EX-99.2 3 eh220274546_ex9902.htm EXHIBIT 99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2

 

 

For Immediate Release

22-47-TR

Date:

July 26, 2022

 

Teck Reports Unaudited Second Quarter Results for 2022

 

Fourth consecutive record quarter

 

Vancouver, B.C. – Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced its unaudited second quarter results for 2022.

 

“This marks Teck’s fourth consecutive quarter of record-setting EBITDA and profitability, driven by strong commodity prices in the quarter, which enabled us to complete $572 million in share buybacks and pay down a further US$650 million in outstanding debt,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO. “Our solid operational performance, strong balance sheet and $8.4 billion in liquidity all put Teck on a very strong footing as we manage through inflationary pressures and a slowdown in the global economy.”

 

Highlights

 

·Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders1 was a quarterly record $1.8 billion or $3.30 per share in Q2 2022 and more than five times higher than the same period last year.
·Profit attributable to shareholders was a quarterly record of $1.7 billion or $3.12 per share in Q2 2022.
·Adjusted EBITDA1 was a quarterly record $3.3 billion in Q2 2022 and more than three times higher than the same period last year. Profit before tax was a record $2.7 billion in Q2 2022.
·We generated cash flow from operations of $2.9 billion in Q2 2022, purchased US$650 million of our outstanding term notes and ended the quarter with a cash balance of $2.7 billion. As at July 26, 2022, our liquidity is $8.4 billion, including $3.3 billion of cash.
·In Q2 2022, we completed $572 million in Class B subordinate voting share buybacks, including US$436 million ($562 million) of the US$500 million previously announced in April and the remaining $10 million of the $100 million announced in Q1. We also returned $67 million to shareholders through dividends in the second quarter. On July 26, 2022, we declared a $0.125 per share dividend and authorized up to a US$500 million share buyback, in addition to the previously announced buybacks noted above. Additional buybacks will be considered regularly in the context of market conditions at the time.
·At QB2, we now have approximately 13,000 workers on the project and have seen steady progress through the quarter with our focus on system completion and handover, as we continue to target first copper late this year. Our capital cost estimate, before COVID-19 impacts, remains unchanged from our Q3 2021 guidance of US$5.26 billion with up to 5% additional contingency. Our capital cost guidance for COVID-19 impacts has increased to US$1.4—$1.5 billion due to the impact of inflation on labour costs, the ultimate impacts of the Omicron wave experienced in Q1 and ongoing inefficiencies including as a result of COVID-19 related absenteeism, which continues to run approximately 10%. We continue to target first copper from Line 1 in the later part of this year, however, if COVID-19 absenteeism and related vendor specialty craft availability continue into the fourth quarter, this may be delayed into January 2023.

 

 

 

All dollar amounts expressed in this news release are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

 

Reference: Fraser Phillips, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis 604.699.4621
     
  Chris Stannell, Public Relations Manager 604.699.4368

 

Additional corporate information is available at www.teck.com.

 

 

  

 

 

·Our copper business unit gross profit increased 5% from a year ago, supported by an average realized copper price of US$4.28 per pound and copper sales volumes of 75,800 tonnes.
·Our zinc business unit gross profit more than doubled from a year ago, supported by an average realized zinc price of US$1.79 per pound and quarterly zinc in concentrate sales volumes of 55,800 tonnes. In July, we reached a five-year collective agreement at our Trail Operations.

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" for further information.

 

·Record high realized steelmaking coal prices of US$453 per tonne drove a $2.3 billion gross profit increase in our steelmaking coal business unit, compared to the same period last year. Strong supply chain performance through our upgraded Neptune port enabled the rapid reduction of record-high inventory levels from early 2022, allowing us to capitalize on high steelmaking coal prices in the quarter. As the cornerstone of our supply chain transformation, our upgraded Neptune port supported improved supply chain reliability and resilience, avoiding the potential loss in revenue in excess of $1 billion since July 2021.
·While our underlying key mining drivers remain relatively stable, like others in the industry, we continue to face inflationary cost pressures. Inflationary pressures have increased our operating costs by 14% compared to the same period last year, of which approximately half relates to an increase in diesel costs.
·We set a goal to be a nature positive company by 2030, including through conserving or rehabilitating at least three hectares of land for every one hectare of land affected by our mining operations.

 

Financial Summary Q2 2022

 

Financial Metrics

(CAD$ in millions, except per share data)

  Q2 2022  Q2 2021
Revenue  $5,787   $2,558 
Gross profit  $3,288   $689 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization1  $3,740   $1,059 
Profit before taxes  $2,663   $469 
Adjusted EBITDA1  $3,290   $989 
Profit attributable to shareholders  $1,675   $260 
Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders1  $1,772   $339 
Basic earnings per share  $3.12   $0.49 
Diluted earnings per share  $3.07   $0.48 
Adjusted basic earnings per share1  $3.30   $0.64 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share1  $3.25   $0.63 

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

 

Key Updates

 

Executing on our copper growth strategy – QB2 a long-life, low-cost operation with major expansion potential

 

·We now have approximately 13,000 workers on the project, despite the impact COVID-19 continues to have on workforce absenteeism;

 

 

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·Focus continues to be on system completion and handover;

 

·We have completed construction of the 220kV Transmission System;

 

·We are continuing sequential energization of electrical substations;

 

·We have commenced pumping of seawater into the pretreatment area of the desalination plant for commissioning;

 

·We have completed the starter dam to its design elevation;

 

·Our capital cost estimate, before COVID-19 impacts, remains unchanged from our Q3 2021 guidance of US$5.26 billion with up to 5% additional contingency;

 

·Our capital cost guidance for COVID-19 impacts has increased to US$1.4—$1.5 billion due to the impact of inflation on labour costs, the ultimate impacts of the Omicron wave experienced in Q1 and ongoing inefficiencies including as a result of COVID-19 absenteeism, which continues to run approximately 10%; and

 

·We continue to target first copper from Line 1 in the later part of this year, however, if COVID-19 absenteeism and related vendor specialty craft availability continue into the fourth quarter, this may be delayed into January 2023.

 

·Click here for a photo gallery and click here for a video of construction progress on QB2.

 

Safety and sustainability leadership

 

·Our High Potential Incident Frequency remained low at a rate of 0.10 in the first half of 2022.

 

·We announced a Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage pilot project at our Trail Operations, which supports Teck's Net Zero Climate Change Strategy including our goal to reduce the carbon intensity of our operations by 33% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

 

·We were named to the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada ranking as one of the top 50 companies in Canada for corporate citizenship for the 16th consecutive year.

 

Guidance

 

·We have updated our 2022 annual guidance for unit costs across our business units, as well as steelmaking coal production volumes, steelmaking coal capital expenditures, and COVID-19 capital cost guidance for QB2, as outlined in summary below. Our usual guidance tables, including three-year production guidance, can be found on pages 31—35.

 

·Like others in the industry, we continue to face inflationary cost pressures, which have increased our operating costs by 14% compared to the same period last year, approximately half of which relates to diesel costs at our operations and in our transportation costs. Diesel prices have increased by 75% compared to the same period last year. The increases in the cost of certain key supplies, including mining equipment, fuel, tires and explosives, are being driven largely by price increases for underlying commodities such as steel, crude oil and natural gas. While our underlying key mining drivers remain relatively stable, inflationary pressures on diesel prices and other key input costs, as well as profit-based compensation and royalties continue to put upward pressure on our unit cost guidance through 2022.

 

 

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2022 Guidance – Summary  Previous  Change  Current
Production Guidance         
Copper (000’s tonnes)  273 - 290    273 - 290
Zinc (000’s tonnes)  630 - 665    630 - 665
Refined zinc (000’s tonnes)  270 - 285    270 - 285
Steelmaking coal (million tonnes)  24.5 - 25.5  (1.0) - (1.5)  23.5 - 24.0
Bitumen (million barrels)  12.0 - 14.4    12.0 - 14.4
Sales Guidance – Q3 2022         
Red Dog zinc in concentrate sales (000’s tonnes)        215 - 240
Steelmaking coal sales (million tonnes)        5.8 - 6.2
Unit Cost Guidance         
Copper net cash unit costs (US$/lb.)1  1.40 - 1.50  0.08 - 0.08  1.48 - 1.58
Zinc net cash unit costs (US$/lb.)1  0.32 - 0.38  0.05 - 0.05  0.37 - 0.43
Steelmaking coal adjusted site cash cost of sales (CAD$/tonne)1  79 - 83  8 - 9  87 - 92
Steelmaking coal transportation costs (CAD$/tonne)  43 - 46    43 - 46
Bitumen adjusted operating costs (CAD$/barrel)1  28 - 32  5 - 4  33 - 36

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

 

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Management's Discussion and Analysis

 

This management’s discussion and analysis is dated as at July 26, 2022 and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) and the notes thereto for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and with the audited consolidated financial statements of Teck and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2021. In this news release, unless the context otherwise dictates, a reference to “the company” or “us,” “we” or “our” refers to Teck and its subsidiaries. Additional information, including our Annual Information Form and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2021, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

 

This document contains forward-looking statements. Please refer to the cautionary language under the heading “CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION” below.

 

Overview

 

·The Board of Directors of Teck announced today that – as the culmination of a multi-year succession process – Don Lindsay has informed them of his intention to retire as President and CEO of Teck effective as of September 30, 2022. Teck’s Board has unanimously appointed Jonathan Price to succeed Don as Chief Executive Officer and Harry “Red” Conger as President and Chief Operating Officer, also effective September 30, 2022. Mr. Price and Mr. Conger will also be appointed to the Board. Crystal Prystai, currently Vice President and Corporate Controller, will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, while a search to identify a new CFO is undertaken.

 

·Profitability in the second quarter improved significantly from a year ago primarily due to continued record high steelmaking coal prices and, to a lesser extent, increased sales volumes across our business units and the weakening of the Canadian dollar. These items were partially offset by an increase in unit operating costs primarily due to higher diesel costs, profit-based compensation and royalties, and inflationary cost pressures on consumables.

 

·Copper prices in the second quarter declined from the all-time quarterly record in the first quarter and were slightly lower than the same period last year at an average of US$4.32 per pound. Zinc prices averaged US$1.78 per pound in the second quarter, an increase of 35% from the same period a year ago. WTI oil prices remained at high levels due to the impact of the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. Realized blended bitumen prices were US$98 per barrel in the second quarter, up 72% from the same period a year ago.

 

·Realized steelmaking coal prices in the second quarter reached an all-time record high of US$453 per tonne, more than triple the same period last year. FOB Australia prices continued to increase in the second quarter and reached record levels, though they have since declined from these peak levels.

 

 

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Average Prices and Exchange Rates  Three months ended June 30,  Change
   2022  2021   
Copper (LME cash – US$/pound)  $4.32   $4.40    (2)%
Zinc (LME cash – US$/pound)  $1.78   $1.32    35%
Steelmaking coal (realized US$/tonne)  $453   $144    215%
Blended bitumen (realized US$/barrel)  $98.42   $57.18    72%
Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00)  $1.28   $1.23    4%

 

·Copper sales volumes in the second quarter were 15% higher than the same period last year partly due to the timing of shipments that shifted to the second quarter from the third quarter. Zinc in concentrate sales volumes increased 23% compared to the same period last year with strong second quarter sales volumes at Red Dog, as anticipated in our previously disclosed guidance. Steelmaking coal sales volumes of 6.3 million tonnes were similar to a year ago and within our previously disclosed guidance range for the second quarter.

 

·Like others in the industry, we continue to face inflationary cost pressures, which have increased our operating costs by 14% compared to the same period last year, approximately half of which relates to diesel costs at our operations and in our transportation costs. Diesel prices have increased by 75% compared to the same period last year. The increase in the cost of certain key supplies, including mining equipment, fuel, tires and explosives, is being driven largely by price increases for underlying commodities such as steel, crude oil and natural gas. While our underlying key mining drivers remain relatively stable, inflationary pressures on diesel prices and other key input costs, as well as profit-based compensation and royalties continue to put upward pressure on our unit cost guidance through 2022.

 

·In Q2 2022, we returned $67 million to shareholders through dividends. We also completed $572 million in Class B subordinate voting share buybacks, including US$436 million ($562 million) of the US$500 million previously announced in April and the remaining $10 million of the $100 million announced in Q1. Since the beginning of 2022, we have returned $404 million to shareholders through dividends and completed $662 million in Class B subordinate voting share buybacks. On July 26, 2022, we declared a $0.125 per share dividend and authorized up to a US$500 million share buyback, in addition to the previously announced buybacks noted above. We will continue to regularly consider additional buybacks in the context of market conditions at the time.

 

 

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Profit Attributable to Shareholders and Adjusted Profit Attributable to Shareholders

 

In the second quarter, profit attributable to shareholders was $1.7 billion, or $3.12 per share, compared to $260 million, or $0.49 per share, in the same period last year. The increase in profit compared to the same period last year is due to the reasons outlined above.

 

Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders1 in the second quarter, taking into account the items identified in the table below, was $1.8 billion, or $3.30 per share, compared with $339 million, or $0.64 per share, in the second quarter of 2021. The most significant second quarter adjustments to profit, reflected in the table below, are an after-tax gain of $51 million primarily relating to an increase in the rates used to discount our decommissioning and restoration provisions for closed operations, $23 million in inventory write-downs at our Trail operations due to a decrease in zinc prices at the end of the second quarter and a $46 million loss on the purchase of outstanding notes in the quarter. In addition, we recorded $37 million in after-tax expenses as a result of the impact of interest rate changes on the valuation of the preferential dividend on the shares in the QB2 project company held by ENAMI.

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Profit attributable to shareholders  $1,675   $260   $3,246   $565 
Add (deduct) on an after-tax basis:                    
    Loss on debt purchase   46        46     
    QB2 variable consideration to IMSA and ENAMI   37    13    96    43 
    Environmental costs   (51)   44    (111)   11 
    Inventory write-downs (reversals)   23        23    (6)
    Share-based compensation   6    24    88    34 
    Commodity derivatives   34    (20)   (3)   (5)
    Other   2    18    7    23 
Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders1  $1,772   $339   $3,392   $665 
                     
Basic earnings per share  $3.12   $0.49   $6.05   $1.06 
Diluted earnings per share  $3.07   $0.48   $5.94   $1.05 
Adjusted basic earnings per share1  $3.30   $0.64   $6.33   $1.25 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share1  $3.25   $0.63   $6.21   $1.23 

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

In addition to the items identified in the table above, our results include gains and losses due to changes in market prices in respect of pricing adjustments. Pricing adjustments resulted in $187 million of after-tax losses ($297 million, before tax) in the second quarter, or $0.35 per share.

 

 

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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW  Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions, except per share data)  2022  2021  2022  2021
                     
Revenue and profit                    
Revenue  $5,787   $2,558   $10,819   $5,105 
Gross profit  $3,288   $689   $5,856   $1,343 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization1   $3,740   $1,059   $6,757   $2,091 
Profit before taxes  $2,663   $469   $5,113   $970 
Adjusted EBITDA1  $3,290   $989   $6,334   $1,956 
Profit attributable to shareholders  $1,675   $260   $3,246   $565 
Cash flow                    
Cash flow from operations  $2,921   $575   $5,244   $1,160 
Property, plant and equipment expenditures  $1,091   $1,048   $1,958   $1,917 
Capitalized stripping costs  $255   $175   $488   $309 
Investments  $87   $50   $126   $94 
Balance Sheet                    
Cash balances            $2,702   $312 
Total assets            $49,635   $42,779 
Debt and lease liabilities, including current portion            $7,534   $7,892 
Per share amounts                    
Basic earnings per share  $3.12   $0.49   $6.05   $1.06 
Diluted earnings per share  $3.07   $0.48   $5.94   $1.05 
Dividends declared per share  $0.125   $0.05   $0.75   $0.10 
                     
PRODUCTION, SALES AND PRICES                    
Production (000’s tonnes, except steelmaking coal and bitumen)                    
Copper2   72    72    139    144 
Zinc in concentrate   165    168    323    314 
Zinc – refined   70    64    139    138 
Steelmaking coal (million tonnes)   5.3    6.4    10.9    12.3 
Bitumen (million barrels)2    3.1    1.6    6.2    3.4 
Sales (000’s tonnes, except steelmaking coal and blended bitumen)                    
Copper2   76    66    145    133 
Zinc in concentrate   80    65    249    196 
Zinc – refined   67    69    136    139 
Steelmaking coal (millions tonnes)   6.3    6.2    12.3    12.4 
Blended bitumen (million barrels)2    4.1    2.2    8.3    4.5 
Average prices and exchange rates                    
Copper (LME cash – US$/pound)  $4.32   $4.40   $4.43   $4.12 
Zinc (LME cash – US$/pound)  $1.78   $1.32   $1.74   $1.28 
Steelmaking coal (realized US$/tonne)  $453   $144   $406   $138 
Blended bitumen (realized US$/barrel)  $98.42   $57.18   $89.91   $52.24 
Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00)  $1.28   $1.23   $1.27   $1.25 

 

Notes:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.
2.We include 100% of production and sales from our Quebrada Blanca and Carmen de Andacollo mines in our production and sales volumes, even though we do not own 100% of these operations, because we fully consolidate their results in our financial statements. We include 22.5% and 21.3% of production and sales from Antamina and Fort Hills, respectively, representing our proportionate ownership interest in these operations.

 

 

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BUSINESS UNIT RESULTS

 

Our revenue, gross profit, and gross profit before depreciation and amortization1 by business unit are summarized in the table below.

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Revenue                    
Copper  $973   $821   $1,903   $1,588 
Zinc   633    461    1,553    1,031 
Steelmaking coal   3,694    1,112    6,460    2,159 
Energy   487    164    903    327 
Total  $5,787   $2,558   $10,819   $5,105 
                     
Gross profit (loss)                    
Copper  $450   $429   $901   $795 
Zinc   156    61    403    186 
Steelmaking coal   2,536    233    4,316    429 
Energy   146    (34)   236    (67)
Total  $3,288   $689   $5,856   $1,343 
                     

Gross profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization1

                    
Copper  $559   $518   $1,115   $980 
Zinc   194    96    499    267 
Steelmaking coal   2,806    457    4,838    869 
Energy   181    (12)   305    (25)
Total  $3,740   $1,059   $6,757   $2,091 
                     

Gross profit (loss) margins before depreciation and amortization1

            
Copper   57%   63%   59%   62%
Zinc   31%   21%   32%   26%
Steelmaking coal   76%   41%   75%   40%
Energy   37%   (7)%   34%   (8)%

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

 

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COPPER BUSINESS UNIT

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Copper price (realized – US$/pound)  $4.28   $4.39   $4.39   $4.14 
Production (000’s tonnes)1   72    72    139    144 
Sales (000’s tonnes)1   76    66    145    133 
Gross profit  $450   $429   $901   $795 
Gross profit, before depreciation and amortization2  $559   $518   $1,115   $980 
Property, plant and equipment expenditures  $912   $725   $1,632   $1,288 

 

Notes:

1.We include 22.5% of production and sales from Antamina, representing our proportionate ownership interest in this operation. We include 100% of production and sales from our Quebrada Blanca and Carmen de Andacollo mines in our production and sales volumes, even though we do not own 100% of these operations, because we fully consolidate their results in our financial statements.
2.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

Performance

 

Gross profit from our copper business unit was $450 million in the second quarter compared with $429 million a year ago. Gross profit increased by $21 million compared with a year ago (see table below) primarily due to a 15% increase in sales volumes as a result of the timing of shipments, as well as higher contributions from by-products and the impact of the weakening Canadian dollar. These items were partially offset by higher unit operating costs and lower copper prices, compared to the same period last year.

