Water intensity

Water consumption intensity for the reporting period, calculated as water consumed (ML) per kilotonne (kt) milled by site.

Last updated on 16 April 2026 at 10:04am, Hong Kong time (HKT)

Water is reported in ML and intensity ratios are presented on a per kt milled basis for consistency.
Water consumption represents water no longer available for reuse due to evaporation, entrainment and other losses.

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