Environmental Assessment Certificate received for Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension
The B.C. Government has issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the proposed Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project (“HVC MLE”). Learn more
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.
Copper Demand
Demand for copper is expected to double by 2050. This increase in copper demand is driven by factors that include the global transition to a low-carbon future, global population growth, and urbanization. Copper is a vital component in everything from renewable power generation to electric vehicles and smartphones.
Project Location
The HVC Mine Life Extension would be located at the current HVC site, approximately 17 km west of Logan Lake and 75 km southwest of Kamloops.
*Formerly referred to as the Highland Valley Copper 2040 Project