 

Copper production of 71,500 tonnes in the second quarter was similar to a year ago, with increased production from Antamina offset by lower production from our Highland Valley Copper and Quebrada Blanca cathode operations, as outlined below.

 

The table below summarizes the change in gross profit in our copper business unit for the quarter:

 

Gross Profit (CAD$ in millions)  Three months ended
June 30,
    
As reported in the second quarter of 2021  $429 
Increase (decrease):     
    Copper price realized   (20)
    Sales volumes   68 
    Unit operating costs   (53)
    Labour settlement   (8)
    Co-product and by-product contribution   27 
    Foreign exchange (CAD$/US$)   27 
    Depreciation   (20)
Net increase  $21 
As reported in current quarter  $450 

 

 

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Property, plant and equipment expenditures in the second quarter totalled $912 million, including $52 million for sustaining capital and $819 million for project development expenditures for QB2. Capitalized stripping costs were $75 million in the second quarter, $23 million higher than a year ago, as expected in the Antamina and Highland Valley Copper mine plans.

 

Markets

 

Second quarter LME copper prices remained well above historic averages despite declining towards the end of the quarter. Prices averaged US$4.32 per pound in the second quarter, 1.9% lower than the second quarter 2021 average of US$4.40 per pound and down 4.8% from the first quarter 2022 record high of US$4.53 per pound. Global demand for copper came under pressure in the second quarter, as COVID-19 lockdowns in China kept manufacturing, construction and consumer demand constrained. The Russian war in Ukraine also had an impact on automotive and manufacturing production in Europe, which is reliant on semi-fabricated goods out of that region. LME copper prices were weak towards the end of the quarter despite lower mine production out of South America, continued logistics constraints and low metal inventories. Global stocks of copper cathode on exchanges around the world remain below historic levels at 3.8 days of global consumption compared to the long-term average of 11.0 days of global consumption.

 

Tightness in the copper concentrate market eased in the second quarter, with spot treatment charges rising above 2022 annual contract terms early in the quarter. Several Chinese smelters scheduled maintenance or faced operational challenges during the quarter, pushing additional concentrates into the market. Copper prices on the London Metals Exchange remained above domestic Chinese prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) for most of the second quarter, making imported material into China less desirable. Towards the end of the second quarter, the Chinese smelters under maintenance returned to production and COVID-19 lockdowns were relaxed while the LME price fell faster than the SHFE price, closing the arbitrage gap. With smelter demand returning and the arbitrage gap closing, concentrate imports into China rose 13% in May and are now up 6% year to date. Mine production in South America continued to struggle during the quarter with combined Chilean and Peruvian production down 4.5% year to date to May. South American mine production still has not returned to pre-COVID-19 levels with combined year to date production down 8.4% compared to 2019.

 

Operations

 

Highland Valley Copper

 

Copper production of 31,000 tonnes in the second quarter was 2,400 tonnes lower than a year ago, due to reduced mill throughput, partly offset by improved mill recoveries. Mill throughput was impacted by harder ore, as expected in the mine plan, as well as primary mill production time. Second quarter molybdenum production of 63,000 pounds was approximately 80% lower than a year ago, primarily due to downtime in the molybdenum leach circuit. Molybdenum production in the third quarter of 2022 is expected to increase as the inventory of unleached material is processed.

 

Operating costs, before changes in inventory, were $180 million in the second quarter, $19 million higher than a year ago. The increase was primarily due to higher consumables costs, most notably diesel, as well as labour costs.

 

Antamina

 

Copper production (100% basis) of 121,800 tonnes in the second quarter was 11,000 tonnes higher than a year ago, primarily due to higher copper feed grades. The mix of mill feed in the quarter was 57% copper-

 

 

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only ore and 43% copper-zinc ore, compared with 52% copper-only ore and 48% copper-zinc ore, respectively, a year ago. Zinc production (100% basis) of 97,100 tonnes in the second quarter decreased by 27,500 tonnes from a year ago primarily due to lower zinc-grade copper-zinc ore processed.

 

Operating costs, before changes in inventory, were US$91 million (22.5% share) in the second quarter, US$12 million higher than a year ago. The increase was primarily due to higher consumables costs, particularly diesel.

 

Carmen de Andacollo

 

Copper production of 10,700 tonnes in the second quarter was similar to a year ago, with lower mill recoveries offset by higher mill throughput.

 

Operating costs before changes in inventory in the second quarter of US$61 million were US$8 million higher than a year ago, primarily due to a one-time labour settlement cost of US$6 million associated with the new three-year collective agreement settled in June.

 

Quebrada Blanca

 

Copper cathode production of 2,400 tonnes in the second quarter was 600 tonnes lower than a year ago as expected in the production plan. In the second quarter, mined ore was introduced to the leach piles for the first time since 2018 and is expected to result in higher copper production through the second half of 2022.

 

Operating costs before changes in inventory in the second quarter were US$26 million, US$9 million higher than a year ago, primarily due to the reintroduction of mining activities.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales was $523 million in the second quarter compared with $392 million in the same period last year. Total cash unit costs1 of product sold in the second quarter, before cash margins for by-products1, of US$2.03 per pound were US$0.23 per pound higher than the same period a year ago. This was primarily due to higher consumables costs, particularly diesel, as well as transportation costs. Cash margins for by-products1 were US$0.49 per pound compared with US$0.43 per pound in the same period a year ago due to substantially higher zinc prices.

 

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(amounts reported in US$ per pound)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Adjusted cash cost of sales1  $1.86   $1.64   $1.81   $1.61 
Smelter processing charges   0.17    0.16    0.17    0.16 
Total cash unit costs1  $2.03   $1.80   $1.98   $1.77 
Cash margin for by-products1   (0.49)   (0.43)   (0.50)   (0.39)
Net cash unit costs1  $1.54   $1.37   $1.48   $1.38 

 

 

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Outlook

 

Annual 2022 guidance for our copper business unit has been revised from our previous disclosures and is outlined in our guidance tables on pages 31—35. Our 2022 annual production guidance for our copper business unit is unchanged from our previous disclosures. We now expect 2022 net cash unit costs to be between US$1.48 and US$1.58 per pound, compared to our previously disclosed guidance of US$1.40 and US$1.50 per pound. The increase in guidance is due to sustained inflationary cost pressures on key supplies, particularly diesel, and lower by-product price forecasts, resulting in lower expected by-product credits.

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

Development Projects

 

Quebrada Blanca Phase 2

 

Construction on QB2 continues to progress with first copper from Line 1 targeted for late this year, however, if COVID-19 absenteeism and related vendor specialty craft availability continue into the fourth quarter, this may be delayed into January 2023. Focus going forward is on key milestones with respect to system completion and handover.

 

Some of the key milestones achieved since our last quarterly update include:

·Completed construction of the 220kV Transmission System;
·Continued sequential energization of electrical substations;
·Commenced pumping of seawater into the pretreatment area of the desalination plant for commissioning;
·Completion of the starter dam to its design elevation;
·Hydrotesting of the desalinated water pipeline and pump stations surpassed 50% complete;
·Began system turnovers to pre-operational testing at the concentrator; and
·Completed transfer of the truck shop to operations.

 

As noted previously, certain non-COVID-19 cost pressures related to weather and subsurface conditions, are currently estimated to require additional contingency of up to 5% of our capital estimate of US$5.26 billion, unchanged from our Q3 2021 guidance. These conditions have impacted construction progress on the jetty and shiploader necessitating alternate concentrate shipping arrangements until the shiploader is commissioned in the first half of 2023.

 

COVID-19 related capital costs have experienced ongoing cost pressures as a result of three key equally-weighted factors:

 

1.inflation on labour costs;
2.the ultimate forecast impact of the Omicron wave experienced in Q1; and
3.ongoing COVID-19 related inefficiencies including absenteeism, which continues to run approximately 10%.

 

 

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This has required additional contractual concessions to manage these impacts on the construction contractors. We are continuing to manage these costs and have put in place a variety of mitigation measures and incentives to counter the adverse effects associated with construction in this environment. Based on our current assumptions, including with respect to the CLP:USD exchange rate, we are updating our COVID-19 capital cost guidance to US$1.4—$1.5 billion from our previous forecast of US$900—$1,100 million.

 

We now expect to spend approximately CAD$2.7—$2.9 billion of QB2 development capital on a consolidated basis in 2022, inclusive of COVID-19 capital, up from CAD$2.2—$2.5 billion previously disclosed.

 

Copper Growth

 

Teck continues to actively advance its industry-leading copper growth portfolio. The approach is driven by balancing growth and return of capital, value-focused asset de-risking including permitting, and the optimization of funding sources.

 

After carefully assessing multiple configurations for the further expansion of QB beyond the construction of QB2, we have decided to study the next phase of development in the form of the Quebrada Blanca Mill Expansion (QBME) which will entail an increase in concentrator throughput of approximately 50%, with the addition of one identical, semi-autogenous grinding line. We believe this configuration optimizes the timeline to progress the development of this world-class orebody, while leveraging existing infrastructure to maximize capital efficiency. The QBME feasibility study, including all environmental baseline activities, is ongoing with completion targeted in 2023. QBME is expected to be a significant contributor to our near-term copper growth portfolio with first production targeted for 2026.

 

At Zafranal, for which a feasibility study has been completed, we received confirmation of SEIA admissibility and we successfully completed a comprehensive virtual public participation session in the first quarter of 2022. At San Nicolás, feasibility study work is ongoing with completion targeted in 2023. Partnering negotiations for San Nicolás are ongoing and first production is targeted for 2026. At Galore Creek, Fluor was appointed to undertake a prefeasibility study, which is ongoing with completion targeted in 2023. Strategic, technical and commercial assessments, including focused field program, permitting and community engagement work, for the advancement of NuevaUnión, Mesaba and Schaft Creek are ongoing.

 

On July 20, 2022, we announced an agreement with PolyMet Mining Corp (PolyMet) to form a 50:50 joint venture to advance PolyMet Mining Inc's NorthMet project and Teck's Mesaba mineral deposit. The joint venture will be named NewRange Copper Nickel LLC. Closing of the transaction will be subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

 

 

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ZINC BUSINESS UNIT

 

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(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Zinc price (realized – US$/pound)  $1.79   $1.32   $1.69   $1.27 
Production (000’s tonnes)                    
    Refined zinc   70    64    139    138 
    Zinc in concentrate1   143    140    275    260 
Sales (000’s tonnes)                    
    Refined zinc   67    69    136    139 
    Zinc in concentrate1   56    40    201    144 
Gross profit  $156   $61   $403   $186 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization2  $194   $96   $499   $267 
Property, plant and equipment expenditures  $47   $41   $67   $69 

 

Notes:

1.Represents production and sales from Red Dog. Excludes co-product zinc production from our 22.5% proportionate interest in Antamina.
2.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

Performance

 

Gross profit from our zinc business unit was $156 million in the second quarter compared with $61 million a year ago. Gross profit increased compared with a year ago (see table below) primarily due to substantially higher zinc prices as well as a 40% increase in zinc in concentrate sales volumes and higher by-product contributions, partly offset by higher royalty costs tied to increased profitability at Red Dog. In addition, we recorded an inventory write-down at Trail due to a decrease in zinc prices in June.

 

At our Red Dog Operations, zinc production in the second quarter increased slightly, while lead production decreased by 26% or 7,500 tonnes, compared to a year ago. At our Trail Operations, refined zinc production was 10% higher than a year ago when planned zinc roaster maintenance was performed.

 

 

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The table below summarizes the change in gross profit in our zinc business unit for the quarter.

 

Gross Profit (CAD$ in millions)  Three months ended
June 30,
    
As reported in the second quarter of 2021  $61 
Increase (decrease):     
    Zinc price realized   81 
    Smelter processing charges   11 
    Sales volumes   36 
    Unit operating costs   (18)
    Co-product and by-product contribution   30 
    Royalties   (24)
    Inventory write-down   (32)
    Foreign exchange   16 
    Depreciation   (5)
Net increase  $95 
As reported in current quarter  $156 

 

Property, plant and equipment expenditures in the second quarter totalled $47 million, including $37 million for sustaining capital, of which $19 million relates to our Trail Operations and $18 million which relates to Red Dog.

 

Markets

 

The refined zinc market remained tight with prices averaging the second highest level on record before declining towards the end of the second quarter. Zinc prices rose 4% and averaged US$1.78 per pound during the second quarter compared with US$1.70 per pound in the first quarter of 2022, up 35% compared to the second quarter of 2021 when prices averaged US$1.32 per pound.

 

The zinc concentrate market improved in the second quarter, as the Chinese COVID-19 lockdown abated and the arbitrage between LME and domestic SHFE zinc prices narrowed. Chinese domestic treatment charges continued to fall as smelters looked to maintain margins while replenishing low concentrate stock levels. European smelter production remained stable at lower levels as smelters adjusted to higher energy prices. In North America, production issues at smelters continued, along with the previously announced closure of the Flin Flon smelter in Canada, keeping the physical North American metal market tight. Spot treatment charges moved down in the quarter below average annual terms. According to CRU Group, mine production in China increased by 11% in the second quarter compared to the first quarter, but remains 7.3% below the same quarter last year and year to date production is down slightly compared to last year. Chinese smelter production grew 2.6% over the first quarter and was up 2.0% over the same period last year. On a year-to-date basis, imports of zinc concentrates into China were down 7.4% to 692,000 tonnes, but with recent weakness in the LME zinc price against the domestic Chinese zinc price, buyers have entered the spot market in June, allowing for a rebuild in domestic concentrate inventories.

 

Concerns over inflation, high energy prices and a possible recession have caused buyers to slow purchases and focus on adjusting inventories until clarity returns to the market. Available metal inventories on the LME have dropped to historic lows, with total LME inventories falling 61,000 tonnes in the second quarter and inventories in China decreasing by approximately 40,000 tonnes. Imports of refined metal into China fell by 92% or about 240,000 tonnes year to date as the arbitrage made it unprofitable to import metal into China.

 

 

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Operations

 

Red Dog

 

Zinc production increased to 143,800 tonnes in the second quarter compared with 140,300 tonnes a year ago, primarily due to higher zinc grades. Lead production decreased to 21,000 tonnes in the second quarter compared with 28,500 tonnes a year ago, due to lower grades, as expected in the mine plan.

 

Operating costs before inventory changes in the second quarter were US$104 million, US$20 million higher than a year ago primarily due to higher consumables costs, as well as higher contractor and labour costs.

 

Trail Operations

 

Refined zinc production of 70,200 tonnes in the second quarter was 6,200 tonnes higher than a year ago when planned zinc roaster maintenance resulted in lower production. Refined lead production of 18,400 tonnes in the second quarter was 700 tonnes higher than the same period last year.

 

Operating costs before changes in inventory in the second quarter were 4% higher than a year ago at $146 million, primarily due to higher consumables costs.

 

Subsequent to quarter end, Trail settled a new five-year collective bargaining agreement. As a result, we expect to record an expense of approximately $14 million in the third quarter of 2022.

 

As previously disclosed, Trail has planned major maintenance activities from September to November 2022 to extend the operating life of key assets, which are expected to impact production in the second half of 2022. The KIVCET furnace will have its hearth replaced and a zinc roaster will have its dome replaced, both after 25 years of operation.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales in our zinc business unit was $477 million in the second quarter compared with $400 million a year ago. The increase is due to increased zinc in concentrate sales volumes, higher concentrate purchase costs at Trail, and higher royalty costs from increased profitability at Red Dog. Total cash unit costs1 of product sold in the second quarter for our zinc mining operations, before cash margins for by-products, of US$0.48 per pound were US$0.13 per pound lower than a year ago, primarily due to lower smelter processing charges. Net cash costs for zinc, after by-products, of US$0.44 per pound were US$0.17 per pound lower than a year ago.

 

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(amounts reported in US$ per pound)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Adjusted cash cost of sales1  $0.32   $0.30   $0.32   $0.31 
Smelter processing charges   0.16    0.31    0.16    0.31 
Total cash unit costs1  $0.48   $0.61   $0.48   $0.62 
Cash margin for by-products1   (0.04)       (0.03)    
Net cash unit costs1  $0.44   $0.61   $0.45   $0.62 

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

 

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Outlook

 

Our 2022 annual guidance for our zinc business unit has been revised from our previous disclosure and is outlined in our guidance tables on pages 31—35. Our 2022 annual production guidance for our zinc business unit is unchanged from our previous disclosures. We now expect 2022 net cash unit costs to be between US$0.37 and US$0.43 per pound, compared to our previously disclosed guidance of US$0.32 and US$0.38 per pound. The increase in guidance is primarily due to higher smelter processing charges expected in the second half of 2022, as well as higher diesel prices and increased profit-based compensation.

 

The Red Dog shipping season commenced on July 4, 2022. We currently expect sales of Red Dog zinc in concentrate to be in the range of 215,000 to 240,000 tonnes in the third quarter of 2022, reflecting the normal seasonal pattern of Red Dog sales.

 

 

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STEELMAKING COAL BUSINESS UNIT

 

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(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Steelmaking coal price (realized US$/tonne)  $453   $144   $406   $138 
Steelmaking coal price (realized CAD$/tonne)  $577   $177   $516   $172 
Production (million tonnes)   5.3    6.4    10.9    12.3 
Sales (million tonnes)   6.3    6.2    12.3    12.4 
Gross profit  $2,536   $233   $4,316   $429 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization1   $2,806   $457   $4,838   $869 
Property, plant and equipment expenditures  $102   $264   $195   $526 

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

Performance

 

Gross profit in our steelmaking coal business unit in the second quarter was a record $2.5 billion, surpassing the previous record set in the first quarter of 2022 of $1.8 billion. Gross profit increased significantly from $233 million in the same period last year driven by record-high steelmaking coal prices, partly offset by higher unit operating costs due to inflationary cost pressures and the effect of lower production levels. Realized steelmaking coal prices of US$453 per tonne in the quarter increased from US$144 per tonne in the same period last year and exceeded the previous record of US$357 per tonne realized in the first quarter of 2022.

