As Teck transitions to full execution of our most important and transformational growth project—Quebrada Blanca Phase 2—we take a look at the key features of the project and what to expect over the coming years.
What
Qubrada Blanca第2阶段（QB2）项目是世界上最大的未开发铜资源之一。
在Qubrada Blanca的初始阶段开采叠加矿体（近地表沉积物），现在，QB2将开发硫化物资源基础的硫化物资源。结果，QB2有效地预先剥离，这降低了长期维持资金成本和运营成本。
To develop the QB2 resource, new infrastructure is being built which includes the construction of a concentrating plant, tailings facility,infrastructure installations for transporting concentrate and seawater, and facilities to receive, filter and ship concentrate in the North Patache sector, south of Iquique.
在建设的高峰期间，QB2将雇用超过10,000人。
QB2 incorporates extensive environmental measures, including the first large-scale use of desalinated seawater for mining in the Tarapacá Region of Chile, in place of freshwater use. The QB2 project has also consulted extensively with local communities and will continue to work cooperatively with stakeholders throughout the life of the project.
在哪里
QB2位于智利北部的Tarapacá地区，海拔4,400米，距离伊基克市东南约240公里，距离圣地亚哥有1500公里。
施工人员将居住在营地设施中，大多数人将从大型人口中心通勤，包括伊基克，阿里卡和圣地亚哥。
什么时候
Construction is expected to take approximately three years, with first production slated for the second half of 2021.
Why
QB2 will be a long-life, low-cost operation with major expansion potential—what we are calling QB3—which includes the option to double production or more to potentially become a top five global copper producer. The copper growth from QB2 will, over time, help to rebalance our portfolio so that the contribution of our copper business could be similar to our world-class steelmaking coal business.
Who
该规模的项目需要内部和外部的重要资源，利用广泛的专业知识。
Teck的内部项目团队包括大约125人，预计将在该项目过程中增长到150。全球建筑管理公司Bechtel，拥有丰富的大型项目广泛专业知识，将监督所有施工活动。
在整个版本的连接中，我们闪耀在涉及该项目的众多人中的少数人，包括Karl Hroza，项目总监QB2。
介绍Karl Hroza.
Karl Hroza于2018年9月加入Teck并被任命为QB2的项目总监，负责通过允许，详细设计，采购，建设，调试和运营营业措施来领先QB2团队。
Prior to joining Teck, Karl was Senior Vice President at North West Redwater, where he led the delivery of the Sturgeon Refinery in Alberta, Canada. He brings to the role more than 25 years of experience as both Project and Construction Manager and/or Director on complex mega-projects in the oil and gas, chemical, mining and mineral industries, in various countries around the globe.
“We’re now seeing a major shift in the project, from planning and permitting, to mobilizing a workforce of over 1,600 across six major construction areas, as we work to effectively execute and build QB2,” says Karl.
“我们在项目的执行阶段有很多目标和目标，我们希望在每个机会中添加和驱动价值。我们希望在我们共同努力以使我们的承包商共同努力，并建立未来成功的操作。这将是通过建立强大的流程和程序，并在合适的时间内获得合适的人员，图纸和材料。“
“最重要的是,我们希望建立高t standard of excellence for health and safety, environmental protection, engagement with local communities and overall project delivery. We have a very strong team to accomplish this here at Teck and with Bechtel and our key engineering providers, Golder and Ausenco.”
“I’m truly excited to be on board to help develop this world-class resource, while ensuring everyone goes home safe and healthy every day.”
About Bechtel
Bechtel is a global leader in engineering, procurement and construction, with experience executing more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries. In December 2018, Teck delivered full notice to proceed to Bechtel, the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) provider for QB2. Bechtel has worked with Teck on QB2 since 2011, supporting the feasibility study process.
“Through our work on the QB2 feasibility study, we established a strong working relationship with Teck,” said Bill Swanson, General Manager, Chile, Bechtel. “For this next phase, we are focused on implementing plans and executing the project safely and successfully, with quality, innovation and productivity at the forefront.”
Bechtel will manage all aspects of EPCM services and construction contractors, including the integration of third party engineering providers, suppliers and vendor representatives to complete the pre-operational testing to mechanical completion and handover.
所有权结构
Teck在拥有QB2的CompañíaMineraTeck Qubrada Blanca Sa（“QBSA”）中占据了60％的间接兴趣。Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.，Ltd。和Sumitomo Corporation共同拥有QBSA的集体30％间接兴趣。智利州机构恩玛有10％的QBSA不融资利益。
