EX-99.1 2 eh1901183_6k-ex9901.htm EXHIBIT 99.1
EXHIBIT 99.1
 

News Release
 
For Immediate Release
19-33-TR
Date:
October 23, 2019
 
Teck Reports Unaudited Third Quarter Results for 2019

Vancouver, B.C. – Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) reported adjusted EBITDA1 2 of $1.1 billion for the third quarter. Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders1 2 was $403 million ($0.72 per share) compared with $466 million ($0.81 per share) a year ago. Profit attributable to shareholders was $369 million ($0.66 per share) for the third quarter of 2019 compared with $1.3 billion ($2.23 per share) a year ago.

“Over the past few years, we have focused our attention on maximizing production to capture margin during periods of higher commodity prices,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO. “However, current global economic uncertainties are having a significant negative effect on the prices for our products, particularly steelmaking coal. As a result, we are focusing our attention on our RACE21™ program to improve efficiency and productivity across our business, the development of the QB2 project, which is a key component of Teck’s future growth, and the execution of our priority project at Neptune. We have also implemented a cost reduction program to reduce spending on our capital and operating costs for the balance of 2019 and 2020.”

Significant Items
 
Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders was $403 million ($0.72 per share) compared with $466 million ($0.81 per share) in the third quarter of last year. Profit attributable to shareholders was $369 million ($0.66 per share) in the third quarter compared with $1.3 billion ($2.23 per share) a year ago.

EBITDA was $1.0 billion in the third quarter compared with $2.1 billion in the third quarter of 2018. Our adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter totaled $1.1 billion compared with $1.2 billion last year.

Gross profit was $787 million in the third quarter compared with $1.0 billion a year ago. Gross profit before depreciation and amortization1 2 was $1.2 billion in the third quarter compared with $1.4 billion in the third quarter of 2018.

For the tenth straight year, we have been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, indicating that our sustainability practices are in the top 10% of the 2,500 largest companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index. We were the top-ranked mining company on both the World and North American index.
 
Notes:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
2)
See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliation.
 

All dollar amounts expressed in this news release are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

Reference:
Fraser Phillips, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis
604.699.4621
     
 
Marcia Smith, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs
604.699.4616

Additional corporate information is available at www.teck.com

 
Construction at QB2 continues with over 5,000 people actively working on site across the six major construction areas. The project continues to target construction completion in the fourth quarter of 2021.

We continued to advance our RACE21TM innovation-driven efficiency program in the third quarter to generate an initial $150 million in annualized EBITDA improvements by the end of 2019.

Our liquidity remains strong at $6.8 billion, including $1.6 billion in cash at October 23, 2019, of which $1.0 billion is on deposit in Chile for the development of the QB2 project.

While our financial position is strong, in light of uncertain economic conditions, we have implemented a company-wide cost reduction program and are deferring some of our planned capital projects, targeting reductions of approximately $500 million from previously planned spending through the end of 2020.

The Red Dog concentrate shipping season is expected to be complete in early November. We expect to ship approximately 1.05 million tonnes of zinc concentrate and 175,000 tonnes of lead concentrate, representing all of the concentrate available to be shipped from the operation.

In August, we signed a new three-year collective agreement with the supervisory union at Carmen de Andacollo. A regulated bargaining process with the workers’ union commenced in September. Mediation did not result in an agreement and the workers’ union commenced strike action on October 14, 2019.

The US$2.5 billion limited recourse project financing to fund the development of QB2 is expected to close in the fourth quarter. With funding from the project financing and the partnering transaction with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (SMM) and Sumitomo Corporation (SC), our first contributions to the project are not expected until early 2021.

We have updated our 2019 capital expenditures guidance for targeted reductions and deferrals of capital projects under our cost reduction program. We have lowered 2019 production guidance for our Trail Operations. All changes are outlined in our Guidance tables on pages 31 to 34.

 
 
 
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This management’s discussion and analysis is dated as at October 23, 2019 and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) and the notes thereto for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the unaudited condensed financial statements of Teck and the notes thereto for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and with the audited consolidated financial statements of Teck and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018. In this news release, unless the context otherwise dictates, a reference to “the company” or “us,” “we” or “our” refers to Teck and its subsidiaries. Additional information, including our Annual Information Form and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2018, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

This document contains forward-looking statements. Please refer to the cautionary language under the heading “CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION” below.

Overview

Our profit in the third quarter declined from a year ago primarily as a result of weakening commodity markets for our principal products, in particular steelmaking coal. Benchmark steelmaking coal prices sold under quarterly contracts have declined from US$210 per tonne in the first quarter of 2019 to US$178 per tonne in the third quarter and current spot market prices are approximately US$150 per tonne, having been as low as US$128 per tonne. Our average realized steelmaking coal price decreased by 9% from a year ago to US$156 per tonne in the third quarter. Copper and zinc prices in the third quarter averaged US$2.63 and US$1.07 per pound, decreases of 5% and 7% compared with a year ago. In addition to commodity price effects, our third quarter profit decreased compared to the same period last year, when we realized an after-tax gain of $812 million on the sale of our two-thirds interest in the Waneta Dam to BC Hydro.

We remain confident in the longer-term outlook for our major commodities; however, global economic uncertainty has had a significant negative effect on the prices for our products this year. The company’s financial position is strong and we continuously monitor all aspects of our markets in order to be in a position to take appropriate action. As such, we have implemented a company-wide cost reduction program and are deferring some of our planned capital projects, targeting reductions of approximately $500 million from previously planned spending through the end of 2020.

