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Zinc
We are the world’s third-largest producer of mined zinc and operate one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining facilities.
What We Make
Teck's Zinc Facts
26
percent
of our gross profit, before depreciation and amortization, in 2016 that was from zinc.
662K
tonnes
of zinc contained in concentrate that Teck produced in 2016.
312K
Tonnes
of refined zinc produced by our Trail Operations in 2016.
100
Million
people worldwide reached through our Zinc & Health program since 2011.
Pend Oreille is an underground zinc and lead mine located in northeastern Washington State, USA.
Red Dog Operations is one of the world's largest zinc mines, located in northwest Alaska, USA.
Trail Operations is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes, located in southern British Columbia.
Where We Make It
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Pend Oreille
Pend Oreille is an underground zinc and lead mine located in northeastern Washington State, USA.
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Red Dog
Red Dog Operations is one of the world's largest zinc mines, located in northwest Alaska, USA.
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Trail Operations
Trail Operations is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes, located in southern British Columbia.
Zinc…
protects steel by improving its durability. The primary uses of zinc are for galvanizing steel to protect against weather and corrosion, producing brass and bronze, and in die-casting to produce a wide range of metal products. Zinc can increase crop yields and crop quality. And, as an essential nutrient in human development and disease prevention, zinc saves lives.
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Did you Know?
Zinc batteries have been used for many decades. Zinc-carbon batteries are the longest established primary battery type and are in applications such as remote controls, flashlights, toys and electronics. Zinc-chloride batteries are an improved version of the zinc-carbon cells; they have a longer life and a steadier voltage output. Button cell zinc-air batteries are used in hearing aids, calculators and watches. Read more about zinc through the International Zinc Association.
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Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with business units focused on copper, zinc, steelmaking coal and energy.