 

Second quarter sales volumes of 6.3 million tonnes were similar to the same period last year, and within our previously disclosed guidance range. The logistics chain performed well through the quarter, reducing mine steelmaking coal inventories to near-historic low levels. Our upgraded Neptune port enabled the rapid reduction of record-high inventory levels at the beginning of the year caused by weather-related disruptions in the fourth quarter and early 2022. The strong supply chain performance enabled us to capitalize on high steelmaking coal prices in the quarter.

 

The table below summarizes the change in gross profit in our steelmaking coal business unit for the quarter:

 

Gross Profit (CAD$ in millions)  Three months ended
June 30,
    
As reported in second quarter of 2021  $233 
Increase (decrease):     
    Steelmaking coal price realized   2,431 
    Sales volumes   5 
    Operating and transportation costs   (225)
    Foreign exchange   138 
    Depreciation   (46)
Net increase  $2,303 
As reported in current quarter  $2,536 

 

 

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Property, plant and equipment expenditures were $102 million in the second quarter, which included $30 million associated with water projects. Capitalized stripping costs were $162 million in the second quarter compared to $114 million in the same period last year. Higher stripping costs are primarily due to inflationary pressures, most notably diesel price, which has led to higher costs compared to the same period last year.

 

Markets

 

FOB Australia price assessments averaged a record high US$527 per tonne in the second quarter lagged by one month, compared to the previous high of US$395 per tonne in the first quarter. Steel production and demand for steelmaking coal was strong through most of the second quarter before market conditions began to weaken in June, with steelmaking coal prices exiting the quarter at US$300 per tonne. Global steelmaking coal prices are affected by reduced downstream steel demand as weakening auto production and global inflationary pressures weigh on market sentiment which, when combined, are adding pressure on steelmakers’ margins.

 

CFR China prices increased from an average of US$405 per tonne in the first quarter to US$461 per tonne in the second quarter. CFR China prices reached a second quarter high of US$530 per tonne in April, before declining to US$395 per tonne to end the quarter. Chinese demand for seaborne steelmaking coal imports was impacted by increased availability of Russian coal, as well as increased imports from Mongolia following the easing of COVID-19 border restrictions. Lingering COVID-19 restrictions reduced Chinese steel demand during the second quarter, increasing steel inventories and putting downward pressure on demand for steelmaking coal. Looking forward, blast furnace utilization in China remains elevated with government policy supporting infrastructure investment. Port and end user coal inventories remain close to historical low levels, supporting the outlook for steelmaking coal demand.

 

Operations

 

Second quarter steelmaking coal production of 5.3 million tonnes decreased by 17% compared to the second quarter of 2021. Production was lower than a year ago due to planned maintenance shutdown activities at our two largest processing plants in the quarter and challenges attributable to reliability of processing facilities.

 

Total material movement was 8% lower than the same period a year ago. Higher absenteeism and labour shortages are impacting equipment operating hours. We expect these workforce constraints to continue in the near term due to record-low unemployment rates across Canada and strong performance across most sectors of the Canadian economy, which has resulted in a high demand for labour and a shortage of available local personnel.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales was $1.2 billion in the second quarter compared with $879 million in the second quarter last year, and our adjusted site cash cost of sales1 was $95 per tonne compared with $64 per tonne a year ago. Our adjusted site cash cost of sales has been materially impacted by continued nonstructural inflationary cost pressures compared to the same period last year, with 29% of the increase attributable to higher unit costs due to the effect of lower production volumes, 18% attributable to substantially higher diesel prices and 10% attributable to profit-based compensation. Other factors include increased planned maintenance shutdown activities at our two largest processing plants, and inflationary impacts on

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

 

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contractor costs, operating supplies and repair parts, which have put continued upward pressure on our key operating cost inputs.

 

Overall, the primary cost increases are not structural as key mining drivers such as haul distance and strip ratio continue to remain relatively stable, as planned for the year. The high steelmaking coal price environment continues to help offset these cost pressures and drive high margins.

 

Transportation costs in the second quarter were $46 per tonne compared to $42 per tonne for the same quarter last year, impacted by continued inflationary conditions. Fuel surcharges increased rail costs as WTI oil prices were 64% higher than the same period last year. Inflationary cost increases were partially offset by the use of our upgraded Neptune terminal, which resulted in lower port unit costs compared to the second quarter of last year. Demurrage costs decreased from the first quarter of this year but were higher than the second quarter of last year. A strong vessel queue was maintained through the second quarter to draw down inventory levels that remained elevated by the late 2021 disruptions.

 

The tables below report the components of our unit costs in Canadian and equivalent U.S. dollars.

 

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(amounts reported in CAD$ per tonne)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Adjusted site cash cost of sales1   $95   $64   $86   $63 
Transportation costs   46    42    46    42 
Inventory write-down (reversals)               (1)
Unit costs1  $141   $106   $132   $104 

 

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(amounts reported in US$ per tonne)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Adjusted site cash cost of sales1   $76   $52   $68   $51 
Transportation costs   36    34    36    33 
Inventory write-down (reversals)               (1)
Unit costs1   $112   $86   $104   $83 

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

Our total cost of sales for the quarter also included a $16 per tonne charge for the amortization of capitalized stripping costs and $27 per tonne for other depreciation.

 

Outlook

 

Our steelmaking coal business unit is well positioned to deliver strong financial performance in the third quarter of 2022, with FOB Australia price assessments anticipated to remain high compared to historical pricing levels while CFR China prices are trading again at a premium to FOB Australia prices. Our 2022

 

 

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annual guidance for our steelmaking coal business unit has been revised from our previous disclosure and is outlined in our guidance tables on pages 31-35.

 

With mine and port inventories exiting the second quarter at low levels, third quarter sales are expected to closely match production and are expected to be between 5.8 and 6.2 million tonnes.

 

Despite plans to maximize the use of our mine processing facilities, we are not expecting to recover production shortfalls experienced during the first half of 2022. Due to plant reliability and workforce challenges experienced in the first half of the year, we now expect annual production to be between 23.5 and 24.0 million tonnes, below our previous guidance of 24.5 to 25.5 million tonnes. We expect improved plant performance in the second half of the year, as we completed our planned maintenance shutdown activities at our two largest processing plants during the second quarter. We are seeing some improvement in our workforce challenges due to recruiting efforts, but we continue to be impacted by the same labour shortages other industries are facing. This shortage may have an impact on our operations, material movement and raw coal release going forward. Plans are being implemented to mitigate raw coal inventory constraints to keep our processing plants running at capacity and keep mine sequencing on schedule.

 

We now expect 2022 adjusted site cash cost of sales1 to be between $87 and $92 per tonne, compared to our previously disclosed guidance of $79 to $83 per tonne. The increase in our unit cost guidance is attributed to reduced annual production and higher inflationary cost pressures, noted above.

 

Our transportation unit cost guidance for 2022 is unchanged at between $43 and $46 per tonne, despite inflationary conditions and higher rail related diesel surcharges. Transportation unit costs are anticipated to decrease from the first half of 2022 now that the supply chain is fully recovered from the fourth quarter 2021 and early 2022 weather disruptions and higher throughput is planned for our low-cost Neptune terminal.

 

We expect a decrease of $100 million in our steelmaking coal sustaining capital expenditures guidance for 2022 and have revised our sustaining capital expenditure guidance to $650 million, primarily due to the change in timing of spending on water projects, as noted below.

 

Elk Valley Water Management Update

 

We continue to implement the water quality management measures required by the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan (the Plan). The Plan establishes short-, medium- and long-term water quality targets for selenium, nitrate, sulphate and cadmium to protect the environment and human health.

 

Our 2022 priorities include the full capacity ramp up of the two facilities at Fording River, completed in the fourth quarter of 2021. We still expect completion of the Fording River North SRF Phase II expansion by the end of the year, which will bring capacity of the facility up to 30 million litres per day.

 

Due to changes in the timing of spend to late 2022 or early 2023, we now expect our 2022 capital spending to be approximately $200 million, compared to our previously disclosed guidance of $280 million. This capital spending guidance covers water treatment (AWTFs and SRFs), water management (source control, calcite management and tributary management) and the incremental measures required under the October 2020 Direction issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (the Direction). We still expect that by the end of 2022, we will have capacity to treat approximately 77.5 million litres of water per day, a four-fold increase from our treatment capacity in 2020.

 

 

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With this capacity, we expect to achieve one of the primary objectives of the Plan: stabilizing and reducing the selenium trend in the Elk Valley while sustaining mining activities.

 

Between 2022 and 2024, we continue to plan to invest between $650 and $750 million of capital on water treatment, water management and incremental measures associated with the Direction. The continued investment in water treatment will further increase our treatment capacity to 90 million litres per day and will be achieved through the development of SRFs.

 

Final costs of implementing the Plan and other water quality initiatives will depend in part on the technologies applied, on regulatory developments and on the results of ongoing environmental monitoring and modelling. The timing of expenditures will depend on resolution of technical issues, permitting timelines and other factors. Certain cost estimates are based on limited engineering and the feasibility of certain measures has not yet been confirmed. Implementation of the Plan also requires additional operating permits. We expect that, in order to maintain water quality, some form of water treatment will continue for an indefinite period after mining operations end. The Plan contemplates ongoing monitoring to ensure that the water quality targets set out in the Plan are in fact protective of the environment and human health and provides for adjustments if warranted by monitoring results. Proposed amendments to the Plan are under discussion with provincial regulators and First Nations. The state of Montana has adopted a water quality standard for the Koocanusa Reservoir downstream of our mining operations that establishes a selenium standard that may not be achievable with existing technology. We are taking steps to challenge this standard. Ongoing monitoring, as well as our continued research into treatment technologies, could reveal unexpected environmental impacts, technical issues or advances associated with potential treatment technologies that could substantially increase or decrease both capital and operating costs associated with water quality management, or that could materially affect our ability to permit mine life extensions in new mining areas.

 

Note:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

 

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ENERGY BUSINESS UNIT

 

Fort Hills1

 

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(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Western Canadian Select (US$/bbl)  $95.61   $54.58   $87.68   $61.96 
Blended bitumen price (realized US$/bbl)  $98.42   $57.18   $89.91   $52.24 
Bitumen price (realized CAD$/bbl)  $116.77   $58.85   $104.81   $54.13 
Operating netback (CAD$/bbl)2   $59.10   $(7.25)  $49.89   $(6.86)
Production (million bitumen barrels)   3.1    1.6    6.2    3.4 
Production (average barrels per day)   34,611    17,806    34,522    18,926 
Sales (million blended bitumen barrels)   4.1    2.2    8.3    4.5 
Gross profit (loss)  $146   $(34)  $236   $(67)
Gross profit (loss) before depreciation and amortization2  $181   $(12)  $305   $(25)

 

Performance

 

In the second quarter, gross profit in our energy business unit was $146 million compared with a gross loss of $34 million a year ago. The increase in gross profit was due to a significant increase in global benchmark crude oil prices, including Western Canadian Select (WCS), increased sales volumes, and lower unit operating costs reflecting ramp up to two train production rates.

 

Our 21.3% share of bitumen production of 34,611 barrels per day in the second quarter from Fort Hills increased substantially and was nearly double the same period a year ago due to the ramp up to two train production in the fourth quarter last year. The planned maintenance outage in the second quarter was successfully completed and bitumen production in the quarter was within our annual production guidance of 33,000 to 39,400 barrels per day.

 

Cost of sales in the second quarter was $341 million compared with $198 million a year ago. Higher costs reflect Fort Hills operating at two train rates. We continue to see inflationary cost pressures on natural gas, diesel costs, and higher contractor costs. In addition, with the increase in WTI prices, the cost of diluent required for blending with the bitumen has also increased. Adjusted operating costs2 were $37.06 per barrel in the second quarter compared with $49.74 per barrel in the same period last year. The lower unit costs in the second quarter of 2022 reflect ramped up two train production rates.

 

Notes:

1.Fort Hills figures presented at our ownership interest of 21.3%.
2.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

 

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The table below summarizes the change in gross profit in our energy business unit for the quarter:

 

Gross Profit (Loss)

(CAD$ in millions)

  Three months ended
June 30,
    
As reported in second quarter of 2021  $(34)
Increase (decrease):     
Bitumen price realized   164 
Unit operating costs   43 
Royalties   (26)
Foreign exchange   14 
Transportation costs and other   (3)
Depreciation   (12)
Net increase  $180 
As reported in current quarter  $146 

 

In line with our plan, our share of Fort Hills’ capital expenditures for the second quarter was $26 million.

 

Markets

 

Our blended bitumen price realizations are influenced by the calendar month average NYMEX West Texas Intermediate crude oil price (NYMEX WTI) and Canadian heavy crude oil differentials at Hardisty and the U.S. Gulf Coast for WCS. Price realizations are also marginally affected by the specific quality of our blended bitumen.

 

In the second quarter, NYMEX WTI averaged US$108.41 per barrel, a 64% increase compared to the same period last year of US$66.07 per barrel. The WCS price for Hardisty deliveries of blended bitumen were indexed at an average of the NYMEX WTI price less US$12.80 per barrel for a WCS blend value of US$95.61 per barrel, 75% higher than the WCS blend value of US$54.58 per barrel in the second quarter last year. U.S. Gulf Coast deliveries were priced at an average of NYMEX WTI less US$5.02 per barrel, for a WCS blend value of US$103.39 per barrel in this quarter compared to WCS blend value of US$63.00 per barrel in the same period last year.

 

Crude oil prices were higher in the second quarter of 2022 with NYMEX WTI prices trading between US$94.29 and US$122.11 per barrel. Prices were supported by low global inventories, improving demand, concerns of supply disruptions of Russian exports and very high refined product prices. Compared to the second quarter of 2021, the WCS differentials to NYMEX WTI widened due to incremental competition in the U.S. Gulf Coast market from the large release of sour crude from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. In addition, there is an increased pressure on WCS prices as Russia is supplying heavily discounted crude, banned by certain countries and companies, to key export markets in India and China.

 

 

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Operating Netback

 

The table below summarizes our Fort Hills operating netback:

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(Amounts reported in CAD$ per barrel of bitumen sold)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Bitumen price realized2   $116.77   $58.85   $104.81   $54.13 
Crown royalties3   (9.27)   (1.69)   (7.29)   (1.28)
Transportation costs for FRB4   (11.34)   (14.67)   (10.80)   (14.59)
Adjusted operating costs1 5   (37.06)   (49.74)   (36.83)   (45.12)
Operating netback1   $59.10   $(7.25)  $49.89   $(6.86)

 

Notes:

1.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.
2.Bitumen price realized represents the realized petroleum revenue (blended bitumen sales revenue) net of diluent expense, expressed on a per barrel basis. Blended bitumen sales revenue represents revenue from our share of the heavy crude oil blend known as Fort Hills Reduced Carbon Life Cycle Dilbit Blend (FRB), sold at the Hardisty and U.S. Gulf Coast market hubs. FRB is comprised of bitumen produced from the Fort Hills oil sands mining and processing operations blended with purchased diluent. The cost of blending is affected by the amount of diluent required and the cost of purchasing, transporting and blending the diluent. A portion of diluent expense is effectively recovered in the sales price of the blended product. Diluent expense is also affected by Canadian and U.S. benchmark pricing and changes in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar.
3.The royalty rate applicable to pre-payout oil sands operations starts at 1% of gross revenue and increases for every dollar by which the WTI crude oil price in Canadian dollars exceeds $55 per barrel, to a maximum of 9% when the WTI crude oil price is $120 per barrel or higher. Fort Hills is currently in the pre-payout phase.
4.Transportation costs represent pipeline and storage costs downstream of the East Tank Farm blending facility. We use various pipeline and storage facilities to transport and sell our blend to customers throughout North America. Sales to the U.S. markets require additional transportation costs, but realize higher selling prices.
5.Adjusted operating costs represent the costs to produce a barrel of bitumen from the Fort Hills mining and processing operation and exclude inventory write-downs.

 

Outlook

 

Our 2022 annual guidance for our energy business unit has been updated and is outlined in our guidance tables on pages 31-35.

 

There is a planned two-week maintenance outage scheduled over September/October of 2022. We expect production to decrease to one-train rates during this period. The 2022 annual guidance for our share of production from Fort Hills is unchanged at 33,000 to 39,400 barrels per day.

 

We are experiencing inflationary cost pressures for natural gas and diesel costs, as well an increase in contractor costs. As a result, we now expect adjusted operating costs for 2022 to be in the range of $33 to $36 per barrel, compared to our previously disclosed guidance of $28 to $32 per barrel.

 

 

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OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES

 

Other operating expense, net of other income, was $373 million in the second quarter compared with $71 million a year ago. Significant items in the quarter included $297 million of negative settlement pricing adjustments, $45 million of commodity derivative losses, and $24 million of social responsibility and donations expense. This was partly offset by a gain of $69 million relating to an increase in the rates used to discount our decommissioning and restoration provisions for closed operations.

 

The table below outlines our outstanding receivable positions, which are valued using provisional prices at March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022.

 

   Outstanding at  Outstanding at
   June 30, 2022  March 31, 2022
(payable pounds in millions)  Pounds  US$/lb.  Pounds  US$/lb.
             
Copper   174    3.75    191    4.71 
Zinc   118    1.44    154    1.91 

 

Our finance expense includes the interest expense on our debt, on advances to QBSA from SMM/SC and on lease liabilities, letters of credit and standby fees, interest components of our pension obligations and accretion on our decommissioning and restoration provisions, less any interest that we capitalize against our development projects. Our finance expense of $52 million in the second quarter was consistent with the same period last year.

 

Our non-operating expense was a $100 million in the second quarter compared with $20 million in the same period last year. Significant items in the quarter included a $63 million loss on the purchase of outstanding notes in the second quarter and a $62 million loss on changes to the carrying value of the financial liability for the preferential dividend stream to ENAMI. The carrying value of this financial liability is most significantly affected by copper prices and the interest rate on the subordinated loans provided by us and SMM/SC to QBSA, which affect when QBSA repays the loans.

 

Income Taxes

 

Provision for income and resource taxes was $977 million, or 37% of pre-tax profit. This rate is higher than the Canadian statutory income tax rate of 27% mainly as a result of resource taxes and higher taxes in some foreign jurisdictions.

