Published by IPACS on 2026-01-13
: The company claimed it needed more time to "fix a water treatment challenge" to ensure the technology actually worked.
: Logistical hurdles created by the COVID-19 pandemic were also cited as a reason for the construction stall.
When that deadline came and went, the rivers remained vulnerable. The B.C. Ministry of Environment eventually stepped in, labeling the failure a "major" contravention that undermined the entire regulatory system designed to protect the environment. The "Cost" of Progress
Teck attributed the delay to a variety of factors, including: