Earning Our License To Operate

Traditional Subsistence Hunters Advise on the Environment

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Teck Cominco respects and values the significance of indigenous peoples’ reliance on the land for traditional economic, social, cultural and spiritual activities. Steps are taken, from exploration to closure, to build relationships and enable the participation of local indigenous communities to consider the effects of a mining operation on the land, local culture and livelihood. The Red Dog mine in Northwest Alaska stands as a model for responsible development of mineral resources through the cooperation and mutual respect between the Company and indigenous people.