Advancing Reclamation, Mining, and Social Impact in British Columbia

Commitment to Reclamation and Sustainability!

The province of British Columbia, Teck Resources, and the Taku River Tlingit First Nation are partnering to remediate the former Tulsequah Chief mine site. This initiative marks a significant step towards environmental stewardship, reconciliation, and sustainable mining practices.

Project Highlights

Location: Tulsequah Chief mine, within TRTFN territory, ~100 km southwest of Atlin, BC.

History: Historic copper, lead, and zinc mine operated by Cominco (now Teck) from 1951-1957.

Objective: Address acid rock drainage and restore the site according to Tlingit values.

Financial Commitment

Remediation Cost: Estimated at C$48 million.

Annual Monitoring: Estimated at C$27 million.

Key Actions

2024-25 Work: Teck will undertake site investigation, establish safe access, assess underground conditions, monitor water quality, and evaluate waste rock disposal.

Collaborative Planning: Teck and TRTFN are co-developing the reclamation and closure plan, ensuring it aligns with TRTFN’s vision for future use.

Social and Environmental Impact

Reconciliation: This partnership underscores a collective commitment to reconciliation and incorporating Taku River Tlingit First Nation’s  rights and laws into reclamation planning.

Sustainability: Reflects modern, responsible mining practices aimed at protecting the Tulsequah River and restoring the land for TRTFN’s beneficial use.

Josie Osborne, the BC Minister of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation stated “We are dedicated to ensuring the Tulsequah Chief mine site is remediated to meet high environmental standards, fostering sustainability and reconciliation”

Teck’s VP of Environment, Scott Maloney, added, “This cooperative effort highlights the importance of all parties working together to advance remediation in support of reconciliation and sustainability.”