(nicht direkt CZ aber trotzdem informativ)
Teck's zinc business is being driven by the Red Dog mine. The company has accelerated zinc production at this mine by deploying higher mill throughput that lead to softer ores and better recoveries. As a result, its concentrate production in zinc expanded 13,000 tonnes, with leaden concentrated production increasing 12,000 tonnes, or 50%, in the last reported quarter.
In addition, the company has restarted zinc production at its Pend Oreile mine. Teck expects to clock annual production of 44,000 tonnes in the second quarter. Hence, it is clear that the company is trying to offset the weakness in the coal segment by aggressively focusing on the zinc business, and this is a smart move in my opinion. Going forward, demand for zinc is expected to rise at a rapid pace and outpace supply.