Our gross profit in the third quarter declined by $222 million compared with a year ago, almost entirely due to lower prices and a decrease in sales volumes in our steelmaking coal business unit. Gross profit in our copper and zinc business units declined by a total of $39 million due to lower base metals prices, which were partially offset by higher sales volumes and lower unit costs. Our energy business unit’s gross profit increased by $26 million compared with a year ago when Fort Hills was still in the ramp-up to full operations. Despite the weaker commodity price environment, our adjusted EBITDA1 was $1.1 billion in the third quarter compared with $1.2 billion a year ago as a result of our focus on operations and optimization of production, and the positive contribution from our energy business unit.


 

Note:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
 
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Production of our principal products in the third quarter was similar to a year ago and the second quarter of this year. In late August, an electrical equipment failure occurred at our Trail Operations. Repairs are expected to be complete by mid-December and as a result, production capacity will be reduced by approximately 25,000 tonnes of refined zinc. Fort Hills bitumen production in the third quarter continued to be below design capacity as a result of the Government of Alberta production curtailments that came into effect on January 1, 2019. In the third quarter, citing continued delays in the development of export pipeline capacity, the Government of Alberta announced the extension of its production curtailment to the end of December 2020, with the option to terminate earlier. In light of the ongoing curtailments, we continue to expect to be at the lower end of our production guidance range for the year.

Construction at QB2 continues with over 5,000 people actively working across the six major construction areas on the project. All major contractors have mobilized. The project continues to target construction completion in the fourth quarter of 2021 with ramp-up to full production expected during 2022. Project development expenditures in the third quarter were US$321 million, in line with our updated guidance issued in the second quarter.

The US$2.5 billion limited recourse project financing to fund the development of the QB2 project is expected to close in the fourth quarter. With funding from the project financing and the partnering transaction with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (SMM) and Sumitomo Corporation (SC), our first contributions to the project are not expected until early 2021.

During the quarter, we continued to implement our innovation-driven efficiency program RACE21™. By the end of 2019, we expect to implement initiatives to generate an initial $150 million in annualized EBITDA improvements. These initiatives primarily relate to the expansion of programs such as predictive maintenance, the use of mining analytics to improve cycle times and improvements in our processing plants. We expect the one-time implementation cost of these initiatives will be approximately $45 million in 2019 and that the benefits will be recurring.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Profit and Adjusted Profit1

Profit attributable to shareholders in the third quarter was $369 million, or $0.66 per share, compared with $1.3 billion, or $2.23 per share, in the same period a year ago.

Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders in the third quarter, taking into account the items identified in the table below, was $403 million, or $0.72 per share, compared with $466 million, or $0.81 per share, in the third quarter of 2018. The most significant adjusting item in the table below was an after-tax gain in the third quarter of 2018 on the sale of our two-thirds interest in the Waneta Dam. There were no individually significant adjusting items in the third quarter of 2019.

The decrease in our adjusted profit compared with a year ago was primarily due to a reduced contribution from our steelmaking coal business unit as a result of lower prices and a decrease in sales volumes of approximately 600,000 tonnes. Lower prices for copper and zinc in the third quarter were almost entirely offset by increased sales volumes and an improved contribution from our energy business unit compared with a year ago.

Profit and Adjusted Profit
 
    
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Profit attributable to shareholders
 
$
369
   
$
1,281
   
$
1,230
   
$
2,674
 
Add (deduct):
                               
Debt prepayment option loss (gain)
   
     
(17
)
   
(77
)
   
7
 
Debt redemption loss
   
     
19
     
166
     
19
 
Gain on sale of Waneta Dam
   
     
(812
)
   
     
(812
)
Asset impairment
   
     
     
109
     
 
Taxes and other
   
34
     
(5
)
   
2
     
(16
)
Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders1
 
$
403
   
$
466
   
$
1,430
   
$
1,872
 
Adjusted basic earnings per share1 2
 
$
0.72
   
$
0.81
   
$
2.54
   
$
3.26
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share1 2
 
$
0.72
   
$
0.80
   
$
2.52
   
$
3.21
 
 
Notes:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
2)
See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliation.

In addition to the items identified in the table above, our results include gains and losses due to changes in market prices in respect of pricing adjustments, commodity derivatives, inventory write-downs and reversals, share-based compensation and changes in the discounted value of decommissioning and restoration costs at closed mines. Taken together, these items resulted in $12 million of after-tax charges ($23 million before tax) in the third quarter, or $0.02 per share. We do not adjust our reported profit for these items.
 
 
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
 
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions, except per share data)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Revenues and profit
                       
   Revenues
 
$
3,035
   
$
3,209
   
$
9,279
   
$
9,317
 
   Gross profit before depreciation and amortization1
 
$
1,223
   
$
1,389
   
$
4,084
   
$
4,693
 
   Gross profit
 
$
787
   
$
1,009
   
$
2,880
   
$
3,610
 
   EBITDA1
 
$
1,032
   
$
2,064
   
$
3,236
   
$
5,022
 
   Profit attributable to shareholders
 
$
369
   
$
1,281
   
$
1,230
   
$
2,674
 
                                 
Cash flow
                               
   Cash flow from operations
 
$
1,062
   
$
877
   
$
2,702
   
$
3,101
 
   Property, plant and equipment expenditures
 
$
824
   
$
421
   
$
1,905
   
$
1,240
 
   Capitalized stripping costs
 
$
159
   
$
162
   
$
528
   
$
534
 
   Investments
 
$
43
   
$
116
   
$
123
   
$
252
 
                                 
Balance Sheet
                               
   Cash balances
                 
$
1,619
   
$
1,483
 
   Total assets
                 
$
41,817
   
$
38,373
 
   Debt and lease liabilities, including current portion
                 
$
4,929
   
$
5,235
 
                                 
Per share amounts
                               
   Profit attributable to shareholders
 
$
0.66
   
$
2.23
   
$
2.19
   
$
4.66
 
   Dividends declared
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.05
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.15
 