 

For the full year, we expect our effective tax rate to be in the range of 35%—37%, based on our current expectations regarding commodity prices and sales by jurisdiction for the balance of the year.

 

Up until this year, we have been subject to cash income and resource taxes in all foreign jurisdictions and only cash resource taxes in Canada. Starting in 2022, we are now also subject to cash income taxes in Canada. Based on tax instalment rules and on income inclusion timing rules related to the partnerships through which our Canadian steelmaking coal and copper operations are held, Canadian income tax payments associated with our 2022 earnings may be deferred until February 2023 and in part, to February 2024.

 

In July, the Chilean government released two tax reform bills that include various income tax changes and the introduction of a new mining royalty. Teck has Stability Agreements for QB2 and Carmen de Andacollo, which provide protection against changes to mining tax laws, including the introduction of new mining taxes or royalties, for 15 years from the start of production and until 2027, respectively. We are currently assessing the impact of the proposed tax reform bills.

 

 

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FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDITY

 

Our financial position and liquidity remains strong. Our debt position, net debt, and credit ratios are summarized in the table below:

 

   June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021
       
Term notes  $2,678   $3,478 
QB2 US$2.5 billion limited recourse project finance facility   2,500    2,252 
Lease liabilities   524    547 
Antamina credit facilities   225    176 
Less unamortized fees and discounts   (80)   (89)
Debt (US$ in millions)  $5,847   $6,364 
           
Debt (Canadian $ equivalent)1 (A)  $7,534   $8,068 
Less cash balances   (2,702)   (1,427)
Net debt2 (B)  $4,832   $6,641 
Equity (C)  $26,293   $23,773 
Net-debt to net-debt-plus-equity ratio2 (B/(B+C))   16%   22%
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio2   0.4x   1.0x
Weighted average coupon rate on the term notes   5.3%   5.5%

 

Notes:

1.Translated at period end exchange rates
2.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

Our liquidity was $8.4 billion as at July 26, 2022, including $3.3 billion of cash.

 

We maintain various committed and uncommitted credit facilities for liquidity and for the issuance of letters of credit. Our US$4.0 billion committed credit facility is a sustainability-linked facility, which involves pricing adjustments that are aligned with our sustainability performance and strategy. Our sustainability performance over the term of the facility is measured by Green House Gas (GHG) intensity, percentage of women in Teck's workforce and safety. This facility does not contain an earnings or cash flow-based financial covenant, a credit rating trigger or a general material adverse effect borrowing condition. The only financial covenant under our bank agreements is a requirement for our adjusted net debt to capitalization ratio not to exceed 60%. That ratio was 15% at June 30, 2022.

 

Antamina maintains a US$1.0 billion loan agreement that matures in July 2026. Our 22.5% share is US$225 million. The loan is non-recourse to us and the other Antamina owners.

 

 

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We also have various other uncommitted credit facilities, standby letters of credit and surety bonds that mostly secure our reclamation obligations. The amounts issued under these facilities totaled approximately $3.1 billion at June 30, 2022. We may be required to post additional security in respect of reclamation at our sites in future periods as additional land is disturbed, regulatory requirements change or closure plans are updated.

 

During the quarter, we purchased US$650 million of our public notes in a waterfall tender that resulted in the redemption of US$391 million of our 2041 Notes, US$249 million of our 2035 Notes and US$10 million of our 2040 Notes. The total cost of the purchases, which was funded from cash on hand, including the premiums and accrued interest, was US$703 million.

 

Operating Cash Flow

 

Cash flow from operations in the second quarter was $2.9 billion compared with $575 million a year ago, due to an increase in profit attributable to shareholders, reflecting the positive impact of record steelmaking coal prices.

 

During the second quarter, changes in working capital items resulted in a source of cash of $318 million primarily due to a decrease in accounts receivable at our steelmaking coal and base metals operations reflecting the lower commodity prices at the end of the period. This compares with a use of cash of $200 million a year ago.

 

Investing Activities

 

Expenditures on property, plant and equipment were $1.1 billion in the second quarter, including $819 million for the QB2 project and $212 million on sustaining capital. The largest components of sustaining capital expenditures were $95 million at our steelmaking coal operations, $30 million at Antamina, $19 million at our Trail Operations and $18 million at Red Dog.

 

Capitalized production stripping costs were $255 million in the second quarter compared with $175 million a year ago. The majority of this represents the advancement of pits for future production at our steelmaking coal operations. Capitalized production stripping costs in the second quarter were higher than a year ago due to inflationary pressures, most notably diesel price, which has led to higher costs compared to the same period last year.

 

The table below summarizes our year-to-date capital spending for 2022:

 

($ in millions)  Sustaining  Growth1  QB2 Project  Sub-total  Capitalized Stripping  Total
                   
Copper  $103   $56   $1,473   $1,632   $138   $1,770 
Zinc   57    10       $67    41   $108 
Steelmaking coal   177    18       $195    309   $504 
Energy   56    2       $58       $58 
Corporate   5    1       $6       $6 
   $398   $87   $1,473   $1,958   $488   $2,446 

 

Note:

1.RACE21TM capital expenditures included in growth total $26 million and are allocated $6 million to Copper, $1 million to Zinc, $18 million to Steelmaking coal and $1 million to Corporate.

 

 

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Financing Activities

 

Debt proceeds on the US$2.5 billion limited recourse project financing facility to fund the development of the QB2 project were $52 million in the second quarter. The facility was fully drawn in April 2022.

 

In the second quarter, we purchased US$650 million of our notes, as outlined above, for approximately US$703 million, which included the premium paid on the redemption and accrued interest.

 

Interest and various finance fees and charges paid in the second quarter were $111 million, $34 million higher than year ago due to higher debt related to the QB2 project and accelerated interest payments on our purchased notes.

 

In the second quarter, we paid $67 million in respect of our regular base quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share. Under our normal course issuer bid, we have purchased approximately 0.2 million Class B subordinate voting shares for $10 million to complete our previously announced $100 million in Class B subordinate share buybacks as well as approximately 11.3 million Class B subordinate voting shares for $562 million, being US$436 million of our previously announced US$500 million in Class B subordinate share buybacks.

 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

 

The sales of our products are denominated in U.S. dollars while a significant portion of our expenses and capital expenditures are incurred in local currencies, particularly the Canadian dollar and the Chilean peso. Foreign exchange fluctuations can have a significant effect on our operating margins, unless such fluctuations are offset by related changes to commodity prices.

 

Our U.S. dollar denominated debt is subject to revaluation based on changes in the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate. As at June 30, 2022, approximately $150 million of our U.S. dollar denominated debt is designated as a hedge against our foreign operations that have a U.S. dollar functional currency. As a result, any foreign exchange gains or losses arising on that amount of our U.S. dollar debt are recorded in other comprehensive income, with the remainder being charged to profit.

 

Commodity markets are volatile. Prices can change rapidly and customers can alter shipment plans. This can have a substantial effect on our business and financial results. Continued uncertainty in global markets arising from the macroeconomic outlook and government policy changes, including tariffs and the potential for trade disputes, may have a significant positive or negative effect on the prices of the various products we produce.

 

We remain confident in the longer-term outlook for our major commodities, however, the extent, duration and impacts that COVID-19 may have on demand and prices for our commodities, on our suppliers and employees and on global financial markets in the future are uncertain and could be material.

 

Commodity Prices and Sensitivities

 

Commodity prices are a key driver of our profit and cash flows. On the supply side, the depleting nature of ore reserves, difficulties in finding new ore bodies, the permitting processes, the availability of skilled resources to develop projects, as well as infrastructure constraints, political risk and significant cost inflation may continue to have a moderating effect on the growth in future production for the industry as a whole.

 

 

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The sensitivity of our annualized profit attributable to shareholders and EBITDA to changes in the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate and commodity prices, before pricing adjustments, based on our current balance sheet, our 2022 mid-range production estimates, current commodity prices and a Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate of $1.30, is as follows:

 

  

2022 Mid-Range

Production

Estimates1

  Changes 

Estimated

Effect of Change

On Profit Attributable to Shareholders2

($ in millions)

 

Estimated

Effect on

EBITDA2 6

($ in millions)

US$ exchange        CAD$0.01   $80   $122 
Copper (000's tonnes)   281.5    US$0.01/lb   $4   $7 
Zinc (000's tonnes)3   905.0    US$0.01/lb   $9   $12 
Steelmaking coal (million tonnes)   23.8    US$1/tonne   $18   $28 
WCS (million bbl)4   13.2    US$1/bbl   $12   $16 
WTI5        US$1/bbl   $8   $11 

 

Notes:

1.All production estimates are subject to change based on market and operating conditions.
2.The effect on our profit attributable to shareholders and on EBITDA of commodity price and exchange rate movements will vary from quarter to quarter depending on sales volumes. Our estimate of the sensitivity of profit and EBITDA to changes in the U.S. dollar exchange rate is sensitive to commodity price assumptions.
3.Zinc includes 277,500 tonnes of refined zinc and 647,500 tonnes of zinc contained in concentrate.
4.Bitumen volumes from our energy business unit.
5.Our WTI oil price sensitivity takes into account our interest in Fort Hills for respective change in revenue, partially offset by the effect of the change in diluent purchase costs as well as the effect on the change in operating costs across our business units, as our operations use a significant amount of diesel fuel.
6.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVES

 

We hold a number of financial instruments and derivatives that are recorded on our balance sheet at fair value with gains and losses in each period included in other comprehensive income and profit for the period as appropriate. The most significant of these instruments are marketable securities, metal-related forward contracts including those embedded in our silver and gold streaming agreements, QB2 variable consideration to IMSA and settlements receivable and payable. Some of our gains and losses on metal-related financial instruments are affected by smelter price participation and are taken into account in determining royalties and other expenses. All are subject to varying rates of taxation depending on their nature and jurisdiction.

 

GUIDANCE

 

We have updated our 2022 annual guidance for unit costs across our business units, as well as steelmaking coal production volumes, steelmaking coal capital expenditures, and COVID-19 capital cost guidance for QB2, as outlined in our usual guidance tables below.

 

 

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Production Guidance

 

The table below shows our share of production of our principal products for 2021, our guidance for production for 2022 and for the following three years.

 

Units in 000’s tonnes (excluding steelmaking coal, molybdenum and bitumen)  2021  Previous Guidance
2022
  Change  Current Guidance 2022  Previous Three-Year Guidance 2023 – 2025  Change  Current Guidance 2023 – 2025
                      
PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS                     
                      
Copper1 2 3                     
Highland Valley Copper  130.8  127 - 133    127 - 133  130 - 160    130 - 160
Antamina  100.2  91 - 96    91 - 96  90 - 95    90 - 95
Carmen de Andacollo  44.8  45 - 50    45 - 50  50 - 60    50 - 60
Quebrada Blanca5  11.5  10 - 11    10 - 11  245 - 300    245 - 300
   287.3  273 - 290    273 - 290  515 - 615    515 - 615
Zinc1 2 4                     
Red Dog  503.4  540 - 570    540 - 570  510 - 550    510 - 550
Antamina  104.0  90 - 95    90 - 95  80 - 100    80 - 100
   607.4  630 - 665    630 - 665  590 - 650    590 - 650
Refined zinc                     
Trail Operations  279.0  270 - 285    270 - 285  295 - 315    295 - 315
                      

Steelmaking coal (million tonnes)

  24.6  24.5 - 25.5  (1.0) - (1.5)  23.5 - 24.0  26.0 - 27.0    26.0 - 27.0
                      

Bitumen (million barrels)2

                     
Fort Hills  7.3  12.0 - 14.4    12.0 - 14.4  14.0    14.0
                      
OTHER PRODUCTS                     
Lead1                     
Red Dog  97.4  80 - 90    80 - 90  85 - 95    85 - 95
                      

Molybdenum (million pounds)1 2

                     
Highland Valley Copper  1.1  0.8 - 1.3    0.8 - 1.3  3.0 - 5.0    3.0 - 5.0
Antamina  1.1  1.8 - 2.2    1.8 - 2.2  3.0 - 4.0    3.0 - 4.0
Quebrada Blanca5          4.0 - 13.0    4.0 - 13.0
   2.2  2.6 - 3.5    2.6 - 3.5  10.0 - 22.0    10.0 - 22.0

 

Notes:

1.Metal contained in concentrate.
2.We include 100% of production and sales from our Quebrada Blanca and Carmen de Andacollo mines in our production and sales volumes, even though we do not own 100% of these operations, because we fully consolidate their results in our financial statements. We include 22.5% and 21.3% of production and sales from Antamina and Fort Hills, respectively, representing our proportionate ownership interest in these operations.
3.Copper production includes cathode production at Quebrada Blanca and Carmen de Andacollo.
4.Total zinc includes co-product zinc production from our 22.5% proportionate interest in Antamina.
5.2022 guidance excludes production from Quebrada Blanca concentrate production. Three-year guidance 2023 — 2025 includes Quebrada Blanca concentrate production.

 

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Sales Guidance

 

The table below shows our sales for the last quarter and our sales guidance for the next quarter for selected primary products.

 

   Q2 2022  Guidance
Q3 2022
Zinc (000's tonnes)1      
   Red Dog  56  215 - 240
Steelmaking coal (million tonnes)  6.3  5.8 - 6.2

 

Note:

1.Metal contained in concentrate.

 

Unit Cost Guidance

 

The table below shows our unit costs for selected products 2021 and our unit cost guidance for selected principal products in 2022.

 

   2021  Previous Guidance 2022  Change 

Guidance

2022

             
Copper1                  

Total cash unit costs4 (US$/lb.)

   1.80  1.85 - 1.95    0.08 - 0.08    

1.93 - 2.03

 
Net cash unit costs1 4 (US$/lb.)   1.39   1.40 - 1.50   0.08 - 0.08    1.48 - 1.58 
                   
Zinc3                  

Total cash unit costs4 (US$/lb.)

   0.56   0.48 - 0.53   0.06 - 0.06    

0.54 - 0.59

 
Net cash unit costs3 4 (US$/lb.)   0.30   0.32 - 0.38   0.05 - 0.05    0.37 - 0.43 
                   
Steelmaking coal                  

Adjusted site cash cost of sales4

(CAD$/tonne)

   65   79 - 83   8 - 9    87 - 92 
Transportation costs (CAD$/tonne)   44   43 - 46       43 - 46 
                   
Bitumen                  

Adjusted operating costs4

(CAD$/barrel)

   47.89   28 - 32   5 - 4    33 - 36 

 

 

Notes:

1.Copper unit costs are reported in U.S. dollars per payable pound of metal contained in concentrate. Copper net cash unit costs include adjusted cash cost of sales and smelter processing charges, less cash margins for by-products including co-products. Guidance for 2022 assumes a zinc price of US$1.57 per pound, a molybdenum price of US$18.00 per pound, a silver price of US$22 per ounce, a gold price of US$1,800 per ounce and a Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate of $1.29.
2.Zinc unit costs are reported in U.S. dollars per payable pound of metal contained in concentrate. Zinc net cash unit costs are mine costs including adjusted cash cost of sales and smelter processing charges, less cash margins for by-products. Guidance for 2022 assumes a lead price of US$0.88 per pound, a silver price of US$22 per ounce and a Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate of $1.29. By-products include both by-products and co-products.
3.After co-product and by-product margins.
4.This is a non-GAAP financial measure or ratio. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios” for further information.

 

 

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Capital Expenditure Guidance

 

The table below shows our capital expenditures for 2021 and our capital expenditures guidance for 2022.

 

(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)  2021  Previous Guidance 2022  Change 

Guidance

2022

Sustaining                    
Copper  $184   $340   $   $340 
Zinc   154    190        190 
Steelmaking coal1   475    750    (100)   650 
Energy   80    140        140 
Corporate   10    5        5 
   $903   $1,425   $(100)  $1,325 
Growth2                    
Copper3  $103   $235   $   $235 
Zinc   14    35        35 
Steelmaking coal   440    35        35 
Energy   3             
Corporate   3             
   $563   $305   $   $305 
Total                    
Copper  $287   $575   $   $575 
Zinc   168    225        225 
Steelmaking coal   915    785    (100)   685 
Energy   83    140        140 
Corporate   13    5        5 
   $1,466   $1,730   $(100)  $1,630 
QB2 capital expenditures  $2,580   $2,200 - 2,500   $500 - 400   $2,700 - 2,900 
Total before SMM and SC contributions   4,046    3,930 - 4,230    400 - 300    4,330 - 4,530 
Estimated SMM and SC contributions
to capital expenditures
   (401)   (630) - (730)    (170) - (130)    (800) - (860) 
Estimated QB2 project financing draw
to capital expenditures
   (1,376)   (315)       (315)
Total, net of partner contributions
and project financing
  $2,269   $2,985 - 3,185   $230 - 170   $3,215 - 3,355 

 

Notes:

1.Steelmaking coal sustaining capital 2022 guidance includes $200 million of water treatment capital. 2021 includes $226 million of water treatment capital.
2.Growth expenditures include RACE21TM capital expenditures for 2022 of $50 million, of which $10 million relates to copper, $5 million relates to zinc and $35 million relates to steelmaking coal.
3.Copper growth capital guidance for 2022 includes studies for HVC 2040, Antamina, QBME, Zafranal, San Nicolás and Galore Creek. Copper sustaining capital guidance for 2022 includes Quebrada Blanca concentrate operations.

 

 

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Capital Expenditure Guidance – Capitalized Stripping

 

(Teck's share in CAD$ millions)  2021  Previous 2022 Guidance  Change  Current 2022 Guidance
Copper  $207   $250   $   $250 
Zinc   91    90        90 
Steelmaking coal   369    530        530 
   $667   $870   $   $870 

 

QUARTERLY PROFIT (LOSS) AND CASH FLOW

 

   2022  2021     2020
(in millions, except for share data)  Q2  Q1  Q4  Q3  Q2  Q1  Q4  Q3  Q2
                            
Revenue  $5,787   $5,032   $4,406   $3,970   $2,558   $2,547   $2,560   $2,291   $1,720 
Gross profit   3,288    2,568    2,076    1,662    689    654    505    291    139 
Profit (loss) attributable to shareholders   1,675    1,571    1,487    816    260    305    (464)   61    (149)
Basic earnings (loss)
per share
  $3.12   $2.93   $2.79   $1.53   $0.49   $0.57   $(0.87)  $0.11   $(0.28)
Diluted earnings (loss)
per share
  $3.07   $2.87   $2.74   $1.51   $0.48   $0.57   $(0.87)  $0.11   $(0.28)
Cash flow from operations  $2,921   $2,323   $2,098   $1,480   $575   $585   $594   $390   $300 

 

AREA OF JUDGMENT AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

 

In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we make judgments in applying our accounting policies. The judgments that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in our financial statements include the assessment of impairment indicators, the determination of the available for use date for property, plant and equipment, accounting for joint arrangements, streaming transactions and the accounting for income taxes. In addition, we make assumptions about the future in deriving estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. Sources of estimation uncertainty include estimates used to determine the recoverable amounts of long-lived assets, recoverable reserves and resources, the provision for income taxes and the related deferred tax assets and liabilities and the valuation of other assets and liabilities including decommissioning and restoration provisions. These areas of judgment and critical accounting estimates are consistent with those reported in our 2021 annual consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis, except as outlined below.

 

 

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ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

 

Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 – Interest Rate Benchmark Reform – Phase 2

 

In August 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9), IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (IAS 39), IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures (IFRS 7), IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts (IFRS 4) and IFRS 16, Leases (IFRS 16) as a result of Phase 2 of the IASB’s Interest Rate Benchmark Reform project. The amendments address issues arising in connection with reform of benchmark interest rates including the replacement of one benchmark rate with an alternative one. The amendments were effective January 1, 2021.

 

As at June 30, 2022, these amendments did not affect our financial statements, as we have not yet transitioned any agreements that are exposed to USD London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to an alternative benchmark interest rate. Language was included in our sustainability-linked revolving credit facility when we extended its maturity in 2021, which references the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (Term SOFR) as the replacement rate for LIBOR. Term SOFR was formally recommended by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (a committee convened by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board) as the recommended fallback for LIBOR based loans. Term SOFR is expected to be economically equivalent to LIBOR, allowing for use of the practical expedient under IFRS 9. We continue to work with our lenders on the replacement of the affected rates for our other significant financial instruments, which is not expected to result in a significant change in our interest rate risk management strategy or our interest rate risk. Our sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, QB2 project financing facility, Compañía Minera Antamina S.A. (Antamina) loan agreement and QB2 advances from Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Corporation (together referred to as SMM/SC) are our most significant financial instruments that are exposed to LIBOR. These financial instruments are based on LIBOR settings that are currently scheduled to cease publication after June 30, 2023. We will continue to monitor developments on alternative benchmark interest rates and we expect to transition to alternative rates as widespread market practice is established.

 

Amendments to IAS 16 – Proceeds Before Intended Use

 

We adopted the amendments to IAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment on January 1, 2022 with retrospective application. The amendments prohibit a company from deducting from the cost of property, plant and equipment amounts received from selling items produced while the company is preparing the asset for its intended use. Instead, a company will recognize such sales proceeds and related costs in profit (loss). On adoption, these amendments did not affect our financial results. We expect these amendments to have an effect on the accounting related to the sale of products during the commissioning phase of QB2.

 

Amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements

 

In January 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements to clarify that liabilities are classified as either current or non-current, depending on the rights that exist at the end of the reporting period. Liabilities should be classified as non-current if a company has a substantive right to defer settlement for at least twelve months at the end of the reporting period. The amendments are effective January 1, 2023 with early adoption permitted. Retrospective application is required on adoption. We do not expect these amendments to have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA

 

As at July 26, 2022, there were 521.7 million Class B subordinate voting shares (Class B shares) and 7.8 million Class A common shares outstanding. In addition, there were approximately 16.8 million share options outstanding with exercise prices ranging between $5.34 and $50.68 per share. More information

 

 

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on these instruments and the terms of their conversion is set out in Note 24 of our 2021 audited financial statements.

 

INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Any system of internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

 

There have been no significant changes in our internal controls during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

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REVENUE AND GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)

 

Our revenue and gross profit (loss) by business unit are summarized in the tables below:

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
REVENUE                    
    Copper                    
       Highland Valley Copper  $399   $314   $843   $651 
       Antamina   414    347    774    635 
       Carmen de Andacollo   131    127    228    239 
       Quebrada Blanca   29    33    58    63 
    973    821    1,903    1,588 
                     
    Zinc                    
       Trail Operations   613    465    1,197    926 
       Red Dog   223    99    747    336 
       Other   2    3    5    5 
       Intra-segment revenue   (205)   (106)   (396)   (236)
    633    461    1,553    1,031 
                     
    Steelmaking coal   3,694    1,112    6,460    2,159 
                     
    Energy   487    164    903    327 
TOTAL REVENUE  $5,787   $2,558   $10,819   $5,105 
                     
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)                    
    Copper                    
       Highland Valley Copper  $176   $159   $376   $320 
       Antamina   252    215    466    376 
       Carmen de Andacollo   16    45    41    79 
       Quebrada Blanca   6    10    18    20 
    450    429    901    795 
                     
    Zinc                    
       Trail Operations   (7)   (24)   7    (2)
       Red Dog   164    77    400    177 
       Other   (1)   8    (4)   11 
    156    61    403    186 
                     
    Steelmaking coal   2,536    233    4,316    429 
                     
    Energy   146    (34)   236    (67)
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT  $3,288   $689   $5,856   $1,343 

 

 

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COST OF SALES SUMMARY

 

Our cost of sales information by business unit is summarized in the tables below:

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
OPERATING COSTS                    
    Copper                    
       Highland Valley Copper  $166   $111   $351   $237 
      Antamina   86    74    164    138 
      Carmen de Andacollo   84    62    137    121 
      Quebrada Blanca   21    22    37    41 
    357    269    689    537 
                     
    Zinc                    
       Trail Operations   157    150    302    277 
       Red Dog   28    20    103    76 
       Other   3    (5)   9    (6)
    188    165    414    347 
                     
    Steelmaking coal   598    397    1,057    776 
                     
    Energy   114    80    226    148 
Total operating costs  $1,257   $911   $2,386   $1,808 
                     
TRANSPORTATION COSTS                    
    Copper                    
       Highland Valley Copper  $16   $9   $29   $18 
       Antamina   14    9    26    16 
       Carmen de Andacollo   10    6    15    12 
       Quebrada Blanca   1        1     
    41    24    71    46 
                     
    Zinc                    
       Trail Operations   40    33    75    66 
       Red Dog   14    7    52    27 
    54    40    127    93 
                     
    Steelmaking coal   290    258    565    514 
                     
    Energy   35    25    66    54 
Total transportation costs  $420   $347   $829   $707 

 

 

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COST OF SALES SUMMARY, continued

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
RAW MATERIAL PURCHASES                    
Zinc concentrate purchases                    
       Trail Operations  $404   $285   $774   $543 
       Intra-segment purchases   (205)   (106)   (396)   (236)
    199    179    378    307 
Energy (diluent and non-proprietary blend purchases)   157    71    306    150 
Total raw material purchases  $356   $250   $684   $457 
                     
ROYALTY COSTS                    
Copper                    
       Antamina  $16   $10   $28   $25 
                     
Zinc                    
       Red Dog   (2)   (19)   135    17 
Total royalty costs  $14   $(9)  $163   $42 
                     
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION                    
Copper                    
       Highland Valley Copper  $41   $35   $87   $76 
       Antamina   46    39    90    80 
       Carmen de Andacollo   21    14    35    27 
       Quebrada Blanca   1    1    2    2 
    109    89    214    185 
                     
Zinc                    
       Trail Operations   19    21    39    42 
       Red Dog   19    14    57    39 
    38    35    96    81 
                     
Steelmaking coal   270    224    522    440 
                     
Energy   35    22    69    42 
Total depreciation and amortization  $452   $370   $901   $748 
TOTAL COST OF SALES  $2,499   $1,869   $4,963   $3,762 

 

 

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CAPITALIZED STRIPPING COSTS

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Copper                    
    Highland Valley Copper  $40   $30   $75   $51 
    Antamina   33    20    60    39 
    Carmen de Andacollo   2    2    3    4 
    75    52    138    94 
                     
Zinc                    
    Red Dog   18    9    41    18 
                     
Steelmaking coal   162    114    309    197 
Total  $255   $175   $488   $309 

 

 

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PRODUCTION AND SALES STATISTICS

 

Production statistics for each of our operations are presented in the tables below. Operating results are on a 100% basis.

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
   2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Highland Valley Copper                    
Tonnes mined (000's)   19,107    23,056    37,424    44,451 
Tonnes milled (000's)   9,774    10,793    19,383    21,068 
                     
Copper                    
Grade (%)   0.35    0.35    0.34    0.36 
Recovery (%)   91.1    88.2    91.0    87.9 
Production (000's tonnes)   31.0    33.4    60.7    66.0 
Sales (000's tonnes)   33.7    25.9    69.3    57.2 
Molybdenum                    
Production (million pounds)         0.3    0.3    0.6 
Sales (million pounds)   0.1    0.4    0.5    0.6 
                     
Antamina                    
Tonnes mined (000's)   64,026    63,393    122,144    117,155 
Tonnes milled (000's)                    
Copper-only ore   7,550    6,952    14,213    13,603 
Copper-zinc ore   5,581    6,514    12,053    12,514 
    13,131    13,466    26,266    26,117 
Copper1                    
Grade (%)   1.02    0.93    0.98    0.93 
Recovery (%)   89.1    88.5    88.6    89.0 
Production (000's tonnes)   121.8    110.8    232.7    217.5 
Sales (000's tonnes)   125.0    114.8    226.2    212.1 
                     
Zinc1                    
Grade (%)   2.14    2.25    2.07    2.22 
Recovery (%)   85.4    85.4    85.5    85.6 
Production (000's tonnes)   97.1    124.6    212.2    241.4 
Sales (000's tonnes)   108.4    112.5    213.3    232.2 
                     
Molybdenum                    
Production (million pounds)   1.6    0.7    2.8    2.5 
Sales (million pounds)   1.4    1.8    2.7    3.1 

 

Note:

1.Copper ore grades and recoveries apply to all of the processed ores. Zinc ore grades and recoveries apply to copper-zinc ores only.

 

 

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PRODUCTION AND SALES STATISTICS, continued

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
   2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Carmen de Andacollo                    
Tonnes mined (000’s)   4,929    5,388    10,003    10,057 
Tonnes milled (000’s)   4,356    4,218    8,552    8,582 
Copper                    
Grade (%)   0.29    0.29    0.29    0.31 
Recovery (%)   79.5    84.7    81.1    84.8 
Production (000’s tonnes)   10.4    10.5    20.2    22.3 
Sales (000’s tonnes)   11.4    11.2    19.8    22.1 
                     
Copper cathode                    
Production (000’s tonnes)   0.2    0.4    0.5    0.7 
Sales (000’s tonnes)   0.2    0.3    0.5    0.8 
                     
Gold1                    
Production (000’s ounces)   5.7    9.2    12.2    19.7 
Sales (000’s ounces)   6.2    10.4    13.0    20.1 

 

Note:

1.100% of the gold produced is for the account of Royal Gold, Inc. until 900,000 ounces have been delivered, and 50% thereafter.

 

Quebrada Blanca            
Production (000's tonnes)   2.4    3.0    4.7    5.9 
Sales (000's tonnes)   2.4    2.8    4.7    5.5 

 

Trail Operations            
Concentrate treated (000’s tonnes)            
Zinc   135    110    266    255 
Lead   26    31    58    65 
Metal production                    
Zinc (000's tonnes)   70.2    64.0    138.9    137.7 
Lead (000's tonnes)   18.4    19.1    37.0    38.8 
Silver (million ounces)   3.2    2.7    6.2    5.4 
Gold (000's ounces)   7.9    8.1    16.4    14.8 
                     
Metal sales                    
Zinc (000's tonnes)   66.9    68.6    135.9    138.5 
Lead (000's tonnes)   17.5    19.2    36.6    36.7 
Silver (million ounces)   3.1    2.6    6.1    5.4 
Gold (000's ounces)   8.2    7.4    16.0    14.1 

 

 

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PRODUCTION AND SALES STATISTICS, continued

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
   2022  2021  2022  2021
                     
Red Dog                    
Tonnes mined (000's)   3,086    2,577    6,111    4,541 
Tonnes milled (000's)   987    1,191    2,015    2,305 
Zinc                    
Grade (%)   16.8    14.1    16.1    13.7 
Recovery (%)   88.7    83.6    85.0    82.2 
Production (000's tonnes)   143.8    140.3    275.4    260.0 
Sales (000's tonnes)   55.8    39.3    200.9    143.6 
Lead                    
Grade (%)   3.0    4.3    3.8    4.3 
Recovery (%)   48.0    55.4    56.1    55.0 
Production (000's tonnes)   21.0    28.5    42.5    54.3 
Sales (000's tonnes)   –      –      –      –   

 

Steelmaking coal            
Waste production (million BCM’s)   57.7    62.0    113.6    125.7 
Clean coal production (million tonnes)   5.3    6.4    10.9    12.3 
Clean coal strip ratio (waste BCM’s/coal tonnes)   10.9:1    9.7:1    10.4:1    10.2:1 
Sales (million tonnes)   6.3    6.2    12.3    12.4 

 

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RATIOS

 

Our financial results are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. This document refers to a number of non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios which are not measures recognized under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS or by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States.

 

The non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios described below do not have standardized meanings under IFRS, may differ from those used by other issuers, and may not be comparable to similar financial measures and ratios reported by other issuers. These financial measures and ratios have been derived from our financial statements and applied on a consistent basis as appropriate. We disclose these financial measures and ratios because we believe they assist readers in understanding the results of our operations and financial position and provide further information about our financial results to investors. These measures should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for other measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.

 

Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders – For adjusted profit attributable to shareholders, we adjust profit attributable to shareholders as reported to remove the after-tax effect of certain types of transactions that reflect measurement changes on our balance sheet or are not indicative of our normal operating activities.

 

 

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EBITDA – EBITDA is profit before net finance expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization.

 

Adjusted EBITDA – Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA before the pre-tax effect of the adjustments that we make to adjusted profit attributable to shareholders as described above.

 

Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA highlight items and allow us and readers to analyze the rest of our results more clearly. We believe that disclosing these measures assists readers in understanding the ongoing cash generating potential of our business in order to provide liquidity to fund working capital needs, service outstanding debt, fund future capital expenditures and investment opportunities, and pay dividends.

 

Gross profit before depreciation and amortization – Gross profit before depreciation and amortization is gross profit with depreciation and amortization expense added back. We believe this measure assists us and readers to assess our ability to generate cash flow from our business units or operations.

 

Gross profit margins before depreciation and amortization – Gross profit margins before depreciation are gross profit before depreciation and amortization, divided by revenue for each respective business unit. We believe this measure assists us and readers to compare margins on a percentage basis among our business units.

 

Unit costs – Unit costs for our steelmaking coal operations are total cost of goods sold, divided by tonnes sold in the period, excluding depreciation and amortization charges. We include this information as it is frequently requested by investors and investment analysts who use it to assess our cost structure and margins and compare it to similar information provided by many companies in the industry.

 

Adjusted site cash cost of sales – Adjusted site cash cost of sales for our steelmaking coal operations is defined as the cost of the product as it leaves the mine excluding depreciation and amortization charges, out-bound transportation costs and any one-time collective agreement charges and inventory write-down provisions.

 

Total cash unit costs – Total cash unit costs for our copper and zinc operations includes adjusted cash costs of sales, as described below, plus the smelter and refining charges added back in determining adjusted revenue. This presentation allows a comparison of total cash unit costs, including smelter charges, to the underlying price of copper or zinc in order to assess the margin for the mine on a per unit basis.

 

Net cash unit costs – Net cash unit costs of principal product, after deducting co-product and by-product margins, are also a common industry measure. By deducting the co- and by-product margin per unit of the principal product, the margin for the mine on a per unit basis may be presented in a single metric for comparison to other operations.

 

Adjusted cash cost of sales – Adjusted cash cost of sales for our copper and zinc operations is defined as the cost of the product delivered to the port of shipment, excluding depreciation and amortization charges, any one-time collective agreement charges or inventory write-down provisions and by-product cost of sales. It is common practice in the industry to exclude depreciation and amortization as these costs are non-cash and discounted cash flow valuation models used in the industry substitute expectations of future capital spending for these amounts.

 

 

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Adjusted operating costs – Adjusted operating costs for our energy business unit is defined as the costs of product as it leaves the mine, excluding depreciation and amortization charges, cost of diluent for blending to transport our bitumen by pipeline, cost of non-proprietary product purchased and transportation costs of our product and non-proprietary product and any one-time collective agreement charges or inventory write-down provisions.

 

Cash margins for by-products – Cash margins for by-products is revenue from by- and co-products, less any associated cost of sales of the by and co-product. In addition, for our copper operations, by-product cost of sales also includes cost recoveries associated with our streaming transactions.

 

Adjusted revenue – Adjusted revenue for our copper and zinc operations excludes the revenue from co-products and by-products, but adds back the processing and refining charges to arrive at the value of the underlying payable pounds of copper and zinc. Readers may compare this on a per unit basis with the price of copper and zinc on the LME.

 

Adjusted revenue for our energy business unit excludes the cost of diluent for blending and non-proprietary product revenue, but adds back Crown royalties to arrive at the value of the underlying bitumen.

 

Blended bitumen revenue – Blended bitumen revenue is revenue as reported for our energy business unit, but excludes non-proprietary product revenue, and adds back Crown royalties that are deducted from revenue.

 

The debt-related measures outlined below are disclosed as we believe they provide readers with information that allows them to assess our credit capacity and the ability to meet our short and long-term financial obligations.

 

Net debt – Net debt is total debt, less cash and cash equivalents.

 

Net debt to net debt-plus-equity ratio – net debt to net debt-plus-equity ratio is net debt divided by the sum of net debt plus total equity, expressed as a percentage.

 

Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio – net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio is net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended at the reporting period, expressed as the number of times adjusted EBITDA needs to be earned to repay the net debt.

 

Adjusted basic earnings per share – Adjusted basic earnings per share is adjusted profit attributable to shareholders divided by average number of shares outstanding in the period.

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share – Adjusted diluted earnings per share is adjusted profit attributable to shareholders divided by average number of fully diluted shares in a period.

 

Adjusted site cash cost of sales per tonne – Adjusted site cash cost of sales per tonne is a non-GAAP ratio comprised of adjusted site cash cost of sales divided by tonnes sold. There is no similar financial measure in our consolidated financial statements with which to compare. Adjusted site cash cost of sales is a non-GAAP financial measure.

 

Total cash unit costs per pound –Total cash unit costs per pound is a non-GAAP ratio comprised of adjusted cash cost of sales divided by payable pounds sold plus smelter processing charges divided by payable pounds sold.

 

 

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Net cash unit costs per pound – Net cash unit costs per pound is a non-GAAP ratio comprised of (adjusted cash cost of sales plus smelter processing charges less cash margin for by-products) divided by payable pounds sold. There is no similar financial measure in our consolidated financial statements with which to compare. Adjusted cash cost of sales is a non-GAAP financial measure.

