Teck Corporation - Environment Environment Sustainable development requires that the needs of society are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The mining industry continues to be a cornerstone of our economy. It is integral to job creation, economic growth and community development. Indeed, the products that result from mining activity are one of the sustainable aspects of mining. Mining produces essential raw materials necessary to maintain and improve our standard of living.
Metals extracted by mining are durable and the most recyclable of all materials on earth.
Mining companies have a responsibility to develop resources productively and efficiently by adopting environmentally friendly technologies in a manner that is socially responsible and which continues to contribute towards economic growth and community development. Teck and Cominco have accepted this challenge by seeking to minimize the impact of mine development and operation on the environment, by trying to continuously improve our environmental performance, by listening and discussing issues with our stakeholders in an open, honest and transparent manner and by creating those economic opportunities from which sustainable communities are derived.