                                 
PRODUCTION, SALES AND PRICES
                               
                                 
Production (000’s tonnes, except steelmaking coal
   and bitumen)
                               
   Steelmaking coal (million tonnes)
   
6.5
     
6.4
     
19.0
     
18.9
 
   Copper2
   
79
     
72
     
226
     
221
 
   Zinc in concentrate
   
172
     
180
     
491
     
516
 
   Zinc – refined
   
72
     
74
     
221
     
228
 
   Bitumen (million barrels)2 3
   
3.1
     
2.5
     
9.1
     
3.2
 
                                 
Sales (000’s tonnes, except steelmaking coal
   and blended bitumen)
                               
   Steelmaking coal (million tonnes)
   
6.1
     
6.7
     
18.7
     
19.4
 
   Copper2
   
75
     
69
     
226
     
220
 
   Zinc in concentrate
   
190
     
184
     
457
     
439
 
   Zinc – refined
   
74
     
75
     
224
     
229
 
   Blended bitumen (million barrels)2 3
   
4.3
     
3.1
     
12.2
     
4.3
 
                                 
Average prices and exchange rates
                               
   Steelmaking coal (realized US$/tonne)
 
$
156
   
$
172
   
$
175
   
$
186
 
   Copper (LME cash – US$/pound)
 
$
2.63
   
$
2.77
   
$
2.74
   
$
3.01
 
   Zinc (LME cash – US$/ pound)
 
$
1.07
   
$
1.15
   
$
1.18
   
$
1.37
 
   Blended bitumen (realized US$/barrel)3
 
$
45.26
   
$
48.94
   
$
46.44
   
$
50.14
 
   Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00)
 
$
1.32
   
$
1.31
   
$
1.33
   
$
1.29
 
 
Notes:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information and a reconciliation to GAAP measures.
2)
We include 100% of production and sales from our Quebrada Blanca and Carmen de Andacollo mines in our production and sales volumes, even though we do not own 100% of these operations, because we fully consolidate their results in our financial statements. We include 22.5% and 21.3% of production and sales from Antamina and Fort Hills, respectively, representing our proportionate ownership interest in these operations.
3)
Fort Hills results included from June 1, 2018.

 
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BUSINESS UNIT RESULTS

Our revenues, gross profit before depreciation and amortization, and gross profit by business unit are summarized in the table below.
 
  
 
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions) 
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
 
                       
Revenues
                       
Steelmaking coal
 
$
1,277
   
$
1,505
   
$
4,417
   
$
4,675
 
Copper
   
601
     
611
     
1,877
     
2,081
 
Zinc
   
902
     
884
     
2,223
     
2,274
 
Energy1
   
255
     
209
     
762
     
287
 
Total
 
$
3,035
   
$
3,209
   
$
9,279
   
$
9,317
 
 
                               
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization2
                               
Steelmaking coal
 
$
628
   
$
810
   
$
2,456
   
$
2,770
 
Copper
   
269
     
291
     
841
     
1,096
 
Zinc
   
277
     
281
     
646
     
807
 
Energy1
   
49
     
7
     
141
     
20
 
Total
 
$
1,223
   
$
1,389
   
$
4,084
   
$
4,693
 
 
                               
Gross profit (loss)
                               
Steelmaking coal
 
$
425
   
$
634
   
$
1,871
   
$
2,221
 
Copper
   
143
     
171
     
487
     
739
 
Zinc
   
207
     
218
     
481
     
663
 
Energy1
   
12
     
(14
)
   
41
     
(13
)
Total
 
$
787
   
$
1,009
   
$
2,880
   
$
3,610
 
 
                               
 
                               
Gross profit margins before depreciation2 3
                               
Steelmaking coal
   
49
%
   
54
%
   
56
%
   
59
%
Copper
   
45
%
   
48
%
   
45
%
   
53
%
Zinc
   
31
%
   
32
%
   
29
%
   
35
%
Energy1
   
19
%
   
3
%
   
19
%
   
7
%
 
Notes:
1)
Fort Hills financial results included from June 1, 2018.
2)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
3)
See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliation.
 
 
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STEELMAKING COAL BUSINESS UNIT
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions) 
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Steelmaking coal price (realized US$/tonne)
 
$
156
   
$
172
   
$
175
   
$
186
 
Steelmaking coal price (realized CAD$/tonne)
 
$
206
   
$
224
   
$
233
   
$
240
 
Production (million tonnes)
   
6.5
     
6.4
     
19.0
     
18.9
 
Sales (million tonnes)
   
6.1
     
6.7
     
18.7
     
19.4
 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization1
 
$
628
   
$
810
   
$
2,456
   
$
2,770
 
Gross profit
 
$
425
   
$
634
   
$
1,871
   
$
2,221
 
Property, plant and equipment expenditures
 
$
184
   
$
120
   
$
481
   
$
280
 
 
Performance

Gross profit in the third quarter from our steelmaking coal business unit was $425 million compared with $634 million a year ago. Gross profit before depreciation and amortization in the third quarter declined by $182 million from a year ago (see table below), primarily due to a 9% decrease in steelmaking coal prices and a 9% decline in sales volumes. These items were partially offset by higher royalties received in respect of our Greenhills Operations under the joint venture extension agreement signed in the first quarter of 2019.

