Newmont - Implementing the IUCN RHINO approach at Boddington mine, Western Australia

Newmont has committed to integrating biodiversity considerations into its global mining business since 2014, working towards No Net Loss and, where possible, net gain of Key Biodiversity Values. Building on a series of biodiversity net gain reviews carried out with IUCN since 2018, Newmont selected its Boddington mine in Western Australia for a follow-up site review in 2025. The Boddington mine sits within the Northern Jarrah Forest, part of the Southwest Australia biodiversity hotspot and a recognised centre of high endemism.

Newmont used the review as an opportunity to pilot the IUCN RHINO approach, to understand how a science-based metric like STAR_T could inform its biodiversity management and support measurable no net loss, net gain and Nature Positive contributions. The pilot ran over seven months between May and November 2025, with an independent site review in July. It completed the Locate and Evaluate phases of the IUCN RHINO approach and the main steps of Assess, producing a first version of baseline based on existing site data.

The IUCN RHINO approach suggests that organisations then share results with stakeholders and use the priority threats identified to develop or refine their nature action plan under the Prepare phase. Subject to further evaluation and applicable internal approvals, Newmont may consider sharing results with stakeholders in the area, and refining its nature action plan under the Prepare phase.
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This case study presents IUCN’s independent assessment and reflects its own methodologies and findings. Any mention of future plans or outcomes is for information only; Newmont’s next steps will follow its standard evaluation and approval processes.

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