Teck’s Zafranal Project is currently in the exploration stage, and no construction or production activities have commenced. The project is located in a semi‑desert area with no agricultural activity and is situated at least 20 kilometres from population centres and permanent surface water sources....

Planned access roads are designed to avoid populated areas, agricultural land and environmentally sensitive areas. As no construction or production activity has begun, the transit of heavy machinery has not yet taken place, and Zafranal does not use the road referenced in the article for access to its site...

Teck maintains ongoing engagement with communities of interest associated with the Zafranal project through regular dialogue and coordination with local authorities and stakeholders. Engagement at the provincial level is primarily informational, while community engagement is undertaken at the district level in Majes Pedregal and Lluta through initiatives related to education, culture, agriculture, infrastructure, and local development...

Teck is committed to responsible resource development. We are focused on operating sustainably, protecting the health and safet of our people, and working to build strong relationships with communities and Indigenous peoples...