 

Cash margins for by-products per pound – Cash margins for by-products per pound is a non-GAAP ratio comprised of cash margins for by-products divided by payable pounds sold.

 

Operating netback – Operating netback per barrel in our energy business unit is calculated as blended bitumen sales revenue net of diluent expenses (also referred to as bitumen price realized), less Crown royalties, transportation and operating expenses divided by barrels of bitumen sold. We include this information as investors and investment analysts use it to measure our profitability on a per barrel basis and compare it to similar information provided by other companies in the oil sands industry.

 

 

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Profit Attributable to Shareholders and Adjusted Profit Attributable to Shareholders

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Profit attributable to shareholders  $1,675   $260   $3,246   $565 
Add (deduct) on an after-tax basis:                    
Loss on debt purchase   46    –      46    –   
QB2 variable consideration to IMSA and ENAMI   37    13    96    43 
Environmental costs   (51)   44    (111)   11 
Inventory write-downs (reversals)   23    –      23    (6)
Share-based compensation   6    24    88    34 
Commodity derivatives   34    (20)   (3)   (5)
Other   2    18    7    23 
Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders  $1,772   $339   $3,392   $665 
                     
Basic earnings per share  $3.12   $0.49   $6.05   $1.06 
Diluted earnings per share  $3.07   $0.48   $5.94   $1.05 
Adjusted basic earnings per share  $3.30   $0.64   $6.33   $1.25 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share  $3.25   $0.63   $6.21   $1.23 

 

Reconciliation of Basic Earnings per share to Adjusted Basic Earnings per share

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(Per share amounts)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Basic earnings per share  $3.12   $0.49   $6.05   $1.06 
Add (deduct):                    
Loss on debt purchase   0.09    –      0.09    –   
QB2 variable consideration to IMSA and ENAMI   0.07    0.02    0.18    0.08 
Environmental costs   (0.10)   0.08    (0.21)   0.02 
Inventory write-downs (reversals)   0.04    –      0.04    (0.01)
Share-based compensation   0.01    0.05    0.16    0.06 
Commodity derivatives   0.06    (0.04)   (0.01)   (0.01)
Other   0.01    0.04    0.03    0.05 
Adjusted basic earnings per share  $3.30   $0.64   $6.33   $1.25 

 

 

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Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings per share to Adjusted Diluted Earnings per share

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(Per share amounts)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Diluted earnings per share  $3.07   $0.48   $5.94   $1.05 
Add (deduct):                    
Loss on debt purchase   0.08    –      0.08    –   
QB2 variable consideration to IMSA and ENAMI   0.07    0.03    0.18    0.08 
Environmental costs   (0.09)   0.08    (0.20)   0.02 
Inventory write-downs (reversals)   0.04    –      0.04    (0.01)
Share-based compensation   0.01    0.04    0.16    0.06 
Commodity derivatives   0.06    (0.04)   (0.01)   (0.01)
Other   0.01    0.04    0.02    0.04 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share  $3.25   $0.63   $6.21   $1.23 

 

 

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Reconciliation of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio

 

  (A)
Twelve
months ended
December 31, 2021
(B)
Six months ended
June 30, 2021
  (C)
Six months ended
June 30, 2022
  (A-B+C)
Twelve months ended
June 30, 2022
                       
Profit before taxes  $4,532   $970   $5,113   $8,675   
Finance expense net of
finance income
   210    102    95    203   
Depreciation and amortization   1,583    748    901    1,736   
EBITDA  $6,325   $1,820   $6,109   $10,614   
                       
Add (deduct):                      
Asset impairment   (215)   –      –      (215)  
Loss on debt purchase   –      –      63    63   
QB2 variable consideration to
IMSA and ENAMI
   141    71    161    231   
Environmental costs   108    15    (153)   (60)  
Inventory write-down
(reversals)
   1    (10)   32    43   
Share-based compensation   125    47    115    193   
Commodity derivatives   22    (7)   (4)   25   
Other   66    20    11    57   
Adjusted EBITDA  $6,573 (D) $1,956   $6,334   $10,951  (E)
                       
Total debt at period end  $8,068 (F)            $7,534   (G)
Less: cash and cash equivalents
at period end
   (1,427)   (2,702)            
Net debt  $6,641 (H)   832        $4,832   (I)
                       

Debt to adjusted

EBITDA ratio

   1.2 (F/D)            0.7  (G/E)

Net Debt to adjusted

EBITDA ratio

   1.0 (H/D)            0.4  (IG/E)
Equity attributable to
shareholders of the company
   23,005 (J)           25,438   (K)
Other financial obligations   257 (L)           257   (M)
Adjusted Net debt to capitalization ratio   0.22 (H+L)/(F+J+L)           0.15   (I+M)/ (G+K+M)

 

 

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Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
                     
Profit before taxes  $2,663   $469   $5,113   $970 
Finance expense net of finance income   46    51    95    102 
Depreciation and amortization   452    370    901    748 
EBITDA   3,161    890    6,109    1,820 
                     
Add (deduct):                    
Loss on debt purchase   63    –      63    –   
QB2 variable consideration to IMSA and ENAMI   62    21    161    71 
Environmental costs   (71)   61    (153)   15 
Inventory write-downs (reversals)   32    –      32    (10)
Share-based compensation   5    33    115    47 
Commodity derivatives   45    (27)   (4)   (7)
Other   (7)   11    11    20 
Adjusted EBITDA  $3,290   $989   $6,334   $1,956 

 

 

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Reconciliation of Gross Profit Before Depreciation and Amortization

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
                     
Gross profit  $3,288   $689   $5,856   $1,343 
Depreciation and amortization   452    370    901    748 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization  $3,740   $1,059   $6,757   $2,091 
                     
Reported as:                    
Copper                    
Highland Valley Copper  $217   $194   $463   $396 
Antamina   298    254    556    456 
Carmen de Andacollo   37    59    76    106 
Quebrada Blanca   7    11    20    22 
Other   –      –      –      –   
    559    518    1,115    980 
Zinc                    
Trail Operations   12    (3)   46    40 
Red Dog   183    91    457    216 
Other   (1)   8    (4)   11 
    194    96    499    267 
                     
Steelmaking coal   2,806    457    4,838    869 
                     
Energy   181    (12)   305    (25)
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization  $3,740   $1,059   $6,757   $2,091 

 

 

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Reconciliation of Gross Profit (Loss) Margins Before Depreciation and Amortization

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Revenue                    
Copper (A)  $973   $821   $1,903   $1,588 
Zinc (B)   633    461    1,553    1,031 
Steelmaking coal (C)   3,694    1,112    6,460    2,159 
Energy (D)   487    164    903    327 
Total  $5,787   $2,558   $10,819   $5,105 
                     

Gross profit (loss), before depreciation and amortization

                    
Copper (E)  $559   $518    1,115    980 
Zinc (F)   194    96    499    267 
Steelmaking coal (G)   2,806    457    4,838    869 
Energy (H)   181    (12)   305    (25)
Total  $3,740   $1,059   $6,757   $2,091 
                     

Gross profit margins before depreciation and amortization

                    
Copper (E/A)   57%   63%   59%   62%
Zinc (F/B)   31%   21%   32%   26%
Steelmaking coal (G/C)   76%   41%   75%   40%
Energy (H/D)   37%   (7)%   34%   (8)%

 

 

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Copper Unit Cost Reconciliation

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions, except where noted)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Revenue as reported  $973   $821   $1,903   $1,588 
By-product revenue (A)   (125)   (94)   (244)   (179)
Smelter processing charges (B)   36    28    69    58 
Adjusted revenue  $884   $755   $1,728   $1,467 
                     
Cost of sales as reported  $523   $392   $1,002   $793 
Less:                    
Depreciation and amortization   (109)   (89)   (214)   (185)
Labour settlement charges   (8)   –      (31)   –   
By-product cost of sales (C)   (24)   (20)   (46)   (40)
Adjusted cash cost of sales (D)  $382   $283   $711   $568 
                     
Payable pounds sold (millions) (E)   161.7    140.7    309.5    284.1 
Per unit amounts – CAD$/pound                    
Adjusted cash cost of sales (D/E)  $2.37   $2.01   $2.30   $2.00 
Smelter processing charges (B/E)   0.22    0.20    0.22    0.20 
Total cash unit costs – CAD$/pound  $2.59   $2.21   $2.52   $2.20 
                     
Cash margin for by-products – ((A – C)/E)   (0.62)   (0.53)   (0.64)   (0.49)
Net cash unit costs – CAD$/pound  $1.97   $1.68   $1.88   $1.71 
                     
US$ amounts1                    
Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00)  $1.28   $1.23   $1.27   $1.25 
Per unit amounts – US$/pound                    
Adjusted cash cost of sales  $1.86   $1.64   $1.81   $1.61 
Smelter processing charges   0.17    0.16    0.17    0.16 
Total cash unit costs – US$/pound  $2.03   $1.80   $1.98   $1.77 
                     
Cash margin for by-products   (0.49)   (0.43)   (0.50)   (0.39)
Net cash unit costs – US$/pound  $1.54   $1.37   $1.48   $1.38 

 

Note:

1.Average period exchange rates are used to convert to US$ per pound equivalent.

 

 

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Zinc Unit Cost Reconciliation (Mining Operations1)

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions, except where noted)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Revenue as reported  $633   $461   $1,553   $1,031 
Less:                    
Trail Operations revenue as reported   (613)   (465)   (1,197)   (926)
Other revenue as reported   (2)   (3)   (5)   (5)
Add back: Intra-segment revenue as reported   205    106    396    236 
   $223   $99   $747   $336 
By-product revenue (A)   (5)   –      (15)   (2)
Smelter processing charges (B)   22    28    76    103 
Adjusted revenue  $240   $127   $808   $437 
Cost of sales as reported  $477   $400   $1,150   $845 
Less:                    
Trail Operations cost of sales as reported   (620)   (489)   (1,190)   (928)
Other cost of sales as reported   (3)   5    (9)   6 
Add back: Intra-segment purchases as reported   205    106    396    236 
   $59   $22   $347   $159 
Less:                    
Depreciation and amortization   (19)   (14)   (57)   (39)
Royalty costs   2    19    (135)   (17)
By-product cost of sales (C)   –      –      –      –   
Adjusted cash cost of sales (D)  $42   $27   $155   $103 
                     
Payable pounds sold (millions) (E)   104.6    73.7    376.5    269.0 
                     
Per unit amounts – CAD$/pound                    
Adjusted cash cost of sales (D/E)  $0.40   $0.37   $0.41   $0.38 
Smelter processing charges (B/E)   0.21    0.38    0.20    0.38 
Total cash unit costs – CAD$/pound  $0.61   $0.75   $0.61   $0.76 
Cash margin for by-products – ((A - C)/E)   (0.05)   –      (0.04)   –   
Net cash unit costs – CAD$/pound  $0.56   $0.75   $0.57   $0.76 
                     
US$ amounts2                    
Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00)  $1.28   $1.23   $1.27   $1.25 
                     
Per unit amounts – US$/pound                    
Adjusted cash cost of sales  $0.32   $0.30   $0.32   $0.31 
Smelter processing charges   0.16    0.31    0.16    0.31 
Total cash unit costs – US$/pound  $0.48   $0.61   $0.48   $0.62 
Cash margin for by-products   (0.04)   –      (0.03)   –   
Net cash unit costs – US$/pound  $0.44   $0.61   $0.45   $0.62 

 

Notes:

1.Red Dog mining operations.
2.Average period exchange rates are used to convert to US$ per pound equivalent.

 

 

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Steelmaking Coal Unit Cost Reconciliation

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions, except where noted)  2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Cost of sales as reported  $1,158   $879   $2,144   $1,730 
Less:                    
Transportation costs (A)   (290)   (258)   (565)   (514)
Depreciation and amortization   (270)   (224)   (522)   (440)
Inventory write-down reversal (B)   –      –      –      10 
Adjusted site cash cost of sales (D)  $598   $397   $1,057   $786 
Tonnes sold (millions) (E)   6.3    6.2    12.3    12.4 
                     
Per unit amounts – CAD$/tonne                    
Adjusted site cash cost of sales (D/E)  $95   $64   $86   $63 
Transportation costs (A/E)   46    42    46    42 
Inventory write-downs (B/E)   –      –      –      (1)
Unit costs – CAD$/tonne  $141   $106   $132   $104 
                     
US$ amounts1                    
Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00)  $1.28   $1.23   $1.27   $1.25 
Per unit amounts – US$/tonne                    
Adjusted site cash cost of sales  $76   $52   $68   $51 
Transportation costs   36    34    36    33 
Inventory write-down reversal   –      –      –      (1)
Unit costs – US$/tonne  $112   $86   $104   $83 

 

Note:

1.Average period exchange rates are used to convert to US$/tonne equivalent.

 

 

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Energy Business Unit – Operating Netback, Bitumen Price Realized Reconciliations and Adjusted Operating Costs1

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions, except where noted)  2022  2021  2022  2021
Revenue as reported  $487   $164   $903   $327 
Less non-proprietary product revenue  $(1)  $(13)  $(1)   (41)
Add back crown royalties (D)  $28   $3   $44    4 
FRB blended bitumen revenue  $514   $154   $946   $290 
Less diluent included in FRB blended bitumen  $(156)  $(59)  $(305)   (113)
Bitumen revenue (A)  $358   $95   $641   $177 
                     
Cost of sales as reported  $341   $198   $667   $394 
Less:                    
Depreciation and amortization  $(35)  $(22)  $(69)   (42)
Inventory write-down  $–     $–     $–      –   
                     
Cash cost of sales  $306   $176   $598   $352 
Less:                    
Cost of diluent for blending  $(156)  $(59)  $(305)   (113)
Cost of non-proprietary product purchased  $(1)  $(12)  $(1)   (37)

Transportation for non-proprietary product purchased3

  $–     $(2)  $–      (6)
Transportation for costs FRB (C)  $(35)  $(24)  $(66)   (48)
Adjusted operating costs (E)  $114   $79   $226   $148 
                     
Blended bitumen barrels sold (000’s)   4,099    2,187    8,282    4,462 
Less diluent barrels included in blended
bitumen (000’s)
   (1,029)   (573)   (2,157)   (1,171)
Bitumen barrels sold (000’s) (B)   3,070    1,614    6,125    3,291 
                     
Per barrel amounts – CAD$                    
Bitumen price realized (A/B)2  $116.77   $58.85   $104.81   $54.13 
Crown royalties (D/B)   (9.27)   (1.69)   (7.29)   (1.28)
Transportation costs for FRB (C/B)   (11.34)   (14.67)   (10.80)   (14.59)
Adjusted operating costs (E/B)   (37.06)   (49.74)   (36.83)   (45.12)
Operating netback – CAD$ per barrel  $59.10   $(7.25)  $49.89   $(6.86)

 

Notes:

1.Calculated per unit amounts may differ due to rounding.
2.Bitumen price realized represents the realized petroleum revenue (blended bitumen sales revenue) net of diluent expense, expressed on a per barrel basis. Blended bitumen sales revenue represents revenue from our share of the heavy crude oil blend known as Fort Hills Reduced Carbon Life Cycle Dilbit Blend (FRB), sold at the Hardisty and U.S. Gulf Coast market hubs. FRB is comprised of bitumen produced from Fort Hills blended with purchased diluent. The cost of blending is affected by the amount of diluent required and the cost of purchasing, transporting and blending the diluent. A portion of diluent expense is effectively recovered in the sales price of the blended product. Diluent expense is also affected by Canadian and U.S. benchmark pricing and changes in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar.
3.Reflects adjustments for costs not directly attributed to the production of Fort Hills bitumen, including transportation for non-proprietary product purchased.

 

 

57Teck Resources Limited 2022 Second Quarter News Release 

 

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to as forward-looking statements). These statements relate to future events or our future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “predict”, “potential”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release.

 

These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning: our focus and strategy; anticipated global and regional supply, demand and market outlook for our commodities; the potential impact of the COVID-19 on our business and operations, including our ability to continue operations at our sites and progress our projects and strategy; our ability to manage challenges presented by COVID-19, including the effectiveness of our management protocols implemented to protect the health and safety of our employees; expectation of additional Class B subordinate voting share buybacks; our nature positive, carbon reduction and net-zero goals and expected actions and their effectiveness to achieve those goals; expectation that QB2 will be a long-life, low-cost operation with major expansion potential; QB2 capital cost guidance and estimate of QB2 COVID-19 related capital costs; size of estimated contingency for QB2; estimated timing of first production from QB2; expectation of increased molybdenum production in the third quarter of 2022 at Highland Valley Copper; expectation of higher copper production through the second half of 2022 at Quebrada Blanca; expectations regarding our QBME project, including the impact of the project and associated timing expectations; targeted timing of first production at San Nicolás; expectation that the high steelmaking coal price environment will continue to help offset cost pressures and drive high margins; expectation of improved plant performance in our steelmaking coal business unit in the second half of the year; timing of completion of the Fording River North SRF Phase II expansion and related capacity increases, and expectations for total water treatment capacity by the end of 2022; expected Elk Valley water related capital investment; expectation that our steelmaking coal business unit is well positioned to deliver strong financial performance in the third quarter; liquidity and availability of borrowings under our credit facilities; our expectations regarding our effective tax rate; and all guidance appearing in this document including but not limited to the production, sales, cost, unit cost, capital expenditure, cost reduction and other guidance under the heading “Guidance” and discussed in the various business unit sections.

 

These statements are based on a number of assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions, interest rates, commodity and power prices, acts of foreign or domestic governments and the outcome of legal proceedings, the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of copper, coal, zinc and blended bitumen and our other metals and minerals, as well as oil, natural gas and other petroleum products, the timing of the receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals for our development projects and other operations, including mine extensions; positive results from the studies on our expansion and development projects; our ability to secure adequate transportation, including rail, pipeline and port services, for our products; our costs of production and our production and productivity levels, as well as those of our competitors; continuing availability of water and power resources for our operations; changes in credit market conditions and conditions in financial markets generally, the availability of funding to refinance our borrowings as they become due or to finance our development projects on reasonable terms; our ability to procure equipment and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; the availability of qualified employees and contractors for our operations, including our new developments and our ability to attract and retain skilled employees; the satisfactory negotiation of collective agreements with unionized employees; the

 

 

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impact of changes in Canadian-U.S. dollar and other foreign exchange rates on our costs and results; engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for our development and expansion projects; the benefits of technology for our operations and development projects, including the impact of our RACE21™ program; environmental compliance costs; market competition; the accuracy of our mineral reserve and resource estimates (including with respect to size, grade and recoverability) and the geological, operational and price assumptions on which these are based; tax benefits and tax rates; the outcome of our coal price and volume negotiations with customers; the outcome of our copper, zinc and lead concentrate treatment and refining charge negotiations with customers; the resolution of environmental and other proceedings or disputes; our ability to obtain, comply with and renew permits in a timely manner; and our ongoing relations with our employees and with our business and joint venture partners. Our Guidance tables include footnotes with further assumptions relating to our guidance and assumptions for certain other forward-looking statements accompany the statements in the document.