Third quarter sales volumes of 6.1 million tonnes were 9% lower than a year ago and below our guidance range of 6.3 to 6.5 million tonnes. In the quarter, our sales were affected by material handling issues and planned construction outages as the facility upgrade at Neptune Bulk Terminals progressed, which limited our ability to overcome the shortfall. Efforts are focused on resolving the material handling issues. Our third quarter sales could have exceeded the high end of our guidance range had there been no logistical issues.

The table below summarizes the change in gross profit, before depreciation and amortization, in our steelmaking coal business unit for the quarter:

Gross Profit Before Depreciation and Amortization1 (CAD$ in millions)
 
Three months
ended September 30,
 
       
As reported in third quarter of 2018
 
$
810
 
Increase (decrease):
       
   Steelmaking coal price realized
   
(124
)
   Sales volumes
   
(74
)
   Unit operating and transportation costs
   
(14
)
   Poscan royalty
   
21
 
   Inventory write-down
   
(4
)
   Foreign exchange
   
13
 
Net decrease
   
(182
)
As reported in current quarter
 
$
628
 

Note:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
 
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Property, plant and equipment expenditures totaled $184 million in the third quarter, of which $90 million was for sustaining capital. Capitalized stripping costs were $104 million in the third quarter compared with $117 million a year ago.

Markets

Steel production and demand for seaborne steelmaking coal remained strong through the first half of 2019 before market conditions deteriorated in the third quarter. Steelmaking coal spot prices were affected by pressure on steelmakers’ margins created by lower steel pricing and continued high iron ore pricing. The steelmaking coal market remains fundamentally supported by demand from steel capacity growth in India, Southeast Asia, and increased imports in China. While investment in steelmaking coal capacity increased in the past two years, it remains low and could be constrained further by recent price movements. Challenging permitting processes for steelmaking coal mines also limits the supply response.

The third quarter price index for steelmaking coal sold under quarterly contracts based on the average of three assessments was established at US$178 per tonne.

Operations

Third quarter production of 6.5 million tonnes was 2% higher than the same period a year ago, supported by third quarter production records at our Line Creek and Greenhills Operations and strong processing throughput at other operations. Site inventory storage areas were at full capacity at times as a result of logistical constraints and material handling issues, negatively affecting operations in the quarter. Over the balance of the quarter, site inventories were reduced, however construction outages at Neptune Bulk Terminals affected our ability to recover and some plants were forced to idle as a result of these challenges. As noted above, work is ongoing to resolve the materials handling issues.

The business unit achieved strong results for total material movement in the third quarter of 79 million bank cubic metres, a 6% increase from the same quarter a year ago. Records for total material moved were set at our Line Creek and Elkview Operations in the third quarter. The increased mining activity reflects a decision to advance stripping activity in 2019 at our Elkview Operations in order to increase production in late 2020. The operations are fully utilizing equipment fleets and productivities remain high.

Cost of Sales

Site unit cost of sales in the third quarter of $67 per tonne were the same as a year ago. Total site cash spending decreased by 1% in the third quarter compared to a year ago and by 5% when compared to the second quarter of this year, supported by a reduction in contractor utilization. Lower overall spending, combined with higher production in the fourth quarter than in the first nine months of this year, is expected to reduce our unit costs per tonne, as anticipated in our 2019 guidance. We are expecting full year 2019 cost of sales to be at the high end of our annual guidance range of $62 to $65 per tonne.

Third quarter transportation costs were $39 per tonne, 5% higher than the same period a year ago, due to rate increases and demurrage charges associated with the product availability and material handling challenges in the quarter. We are expecting full year 2019 transportation costs to be at the high end of our annual guidance range of $37 to $39 per tonne. In the fourth quarter,
 
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planned outages are expected at Neptune Bulk Terminals to allow for in-water works as part of the facility upgrade, and at Ridley Terminals for a three-week dumper outage.

The tables below report the components of our unit costs in Canadian and equivalent U.S. dollars.
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(amounts reported in CAD$ per tonne)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Adjusted site cost of sales1
 
$
67
   
$
67
   
$
66
   
$
61
 
Transportation costs
   
39
     
37
     
39
     
37
 
Inventory write-down
   
1
     
     
     
 
Unit costs1
 
$
107
   
$
104
   
$
105
   
$
98
 

   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(amounts reported in US$ per tonne)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Adjusted site cost of sales1
 
$
51
   
$
51
   
$
50
   
$
47
 
Transportation costs
   
29
     
28
     
29
     
29
 
Inventory write-down
   
1
     
     
     
 
Unit costs1
 
$
81
   
$
79
   
$
79
   
$
76
 

Note:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information and reconciliation to GAAP measures.

Our total cost of sales for the quarter also included a $17 per tonne charge for the amortization of capitalized stripping costs and $16 per tonne for other depreciation.

Outlook

Consistent with the guidance issued in the second quarter, we continue to expect our 2019 production to be between 25.5 and 26.0 million tonnes.

We are expecting sales volumes in the fourth quarter of 2019 to be approximately 6.2 to 6.4 million tonnes. Planned outages at Ridley Terminals and Neptune Bulk Terminals will result in approximately 40 lost train dumping or berthing days, affecting our sales volumes in the fourth quarter.

