Since closure in 2001, the Sullivan Mine has been carefully managed according to regulatory requirements, Teck’s own standards and the standards of the Mining Association of Canada. An active comprehensive management program is in place and work continues to address challenges related to more than 100 years of active mining at the site.
The Sullivan Mine currently employs more than 20 staff members and contractors. A significant number of Teck employees as well as contractors and suppliers live and work in Kimberley, contributing to the ongoing responsible management of the now-closed Sullivan Mine. Our team takes great pride in maintaining strong community partnerships.
SunMine
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Teck expanded its post-mining community investments beyond recreational amenities and real estate when it collaborated with the City of Kimberley and other partners to construct a solar power facility on fully reclaimed Sullivan Mine land.
SunMine is truly a community endeavor. The City of Kimberley initially co-financed and owned SunMine while Teck initially provided the land and donated $2 million to the project. In January 2020, Teck announced the purchase of SunMine from the City of Kimberley. BC Hydro purchases the solar-generated electricity.
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Water Management and Treatment
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Water management and treatment is ongoing at Sullivan to ensure protection of the area’s water resources. Current activities include collection of mine-influenced water from underground workings and waste facilities.
The management systems include more than 25 pumps and 30 km of pipeline to collect water and convey it to the Drainage Water Treatment Plant located southwest of Marysville. These systems are continually monitored, maintained and upgraded, and research is ongoing to ensure the best methods to manage water for the long term.
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Land Management
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Teck continues to maintain over 3,000 hectares of private property in and around the City of Kimberley. In cooperation with conservation groups, Teck currently allows limited recreational access to roughly 450 hectares of land. Each year, Teck treats between 30 to 50 hectares of forested land in and around Kimberley to minimize the risk of wildfires.
In 2019, Teck partnered with the Kimberley Trail Society (KTS) to formalize the use and maintenance of popular hiking and mountain biking trails located on Teck property within Kimberley city limits. Teck is currently a Platinum sponsor of the KTS to ensure that these trails are kept safe and fun for years to come. Learn more
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Teck Public Access Boundaries
For your safety and ours, please observe the no entry, no hunting, and no shooting boundaries at Teck’s Sullivan operations. See the map of restricted areas here.