An Indigenous group in Canada vows to bring political and legal challenges against Teck Resources Ltd.’s merger with Anglo American Plc, unless the companies consult with them over expansion plans for a smelter in southern British Columbia.
Teck’s zinc-and-lead smelter in Trail, BC, is on lands that are the responsibility of the Osoyoos Indian Band, according to Chief Clarence Louie. He said Teck hasn’t meaningfully talked to the group about its proposed merger and investments for the Trail operations, which faced historic complaints about pollution.
“To date we have experienced significant impacts without any benefit,” Louie said in an emailed statement, calling the companies’ proposal to expand the operations without consulting First Nations “unconscionable.”
Anglo and Teck agreed this month to combine in a deal that would create a mining giant worth more than $50 billion. As part of…
