Teck Resources (TECK) Investor Update summary
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Investor Update summary
8 Jul, 2026Operational Review and Governance
Completed a comprehensive operational review with input from third-party experts and board oversight, focusing on realistic, risk-adjusted plans and enhanced monitoring of performance.
Strengthened executive oversight, with SVPs of Operations for LATAM and North America reporting directly to the CEO since September.
Embedded more conservative assumptions and risk adjustments into operational guidance, prioritizing demonstrated performance over design rates.
Board sub-committee maintains increased oversight frequency and engagement on operational execution.
QB Action Plan and TMF Development
TMF development work has constrained mill utilization, leading to lower production and recoveries in 2025 and 2026.
Initiatives include cyclone upgrades to remove ultra-fines, paddock redesign, sand drainage improvements, and mechanical construction of rock benches to improve dam growth.
TMF-related downtime expected to decrease in Q4 2025, with steady-state operations targeted for 2027.
$420 million in TMF-related capital planned for 2026, covering mechanical and technological upgrades.
All TMF work is externally reviewed and approved to ensure dam integrity and safety.
Revised Production and Cost Guidance
2025 QB copper production guidance revised to 170,000–190,000 tonnes (from 210,000–230,000); 2026 guidance lowered to 200,000–235,000 tonnes (from 280,000–310,000).
Net cash unit costs for QB in 2025 raised to $2.65–$3.00/lb, improving to $2.25–$2.70/lb in 2026.
2027 QB copper production guidance revised to 240,000–275,000 tonnes; 2028 to 220,000–255,000 tonnes.
Guidance for Highland Valley Copper and Red Dog adjusted to reflect lower grades and operational risks, with higher grades expected at HVC in 2027–2028.
Total copper and zinc production guidance for 2025–2028 lowered across key assets, with unit cost guidance reflecting higher costs in 2025 and improvements expected in 2026.
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