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Teck sponsors Women in Mining UK as a Foundation Partner

By 21/01/2025News

Press Release
London – 21 January 2025:

Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) is pleased to announce a two-year Foundation Partnership with Teck Resources Limited (Teck), a leading Canadian mining company focused on responsibly providing metals essential for the energy transition and global development.

Teck has had a presence in London since 2022 and is working to promote dialogue on responsible mining in the UK. Both Teck and WIM UK are acutely aware of the positive impact a diverse and inclusive workplace can have, and this partnership will further encourage this within the mining sector.

Teck has a number of initiatives focused on inclusion and diversity within its workforce. Currently, 24% of Teck’s workforce is female, up from 12% in 2011. Through the partnership, WIM UK and Teck will collaborate on ways to further support gender diversity within the mining sector.

Founded in 2006, WIM UK advocates and speaks for women in the mining sector, informing industry participants and decision-makers of the challenges and opportunities women are finding in pursuing careers in mining companies and other mining-related businesses.

Stacy Hope, Managing Director of Women in Mining UK, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Teck as a new Foundation Partner. Teck has a strong focus on diversity and inclusion within its workspace, acknowledging that this is fundamental to a successful business. Teck’s strategic positioning within the UK and its focus on sustainability, makes it an ideal partner as WIM UK work towards supporting women within the UK explore a career in mining. We look forward to working with the Teck team in the future and learning from their experiences operating in the industry.”

Jackie Scales, Chief Inclusion Officer for Teck, said: “We know that diversity contributes to a stronger workforce and makes us a better company. Promoting diversity within the mining sector, especially when it comes to greater representation and participation of women, is a key priority for Teck. That’s why we are honoured to become a Foundation Partner of Women in Mining United Kingdom.”

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About Women in Mining UK:

Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the employment, retention and advancement of women in the mining sector. We offer programmes and initiatives to progress women’s professional goals and career aspirations, from university all the way to Board level. These include a scholarship programme with the Camborne School of Mines and Imperial College London, internship programme, partnership with Women on Boards UK, and numerous networking, educational and mentoring events. WIM UK publishes thought leadership articles and research as well as the biennial “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” (WIM100), which celebrates women’s contribution to the mining industry and identifies inspirational role models to encourage future generations of women to consider mining as a career choice. For more information about joining WIM UK, please visit our website. Membership is free and open to everyone, regardless of gender or location.

About Teck:

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing metals essential to economic development and the energy transition. Teck has a portfolio of world-class copper and zinc operations across North and South America and an industry-leading copper growth pipeline. We are focused on creating value by advancing responsible growth and ensuring resilience built on a foundation of stakeholder trust. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.

Women in Mining UK Contact
Emily Hall/ Molly Stewart
Co-Head of Communications
E: communications@womeninmining.org.uk

Teck Media Contact
Dale Steeves
Director, External Communications
236.987.7405
E: dale.steeves@teck.com