AMMAN’s Sustainability Strategy Framework

AMMAN acknowledges the importance of integrating sustainability into its business practices and operations to secure long-term stakeholder value.  One important step in this process is translating AMMAN’s list of material topics into a sustainability strategy framework. In doing so, the company aims to develop a comprehensive and integrated approach to sustainability that reflects the interests of its stakeholders and the unique challenges of its business. AMMAN remains steadfast in developing and implementing a sustainability strategy that is aligned with its values, mission, and long-term vision.

In developing AMMAN’s Sustainability Strategy Framework, the company categorized its material topics into four ‘Sustainability Pillars’: Advancing People, Preserving the Environment, Managing Resources, and Upholding Ethics. 

In addition to these Pillars and our material topics, AMMAN has also identified ‘Key Enablers,’ namely Leadership, Commitment, Communications, Resources, and Demonstration of Impact and Commercial Values. These ‘Key Enablers’ represent internal and external factors that support the implementation and success of its sustainability programs and initiatives. They aim to facilitate the adoption of sustainable practices, enhance performance, and create value for their stakeholders.

AMMAN’s Sustainability Strategy Framework is illustrated below.

Advancing
People

Preserving
Environment

Managing
Resources

Upholding
Ethics

Advancing People

AMMAN believes that its people are the company’s most valuable resource and that AMMAN’s success is closely tied to the well-being and development of the company’s surrounding communities. AMMAN understands that its operations can significantly impact the livelihoods of its employees and the surrounding communities in which the company operates.

Through its focus on labour and human capital development and health and safety, AMMAN seeks to provide employees with a safe and supportive working environment where they can develop the skills and knowledge needed to grow their careers. Under this Pillar, AMMAN is also committed to upholding human rights in all operations and supply chains. AMMAN sees it as a responsibility to respect and safeguard the workforce’s and surrounding communities’ rights. Furthermore, AMMAN believes that community development is key to the long-term sustainability of its business. AMMAN work closely with local communities to identify and address their needs, investing in programs that support education, health, and economic development. Under this Pillar, AMMAN aims to ensure that its journey in sustainability integration is inclusive.

Preserving Environment

As a responsible mining company, AMMAN recognizes the importance of preserving the environment for the benefit of current and future generations. The Pillar encompasses the company’s initiatives to minimize environmental impact, address climate change risks, and safeguard natural resources.

Climate change is one of our most pressing environmental issues, and AMMAN continuously explores opportunities to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy sources. In addition, AMMAN aims to implement responsible tailings management, including adopting best practices and technologies to reduce its associated risks. AMMAN works closely with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote responsible environmental stewardship and protect ecosystems and biodiversity. The company also implements initiatives to improve air quality and reduce air pollution associated with its operations.

Through AMMAN’s efforts in preserving the environment, the company aims to positively impact the environment and contribute to a more sustainable future for all.

AMMAN Due Diligence – CSIRO and SAMS

AMMAN always strives to ensure a balance between environmental aspects and the company’s operational aspects. One of the efforts is to periodically monitor Deep Sea Tailings Placement (DSTP) conducted together with international institutions that have proven their competence, including the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) from Australia and the Scottish Associations for Marine Science (SAMS). This monitoring is conducted to ensure that the performance of the DSTP complies with the regulations set by the Indonesian government and international standards. 

From the results of the SAMS study, the due diligence team concluded that AMMAN’s environmental monitoring operations had been carried out to a high and commendable standard. As a result of independent analysis by CSIRO, an assessment of the overall data found that traces of DSTP release from the Batu Hijau mine remain localized, primarily observed in bottom water depth. Similar measurements of metal concentrations in demersal fish and filter-feeding organisms (harvested from rocky shores) at sites near the tailings disposal point compared to reference sites indicate that DSTP does not enter the food chains of consumers of these species.

Download Batu Hijau DSTP Due Diligence Study 2022

Download Batu Hijau Due Diligence Study 2022 Issue 2 Executive Summary by SAMS ENTERPRISE.

Download Batu Hijau Due Diligence Study 2022 Issue 4 by SAMS ENTERPRISE

Download PT. Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT) DSTP Due Diligence Study 2022 by CSIRO

AMMAN Batu Hijau Mine Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Tailings Storage Facility – Green Corp

The use of a terrestrial tailings storage facility (TSF) or tailings dam continues to be voiced by various parties. Therefore, AMMAN conducted a study to analyze the environmental and social impacts and risks that may arise if AMMAN develops a TSF to manage waste from the copper-gold ore processing plant at the Batu Hijau mine, West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. AMMAN conducts the study with an international environmental and social consulting agency, Greencorp. 

The DSTP facility used by the Batu Hijau mine has had minimal impact and no incident since 2000. No new impacts are predicted, even with the company’s planned operational expansion. The transition to a TSF will result in significant changes to Batu Hijau’s operations, particularly regarding environmental impacts, including the loss of approximately 450 Ha of high-quality forest vegetation filled with diverse fauna. In addition, the five kilometers long river habitat will also be destroyed. The TSF surface may eventually be rehabilitated, but it will be decades, perhaps centuries before these areas can return to the diversity and productivity of their natural state.