 

In addition, assumptions regarding the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan include assumptions that additional treatment will be effective at scale, and that the technology and facilities operate as expected, as well as additional assumptions discussed under the heading “Elk Valley Water Management Update”. Assumptions regarding QB2 include current project assumptions and assumptions regarding the final feasibility study, estimates of future construction capital at QB2 (including the range of COVID-19 capital costs) are based on a CLP/USD rate range of 900 to 975, as well as there being no unexpected material and negative impact to the various contractors, suppliers and subcontractors for the QB2 project relating to COVID-19 or otherwise that would impair their ability to provide goods and services as anticipated during the suspension period or ramp-up of construction activities. Statements regarding the availability of our credit facilities and project financing facility are based on assumptions that we will be able to satisfy the conditions for borrowing at the time of a borrowing request and that the facilities are not otherwise terminated or accelerated due to an event of default. Statements concerning future production costs or volumes are based on numerous assumptions regarding operating matters and on assumptions that counterparties perform their contractual obligations, that operating and capital plans will not be disrupted by issues such as mechanical failure, unavailability of parts and supplies, labour disturbances, interruption in transportation or utilities, adverse weather conditions, and that there are no material unanticipated variations in the cost of energy or supplies and may be further impacted by reduced demand for oil and low oil prices. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Events or circumstances could cause actual results to vary materially.

 

Factors that may cause actual results to vary materially include, but are not limited to, changes in commodity and power prices, changes in market demand for our products, changes in interest and currency exchange rates, acts of governments and the outcome of legal proceedings, inaccurate geological and metallurgical assumptions (including with respect to the size, grade and recoverability of mineral reserves and resources), unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, adverse weather conditions and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters), union labour disputes, impact of COVID-19 mitigation protocols, political risk, social unrest, failure of customers or counterparties (including logistics suppliers) to perform their contractual obligations, changes in our credit ratings, unanticipated increases in costs to construct our development projects, difficulty in obtaining permits, inability to address concerns regarding permits of environmental impact assessments, and changes or further deterioration in general economic conditions. Certain operations and projects are not controlled by us; schedules and costs may be adjusted by our partners, and timing of spending and operation of the operation or project is not in our control. Current and new technologies relating to our Elk Valley water treatment efforts may not perform as anticipated, and ongoing monitoring may reveal unexpected environmental conditions requiring additional remedial measures. QB2 costs, construction progress and timing of first production is dependent on, among other

 

 

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matters, our continued ability to successfully manage through the impacts of COVID-19. QB2 costs may also be affected by claims and other proceedings that might be brought against us relating to costs and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Red Dog production may also be impacted by water levels at site. Unit costs in our copper business unit are impacted by higher profitability at Antamina, which can cause higher workers’ participation and royalty expenses. Sales to China may be impacted by general and specific port restrictions, Chinese regulation and policies and normal production and operating risks. Share buybacks depend on a number of additional factors that may cause actual results to vary, including, the ability to acquire Class B Shares in the market through the normal course issuer bid and in compliance with regulatory requirements, share price volatility, negative changes to commodity prices, availability of funds to purchase shares, alternative uses for funds. Share repurchases are also subject to conditions under corporate law.

 

The forward-looking statements in this news release and actual results will also be impacted by the effects of COVID-19 and related matters. The overall effects of COVID-19 related matters on our business and operations and projects will depend on how the ability of our sites to maintain normal operations, and on the duration of impacts on our suppliers, customers and markets for our products, all of which are unknown at this time. Continuing operating activities is highly dependent on the progression of the pandemic and the success of measures taken to prevent transmission, which will influence when health and government authorities remove various restrictions on business activities.

 

We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required under securities laws. Further information concerning risks and uncertainties associated with these forward-looking statements and our business can be found in our Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed under our profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and on EDGAR (www.sec.gov) under cover of Form 40-F, as well as subsequent filings that can also be found under our profile.

 

Scientific and technical information in this quarterly report regarding our coal properties, which for this purpose does not include the discussion under “Elk Valley Water Management Update” was reviewed, approved and verified by Jo-Anna Singleton, P.Geo. and Robin Gold P.Eng., each an employee of Teck Coal Limited and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Scientific and technical information in this quarterly report regarding our other properties was reviewed, approved and verified by Rodrigo Alves Marinho, P.Geo., an employee of Teck and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101.

 

WEBCAST

 

Teck will host an Investor Conference Call to discuss its Q2/2022 financial results at 11:00 AM Eastern time, 8:00 AM Pacific time, on July 27, 2022. A live audio webcast of the conference call, together with supporting presentation slides, will be available at our website at www.teck.com. The webcast will be archived at www.teck.com.

 

 

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Teck Resources Limited

Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Teck Resources Limited

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions, except for share data)  2022  2021  2022  2021
Revenue (Note 3)  $5,787   $2,558   $10,819   $5,105 
                     
Cost of sales   (2,499)   (1,869)   (4,963)   (3,762)
Gross profit   3,288    689    5,856    1,343 
                     
Other operating income (expenses)                    
General and administration   (50)   (35)   (100)   (76)
Exploration   (19)   (12)   (36)   (24)
Research and innovation   (34)   (32)   (73)   (57)
Other operating income (expense) (Note 4)   (373)   (71)   (256)   (44)
Profit from operations   2,812    539    5,391    1,142 
Finance income   6    1    8    2 
Finance expense (Note 5)   (52)   (52)   (103)   (104)
Non-operating income (expense) (Note 6)   (100)   (20)   (182)   (71)
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures   (3)   1    (1)   1 
Profit before taxes   2,663    469    5,113    970 
Provision for income taxes   (977)   (209)   (1,869)   (418)
Profit for the period  $1,686   $260   $3,244   $552 
                     
Profit attributable to:                    
Shareholders of the company  $1,675   $260   $3,246   $565 
Non-controlling interests   11    –      (2)   (13)
Profit for the period  $1,686   $260   $3,244   $552 
                     
                     
Earnings per share                    
Basic  $3.12   $0.49   $6.05   $1.06 
Diluted  $3.07   $0.48   $5.94   $1.05 
Weighted average shares outstanding (millions)   536.4    532.0    536.1    531.7 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (millions)   545.9    539.6    546.5    539.0 
Shares outstanding at end of period (millions)   529.5    532.4    529.5    532.4 

 

 

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Teck Resources Limited

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
Profit for the period  $1,686   $260   $3,244   $552 
                     
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period                    
Items that may be reclassified to profit                    

Currency translation differences

(net of taxes of $7, $(7), $4 and $(15))

   326    (92)   179    (168)

Changes in fair value of debt securities

(net of taxes of $nil, $nil, $nil and $nil)

   (2)   –      (5)   (1)

Share of other comprehensive income of

associates and joint ventures

   1    –      1    –   
    325    (92)   175    (169)
Items that will not be reclassified to profit                    

Change in fair value of marketable and other equity securities (net of taxes of $1, $nil, $(10) and $1)

   (11)   (4)   62    (5)

Remeasurements of retirement benefit plans (net of taxes of $51, $(14), $65 and $(71))

   (127)   18    (181)   128 
    (138)   14    (119)   123 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

for the period

   187    (78)   56    (46)
Total comprehensive income for the period  $1,873   $182   $3,300   $506 
                     

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

attributable to:

                    
Shareholders of the company  $160   $(66)  $41   $(23)
Non-controlling interests   27    (12)   15    (23)
   $187   $(78)  $56   $(46)
                     
Total comprehensive income attributable to:                    
Shareholders of the company  $1,835   $194   $3,287   $542 
Non-controlling interests   38    (12)   13    (36)
   $1,873   $182   $3,300   $506 

 

 

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Teck Resources Limited

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
Operating activities                    
Profit for the period  $1,686   $260   $3,244   $552 
Depreciation and amortization   452    370    901    748 
Provision for income taxes   977    209    1,869    418 
Loss on debt redemption or purchase   63    –      63    –   
Net finance expense   46    51    95    102 
Income taxes paid   (627)   (215)   (771)   (284)

Remeasurement of decommissioning and restoration provisions for closed operations

   (69)   56    (152)   9 
QB2 variable consideration to IMSA and ENAMI   62    21    161    71 
Other   13    23    122    70 
Net change in non-cash working capital items   318    (200)   (288)   (526)
    2,921    575    5,244    1,160 
Investing activities                    
Expenditures on property, plant and equipment   (1,091)   (1,048)   (1,958)   (1,917)
Capitalized production stripping costs   (255)   (175)   (488)   (309)
Expenditures on investments and other assets   (87)   (50)   (126)   (94)
Proceeds from investments and assets   35    10    44    21 
    (1,398)   (1,263)   (2,528)   (2,299)
Financing activities                    
Proceeds from debt   87    298    457    875 
Revolving credit facilities   –      337    –      293 
Redemption, purchase or repayment of debt   (927)   (26)   (1,163)   (26)
Repayment of lease liabilities   (39)   (32)   (73)   (65)
QB2 advances from SMM/SC   226    110    347    110 
Interest and finance charges paid   (111)   (77)   (222)   (190)
Issuance of Class B subordinate voting shares   30    10    199    16 
Purchase and cancellation of Class B subordinate voting shares   (572)   –      (662)   –   
Dividends paid   (67)   (26)   (404)   (53)
Contributions from non-controlling interests   77    38    118    39 
Distributions to non-controlling interests   (26)   (6)   (44)   (10)
Other liabilities   (42)   8    (39)   20 
    (1,364)   634    (1,486)   1,009 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   78    (3)   45    (8)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   237    (57)   1,275    (138)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   2,465    369    1,427    450 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $2,702   $312   $2,702   $312 

 

 

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Teck Resources Limited

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

 

(CAD$ in millions)  June 30,
2022
  December 31,
2021
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $2,702   $1,427 
Current income taxes receivable   41    6 
Trade and settlement receivables   2,020    1,981 
Inventories   2,407    2,390 
Prepaids and other current assets   492    299 
    7,662    6,103 
Financial and other assets   1,227    1,571 
Investments in associates and joint ventures   1,079    1,060 
Property, plant and equipment   38,408    37,382 
Deferred income tax assets   161    161 
Goodwill   1,098    1,091 
   $49,635   $47,368 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Trade accounts payable and other liabilities  $3,404   $3,255 
Current portion of debt (Note 7)   329    213 
Current portion of lease liabilities   125    127 
Current income taxes payable   362    165 
    4,220    3,760 
Debt (Note 7)   6,529    7,161 
Lease liabilities   551    567 
QB2 advances from SMM/SC (Note 8)   1,636    1,263 
Deferred income tax liabilities   6,724    5,973 
Retirement benefit liabilities   407    517 
Provisions and other liabilities   3,275    4,354 
    23,342    23,595 
Equity          
Attributable to shareholders of the company   25,438    23,005 
Attributable to non-controlling interests   855    768 
    26,293    23,773 
   $49,635   $47,368 

 

 

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Teck Resources Limited

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Six months ended June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021
Class A common shares  $6   $6 
Class B subordinate voting shares          
Beginning of period   6,201    6,134 
Share repurchases   (161)   –   
Issued on exercise of options   260    21 
End of period   6,300    6,155 
           
Retained earnings          
Beginning of period   16,343    13,410 
Profit for the period attributable to shareholders of the company   3,246    565 
Dividends paid   (404)   (53)
Share repurchases   (501)   –   
Remeasurements of retirement benefit plans   (181)   128 
End of period   18,503    14,050 
           
Contributed surplus          
Beginning of period   253    242 
Share option compensation expense (Note 9(a))   13    13 
Transfer to Class B subordinate voting shares on exercise of options   (61)   (5)
End of period   205    250 
           

Accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of the company

          
Beginning of period   202    247 
Other comprehensive income (loss)   41    (23)
Remeasurements of retirement benefit plans recorded in retained earnings   181    (128)
End of period   424    96 
           
Non-controlling interests          
Beginning of period   768    669 
Loss for the period attributable to non-controlling interests   (2)   (13)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests   15    (23)
Contributions from non-controlling interests   118    39 
Distributions to non-controlling interests   (44)   (10)
End of period   855    662 
Total equity  $26,293   $21,219 

 

 

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Teck Resources Limited

Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

1.BASIS OF PREPARATION

We prepare our annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34).

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our most recent annual financial statements. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as our most recent annual financial statements except for certain pronouncements disclosed in Note 2. On July 26, 2022, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors authorized these financial statements for issuance.

 

 

2.IFRS PRONOUNCEMENTS

Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 – Interest Rate Benchmark Reform – Phase 2

 

In August 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (IFRS 9), IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (IAS 39), IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures (IFRS 7), IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts (IFRS 4) and IFRS 16, Leases (IFRS 16) as a result of Phase 2 of the IASB’s Interest Rate Benchmark Reform project. The amendments address issues arising in connection with reform of benchmark interest rates including the replacement of one benchmark rate with an alternative one. The amendments were effective January 1, 2021.

 

As at June 30, 2022, these amendments did not affect our financial statements, as we have not yet transitioned any agreements that are exposed to USD London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to an alternative benchmark interest rate. Language was included in our sustainability-linked revolving credit facility when we extended its maturity in 2021, which references the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (Term SOFR) as the replacement rate for LIBOR. Term SOFR was formally recommended by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (a committee convened by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board) as the recommended fallback for LIBOR based loans. Term SOFR is expected to be economically equivalent to LIBOR, allowing for use of the practical expedient under IFRS 9. We continue to work with our lenders on the replacement of the affected rates for our other significant financial instruments, which is not expected to result in a significant change in our interest rate risk management strategy or our interest rate risk. Our sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, QB2 project financing facility, Compañía Minera Antamina S.A. (Antamina) loan agreement and QB2 advances from Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Corporation (together referred to as SMM/SC) are our most significant financial instruments that are exposed to LIBOR. These financial instruments are based on LIBOR settings that are currently scheduled to cease publication after June 30, 2023. We will continue to monitor developments on alternative benchmark interest rates and we expect to transition to alternative rates as widespread market practice is established.

 

Amendments to IAS 16 – Proceeds Before Intended Use

 

We adopted the amendments to IAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment on January 1, 2022 with retrospective application. The amendments prohibit a company from deducting from the cost of property, plant and equipment amounts received from selling items produced while the company is preparing the asset for its intended use. Instead, a company will recognize such sales proceeds and related costs in profit (loss). On adoption, these amendments did not affect our financial results. We expect these amendments to have an effect on the accounting related to the sale of products during the commissioning phase of QB2.

 

 

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Teck Resources Limited

Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

2.IFRS PRONOUNCEMENTS, continued

Amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements

 

In January 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements to clarify that liabilities are classified as either current or non-current, depending on the rights that exist at the end of the reporting period. Liabilities should be classified as non-current if a company has a substantive right to defer settlement for at least twelve months at the end of the reporting period. The amendments are effective January 1, 2023 with early adoption permitted. Retrospective application is required on adoption. We do not expect these amendments to have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

 

3.REVENUE

The following table shows our revenue disaggregated by major product type and by business unit. Our business units are reported based on the primary products that they produce and are consistent with our reportable segments (Note 10) that have revenue from contracts with customers. A business unit can have revenue from more than one commodity as it can include an operation that produces more than one product. Intra-segment revenue is accounted for at current market prices as if sales were made to arm’s-length parties and are eliminated on consolidation.

 

(CAD$ in millions)  Three months ended June 30, 2022
   Copper  Zinc 

Steelmaking

Coal

  Energy  Total
Copper  $848   $–     $–     $–     $848 
Zinc   96    575    –      –      671 
Steelmaking coal   –      –      3,694    –      3,694 
Blended bitumen   –      –      –      487    487 
Silver   10    93    –      –      103 
Lead   2    54    –      –      56 
Other   17    116    –      –      133 
Intra-segment   –      (205)   –      –      (205)
   $973   $633   $3,694   $487   $5,787

 

(CAD$ in millions)  Three months ended June 30, 2021
   Copper  Zinc 

Steelmaking

Coal

  Energy  Total
Copper  $727   $–     $–     $–     $727 
Zinc   65    355    –      –      420 
Steelmaking coal   –      –      1,112    –      1,112 
Blended bitumen   –      –      –      164    164 
Silver   11    86    –      –      97 
Lead   2    44    –      –      46 
Other   16    82    –      –      98 
Intra-segment   –      (106)   –      –      (106)
   $821   $461   $1,112   $164   $2,558 

 

 

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Teck Resources Limited

Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

3.REVENUE, continued
(CAD$ in millions)  Six months ended June 30, 2022
   Copper  Zinc 

Steelmaking

Coal

  Energy  Total
Copper  $1,659   $–     $–     $–     $1,659 
Zinc   184    1,432    –      –      1,616 
Steelmaking coal   –      –      6,460    –      6,460 
Blended bitumen   –      –      –      903    903 
Silver   22    194    –      –      216 
Lead   3    111    –      –      114 
Other   35    212    –      –      247 
Intra-segment   –      (396)   –      –      (396)
   $1,903   $1,553   $6,460   $903   $10,819 

 

(CAD$ in millions)  Six months ended June 30, 2021
   Copper  Zinc 

Steelmaking

Coal

  Energy  Total
Copper  $1,409   $–     $–     $–     $1,409 
Zinc   129    845    –      –      974 
Steelmaking coal   –      –      2,159    –      2,159 
Blended bitumen   –      –      –      327    327 
Silver   21    180    –      –      201 
Lead   4    82    –      –      86 
Other   25    160    –      –      185 
Intra-segment   –      (236)   –      –      (236)
   $1,588   $1,031   $2,159   $327   $5,105 

 

 

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4.OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
Settlement pricing adjustments  $(297)  $79   $(116)  $157 
Share-based compensation (Note 9(a))   (5)   (33)   (115)   (47)

Environmental costs and remeasurement of

decommissioning and restoration provisions

for closed operations

   71    (61)   153    (15)
Care and maintenance costs   (17)   (16)   (30)   (31)
Social responsibility and donations   (24)   (4)   (37)   (10)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets   2    (3)   –      (3)
Commodity derivatives   (45)   27    4    7 
Take or pay contract costs   (10)   (31)   (38)   (50)
Other   (48)   (29)   (77)   (52)
   $(373)  $(71)  $(256)  $(44)

 

5.FINANCE EXPENSE
   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
Debt interest  $83   $74   $161   $146 
Interest on advances from SMM/SC   15    9    27    17 
Interest on lease liabilities   9    8    17    17 
Letters of credit and standby fees   8    8    17    19 

Accretion on decommissioning and restoration

provisions

   36    35    74    72 
Other   8    9    12    13 
    159    143    308    284 
Less capitalized borrowing costs   (107)   (91)   (205)   (180)
   $52   $52   $103   $104 

 

 

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6.NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
   Three months ended
June 30,
  Six months ended
June 30,
(CAD$ in millions)  2022  2021  2022  2021
QB2 variable consideration to IMSA and ENAMI  $(62)  $(21)  $(161)  $(71)
Loss on debt redemption or purchase   (63)   –      (63)   –   
Foreign exchange gains (losses)   36    2    48    (1)
Other   (11)   (1)   (6)   1 
   $(100)  $(20)  $(182)  $(71)

 

7.DEBT
($ in millions)  June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021
  

Face

Value

(US$)

 

Fair

Value

(CAD$)

 

Carrying

Value

(CAD$)

 

Face

Value

(US$)

 

Fair

Value

(CAD$)

 

Carrying

Value

(CAD$)

4.75% notes due January 2022 (a)  $–     $–     $–     $150   $190   $190 
3.75% notes due February 2023   108    139    139    108    140    137 
3.9% notes due July 2030   550    653    700    550    751    688 
6.125% notes due October 2035 (a)   360    495    457    609    1,005    761 
6.0% notes due August 2040 (a)   480    624    617    490    795    620 
6.25% notes due July 2041 (a)   404    542    516    795    1,349    997 
5.2% notes due March 2042   399    473    508    399    602    500 
5.4% notes due February 2043   377    458    481    377    586    473 
    2,678    3,384    3,418    3,478    5,418    4,366 
QB2 project financing facility (b)   2,500    3,265    3,150    2,252    2,929    2,785 
Antamina loan agreement (c)   225    290    290    176    223    223 
   $5,403   $6,939   $6,858   $5,906   $8,570   $7,374 
Less current portion of debt   (255)   (329)   (329)   (168)   (213)   (213)
   $5,148   $6,610   $6,529   $5,738   $8,357   $7,161 

 

The fair values of debt are determined using market values, if available, and discounted cash flows based on our cost of borrowing where market values are not available. The latter is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement with significant other observable inputs on the fair value hierarchy (Note 13).

