Pollution
management

Minimising impacts and protecting environmental quality

We manage pollution risks across our global lithium operations to protect air, land and surrounding ecosystems. Our priority is the prevention of pollution and the reduction of disturbances such as dust, noise and vibration associated with mining and processing activities.

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These efforts are supported by technical controls and rigorous monitoring to ensure operational scale does not compromise environmental quality.

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Our approach

Pollution risks are managed through our environmental management and risk management frameworks, with oversight by the Board and implementation by site and operational teams across our lithium production activities.

Environmental management systems, monitoring programs and inspections support identification, assessment and mitigation of pollution risks across air emissions, land disturbance and operational impacts. Regulatory reporting and internal assurance processes are used to verify compliance with licence conditions and internal standards.

Managing and monitoring lithium mining emissions

We implement site‑specific operational controls to minimise emissions and disturbance, including dust suppression measures, emissions management systems and noise and vibration controls.

We monitor environmental performance across key indicators, including air quality and particulate matter, to assess the effectiveness of controls and identify opportunities to reduce emissions and improve overall environmental footprint.

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Our performance

We track environmental performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities and maintain responsible production standards.

Monitoring air quality, dust and land impacts ensures we remain accountable to stakeholders while reducing our overall carbon footprint.

For more information on our environmental performance:

Sustainability Databook Annual and Sustainability Reports

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05/06/2026 | Business, Pilgangoora Operation, Sustainability

PLS opens Australia’s first mine-site lithium mid-stream plant to unlock greater value at the resource

PLS today opened Australia’s first mine-site lithium mid-stream processing facility at its Pilgangoora Operation in Western Australia, with WA Premier Hon. Roger Cook MLA officially cutting the ribbon. The Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant Project (Demonstration Plant) represents a significant milestone in PLS’ strategy to move further down the battery materials value chain and capture greater...
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24/04/2026 | Business, Pilgangoora Operation, Sustainability

Commissioning of Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant with ARENA grant funding secured and offtake in place

PLS has reached a key milestone in its Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant Project, with commissioning commencing following completion of the Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant ownership restructure, securing of ARENA grant funding and execution of an offtake agreement with Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology Co. Ltd (Ronbay). PLS’ Mid-stream Demonstration Plant represents a deliberate step to test more...
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23/02/2026 | Community Australia, Sustainability

PLS scholarship supports next generation of renewable energy leaders

PLS is supporting the next generation of renewable energy professionals through a scholarship partnership with the University of Western Australia (UWA). Through our Community Investment Program, we are funding two scholarships for students enrolled in the Master of Renewable and Future Energy at UWA. The initiative reflects our commitment to strengthening the skills and capability needed to...
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