Canadian mining company Teck Resources has received approval to construct a life extension project at its Highland Valley Copper mine in British Columbia. The project will extend the mine's operational life from 2028 to 2046.

Canadian miner Teck Resources said on Thursday it had approved the construction of a life extension project at its Highland Valley Copper mine in British Columbia, which will keep Canada's largest copper mine operating through 2046.

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced board approval for construction of the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project (HVC MLE), an important critical minerals investment which will extend the life of Canada’s largest copper mine and support Teck’s copper production into the future.