Download Batu Hijau Mine Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for a Tailings Storage Facility by GreenCorp.

Preserving Environment

As a responsible mining company, AMMAN recognizes the importance of preserving the environment for the benefit of current and future generations. The Pillar encompasses the company’s initiatives to minimize environmental impact, address climate change risks, and safeguard natural resources.

Climate change is one of our most pressing environmental issues, and AMMAN continuously explores opportunities to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to cleaner energy sources. In addition, AMMAN aims to implement responsible tailings management, including adopting best practices and technologies to reduce its associated risks. AMMAN works closely with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote responsible environmental stewardship and protect ecosystems and biodiversity. The company also implements initiatives to improve air quality and reduce air pollution associated with its operations.

Through AMMAN’s efforts in preserving the environment, the company aims to positively impact the environment and contribute to a more sustainable future for all.

AMMAN Due Diligence – CSIRO and SAMS

AMMAN always strives to ensure a balance between environmental aspects and the company’s operational aspects. One of the efforts is to periodically monitor Deep Sea Tailings Placement (DSTP) conducted together with international institutions that have proven their competence, including the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) from Australia and the Scottish Associations for Marine Science (SAMS). This monitoring is conducted to ensure that the performance of the DSTP complies with the regulations set by the Indonesian government and international standards. 

From the results of the SAMS study, the due diligence team concluded that AMMAN’s environmental monitoring operations had been carried out to a high and commendable standard. As a result of independent analysis by CSIRO, an assessment of the overall data found that traces of DSTP release from the Batu Hijau mine remain localized, primarily observed in bottom water depth. Similar measurements of metal concentrations in demersal fish and filter-feeding organisms (harvested from rocky shores) at sites near the tailings disposal point compared to reference sites indicate that DSTP does not enter the food chains of consumers of these species.

Download Batu Hijau Due Diligence Study 2022 Issue 2 Executive Summary by SAMS ENTERPRISE.

Download Batu Hijau Due Diligence Study 2022 Issue 4 by SAMS ENTERPRISE

Download PT. Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT) DSTP Due Diligence Study 2022 by CSIRO

AMMAN Batu Hijau Mine Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Tailings Storage Facility – Green Corp

The use of a terrestrial tailings storage facility (TSF) or tailings dam continues to be voiced by various parties. Therefore, AMMAN conducted a study to analyze the environmental and social impacts and risks that may arise if AMMAN develops a TSF to manage waste from the copper-gold ore processing plant at the Batu Hijau mine, West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. AMMAN conducts the study with an international environmental and social consulting agency, Greencorp. 

The DSTP facility used by the Batu Hijau mine has had minimal impact and no incident since 2000. No new impacts are predicted, even with the company’s planned operational expansion. The transition to a TSF will result in significant changes to Batu Hijau’s operations, particularly regarding environmental impacts, including the loss of approximately 450 Ha of high-quality forest vegetation filled with diverse fauna. In addition, the five kilometers long river habitat will also be destroyed. The TSF surface may eventually be rehabilitated, but it will be decades, perhaps centuries before these areas can return to the diversity and productivity of their natural state.

Download Batu Hijau Mine Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for a Tailings Storage Facility by GreenCorp.

Managing Resource

‘Managing Resource’ represents AMMAN’s commitment to improving the efficiency of its natural resource utilization throughout the different stages of operations. This also includes AMMAN’s efforts in ensuring sustainable and responsible mine closures. 

Energy is a critical resource essential to operations, and AMMAN is determined to reduce its carbon footprint by implementing programs and initiatives to improve energy efficiency. In addition, AMMAN prioritizes responsible water management practices to ensure that the company minimizes water consumption and reduces the impact on water resources. Amman Mineral also responsibly manages waste and hazardous materials, adopting best practices to minimize their environmental impact and ensure safe handling and disposal. Finally, AMMAN plans for sustainable mine closure, recognizing the responsibility to restore the land and support the long-term well-being of local communities after the closure of its operations.

Upholding Ethics

‘Upholding Ethics’ is a critical aspect of AMMAN’s commitment to ethically, responsibly, and transparently operating the business. The company is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all aspects of operations.

Through AMMAN’s corporate governance, compliance, and transparency, it strives to maintain an ethical, transparent, and accountable corporate culture. AMMAN implements policies and procedures that support ethical conduct and regularly reviews and updates its corporate governance practices and risk management processes to ensure that they align with best practices. 

AMMAN’s stakeholders and entities within its value chain significantly impact the business. Therefore, through AMMAN’s stakeholder and supply chain management initiatives, the company engages with them openly and transparently to ensure that they implement and uphold the same standards and principles that the company does.

AMMAN believes that upholding high ethical standards can build trust with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in operations.