March 19, 2024
Rebuttal Unveiled: Teck Denies Allegations on Elk Valley Cleanup Costs
Long-Standing Selenium Woes Haunt Teck For Teck, the specter of selenium – a naturally occurring fish-toxic element – seeping from waste rock piles surrounding its coal mines has lingered ominously for decades. The repercussions of this environmental hazard are grave yet multifaceted. Teck Counters Accusations In response to Reuters, Teck vehemently disputed the estimates put forth by Wildsight, dismissing them as flawed and incongruent with British Columbia government guidelines. Dale Steeves, Teck’s director of stakeholder relations, stood by the company’s assertions, highlighting discrepancies in the calculations proposed by the environmental group. Financial Figures under Scrutiny The report, authored by consulting