Teck Trail snapshot - #3 in a series

Richard Deane, manager of energy & public affairs with Teck Metals. — Tanya Laing Gahr photo

Interesting facts about Teck Trail . . . 

-         Produces 10% of the world’s indium, used in LCD screens.
-         Produces the rare metal germanium, used in infrared optics and technology.
-         563 new employees hired since 2008.
-         Employs 101 trades people, 60 apprentices and 270 operators.
-         $146 million annual payroll.
-         Spends $7 million training new hires.
-         Average age of Teck Trail employee is 47.1 years.
-         2010 saw 175 new hires.
-         2011 saw 153 new hires.
-         Spends $102 million spent locally in Trail and area.
-         Contributed to 145 community groups.