In response to declining coal prices, we have deferred our planned capital expenditures by an additional $70 million from the previous guidance. We now expect our 2019 capital expenditures to be $120 million lower than our original guidance, with some of the reductions due to the timing of expenditures. Of the $70 million, $60 million relates to sustaining capital expenditures and $10 million relates to major enhancement capital expenditures.

As disclosed in the second quarter, mine sequence changes at some of our operations have increased our expected capitalized stripping costs in 2019 to approximately $445 million, above
 
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our original guidance of $410 million. This is a timing issue and spending on stripping activities in 2019 will reduce stripping costs in future years.

We continue to progress the Neptune Bulk Terminals facility upgrades, which will significantly increase terminal-loading capacity and improve our capability to meet our delivery commitments to our customers while lowering our overall logistics costs. The definitive cost estimate for the project is expected to be complete in the fourth quarter. The cost of the project has risen as a result of various factors including effects of executing construction activities within an active port operation, additional project scope, engineering design evolution, difficult geotechnical conditions and field productivity. Current indications are that the total cost of the project is expected to be in the range of $750 to $800 million. In light of the supply chain performance issues we have experienced, including ongoing contamination of our product by sub-bituminous coal, which adversely affects our customers, the business case for this project remains strong. It will provide us with an exclusive terminal that meets the long-term requirements of our customers for consistent, high-quality product at significantly reduced costs. The Neptune Bulk Terminals facility upgrades are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2021.

Pricing softened in the third quarter of 2019, reflecting the pressure on steelmakers’ margins created by lower steel pricing and continued high iron ore prices. A number of steelmakers reduced production as uncertainty created by trade disputes and the global economy slowdown persist. While our cost of sales will be lower in the fourth quarter of 2019, we plan to complete the majority of our major plant outages earlier in 2020, reducing our steelmaking coal production in the first half of the year and increasing production in the third and fourth quarters. As a result, we expect quarterly cost of sales to be significantly higher in the first quarter of 2020 than the fourth quarter of 2019 with the lower production rates, and then decreasing significantly in the second half of the year when we are back to full production levels. Overall, we expect our cost of sales to be lower in 2020 than in 2019. As in prior years, annual production volumes can be adjusted to reflect market demand for our products, subject to adequate rail and port service. Assuming that current market conditions persist, annual production in 2020 is expected to be similar to 2019.

Elk Valley Water Management Update

We continue to implement the water quality management measures required by the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan (the Plan), an area-based management plan that was approved in the fourth quarter of 2014 by the British Columbia (B.C.) Minister of Environment. The Plan establishes short, medium and long-term water quality targets for selenium, nitrate, sulphate and cadmium to protect the environment and human health, as well as a plan to manage calcite formation.

In accordance with the Plan, we have constructed the first active water treatment facility (AWTF) at our Line Creek Operations. The construction of the second AWTF at our Fording River Operations is advancing as planned and we are on schedule for late 2020 construction completion and commissioning of the facility.

The Elkview Operation’s Saturated Rock Fill (SRF) full-scale trial has been successfully operating since January 2018, treating up to 10 million litres of water per day and achieving near-complete removal of nitrate and selenium from mine-impacted waters.

The B.C. Government has endorsed SRFs and we have received approval to begin construction to expand the capacity of the Elkview SRF. This expansion of the Elkview SRF will replace the previously planned Elkview AWTF. We expect the expanded Elkview SRF to be operational in
 
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the fourth quarter of 2020. We estimate that over the long term, SRFs will significantly reduce capital and operating costs compared to AWTFs of similar capacity.

Capital spending on water treatment in 2019 is expected to be approximately $175 million, down from our previous guidance of $235 million due to the timing of expenditures. We will not reduce or defer water treatment expenditures as part of our cost reduction program. The spending includes the use of various innovative technical solutions to address water quality issues. These range from source control, including the development of a clean water diversion at Fording River and the reduction of nitrate from blasting, the expansion of the Elkview SRF, ongoing construction of Fording River AWTF South, advancing management of calcite and the early development of water treatment solutions for Fording River North. Additional research and development projects are ongoing to continue to improve our understanding of water quality, source control and treatment options.

Final costs of implementing the Plan and managing water quality will depend in part on the technologies applied and on the results of ongoing environmental monitoring and modelling. The timing of expenditures will depend on resolution of technical issues, permitting timelines and other factors. Our current plan is that the Fording River AWTF will be the last full-scale AWTF and that future treatment facilities will be SRFs. Implementation of this plan will require additional operating permits. We expect that, in order to maintain water quality, some form of water treatment will continue for an indefinite period after mining operations end. The Plan contemplates ongoing monitoring to ensure that the water quality targets set out in the Plan are in fact protective of the environment and human health, and provides for adjustments if warranted by monitoring results. This ongoing monitoring, as well as our continued research into treatment technologies, could reveal unexpected environmental impacts, technical issues or advances associated with potential treatment technologies that could substantially increase or decrease both capital and operating costs associated with water quality management, or that could materially adversely affect our ability to permit mine life extensions in new mining areas.

