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Most Sustainable Mining & Extraction Companies 2026

13 Mining & Extraction companies ranked 0–100 on real environmental impact using SINK's open formula.

13
Companies ranked
25
Sector average
31
Sector best (Harmony Gold Mining Company)
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1
Harmony Gold Mining CompanyBelow expectations
31
2
AntofagastaSignificant gaps
30
3
FresnilloSignificant gaps
29
4
Teck ResourcesSignificant gaps
28
5
Endeavour MiningSignificant gaps
28
6
NewmontSignificant gaps
27
7
FortescueSignificant gaps
24
8
BHPSignificant gaps
23
9
Rio TintoSignificant gaps
23
10
Anglo AmericanSignificant gaps
22
11
ValeSignificant gaps
22
12
Freeport-McMoRanSignificant gaps
22
13
Glencore plcSignificant gaps
20
Frequently asked

Mining & Extraction sustainability, answered.

Which Mining & Extraction company is the most sustainable?

Harmony Gold Mining Company is the highest-scoring Mining & Extraction company on SINK with a score of 31/100 (Below expectations).

What is the average sustainability score for Mining & Extraction companies?

The average SINK score across 13 Mining & Extraction companies is 25/100. The average across all 1023 scored companies is 38/100.

How does SINK rate Mining & Extraction companies?

SINK scores Mining & Extraction companies on 10 questions using public data: Scope 1/2/3 carbon footprint, energy source, nature and biodiversity, resource use, water impact, emissions trajectory, science-based targets, transparency, and major controversies. The formula adjusts for the industry's inherent environmental footprint and company scale.

Which Mining & Extraction company has the worst sustainability score?

Glencore plc has the lowest SINK score among Mining & Extraction companies at 20/100 (Significant gaps).

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