Publication of 2025 Sustainability Report

ACG Metals Limited

28 April 2026

 

28 April 2026

ACG METALS LIMITED

("ACG" or the "Company")

Publication of 2025 Sustainability Report

ACG is pleased to announce the publication of its first Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 today, which will be available on the Company's website at: https://acgmetals.com/sustainability-report-2025

The 2025 Sustainability Report outlines the Company's approach to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") matters and provides a summary of performance across key operational, safety, environmental and community metrics during the period. The report reflects the Company's continued focus on responsible operations, regulatory compliance and long‑term value creation.

The 2025 Sustainability Report represents ACG's baseline year and focuses on establishing our current ESG data and disclosures. The Company expects to further develop its reporting, including enhanced KPI coverage and formal alignment with recognised international reporting standards alongside the QCA code, in future reporting periods.

2025 Sustainability Highlights and 2026 Focus

Sustainability Framework	2025 Highlights	2026 Focus
Health and Safety	·  LTIF of 0.66 including 1.6 M man-hours worked LTI free. ·  54.5 hours of OHS training average per employee.	·  Target of zero LTIs ·  Continue to build / mature our safety culture, particularly when new assets are acquired
Our People	·  84.6% of blue-collar employees and 20% of white-collar employees are from the local area ·  26% of new hires in 2025 were female	·  Increase training hours for employees to help their development ·  Increased focus on attracting and retaining people with the skills and knowledge required to support the operational transition at Gediktepe ·  Balance internal development with the need for new experience from outside
The Environment	·  Tailings site options study conducted with SLR and construction of storage facility for sulphide tailings began ·  EIA update process initiated ·  Enriched ore treatment programme progressing to permitting stage ·  Climate Change Risk Assessment conducted ·  Biodiversity specialist hired at Gediktepe	·  Sulphide processing plant due to enter production ·  Continued focus on working towards GISTM compliance for tailings ·  Build on current data collection to enable more comprehensive management of environmental topics ·  Target of zero environmental non-conformities for air emissions, wastewater, waste management, noise and vibration
Our Communities	·  Community water sources provided ·  13 students from the local area supported with scholarships for university ·  Donations Committee established to manage donations to community stakeholders ·  168 workers at the mine site are from local villages ·  125,679 USD of community support in 2025	·  Build on stakeholder engagement plan to align with international best practice ·  Strengthen relationships through continued engagement
Ensuring Ethical Practices	·    Zero‑tolerance anti‑bribery and corruption framework maintained, embedded in supplier due diligence and payment controls and aligned with international best practice	·  Adopt and implement updated anti-bribery and corruption policy following completion of whole business risk assessment; maintain zero-tolerance approach and provide additional training to employees

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Inside information

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The person responsible for the release of this information on behalf of the Company is Artem Volynets, Chief Executive Officer.

For further information please contact:

Thirty Three Communications

Communications Advisor

[e-mail]

Berenberg 

Research Analysts

Richard Hatch

[phone]

Joint Broker

Jennifer Lee

[phone]

Canaccord

Research Analysts

Tim Huff [phone]                       

Joint Broker

James Asensio /Rory Blundell / Charlie Hammond

+ 44 (0) 20 7523 4680

Stifel

Research Analysts

Alex Bedwany [phone]

Joint Broker

Ashton Clanfield / Varun Talwar

[phone]

Cantor Fitzgerald

Research Analysts

Puneet Singh [phone]

About the Company  

ACG Metals is a company with a vision to build a global, high-margin, copper-focused producer with safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

In September 2024, ACG successfully completed the acquisition of the Gediktepe Mine which is expected to transition to primary copper and zinc production from 2026 and will target annual steady-state copper equivalent production of 20-25 kt. Gediktepe produced 39.2koz of AuEq in 2025.

ACG's team has extensive M&A experience built through decades spent at blue-chip multinationals in the sector. The team brings a significant network as well as a commitment to ESG principles and strong corporate governance. 

LON: ACG  |  OTCQX: ACGAF  |  LON:ACGW  |  Xetra: ACG  |  Bond ISIN: NO0013414565

  For more information about ACG, please visit: www.acgmetals.com

 

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