05/06/2026
On this World Environment Day, we’re proud to share an initiative will significantly reduce plastic waste across our drilling operations.
In partnership with Mudex Drilling Fluids, we are transitioning away from traditional plastic drilling fluid containers and adopting the Enviro Pack Eco Drum™ and Eco Bucket™, an innovative alternative made from FSC-certified and recycled cardboard.
Currently, drilling fluid packaging accounts for around 70–80% of plastic waste generated on mineral exploration drill rigs. More than 99.9% end up in landfill or incineration.
After extensive field testing across our operations, Mudex’ products have proven durable and effective while reducing plastic usage by up to 95%.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this initiative to life. Sustainability is about practical action, collaboration and finding solutions that create long-term impact. By supporting the scale-up of these solutions, we hope to help accelerate broader adoption across the industry over time.
Learn more the collaboration behind Enviro Pack in this video featuring our Founder and Executive Director Brian Rudd and Mudex Director Dave Williams.
Read more about the initiative here: https://ow.ly/79GB50Z7s70