Under the agreement, Agnico Eagle will become a joint venture partner with Teck in
Teck chief executive
The companies estimate development capital costs for the project could be in the range of
First production expected in 2026, with an estimated mine life of 15 years and a potential for mine life extension.
It is expected to produce 63,000 tonnes per year of copper and 147,000 tonnes per year of zinc in concentrate over its first five years of production.
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