During the third quarter of 2018, we received notice from Canadian federal prosecutors of potential charges under the Fisheries Act in connection with discharges of selenium and calcite from steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley. Since 2014, compliance limits and site performance objectives for selenium and other constituents, as well as requirements to address calcite, in surface water throughout the Elk Valley and in the Koocanusa Reservoir have been established under a regional permit issued by the provincial government, which references the Plan. If federal charges are laid, potential penalties may include fines as well as orders with respect to operational matters. We expect that discussions with respect to the draft charges will continue into 2020. It is not possible at this time to fully assess the viability of our potential defenses to any charges, or to estimate the potential financial impact on us of any conviction. Nonetheless, that impact may be material.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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COPPER BUSINESS UNIT
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Copper price (realized – US$/pound)
 
$
2.62
   
$
2.79
   
$
2.74
   
$
3.03
 
Production (000’s tonnes)
   
79
     
72
     
226
     
221
 
Sales (000’s tonnes)
   
75
     
69
     
226
     
220
 
Gross profit, before depreciation and amortization1
 
$
269
   
$
291
   
$
841
   
$
1,096
 
Gross profit
 
$
143
   
$
171
   
$
487
   
$
739
 
Property, plant and equipment expenditures
 
$
505
   
$
156
   
$
1,085
   
$
387
 
 
Note:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.

Performance

Gross profit from our copper business unit was $143 million in the third quarter compared with $171 million a year ago. Gross profit before depreciation and amortization decreased by $22 million compared with a year ago (see table below) primarily due to lower prices for copper and zinc and substantially lower zinc sales volumes from Antamina, as expected in our plan. These items were partially offset by reduced unit operating costs and increased copper sales volumes as a result of higher production levels.

Copper production in the third quarter increased by 10% from a year ago primarily due to higher copper grades, mill throughput and recoveries at Highland Valley Copper. Our total cash unit costs before by-product credits in the third quarter were US$1.62 per pound compared to US$1.75 per pound in the same period a year ago. Lower zinc sales volumes and prices resulted in substantially lower co-product and by-product credits. As a result, cash unit costs after by-product credits of US$1.31 per pound in the third quarter were slightly higher than US$1.29 per pound in the third quarter last year.
 
 
 
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The table below summarizes the change in gross profit before depreciation and amortization in our copper business unit for the quarter:

Gross Profit Before Depreciation and Amortization1 (CAD$ in millions)
 
Three months
ended September 30,
 
       
As reported in the third quarter of 2018
 
$
291
 
Increase (decrease):
       
   Copper price realized
   
(35
)
   Sales volumes
   
19
 
   Unit operating costs
   
26
 
   Co-product and by-product contribution
   
(22
)
   Inventory write-down
   
(7
)
   Labour settlement
   
(7
)
   Foreign exchange
   
4
 
Net decrease
   
(22
)
As reported in current quarter
 
$
269
 

Note:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.

Property, plant and equipment expenditures totaled $505 million, including $50 million for sustaining capital and $423 million for project development expenditures for QB2. Capitalized stripping costs were $47 million in the third quarter, $8 million higher than a year ago.

Markets

Tightness in the copper concentrate market continued into the third quarter, despite a seasonal increase in the spot terms as the market moves into negotiating season. Mine disruptions continue to affect production and at the same time, the commissioning of new smelting capacity in China continues to increase.

The copper metal market remains under pressure from the macroeconomic slowdown and global trade disputes, but prices have traded in a US$0.15 per pound range between US$2.55 and US$2.70 per pound since the beginning of June. Despite market consensus for weaker global metal demand growth, the metal market is still expected to remain in deficit in 2019 and into 2020.

LME copper prices in the third quarter of 2019 averaged US$2.63 per pound, down 5% from the prior quarter and down 5% from the same quarter a year ago. Year to date, global exchange stocks are up 73,000 tonnes, but are still only 6.2 days of global consumption, or only 413,000 tonnes globally. Copper exchange inventories fell over 110,000 tonnes during September with the current exchange stocks at the lowest third quarter level since 2014.

Operations

Highland Valley Copper

Copper production of 31,600 tonnes in the third quarter was 8,500 tonnes higher than a year ago mainly due to substantially higher copper grades, increased mill throughput and improved mill
 
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recoveries. Molybdenum production of 1.2 million pounds was 37% lower than a year ago primarily due to lower grades and recovery.

Copper recoveries are expected to continue to improve into 2020 due to improving ore characteristics, and the realization of additional throughput and recovery benefits as we continue ramp-up of the additional D3 ball mill recently installed.

Operating costs before changes in inventory were $137 million in the third quarter, similar to a year ago.

Antamina

Copper production in the third quarter was 2% higher than a year ago at 115,800 tonnes primarily due to higher copper grades. Antamina processed more copper-only ore and less copper-zinc ore than the same period last year. The mix of mill feed in the quarter was 61% copper-only ore and 39% copper-zinc ore, compared with 54% and 46%, respectively, a year ago. As expected in the mine plan, zinc production decreased 33% from last year to 71,900 tonnes due to lower grades and recoveries.

Operating costs in the third quarter before changes in inventory were 8% higher than a year ago due to higher prices for diesel and electricity and increased maintenance expenses due to the timing of maintenance work.

Carmen de Andacollo

Copper production in the third quarter of 16,700 tonnes was similar to a year ago.

Operating costs in the third quarter, before changes in inventory, were US$3 million higher than a year ago, primarily due the timing of maintenance activities.

In August, we signed a new three-year collective agreement with the supervisory union. A regulated bargaining process with the workers’ union commenced in September. Mediation did not result in an agreement and the workers’ union commenced strike action on October 14, 2019.

Quebrada Blanca

Copper production in the third quarter was 4,800 tonnes compared with 6,500 tonnes a year ago. Mining equipment and personnel continued to support QB2 construction activities. Cathode production is expected to continue until early 2020 at declining production rates as leaching of dump leach material and secondary extraction continues.

