Sustainably Sourced, Future Focused
Tin is a crucial metal for a decarbonised and electrified future, essential in the production of solder, which plays a key role in fabricating the semiconductors, electric vehicles, and renewable technologies that are fuelling this global transformation. As these industries continue to grow, demand for tin is projected to significantly increase.
Meeting this demand requires companies, like First Tin, that are committed to supplying conflict-free tin through sustainable, professional and responsible mining practices. As the impacts of climate change are increasingly felt around the world, First Tin is dedicated to achieving zero carbon emissions, in line with the goals set by the 2015 Paris Agreement, the more recent COP28 resolutions, and the commitments of our stakeholders.
The Company applies stringent environmental controls and procedures throughout all stages of development, and complies with the requirements of all applicable legislation, regulation and rules, to minimise and mitigate our impact on the land, water, air quality, climate and local biodiversity. Our goal is to minimise our impact and leave a positive legacy.
First Tin is a qualified candidate for European Raw Material Alliance (ERMA) funding and support. ERMA has identified tin from conflict-free sources as a critical raw material to support the EU’s intention of becoming climate-neutral by 2050.
Australia and Germany where our projects are located are well established mining jurisdictions with well-developed governance systems in place to support commitment to the environment, health and communities.
First Tin’s planning incorporates several aspects that show ESG considerations with regards to mining activities, including concurrent rehabilitation of mining workings on mining tenements, use of renewable energy, and use of waste rock as filling material for underground sites (Germany) or as dry stacking / aggregate (Australia).
Ethical and reliable tin supply for a more sustainable world
Tin is a critical metal for a future economy focused on decarbonising and electrifying. It is a vital component of semiconductors, electric vehicles, and other renewable technologies and the growth of these industries is expected to grow demand by over 25% by 2030 to over 400,000 TPA of tin.
It is therefore essential that this demand is met by companies which are committed to supplying tin responsibly. First Tin is supporting a decarbonised future and is committed to best-in-class environmental responsibility. The impacts of climate change are increasingly being felt around the world and First Tin is committed to being a zero-carbon emissions company as agreed to by nations participating in the Paris Agreement of 2015.
The Company applies stringent environmental controls and procedures to minimise and mitigate its impact on land, water, air quality, climate and biodiversity and complies with the requirements of all applicable legislation, regulation and rules. Our goal is to minimise our impact on nature and the environment and to develop compensation measures at an early stage.
First Tin is currently in the process of undertaking a third party independent ESG audit assessment with Digbee Ltd, and is a qualified candidate for European Raw Material Alliance funding and support.
We plan to implement the following measures at our projects:
- Use of renewable energy supply and electrification options wherever possible
- Surface and groundwater monitoring
- Treatment of mine, process, grey, and black water
- Exploitation of all usable mineral resources (accompanying minerals)
- Short transport routes
- Minimisation of dust and noise emissions
- Creation of offset and compensatory areas
- Implementation of approved rehabilitation plans after completion of raw materials extractions
We plan to implement the following measures at our projects:
- Surface and groundwater monitoring.
- Treatment of mine, process, grey, and black water.
- Exploitation of all usable mineral resources (accompanying minerals).
- Short transport routes.
- Minimisation of dust and noise emissions as well as the overnight space requirement (processing takes place underground).
- Creation of compensatory areas in the course of forest conversion.
After the completion of the extraction of raw materials, the final operating plan is implemented:
- Dismantling of all plants (underground and above ground)
- Adjustment of the mine water management.
- Safekeeping of accesses to the mine building according to the planned reuse.
- Gradual remodelling and restoration of the waste dump, ideally complete dismantling of the dump.
People First at First Tin
We are committed to fostering sustainable development in the countries where we operate, creating lasting value for local communities.
The company actively contributes by:
- Practicing behaviours that build upon an honest, transparent and respectful relationship with local communities, their culture and laws
- Focusing on local sourcing and hiring from local communities
- Focusing community activities on health and well-being, providing employment, income generating activities for the local government and education and training
- Ensuring that robust processes of assessment are in place to identify all potential operational impacts on the communities in which we work
- Regularly reviewing assessment processes to ensure all controls put in place are relevant and effective
- Keeping accurate records of all community activities programs undertaken in our local communities
Community
First Tin is committed to ensuring that it manages its business in a manner which enables it to contribute to sustainable development in the local communities and host countries where it operates.
Supporting community needs and sustainable development is a First Tin priority. First Tin conducts its business activities in a manner that adds value to local communities and is committed to:
- Focusing community activities on health and well-being, providing employment, income generating activities for the local government and education and training.
- Ensuring that there are robust processes of assessment in place to identify all potential impacts its operations may have on the communities the company works in.
- Regularly reviewing assessment processes to ensure that all controls that are put in place are relevant and effective; and
- Maintaining accurate records of community activities programs undertaken.
Health and Safety
At First Tin, health and safety is a core company value. We believe every individual has the right to a secure and compliant working environment, and we take our responsibility to protect the wellbeing of our people, partners, and local communities seriously.
From our boardroom to our drill sites, we are committed to maintaining the highest health and safety standards across our operations in Australia and Germany.
Our goal is simple: a fatality-free and injury-free workplace.
We apply a rigorous Health and Safety Management System that meets or exceeds all local legislative requirements. Our approach is proactive, preventive, and deeply rooted in care for our teams, for our contractors, and for the communities that host us.
Key Commitments
- We provide the systems, infrastructure, and leadership needed to ensure a safe and healthy workplace at every level
- All employees and contractors receive the education and training they need to identify hazards, manage risk, and operate safely
- Responsibility for safety flows from the Board through senior leadership and management to every team member and contractor to ensure clear accountability. Everyone plays a part
- We investigate all incidents thoroughly to understand root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Site-specific Emergency Response Plans are in place and regularly tested to guarantee preparedness
- Our performance is measured and monitored through ongoing reviews to ensure we are consistently improving
Health and safety
Safety is a top priority and we have implemented a comprehensive, company-wide response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).