Property News
May 20, 2010
Teck Resources announced that Teck Alaska is proceeding with development of the Aqqaluk Deposit at its Red Dog Mine. Company decision to proceed with Aqqaluk follows discussions with the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning the status of the renewal of Red Dog’s main water discharge permit.
February 17, 2010
Teck Resources and mine owner NANA Regional reported that an appeal that has been filed against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for renewal of the water discharge permit issued to the Red Dog Mine, located in Alaska, USA.
March 31, 2009
During the quarter reported Zinc production was slightly lower than last year at 137,400 tonnes, as the higher mill throughput was offset by lower mill recoveries due to the ore types processed in the quarter. Lead production declined by 9% to 32,300 tonnes as the mining of higher grade sections had taken place in the first quarter of 2008.