 

a)Note Purchases

 

In the second quarter of 2022, we purchased US$650 million aggregate principal amount of our outstanding notes pursuant to cash tender offers. The principal amount of the notes purchased comprised US$249 million of the 6.125% notes due 2035, US$10 million of the 6.0% notes due 2040, and US$391 million of the 6.25% notes due 2041. The total cost of the purchases, which was funded from cash on hand, including the premiums and accrued interest, was US$703 million. We recorded a pre-tax expense of $63 million in non-operating income (expense) (Note 6) in connection with these purchases.

 

In the first quarter of 2022, we redeemed the 4.75% notes at maturity for $187 million (US$150 million) plus accrued interest.

 

 

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7.DEBT, continued
b)QB2 Project Financing Facility

 

As at June 30, 2022, the US$2.5 billion limited recourse QB2 project financing facility was fully drawn. Amounts drawn under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus applicable margins that vary over time and will be repaid in 17 semi-annual instalments starting the earlier of six months after project completion or June 2023. The facility is guaranteed pre-completion on a several basis by Teck and by SMM/SC pro rata to their respective indirect equity interests in the Series A shares of Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca S.A. (QBSA). The facility is secured by pledges of Teck’s and SMM/SC’s interests in QBSA and by security over QBSA’s assets, which consist primarily of QB2 project assets.

 

Cash and cash equivalents as at June 30, 2022 includes $110 million (December 31, 2021 – $88 million) held in QBSA. These cash and cash equivalent balances are to be used within the entity for operating purposes and cannot be transferred to other entities within the group.

 

c)Antamina Loan Agreement

 

In 2021, Antamina entered into a US$1.0 billion loan agreement which was fully drawn as at June 30, 2022. Our 22.5% share of the principal value of the loan is US$225 million. Amounts outstanding under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The loan is non-recourse to us and the other Antamina owners and matures in 2026.

 

Cash and cash equivalents as at June 30, 2022 includes $34 million (December 31, 2021 – $38 million) held in Antamina. These cash and cash equivalent balances are to be used within the entity for operating purposes and cannot be transferred to other entities within the group.

 

d)Revolving Credit Facility

 

We maintain a US$4.0 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility maturing October 2026. Any amounts drawn under this facility can be repaid at any time and are due in full at maturity. As at June 30, 2022, the facility was undrawn. Amounts outstanding under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin based on credit ratings and our sustainability performance. This facility requires that our total net debt-to-capitalization ratio, which was 0.15 to 1.0 at June 30, 2022, to not exceed 0.60 to 1.0. This facility does not have an earnings or cash flow-based financial covenant, a credit rating trigger or a general material adverse effect borrowing condition.

 

We maintain uncommitted bilateral credit facilities primarily for the issuance of letters of credit to support our future reclamation obligations. As at June 30, 2022, we had $2.2 billion of letters of credit outstanding.

 

We also had $842 million in surety bonds outstanding as at June 30, 2022 to support current and future reclamation obligations.

 

 

8.QB2 ADVANCES FROM SMM/SC

In the second quarter of 2022, QBSA entered into a subordinated loan facility agreement with SMM/SC to advance QBSA up to an additional US$750 million, under similar terms to the existing subordinated loan facility. All advances are due to be repaid in full at maturity on January 15, 2038. Amounts outstanding under the facilities bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin. As at June 30, 2022, the new subordinated loan facility was undrawn.

 

As at June 30, 2022, $1.64 billion (US$1.28 billion) was outstanding under the US$1.3 billion existing subordinated loan facility.

 

 

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9.EQUITY
a)Share-Based Compensation

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we granted 1,651,410 Class B subordinate voting share options to employees. These options have a weighted average exercise price of $45.76, a term of 10 years and vest in equal amounts over three years.

 

The weighted average fair value of the options issued was estimated at $17.13 per share option at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The option valuations were based on the following assumptions at the grant date:

 

Average expected option life 6.1 years
Risk-free interest rate 1.50%
Dividend yield 1.10%
Expected volatility 41%

 

Share-based compensation expense related to stock options of $7 million and $13 million (2021 – $7 million and $13 million) was recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

 

We have issued and outstanding deferred share units (DSUs), restricted share units (RSUs), performance share units (PSUs) and performance deferred share units (PDSUs) (collectively, Units).

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we issued 958,480 Units. The total number of Units outstanding at June 30, 2022 was 7,735,531. Share-based compensation related to Units of $2 million recovery and $102 million expense (2021 – $26 million and $34 million expense) was recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

 

Total share-based compensation expense was $5 million and $115 million (2021 – $33 million and $47 million) (Note 4) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

 

b)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

(CAD$ in millions)  June 30, 2022  June 30, 2021
Currency translation differences  $367   $96 

Gain on marketable and other equity securities and debt securities

(net of tax of $(8) and $2)

   57    1 
Share of other comprehensive loss of associates and joint ventures   –      (1)
   $424   $96 

 

c)Dividends

 

Dividends of $0.125 per share, totalling $67 million, were paid on our Class A common and Class B subordinate voting shares in the second quarter of 2022. Dividends totalling $404 million were paid on our Class A and Class B subordinate voting shares during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

 

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9.EQUITY, continued
d)Normal Course Issuer Bids

 

On occasion, we purchase and cancel Class B subordinate voting shares pursuant to normal course issuer bids that allow us to purchase up to a specified maximum number of shares over a one-year period.

 

In October 2021, we renewed our regulatory approval to conduct a normal course issuer bid, under which we may purchase up to 40 million Class B subordinate voting shares during the period from November 2, 2021 to November 1, 2022. All purchased shares will be cancelled.

 

In the first two quarters of 2022, we purchased 13,288,021 Class B subordinate voting shares for $662 million, of which 13,288,021 were cancelled. There were no purchases and no cancellations of Class B subordinate voting shares in 2021.

 

 

10.SEGMENTED INFORMATION

Based on the primary products we produce and our development projects, we have five reportable segments that we report to our Chief Executive Officer — copper, zinc, steelmaking coal, energy and corporate. The corporate segment includes all of our initiatives in other commodities, our corporate growth activities and groups that provide administrative, technical, financial and other support to all of our business units. Other operating income (expenses) include general and administration, exploration, research and innovation and other operating income (expense). Sales between segments are carried out on terms that arm’s-length parties would use. Total assets do not include intra-group receivables between segments. Deferred tax assets have been allocated among segments.

 

   Three months ended June 30, 2022
(CAD$ in millions)  Copper  Zinc 

Steelmaking

Coal

  Energy  Corporate  Total
Segment revenue  $973   $838   $3,694   $487   $–     $5,992 
Less: Intra-segment revenue   –      (205)   –      –      –      (205)
Revenue (Note 3)   973    633    3,694    487    –      5,787 
Cost of sales   (523)   (477)   (1,158)   (341)   –      (2,499)
Gross profit   450    156    2,536    146    –      3,288 
Other operating income (expenses)   (311)   39    (97)   (8)   (99)   (476)
Profit (loss) from operations   139    195    2,439    138    (99)   2,812 
Net finance income (expense)   (39)   (10)   (22)   (7)   32    (46)
Non-operating income (expense)   (35)   3    31    1    (100)   (100)

Share of loss of associates and joint ventures

   (3)   –      –      –      –      (3)
Profit (loss) before taxes   62    188    2,448    132    (167)   2,663 
Capital expenditures   987    65    264    27    3    1,346 

 

 

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10.SEGMENTED INFORMATION, continued
   Three months ended June 30, 2021
(CAD$ in millions)  Copper  Zinc  Steelmaking Coal  Energy  Corporate  Total
Segment revenue  $821   $567   $1,112   $164   $–     $2,664 
Less: Intra-segment revenue   –      (106)   –      –      –      (106)
Revenue (Note 3)   821    461    1,112    164    –      2,558 
Cost of sales   (392)   (400)   (879)   (198)   –      (1,869)
Gross profit (loss)   429    61    233    (34)   –      689 
Other operating income (expenses)   41    (18)   (21)   (10)   (142)   (150)
Profit (loss) from operations   470    43    212    (44)   (142)   539 
Net finance income (expense)   (27)   (11)   (20)   (6)   13    (51)
Non-operating income (expense)   (25)   –      (1)   –      6    (20)

Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

   –      –      –      –      1    1 
Profit (loss) before taxes   418    32    191    (50)   (122)   469 
Capital expenditures   777    50    378    14    4    1,223 

 

   Six months ended June 30, 2022
(CAD$ in millions)  Copper  Zinc  Steelmaking Coal  Energy  Corporate  Total
Segment revenue  $1,903   $1,949   $6,460   $903   $–     $11,215 
Less: Intra-segment revenue   –      (396)   –      –      –      (396)
Revenue (Note 3)   1,903    1,553    6,460    903    –      10,819 
Cost of sales   (1,002)   (1,150)   (2,144)   (667)   –      (4,963)
Gross profit   901    403    4,316    236    –      5,856 
Other operating income (expenses)   (254)   33    (25)   (12)   (207)   (465)
Profit (loss) from operations   647    436    4,291    224    (207)   5,391 
Net finance income (expense)   (74)   (22)   (44)   (13)   58    (95)
Non-operating income (expense)   (127)   2    22    –      (79)   (182)

Share of loss of associates and joint ventures

   (1)   –      –      –      –      (1)
Profit (loss) before taxes   445    416    4,269    211    (228)   5,113 
Capital expenditures   1,770    108    504    58    6    2,446 
Goodwill   396    –      702    –      –      1,098 
Total assets   19,795    4,046    18,123    2,821    4,850    49,635 

 

 

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10.SEGMENTED INFORMATION, continued
   Six months ended June 30, 2021
(CAD$ in millions)  Copper  Zinc  Steelmaking Coal  Energy  Corporate  Total
Segment revenue  $1,588   $1,267   $2,159   $327   $–     $5,341 
Less: Intra-segment revenue   –      (236)   –      –      –      (236)
Revenue (Note 3)   1,588    1,031    2,159    327    –      5,105 
Cost of sales   (793)   (845)   (1,730)   (394)   –      (3,762)
Gross profit (loss)   795    186    429    (67)   –      1,343 
Other operating income (expenses)   57    (15)   (15)   (17)   (211)   (201)
Profit (loss) from operations   852    171    414    (84)   (211)   1,142 
Net finance income (expense)   (54)   (22)   (41)   (13)   28    (102)
Non-operating income (expense)   (85)   –      (4)   –      18    (71)

Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

   –      –      –      –      1    1 
Profit (loss) before taxes   713    149    369    (97)   (164)   970 
Capital expenditures   1,382    87    723    28    6    2,226 
Goodwill   380    –      702    –      –      1,082 
Total assets   15,545    4,087    17,907    2,639    2,601    42,779 

 

 

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11.CONTINGENCIES

We consider provisions for all of our outstanding and pending legal claims to be adequate. The final outcome with respect to actions outstanding or pending as at June 30, 2022, or with respect to future claims, cannot be predicted with certainty. Significant contingencies not disclosed elsewhere in the notes to our financial statements are as follows:

 

Upper Columbia River Basin

 

Teck American Inc. (TAI) continues studies under the 2006 settlement agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a remedial investigation on the Upper Columbia River in Washington State.

 

The Lake Roosevelt litigation involving Teck Metals Ltd. (TML) in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Washington continues. In December 2012 on the basis of stipulated facts agreed between TML and the plaintiffs, the Court found in favour of the plaintiffs in phase one of the case, issuing a declaratory judgment that TML is liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for response costs, the amount of which will be determined in later phases of the case. TML has exhausted its appeal rights in respect of that decision. The case relates to historic discharges of slag and effluent from TML’s Trail metallurgical facility to the Upper Columbia River. As a consequence of a ruling of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, alleged damages associated with air emissions from the Trail facility were no longer part of the case under CERCLA. In March 2022, the State of Washington was granted leave to amend its claim to seek alleged damages related to air emissions under the Model Toxics Control Act, the State law equivalent of CERCLA. In April 2022, TML filed a motion to dismiss the new air-related claims. Other pre-trial motions are also underway.

 

A hearing with respect to natural resource damages and assessment costs is expected to follow completion of the remedial investigation and feasibility study being undertaken by TAI.

 

Until the studies contemplated by the EPA settlement agreement and additional damage assessments are completed, it is not possible to estimate the extent and cost, if any, of any additional remediation or restoration that may be required or to assess the extent of our potential liability for damages. The studies may conclude, on the basis of risk, cost, technical feasibility or other grounds, that no remediation other than some residential soil removal should be undertaken. If other remediation is required and damage to resources found, the cost of that remediation may be material.

 

Elk Valley Water Quality

 

In the first quarter of 2021, Teck Coal Limited (TCL) pleaded guilty in relation to two counts charging offences under s.36(3) of the Fisheries Act relating to 2012 discharges of selenium and calcite to a mine settling pond and to the upper Fording River from its Fording River and Greenhills steelmaking coal operations in the Elk Valley region of British Columbia. In accordance with a joint sentencing submission by the Crown and TCL, in January 2022 TCL paid a fine of $2 million and made a contribution to the Environmental Damages Fund of $28 million in respect of each offence for a total of $60 million. The amount of the penalties was recorded as a short-term liability within trade accounts payable and other liabilities on our balance sheet as at December 31, 2021. The Crown will not proceed with charges relating to the same discharges over the period from 2013 to 2019.

 

 

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12.SEASONALITY OF SALES

Due to ice conditions, the port serving our Red Dog mine is normally only able to ship concentrates from July to October each year. As a result, zinc and lead concentrate sales volumes are generally higher in the third and fourth quarter of each year than in the first and second quarter. Depending on commodity prices, this could result in Red Dog’s profits and cash flows being higher in the last two quarters of the year as finished inventories are sold.

 

 

13.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Certain of our financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Certain non-financial assets and liabilities may also be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. There are three levels of the fair value hierarchy that prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value, with Level 1 inputs having the highest priority. The levels and the valuation techniques used to value our financial assets and liabilities are described below:

 

Level 1 – Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

 

Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

 

Certain cash equivalents, certain marketable equity securities and certain debt securities are valued using quoted market prices in active markets. Accordingly, these items are included in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Level 2 – Significant Observable Inputs Other than Quoted Prices

 

Level 2 inputs are quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

Derivative instruments and embedded derivatives are included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as they are valued using pricing models or discounted cash flow models. These models require a variety of inputs, including, but not limited to, market prices, forward price curves, yield curves and credit spreads. These inputs are obtained from or corroborated with the market. Also included in Level 2 are settlement receivables and settlement payables from provisional pricing on concentrate sales and purchases, certain refined metal sales and steelmaking coal sales because they are valued using quoted market prices derived based on forward curves for the respective commodities and published price assessments for steelmaking coal sales.

 

Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

Level 3 inputs are unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).

 

We include investments in certain debt securities and certain equity securities in non-public companies in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently and have little price transparency.

 

 

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13.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS, continued

The fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are summarized in the following table:

 

(CAD$ in millions)  June 30, 2022  December 31, 2021
   Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
Financial assets                                        

Cash equivalents

  $2,158   $–     $–     $2,158   $790   $–     $–     $790 

Marketable and other equity securities

   40    –      129    169    41    –      47    88 

Debt securities

   152    –      –      152    104    –      1    105 

Settlement receivables

   –      1,122    –      1,122    –      1,126    –      1,126 

Derivative instruments and embedded derivatives

   –      52    –      52    –      78    –      78 
   $2,350   $1,174   $129   $3,653   $935   $1,204   $48   $2,187 
                                         
Financial liabilities                                        

Derivative instruments and embedded derivatives

  $–     $155   $–     $155   $–     $158   $–     $158 

Settlement payables

   –      142    –      142    –      39    –      39 
   $–     $297   $–     $297   $–     $197   $–     $197 

 

Unless disclosed elsewhere in our financial statements, the fair value of the remaining financial assets and financial liabilities approximate their carrying value.

 

 

14.SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On July 20th, 2022 we announced an agreement with PolyMet Mining Corp. to form a 50:50 joint arrangement to advance PolyMet Mining Inc's Northmet Project and Teck's Mesaba mineral deposit. The new joint arrangement will be named NewRange Copper Nickel LLC. Closing of the transaction will be subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

 

 

79Teck Resources Limited 2022 Second Quarter News Release