en.Wedoany.com Reported - Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA, NYSE: ORLA) released its 2025 Sustainability Report on June 29, 2026, highlighting the company's environmental, social, and governance performance and its commitment to responsible mining practices.
One of the key highlights is the establishment of a CAD 6.6 million Education and Skills Development Fund in partnership with 24 First Nations and Wataynikaneyap Power, aimed at supporting Indigenous youth and community development in northwestern Ontario.
In terms of safety performance, the Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF) decreased from 2.59 in 2024 to 2.43 in 2025, calculated per million hours worked.
After incorporating the Musselwhite Gold Mine into its asset portfolio, the company maintained a greenhouse gas emission intensity of 0.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per ounce of gold produced.
The company enhanced health, cultural inclusion, and support for Indigenous employees by introducing an all-Indigenous virtual mental health and wellness clinic and a cultural leave policy.
In terms of food security, Orla facilitated the provision of over 20,000 meals in Nevada through local partnerships, distributed 900 food packages in Mexico, and supported the expansion of a food processing facility in northwestern Ontario.
In 2025, 20% of the company's targets were linked to ESG, all of which were achieved.
Silvana Costa, Orla's Chief Sustainability Officer, stated that the company is committed to integrating sustainability into its operations as part of decision-making, building relationships, and creating lasting value for employees, communities, Indigenous partners, and shareholders. As the business expands, the company has a responsibility to fulfill these commitments in an increasingly complex operating environment.
Orla Mining Ltd.'s strategy is to acquire, develop, and operate mineral projects, leveraging expertise to enhance stakeholder value. The company holds three significant projects: the Camino Rojo gold and silver open-pit heap leach mine (including a potential underground project) in Zacatecas, Mexico, covering over 139,000 hectares; the Musselwhite underground gold mine in northwestern Ontario, Canada, which has been in operation for over 25 years and produced over 6 million ounces of gold; and the South Railroad (South Carlin Complex) feasibility-stage open-pit heap leach gold project in Nevada, USA, located on the Carlin Trend.
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