Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK)
(“Teck”) today provided unaudited 2023 production volumes for
Quebrada Blanca (“QB”) operations, an update on the QB2 project,
and unaudited fourth quarter steelmaking coal sales volumes and
realized prices.
“We are pleased that QB is now operating near
design throughput capacity with strong recoveries, positioning Teck
for significantly increased copper production in 2024,” said
Jonathan Price, President and CEO. “We had strong fourth quarter
performance in our steelmaking coal operations, with improvements
in plant performance leading to an increase in production, and
sales volumes of 6.1 million tonnes near the top end of our
guidance.”
QB Operations
2023 unaudited contained copper production volumes
from QB, excluding copper cathode, totaled 56,200 tonnes, below the
bottom end of our guidance range of 80,000 tonnes for 2023 due to
reliability and consistency issues in the fourth quarter. Fourth
quarter production was 35,000 tonnes.
During the second half of 2023, each of the
operations at QB, including mine operations, crushing, grinding,
flotation, tailings, desalination and concentrate handling, all
operated at or above design capacity. Our focus in the fourth
quarter was on achieving reliable and consistent operations. This
took longer than expected to achieve and, as a result, production
did not meet forecast. However, by the end of December, QB was
operating near design throughput capacity, and this has continued
into 2024. Recoveries have generally been in line with expectations
and head grades remain within expected levels.
QB2 Project
The construction of the molybdenum plant was
substantially completed in December, and commissioning has
commenced. Ramp-up of the molybdenum plant is expected to be
completed by the end of the second quarter of 2024. Construction of
the port offshore facilities is progressing to plan and is expected
to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2024. The last
jetty pile was completed in December, representing a major
milestone in the port construction. Our previously disclosed QB2
project capital cost guidance is unchanged at US$8.6-$8.8
billion.
Steelmaking Coal Sales and
Pricing
Our fourth quarter steelmaking coal sales were 6.1
million tonnes, near the top end of our previously disclosed
guidance of 5.8 – 6.2 million tonnes. The realized steelmaking coal
price in the fourth quarter averaged US$270 per tonne. We expect to
report positive steelmaking coal provisional pricing adjustments of
$89 million in the fourth quarter.
2023 Production and 2024
Guidance
Teck is expecting to provide full 2023 production
results and 2024 guidance in a separate news release on January 16,
2024. Our fourth quarter and annual 2023 financial results are
scheduled for release on February 21, 2024.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking
information as defined in the Securities Act (Ontario).
Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the
use of words such as "expects", "intends", "is expected",
"potential" or variations of such words and phrases or statements
that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should",
"would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur, or be achieved.
Forward-looking statements include statements regarding: our
expectations for and timing of the completion and commissioning of
the QB2 molybdenum plant and port offshore facilities, QB2 capital
cost guidance, and expected steelmaking coal provisional pricing
adjustments.
The forward-looking statements in this press
release are based on assumptions that QB2 construction and
commissioning continues in accordance with our plans; among other
matters. Assumptions regarding QB include current project
assumptions, including estimates of future construction capital at
QB2 are based on a CLP/USD rate range of 800 — 850, as well as
there being no further unexpected material and negative impact to
the various contractors, suppliers and subcontractors for the QB2
project that would impair their ability to provide goods and
services as anticipated during commissioning and ramp-up
activities. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause the actual
results, performance, or achievements to be materially different
from any future results. Factors that may cause actual results to
vary include, but are not limited to, government action,
unanticipated construction, commissioning or operational
difficulties (including failure of plant, equipment or processes to
operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost
escalation, unavailability of materials and equipment, industrial
disturbances or other job action, adverse weather conditions,
unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental
matters). QB2 costs, commissioning and commercial production are
also dependent on, among other matters, our continued ability to
advance commissioning and ramp-up as currently anticipated. QB2
costs may also be affected by claims and other proceedings that
might be brought against us relating to costs and impacts of the
COVID-19 pandemic; and other risk factors as detailed from time to
time in Teck's reports filed with Canadian securities
administrators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Certain of these risks are described in more detail
in the annual information form of Teck and in its public filings
with Canadian securities administrators and the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. Teck does not assume the obligation to revise
or update these forward-looking statements after the date of this
document or to revise them to reflect the occurrence of future
unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable
securities laws.
About TeckAs one of Canada’s
leading mining companies, Teck is committed to responsible mining
and mineral development with major business units focused on
copper, zinc, and steelmaking coal. Copper, zinc, and high-quality
steelmaking coal are required for the transition to a low-carbon
world. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed
on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B
and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. Learn more
about Teck at www.teck.com or
follow @TeckResources.
Investor Contact:Fraser
PhillipsSenior Vice President, Investor Relations & Strategic
Analysis604.699.4621fraser.phillips@teck.com
Teck Media ContactChris
StannellPublic Relations
Manager604.699.4368chris.stannell@teck.com
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