Teck Fined Over $11 Million For Failing To Buil... Today

: The company claimed it needed more time to "fix a water treatment challenge" to ensure the technology actually worked.

The air in British Columbia's Elk Valley is often sharp with the smell of pine and mountain frost, but for years, the water tells a different story. In February 2023, that story took a costly turn for when the provincial government levied a fine of over $11 million (as part of a broader $16 million penalty) for failing to build a critical water treatment plant on time. The Broken Promise Teck fined over $11 million for failing to buil...

: Logistical hurdles created by the COVID-19 pandemic were also cited as a reason for the construction stall. : The company claimed it needed more time

Teck attributed the delay to a variety of factors, including: but for years