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Fluor Secures Contract for Teck's Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension

Key highlights
  • The Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project will extend the mine's life from 2028 to 2046.
  • The project includes upgrades to conveying, grinding, and flotation systems, and electrical reticulation.
  • Construction is expected to create approximately 2,900 local jobs.
  • Fluor recognized its portion of the undisclosed contract value in the third quarter.

Project Overview

Fluor Corporation has been awarded the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project by Teck Resources Limited. The project is located near Logan Lake, British Columbia, Canada, and involves engineering, procurement, and integrated construction management services.

Project Scope

The project is a brownfield extension of Teck's Highland Valley Copper Operations, extending the mine's life from 2028 to 2046. It includes upgrades and modifications to the conveying, grinding, and flotation systems, as well as modifications and additions to general plant area facilities and electrical reticulation systems.

Economic Impact

The project is expected to create approximately 2,900 local jobs during the construction phase, which is scheduled to begin immediately. Fluor recognized its portion of the undisclosed contract value in the third quarter.