50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy Supplementary Appendix 2026

56 In - situ leaching is a mining technique that allows for the extraction of valuable minerals directly from the ore body without the need for traditional mining methods. – Reduced surface d isturbance : By enabling extraction without large - scale surface excavation, in situ leaching significantly lessens land disruption and conserves surrounding ecosystems compared to traditional methods. Process often utilizes existing mining sites avoiding the need for new land development. Archetype Scalable Nature impact Transformative impact Suitability of financing and de - risking instruments Technological / process maturity Capital intensity Scalability Bonds Loans Equity Other De - risking Commercial bonds Thematic bonds Sustainability - linked bonds Impact bonds Commercial loans Thematic loans / project finance Sustainability - linked loans Impact loans Commercial equity Private equity Venture capital Impact equity Blended finance Insurance Advanced market commitments Legend: Low High Low suitability High suitability Payments for ecosystem services Land ecosystem Ocean ecosystem Freshwater use Resource use Pollution Co - benefits Climate Social ✓ ✓ Further validation needed – Established in certain sectors : C ommercial applications mostly in uranium, and emerging for others (e.g. copper, gold, lithium) – Moderate investment: In many cases, existing mining infrastructure can be adapted for in - situ leaching. – Financing Suitability : Mining companies implementing in - situ leaching typically require moderate capital investments for wellfield infrastructure, fluid management, and environmental monitoring systems. Their relatively stable operations make commercial loans and project finance suitable financing options. Sustainability - linked loans can further incentivize improvements in environmental performance, such as reduced water consumption and minimized surface disturbance. Environmental and groundwater contamination risks require specialized liability and pollution insurance– Revenue potential: This technique unlocks access to previously inaccessible or deep ore bodies, creating new revenue opportunities. – Lower costs: Typically lower infrastructure (e.g. roads and processing plans), labour and material costs compared to traditional methods. Negative impact Positive impact Financing target Mining companies Chemicals, Plastics & Pharma Construction Materials Energy Mining Technology Transportation & Logistics Cross - sectoral Automotive Fashion & Textiles Leisure Waste Management Metals & Steel Agri, Food & Forestry Conditions Safeguards for groundwater contamination Financial impact Revenue increase✓ Opex reduction✓ Capex reduction✓ In - situ leaching directly from ore bodies FINANCING THE NATURE - POSITIVE TRANSITION