Teck Coal Facing Environmental Challenges at Elk Valley

Industrial Metals

The Globe and Mail reported that Teck is running up against some serious water pollution issues in Elk Valley, where contaminants are leaching out of their mine into the water and collecting in the eggs of the waterlife animals.

The Globe and Mail reported that Teck is running up against some serious water pollution issues in Elk Valley, where contaminants are leaching out of their mine into the water and collecting in the eggs of the waterlife animals.

As quoted in the market report:

Teck responded to questions about selenium pollution with a brief statement saying the company plans to spend $600-million over the next five years on water quality projects. The company also released a selenium action plan it presented to the B.C. government in February.

To view the whole Globe and Mail report, click here.

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