Excluding changes to inventory and inventory write-down provisions, operating costs were US$14 million lower than a year ago, primarily due to the end of mining operations during the fourth quarter of 2018. Depreciation and amortization charges decreased by $10 million compared with a year ago partly due to the extension of cathode production into 2020.

In October, we signed a new three-year agreement with the remaining workers’ union and now have agreements in place with all unions through to 2022.
 
 
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Cost of Sales

Total cash unit costs of product sold in the third quarter, before cash margins for by-products, of US$1.62 per pound, were US$0.13 less than the same period a year ago. This was partly the result of increased copper sales volumes and the effect of spreading fixed costs over a greater volume of units sold and continued cost management focus.

Cash margin for by-products were US$0.31 per pound compared with US$0.46 per pound in the same period a year ago. This was primarily due to lower zinc prices and substantially lower zinc sales volumes, which were anticipated in our plan. The resulting net cash unit costs for copper, after by-products, of US$1.31 per pound were US$0.02 higher than US$1.29 in the same period a year ago.
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(amounts reported in US$ per pound)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Adjusted cash cost of sales1 2
 
$
1.43
   
$
1.56
   
$
1.53
   
$
1.54
 
Smelter processing charges
   
0.19
     
0.19
     
0.19
     
0.19
 
Total cash unit costs1
 
$
1.62
   
$
1.75
   
$
1.72
   
$
1.73
 
Cash margin for by-products1 2
   
(0.31
)
   
(0.46
)
   
(0.32
)
   
(0.52
)
Net cash unit costs1
 
$
1.31
   
$
1.29
   
$
1.40
   
$
1.21
 
 
Notes:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
2)
See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliation.

Outlook

We continue to expect 2019 copper production to be within our original guidance of 290,000 to 310,000 tonnes. We expect fourth quarter copper production, excluding Carmen de Andacollo that is currently on strike, to be 60,000 to 65,000 tonnes.

Consistent with our updated guidance issued in the second quarter, after by-product credits, we continue to expect copper unit costs to be in the range of US$1.40 to US$1.50 per pound, based on current production plans, by-product prices and exchange rates. We continue to expect copper unit costs for 2019 to be in the range of US$1.70 to US$1.80 per pound before margins from by-products, similar to 2018 levels.

Our 2019 capital expenditures are now expected to be $315 million, of which $180 million is sustaining, $45 million is major enhancement and $90 million is new mine development, which excludes spending on QB2.

Copper Development Projects

Quebrada Blanca Phase 2

There are currently over 5,000 people actively working across the six major construction areas on the project. Earthworks are well advanced in all areas including progressing construction of the tailings dam facility. Concrete installation is progressing well in both the concentrator and port
 
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areas with approximately 20,000 cubic meters placed to date. All major contractors have mobilized, including those responsible for the larger electro-mechanical packages and marine works. The project continues to target construction completion in the fourth quarter of 2021 with ramp-up to full production expected during 2022.

Project development expenditures in the third quarter were US$321 million, in line with our updated guidance issued in the second quarter, with approximately 65% of the total budget committed under contracts and purchase orders to date. Engineering, contracting and procurement activities are currently 95%, 97% and 92% complete, respectively. A definitive capital estimate is planned for the first quarter of 2020.

Drilling and engineering studies for the QB3 project are ongoing with preparations underway to commence a prefeasibility study in 2020. The project continues to support opportunities to more than double the production capacity in order to leverage the vast orebody beyond QB2.

Other Copper Projects

During the quarter, NuevaUnión continued to advance its feasibility study, expected to be complete by the end of 2019, with a review of study results planned in early 2020. The partners have agreed to defer submission of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from the previously announced fourth quarter of 2019 timeframe. Work in 2020 will focus on value-adding enhancements and further optimization work, including a review of alternative port locations. The timeline for submission of the EIA will be driven by the results of optimization studies, as well as market conditions.

Teck and our partners continue to advance the development of five substantial base metals projects, Zafranal, San Nicolás, Galore Creek, Mesaba and Schaft Creek; collectively referred to as the Satellite assets.

As a result of current market conditions and our focus on optimization work, expenditures on NuevaUnión and the Satellite assets are expected to be significantly reduced in 2020 and for the fourth quarter of 2019. We expect our 2019 capital expenditures to be $20 million lower than our previous guidance.
 
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ZINC BUSINESS UNIT
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Zinc price (realized – US$/pound)
 
$
1.07
   
$
1.14
   
$
1.15
   
$
1.34
 
Production (000’s tonnes)
                               
   Refined zinc
   
72
     
74
     
221
     
228
 
   Zinc in concentrate1
   
156
     
156
     
441
     
444
 
Sales (000’s tonnes)
                               
   Refined zinc
   
74
     
75
     
224
     
229
 
   Zinc in concentrate1
   
174
     
159
     
408
     
367
 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization2
 
$
277
   
$
281
   
$
646
   
$
807
 
Gross profit
 
$
207
   
$
218
   
$
481
   
$
663
 
Property, plant and equipment expenditures
 
$
83
   
$
109
   
$
184
   
$
246
 
 
Notes:
1)
Represents production and sales from Red Dog and Pend Oreille. Excludes co-product zinc production from our copper business unit.
2)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.

Performance

Gross profit from our zinc business unit was $207 million in the third quarter compared with $218 million a year ago. Gross profit before depreciation and amortization was similar to a year ago (see table below) as the effects of lower zinc prices were offset by higher lead sales volumes and reduced unit operating costs. An electrical equipment failure that occurred in August negatively affected profit at Trail Operations in the third quarter.

