRes designs, constructs, operates and maintains water withdrawal, storage, treatment and discharge facilities in adherence to relevant standards and local legislative requirements.
We also conduct comprehensive baseline assessments and modelling during the planning stages of our projects and during the life of the mine.
Our water performance is reported to the Board monthly, with progress and targets shared at Safety and Sustainability Committee meetings.
We also have a dedicated Water Working Group responsible for matters and activities related to the management, conservation and preservation of water resources located within and adjacent to our operations.
Community engagement
To ensure water is responsibly governed and to protect water quality and water access, it is important to be a collaborative partner within the communities where we operate.
As we progress our water stewardship journey, we engage with stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities associated with water resources and share updates on our work, the water quality of the watershed, and technologies being implemented to improve water quality.
Refer to our Community and stakeholder relationships page for further information on our engagement with communities.
Key documents
To realise our commitment, we have established a robust framework of policies, standards and procedures:
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