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Mining Giant Merger Seeks City Support

Two major mining companies are merging, and they want Rossland Council to write a letter supporting the deal to Canada's Minister of Industry. But what's in it for our community?

  • 🏭 Teck Resources and Anglo American are merging operations

  • 📝 Companies requested Rossland write support letter to federal minister

  • 🏛️ Council voted to provide the requested letter of support

  • 📨 Letter will be sent to Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry

  • 🏗️ Letter will mention importance of legacy lands to surrounding communities

  • 🏗️ Legacy lands are mentioned as important to surrounding communities

  • 📄 Council will emphasize legacy lands importance in the support letter

  • 🏭 Merger involves Teck Resources and Anglo American operations

  • 🏛️ Council wants to ensure community interests are represented

  • 🤝 Support letter connects local concerns with corporate merger

Should Rossland advocate for corporate mergers?

Council Decision Made: October 6, 2025 meeting - motion carried. Support letter will be sent to Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry. Next regular council meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026.