Teck and Agnico Eagle Announce Agreement on the San Nicolás Copper-Zinc Project located in Zacatecas, Mexico
Teck Resources Limited
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www.teck.com
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
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www.agnicoeagle.com
News Release
For Immediate Release
Date: September 16, 2022
Teck and Agnico Eagle Announce Agreement
on the San Nicolás Copper-Zinc Project located in Zacatecas, Mexico
Vancouver, B.C. and Toronto, ON – Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX and NYSE: AEM) (“Agnico Eagle”)
and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) announced today that
Agnico Eagle has agreed to subscribe for a 50% interest in Minas de San Nicolás, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“MSN”),
a wholly-owned Teck subsidiary which owns the San Nicolás copper -zinc development project located in
Zacatecas, Mexico (the “Transaction”). As a result of the Transaction, Teck and Agnico Eagle will become
50/50 joint venture partners at San Nicolás.
“San Nicolás is a high-quality project, located in a leading mining jurisdiction, with high grades, extremely
competitive capital intensity, and first quartile costs,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck. “The
opportunity to add the operating and development experience of Agnico Eagle should generate substantial
benefits for the project including for all stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.”
“This is a unique opportunity to create a long-term partnership between two high quality mining companies
working together to de-risk and optimize a world class VMS deposit in a premier mining jurisdiction,” added
Ammar Al-Joundi, President and CEO of Agnico Eagle. “Agnico Eagle’s project development, permitting
and construction experience in Mexico, combined with Teck’s base metals expertise, operating excellence
and marketing leadership, are complementary skillsets and will contribute to the timely and successful
development and operation of San Nicolás.”
Transaction Highlights
• Agnico Eagle will subscribe for US$580 million of MSN shares, giving Agnico Eagle a 50% interest in
MSN. The subscription proceeds received from Agnico Eagle will be used by MSN to fund the first
US$580 million of post -closing costs with subsequent funding to be contributed according to each
partner’s ownership percentage. Agnico Eagle’s contributions will be made as study and development
costs are incurred – there is no up-front payment from Agnico Eagle
• The US$580 million share subscription implies a notional US$ 290 million acquisition cost to Agnico
Eagle for 50% of the San Nicolás project plus the contribution by Agnico Eagle of 50% of the first
US$580 million of project costs for its own account
• Agnico Eagle’s funding in the first two years is expected to be approximately US$50 million
• Establishes a 50/50 joint venture between two Canadian-based global mining leaders each with
demonstrated track record of successful joint operations
• Governance arrangements with equal representati on from Teck and Agnico Eagle, to leverage and
implement each shareholder’s skillsets
• Agnico Eagle to be deemed to be a 50% shareholder in MSN for governance purposes upon closing of
the Transaction, which is expected in the first half of 2023
San Nicolás Project Highlights
• Located in Zacatecas, a major mining state in Mexico, with significant geological potential and
numerous poly-metallic and precious metals opportunities. In addition, Zacatecas has excellent access
to infrastructure and a skilled workforce
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• San Nicolás is the largest undeveloped volcanic-hosted massive sulfid e deposit (“VHMS”) deposit in
Mexico and is one of the largest undeveloped VHMS deposits globally. As at December 31, 2021, Teck
estimated San Nicolás to contain 105.2 million tonnes of p roven and p robable mineral r eserves at
average grades of 1.12% copper , 1.48% zinc, 0.4 g/t gold and 22 g/t silver, or more than 2.0% on a
copper equivalent basis
• Prefeasibility study completed by Teck in March 2021 describ es attractive economics and project
parameters:
o The project contemplates a modern truck-and-shovel open pit, processing, and flotation operation
o First production expected in 2026, with an estimated mine life of 15 years and meaningful potential
for mine life extension and regional exploration upside
o Expected to produce 63 thousand tonnes per annum ( ktpa) of copper and 147 ktpa of zinc in
concentrate over its first five years of production
o Average life of mine head grades of 1.13% copper and 1.49% zinc
o Average C1 operating costs of US$(0.16)/lb copper and US$0.44/lb copper over the first five years
of production and life of mine, respectively, net of by-products
o US$842 million development capital cost estimate
o 2.6 year payback and 33% after-tax Internal Rate of Return (IRR) based on US$3.50/lb copper and
US$1.15/lb zinc
• Teck and Agn ico Eagle anticipate that development capital cost s could be in the range of US$ 1,000
million to US$1,100 million, based on current cost environment and estimate accuracy . With
development capital costs in this range, and assuming spot prices of approximately US$3.57/lb copper
and US$1.46/lb zinc, the estimated payback period would be 2.5 to 2.8 years with an estimated after-
tax IRR of 33% to 30%.
San Nicolás Study Status
A detailed plan to complete a feasibility study, permitting, and community engagement has been developed,
with initial work underway since January 202 2. Further, a n environmental and social baseline survey,
including in-depth archaeological surveys and clearances, was carried out by Teck from 2018 to 2021. Well-
developed community engagement and i nvestment programs have resulted in strong support for
development from stakeholders near the project and more broadly in Zacatecas.
