Met Coal Market Update: What It Means for the Elk Valley

As of late April 2025, metallurgical coal markets are showing signs of both volatility and opportunity, with price fluctuations influenced by global trade tensions, shifting demand, and evolving supply chains. For communities in the Elk Valley, where steelmaking coal is a foundational part of the economy, understanding these trends is essential. Current Market Snapshot Spot […]

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The Elk Valley Celebrates BC Mining Month 2025

This May, the Elk Valley joins the province-wide celebration of BC Mining Month 2025, with a series of local events that reflect the deep roots and bright future of mining in the region. The theme, “Mining Our Future,” focuses on the critical role mining plays in clean energy, economic development, and community collaboration. In Sparwood, […]

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EVR Announces New Collective Agreement at Line Creek Operations

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) announced today that members of International Union of Operating Engineers local 115, representing 619 workers at EVR’s Line Creek Operations, have ratified a new 5-year collective agreement, replacing one that expired on May 31, 2024. “We are pleased to have reached a collective agreement that is fair to employees and supports […]

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Examining the Claims: Hyundai’s Steel Supply Chain and Elk Valley Coal

Mighty Earth in collaboration with environmental organizations, including Wildsight , alleges significant environmental and human rights concerns tied to Hyundai Motor Company’s steel supply chain.

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EVR and SAAM Towage Partner to Deploy Electric Tugboats

Elk Valley Resources (EVR), in partnership with SAAM Towage, has deployed two electric tugboats at Neptune Terminals—a groundbreaking initiative for the Port of Vancouver.

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Elk Valley Water Quality Plan Achieves Significant Progress

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is making measurable strides in improving water quality in the Elk Valley through the implementation of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan (EVWQP). This long-term, science-based approach to managing water quality is producing positive results in addressing selenium concentrations in the region. On November 26, 2024, EVR hosted its annual in-person […]

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Alberta’s Highest Court Squeezes Alberta’s Coal Plans

Alberta’s highest court is allowing a southwestern ranching community to appeal applications for coal exploration permits, possibly ending Alberta’s Coal Plans. The Alberta Court of Appeal says it will hear arguments from the Municipal District of Ranchland that the province’s energy regulator shouldn’t have accepted applications for Grassy Mountain. Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart, who owns […]

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Province planning cleaner water in Elk Valley

Communities in the Elk Valley will benefit from an updated Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that will ensure cleaner, healthier water for generations to come. The Province is updating the Area-Based Management Plan for the Elk Valley to further improve how B.C. manages the effects of mining on water quality. An Elk Valley Area-Based Management […]

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Teck Named to 2024 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada

Best 50 Corporate Citizens

This marks the 18th consecutive year Teck has been named as one of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights.

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Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it and Teck Sign Joint Relationship Charter and Stewardship Agreement

Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it and Teck Sign Joint Relationship Charter and Stewardship Agreement

Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it and Teck Sign Joint Relationship Charter and Stewardship Agreement

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