Teck is committed to responsibly managing tailings facilities and implementing the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) in all jurisdictions. Our regular inspections and robust management practices aim to align the condition of all our facilities with leading national and international standards.
Teck and the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management
Active and Inactive Facilites with Consequence Classification: Very High or Extreme
Carmen de Andacollo
Quebrada Blanca
Red Dog Operations
Facilities with Consequence Classification: Low, Significant and High
Legacy and Highland Valley Copper Facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
The GISTM was jointly launched in August 2020 by the ICMM, the United Nations Environment Programme and the Principles for Responsible Investment.
The Standard sets a high benchmark for the safe management of tailings facilities and supports the ultimate goal of zero harm to people and the environment.
The standard enhances transparency and accountability for safe and responsible tailings management for all of our communities of interest, including our employees, while providing increased confidence that our facilities are being managed in a safe and responsible manner.
We have implemented the GISTM across our facilities active and inactive facilities and are conformant. Our approach to conformance with the GISTM, including ongoing and continual improvement activities such as community engagement and risk reduction, is described in the GISTM disclosure documents.
Teck actively manages 28 tailings facilities across our active and legacy mine sites. Of these, 6 are active as part of our operations and 22 are inactive or closed and no longer receiving material.
Teck was a strong proponent of and advocated strongly for the adoption of a global standard, and we were actively involved with the development of the ICMM Good Practice Guidance and Conformance Protocol.
We are committed to responsibly managing tailings facilities and implementing the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) at our operating and closed facilities in all jurisdictions.
Teck is committed to the safe and environmentally responsible management of TSFs throughout the entire mining life cycle to protect the health and safety of people, the environment, and Communities of Interest (COI). Details of our comprehensive approach to tailings management, as well as specific information about each TSF, can be found in the GISTM disclosure documents.
All sites have local feedback mechanisms in place to respond to feedback and inquiries. Relevant contact information can be found at www.teck.com/about/contact/.
The GISTM was jointly launched in August 2020 by the ICMM, the United Nations Environment Programme and the Principles for Responsible Investment.
The Standard sets a high benchmark for the safe management of tailings facilities and supports the ultimate goal of zero harm to people and the environment.
The standard enhances transparency and accountability for safe and responsible tailings management for all of our communities of interest, including our employees, while providing increased confidence that our facilities are being managed in a safe and responsible manner.
We have implemented the GISTM across our facilities active and inactive facilities and are conformant. Our approach to conformance with the GISTM, including ongoing and continual improvement activities such as community engagement and risk reduction, is described in the GISTM disclosure documents.
Teck actively manages 28 tailings facilities across our active and legacy mine sites. Of these, 6 are active as part of our operations and 22 are inactive or closed and no longer receiving material.
Teck was a strong proponent of and advocated strongly for the adoption of a global standard, and we were actively involved with the development of the ICMM Good Practice Guidance and Conformance Protocol.
We are committed to responsibly managing tailings facilities and implementing the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) at our operating and closed facilities in all jurisdictions.
Teck is committed to the safe and environmentally responsible management of TSFs throughout the entire mining life cycle to protect the health and safety of people, the environment, and Communities of Interest (COI). Details of our comprehensive approach to tailings management, as well as specific information about each TSF, can be found in the GISTM disclosure documents.
All sites have local feedback mechanisms in place to respond to feedback and inquiries. Relevant contact information can be found at www.teck.com/about/contact/.