The feasibility study is expected to be completed early in 2024 with project sanction thereafter subject to
receipt of permits.
About the Transaction
Agnico Eagle will subscribe for US$580 million in MSN shares, through a wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary
of Agnico Eagle, givin g Agnico Eagle a 50% interest in MSN. The subscription proceeds received from
Agnico Eagle will be used by MSN to fund the first US$580 million of post-closing costs with subsequent
funding to be contributed according to each partner’s ownership percentage. Agnico Eagle’s contributions
will be made as study and development costs are incurred – there is no up- front payment from Agnico
Eagle. The US$580 million share subscription implies a notional US$290 million acquisition cost to Agnico
Eagle for 50% of the San Nicolás project plus the contribution by Agnico Eagle of 50% of the first US$580
million of project costs for its own account.
Funding requirements beyond this initial subscription amount will be funded by Teck and Agnico Eagle in
proportion to their shareholdings in MSN . The shareholders’ agreement will include provisions typical in a
transaction of this nature, as well as remedies for material breach that include accelerated dilution and
forced sale of a defaulting shareholder’s ownership interest. For governance purposes, Agnico Eagle will
be deemed a 50% shareholder of MSN from closing, regardless of the number of shares that have been
issued to Agnico Eagle.
Closing of the T ransaction is subject to customary conditions precedent, including receipt of necessary
regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the first half of 2023.
Additional Information on the San Nicolás Project
For further details on the San Nicolás project , please refer to the Supplemental Information slides in the
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Investors section of Teck’s website (https://www.teck.com/investors/events-&-presentations/presentations-
webcasts/supplemental-information-for-investors).
About Teck
As one of Canada’s leading mining companies, Teck is committed to responsible mining and mineral
development with major business units focused on copper, zinc, and steelmaking coal, as well as
investments in energy assets. Copper, zinc, and high-quality steelmaking coal are required for the transition
to a low-carbon world. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
TECK. Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
About Agnico Eagle
Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company, producing precious metals from operations in
Canada, Australia, Finland, and Mexico. It has a pipeline of high- quality exploration and development
projects in these countries as well as in the United States and Colombia. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice
within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading environmental, social and governance
practices. The Company was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders,
declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
Teck Media Contact
Chris Stannell
Public Relations Manager
604.699.4368
Teck Investor Contact:
Fraser Phillips
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Strategic Analysis
604.699.4621
Agnico Eagle Investor Contact:
Jean-Marie Clouet
Corporate Director, Investor Relations
416.457.9464
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward- looking statements within the meaning of the United States
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information as defined in the Securities
Act (Ontario). Forward- looking statements and information can be identified by statements that certain
actions, events or results “could”, “may”, “might”, “should”, “will” or “would” be taken, occur or achieved.
Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding the expectation that the
Transaction will close and the timing of closing; the expectation that the San Nicolás project will be
developed into production; the expected timing of first production; the estimated mine life; the expectation
that there is meaningful mine life extension and regional exploration potential ; the expected ownership
interests of Teck and Agnico Eagle in the joint venture at any time; the expected production over the first
five years of operation; all San Nicolás project economics included in this news release, including head
grades, average C1 operating costs, development capital cost estimate, payback period and IRR ; the
expectations as to results of the feasibility study, including development capital cost estimate, payback
period and IRR; the statement that the project has been de-risked; and timing of project sanction decision.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may
cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Teck, Agnico Eagle or the joint venture to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to vary include, but are not limited to,
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changes in general economic conditions or commodity prices, unanticipated permitting, development or
construction issues including delays in receiving permits or other regulatory approvals, or withdrawal or
suspension of permits, unanticipated geotechnical conditions or other factors affecting construction plans
and budgets including supplier, transportation, logistics or labour issues, adverse weather or natural
disaster, community unrest, access issues, failure of plant and equipment, disruption of financial markets,
the accuracy of our mineral estimates (including with respect to size, grade and recoverability) and the
geological, operations and price assumptions on which these are based, other circumstances interfering
with the closing of the Transaction, including an inability to satisfy the conditions to closing, including receipt
of any regulatory approvals and failure by Teck or Agnico Eagle to fund as required by the agreements.
Economic projections for the San Nicolás project are presented on a 100% basis and, except as otherwise
noted, assume US$3.50/lb copper, US$1.15/lb zinc, US$1,550/oz gold, and US$20/oz silver.
Teck and Agnico Eagle caution you that the foregoing list of important factors and assumptions is not
exhaustive. Other events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those
estimated or implied by these forward-looking statements. Certain of these risks are described in more
detail in the Annual Information Form of Teck and/or Agnico Eagle and in their respective subsequent
quarterly report filings with Canadian securities administrators and the US Securities and Exchange
Commission. Neither Teck nor Agnico Eagle assumes the obligation to revise or update these forward-
looking statements after the date of this news release or to revise them to reflect the occurrence of future
unanticipated events, except as maybe required under applicable securities laws.