SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability

At Covalent Lithium, care is embedded in every aspect of our operations. From our employee culture to the construction of our refinery in the Kwinana Industrial Area, we are committed to fostering sustainability, minimising our environmental impact, and preserving the natural ecosystems surrounding our projects.

Environmental Sustainability

The Mount Holland mine site, located within the Great Western Woodlands Ironcap Hills Vegetation Complexes, is a Priority 3 Ecological Community. Approximately 5 kilometres south of the Jilbaldji Nature Reserve, this area is home to rare flora and fauna species, including banksia, microcorys, and local acacia species. It also provides habitat to conservation-significant fauna species such as malleefowl and chuditch.

When developing the site, we took proactive steps to safeguard this local flora and fauna. Collaborating with specialists, we identified habitats, relocated species as required, and erected protective fencing to prevent disruptions. Our team prioritised education, awareness, and monitoring efforts to mitigate our environmental impact and ensure the ecosystem's sustainability.

The mine site also underwent rigorous environmental assessments by both the WA Environmental Protection Authority and the Commonwealth Department of Energy and Environment. These assessments ensured that our operations comply with environmental regulations and mitigated any potential impacts on the surrounding ecosystems.

Our refinery in the Kwinana Industrial Area is under construction on a cleared site located 35 kilometres south of Perth. Once operational, the refinery will receive materials produced at the Mt Holland concentrator. We are in the process of seeking environmental approvals for the proposed refinery, demonstrating our commitment to responsible and sustainable development.

The Covalent Lithium Environment Policy outlines our Statement of Commitment to the environment.

Earl Grey Lithium Project Environmental Approvals and Supporting Documents:

• EPA Report and Recommendations - Report 1651

• Terrestrial Fauna Management Plan

• 2019 Chuditch Monitoring

• 2020 Chuditch Monitoring

• 2021 Chuditch Monitoring

• 2022 Chuditch Monitoring

• 2019 Malleefowl Monitoring

• 2020 Malleefowl Monitoring

• 2021 Malleefowl Monitoring

• Flora and Vegetation Management Plan

• Vegetation Condition Monitoring (Establishment)

• Vegetation Condition Monitoring (Autumn)

• Refinery Greenhouse Gas Management Plan

• Refinery – MS1170 Compliance Audit Report 2021

• Refinery - MS1170 Compliance Audit Report 2022

• Refinery - MS1170 Compliance Audit Report 2023

• EGLP 2021 Compliance Audit Report

• EGLP 2022 Compliance Audit Report

• EPBC Audit Report 2022

• Ironcaps Banksia Conservation Plan

Earl Grey Lithium Project Revised Proposal - Environmental Review Document:

• Covalent Lithium (2022) Early Grey Lithium Project Revised Proposal EIA-ERD

• Appendix 1 - Covalent Lithium Environment Policy

• Appendix 2 - Flora and Vegetation Environmental Management Plan

• Appendix 3 - Terrestrial Fauna Environmental Management Plan

• Appendix 4 - Fauna Offset Strategy

• Appendix 5 - EPBC Act Revised Proposal Approval

• Appendix 6 - Stakeholder Consultation Register

• Appendix 7 - Response to EPA s40(2)(a) Request for Additional Information (November 2021)

• Appendix 8 - Response to EPA s40(2)(a) Request for Additional Information (March 2022)

  Due to large file size, references are not available online but can be made available upon request.

Sustainable Culture

At Covalent Lithium, sustainability is woven into the fabric of our culture. We foster an environment of excellence, impact, ownership, and resilience, empowering our people to contribute to a cleaner energy future. Our team is a driving force behind our sustainability initiatives, working together to achieve a common goal of environmental stewardship and innovation. To this end, we also work closely with the Traditional Owners of the land we operate on, the Marlinyu Ghoorlie people.