Teck Resources (TECK) Investor Update summary
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Investor Update summary
14 Dec, 2025Comprehensive operational review and governance
Completed a detailed operational review with input from third-party experts and independent advisors, focusing on achievable, risk-adjusted plans and enhanced executive oversight, with SVPs of Operations for LATAM and North America now reporting directly to the CEO.
Embedded more conservative assumptions and risk adjustments into new guidance, reflecting demonstrated performance and ongoing TMF constraints.
Board sub-committee maintains increased oversight frequency, and direct CEO and Board oversight ensures execution of revised plans.
QB (Quebrada Blanca) Action Plan and TMF development
TMF (Tailings Management Facility) development is the main constraint on QB production, causing significant mill downtime and lower utilization rates, with 2025 mill availability close to design but utilization constrained.
Initiatives to improve sand drainage, remove ultra-fines, and implement cyclone technology upgrades and paddock redesign are underway, with positive test results and facility modifications in progress.
Mechanical construction of rock benches, upstream beaching, and installation of permanent infrastructure are progressing to support dam growth and stability, with key milestones expected by late 2025 and early 2026.
TMF-related downtime is expected to decrease in late 2025 and 2026, with steady-state operation targeted for 2027 and TMF development expected to be completed by end of 2026.
Revised production and cost guidance
2025 QB copper production guidance reduced 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), with net cash unit costs of $2.65–$3.00/lb for 2025 and $2.25–$2.70/lb for 2026.
2027 QB copper production guidance revised to 240,000–275,000 tonnes; 2028 to 220,000–255,000 tonnes, with conservative throughput and recovery rates below design; optimization and higher grades expected post-2028.
TMF development capital for 2026 set at CAD 420 million, with normalization expected from 2027.
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