Teck Resources Limited announced that the B.C. Government has issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project. This decision supports extending the life of Canada?s largest copper mine, contributing to the North American critical minerals supply chain, and enhancing economic activity. Site preparation work is expected to start shortly along with work to secure additional required permits, with a final construction sanction decision by Teck?s Board of Directors expected in the third quarter of 2025.
HVC MLE is expected to create about 2,900 jobs during the construction phase of the project. After construction, Highland Valley Copper?s ongoing operations will support approximately 1,500 direct jobs and $500 million in annual GDP. The HVC MLE would extend the life of Highland Valley Copper to the mid-2040s.
