Steelmaking Coal
We are the world's second-largest seaborne exporter of steelmaking coal, with six operations in Western Canada and significant high-quality steelmaking coal reserves.
Steelmaking Coal
There are different types of coal depending on their carbon content, calorific value and the amount of moisture present. Steelmaking coal – or metallurgical coal – is a higher grade coal which is a necessary component in the chemical reactions that transforms iron into steel. Steel is essential for building the critical infrastructure and the products that make our quality of life possible.
Teck's Steelmaking Coal Facts
of steelmaking coal operations we actively mine
of our gross profit, before depreciation and amortization, in 2016 that was from steelmaking coal
tonnes of steelmaking coal produced in 2016
tonnes of sales of steelmaking coal in 2016 to customers around the world
Cardinal River Operations is a steelmaking coal operation located in west-central Alberta.
Coal Mountain Operations is one of Teck's five steelmaking coal operations located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, Canada.
Elkview Operations is one of our five steelmaking coal operations located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia.
Fording River Operations is one of our five steelmaking coal operations located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia.
Greenhills Operations is one of our five steelmaking coal operations located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia.
Line Creek Operations is one of our five steelmaking coal operations in the area located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia.
Where We Make It
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Cardinal River
Cardinal River Operations is a steelmaking coal operation located in west-central Alberta.
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Coal Mountain
Coal Mountain Operations is one of Teck's five steelmaking coal operations located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, Canada.
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Elkview
Elkview Operations is one of our five steelmaking coal operations located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia.
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Fording River
Fording River Operations is one of our five steelmaking coal operations located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia.
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Greenhills Operation
Greenhills Operations is one of our five steelmaking coal operations located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia.
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Line Creek
Line Creek Operations is one of our five steelmaking coal operations in the area located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia.
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