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City of Rossland

🏛️ $70 Billion Merger Needs Council's Opinion?

Council is being asked to write a letter of support to the federal Minister regarding the Teck-Anglo American merger into "Anglo Teck."

This would create the world's 5th largest copper producer and BC's largest corporation ever. But should local government take positions on private business deals? 🤔

  • 🏭 Anglo Teck would become one of the world's largest critical minerals companies

  • 🇨🇦 Global headquarters and senior management staying in Canada

  • ⚡ Major producer of copper, zinc, iron ore for clean energy transition

  • 🌍 Operations span Canada, US, Chile, Peru, and South Africa

  • 💼 Largest corporation ever to be headquartered in British Columbia

$4.5 billion
Anglo Teck's committed investment in Canadian operations over 5 years, including $2.1-2.4 billion for Highland Valley Copper mine extension (2,900 construction jobs), $750 million for Trail Operations facility upgrades, and $300 million for critical minerals research and training programs.
"The BC Chamber of Commerce officially endorses the announced merger... Views the transaction as a significant advancement for Canada's economic strength and global competitiveness"
— BC Chamber of Commerce to Minister Joly

Should Council write a letter supporting the Anglo Teck merger to the federal Minister? What factors should they consider when taking positions on corporate business deals?

📅 Council will decide on this motion at their next meeting

🗣️ Have your say: Contact Council before the meeting or attend to share your views on whether municipal government should take positions on corporate mergers

📧 Submit comments through the city website or attend the meeting in person

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Oct 6, 2025