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British Columbia, Canada – December 15, 2025 – Fluor Corporation has been selected by Teck Resources Limited to deliver engineering, procurement, and integrated construction management services for the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension (HVC MLE) project near Logan Lake, British Columbia. The project represents a major brownfield expansion, aiming to extend the mine’s operational life from 2028 to 2046.
Fluor will oversee upgrades and modifications to the mine’s conveying, grinding, and flotation systems, as well as improvements to general plant area facilities, electrical reticulation, and supporting off-site utilities. Construction activities are expected to generate approximately 2,900 local jobs and contribute significantly to the region’s economic activity.
Highland Valley Copper is Canada’s largest copper mine, and the HVC MLE project is a strategic step in Teck’s copper growth plan. Copper demand remains robust globally due to its central role in energy transition technologies such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and power transmission.
Operator: Teck Resources Limited, a major Canadian mining company.
Location: Logan Lake, British Columbia.
Purpose: Extend mine life, improve production efficiency, and meet growing global copper demand.
Scope: Brownfield upgrades, including ore handling, processing plant modifications, and utility infrastructure expansions.
The life extension project involves significant mechanical and structural upgrades, requiring robust material selection:
Structural and Pressure-Steel Components:
Carbon steel and low-alloy steel for conveying systems, hoppers, and structural supports.
High-strength alloy steels (e.g., P22, P91) for high-pressure equipment and mechanical components in grinding and flotation systems.
Corrosion-Resistant Materials:
Stainless steel (304, 316L, duplex) for piping, pumps, and critical equipment exposed to water, slurry, and chemical reagents.
Nickel alloys (e.g., Monel, Inconel) for sections handling aggressive chemical environments or abrasive slurry.
Processing Equipment:
Grinding mills, flotation cells, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels will require wear- and corrosion-resistant steels to maintain long-term operational integrity.
Clad plates can offer cost-effective solutions in several key areas of HVC MLE:
Flotation and Grinding Equipment:
Corrosion-resistant cladding can protect the steel bases of tanks, hoppers, and liners exposed to acidic or abrasive slurries.
Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers:
Clad plates combining stainless or alloy steel surfaces with carbon steel backing reduce material cost while maintaining corrosion resistance.
Piping and Structural Skids:
Skid-mounted modules, support structures, and critical piping can utilize clad steel to extend service life in wet or chemical-laden environments.
The HVC MLE project highlights the growing demand for advanced material solutions in large-scale mining expansions:
Suppliers of high-performance steels, corrosion-resistant alloys, and clad plates are expected to see opportunities in plant upgrades.
Adoption of clad plate technology can optimize costs for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, flotation cells, and skid-mounted systems.
The project also reinforces Canada’s strategic position in supplying critical minerals for energy transition technologies.
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