At our Trail Operations, production of refined zinc was 4% lower than during the same period last year while lead production increased 15% compared to last year. At Red Dog, zinc and lead production in the third quarter rose by 3% and 9%, respectively, compared to a year ago.
 
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The table below summarizes the change in gross profit before depreciation and amortization, in our zinc business unit for the quarter.

Gross Profit Before Depreciation and Amortization1 (CAD$ in millions)
 
Three months
ended September 30,
 
       
As reported in the third quarter of 2018
 
$
281
 
Increase (decrease):
       
   Zinc price realized
   
(31
)
   Smelter processing charges
   
(38
)
   Sales volumes
   
15
 
   Unit operating costs
   
10
 
   Electricity costs at Trail
   
(5
)
   Co-product and by-product contribution
   
24
 
   Royalties
   
17
 
   Foreign exchange
   
4
 
Net decrease
   
(4
)
As reported in current quarter
 
$
277
 

Note:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.

Property, plant and equipment expenditures include $43 million for sustaining capital, of which $11 million relates to our Trail Operations and $32 million relates to Red Dog.

Markets

The zinc concentrate market remained in surplus during the third quarter with spot treatment charges increasing in the quarter, but these have recently stabilized as Chinese smelters have increased their production rates. Mine production globally is coming under pressure as high cost mines struggle with low zinc prices and higher treatment charges.

The zinc market remains under pressure from the macroeconomic slowdown and global trade disputes. Demand for zinc metal remains weak in Europe, but stronger in South East Asia and China in comparison to the same time last year. The metal market is expected to remain in deficit in 2019 and move into surplus in 2020.

LME zinc prices averaged US$1.07 per pound in the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of 15% over the previous quarter and down 7% over the same quarter last year. Year to date, total global exchange inventories are down 20,000 tonnes to an estimated 3.5 days of global consumption, or only 137,000 tonnes. London Metal Exchange inventories are down to 65,000 tonnes year to date and Shanghai Metal Exchange Stocks are down to 60,000 tonnes from mid-March, despite an increase in metal imports into China.
 
 
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Operations

Red Dog

Zinc production of 153,100 tonnes in the third quarter was 3% higher than a year ago as higher mill throughput was partially offset by lower zinc grades. Lead production was 28,900 tonnes compared with 26,400 tonnes a year ago.

Operating costs in the third quarter, before inventory changes, were the same as a year ago at US$76 million. Lower maintenance costs as a result of the timing of activities were offset by higher property taxes.

Trail Operations

Refined zinc production of 71,900 tonnes in the third quarter was 4% lower than a year ago due to an electrical equipment failure in the zinc refinery at the end of August. Repairs relating to the electrical equipment failure are expected to be complete by mid-December and as a result, refined zinc production capacity during the outage will be reduced by approximately 25,000 tonnes.

Refined lead production in the third quarter of 17,100 tonnes was 15% higher than in the same period last year partially as a result of the 2018 planned major maintenance shutdown of the KIVCET smelter and the effect of wildfire smoke that caused a temporary shutdown of some facilities.

Silver production increased to 3.5 million ounces compared with 3.0 million ounces a year ago as a result of higher availability of the KIVCET smelter in 2019.

Operating costs, before changes in inventory in the third quarter, increased by $6 million compared with a year ago. This increase was primarily due to higher electricity costs as a result of the sale of our two-thirds interest in the Waneta Dam in July 2018. Increased operating costs also resulted from work to advance repairs of damaged electrical equipment in the zinc refinery.

Pend Oreille

Mining and concentrate production was suspended on July 31, 2019 and the mine was placed on care and maintenance. As a result of the suspension of operations, zinc production during the third quarter of 2,600 tonnes was 5,300 tonnes lower than a year ago. The suspension of concentrate production at Pend Oreille is not expected to have a significant impact on our Trail Operations.
 
 
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Cost of Sales
Total cash unit costs of product sold in the third quarter for our zinc mining operations, before cash margin for by-products, of US$0.54 per pound were US$0.06 per pound higher than a year ago, primarily due to historically low treatment and refining charges in 2018. Net cash unit costs for zinc, after by-products, of US$0.17 per pound were US$0.10 higher than a year ago.
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(amounts reported in US$ per pound)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Adjusted cash cost of sales1 2
 
$
0.30
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.31
   
$
0.31
 
Smelter processing charges
   
0.24
     
0.15
     
0.20
     
0.21
 
Total cash unit costs1 2
 
$
0.54
   
$
0.48
   
$
0.51
   
$
0.52
 
Cash margin for by-products1
   
(0.37
)
   
(0.41
)
   
(0.18
)
   
(0.19
)
Net cash unit costs1
 
$
0.17
   
$
0.07
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.33
 
 
Notes:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
2)
See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliation.

Outlook

We continue to expect zinc production in 2019, including co-product zinc production from our copper business unit, to be in the range of 620,000 to 650,000 tonnes, despite the early closure of Pend Oreille. We continue to expect lead production from Red Dog to be in the range of 90,000 to 95,000 tonnes.

We continue to expect zinc unit costs to be in the range of US$0.30 to US$0.35 per pound after margins from by-products based on current production plans and by-product prices. We continue to expect our 2019 zinc unit costs before margins from by-products to be in the range of US$0.50 to US$0.55 per pound. Unit costs after by-product margins vary significantly throughout the year with higher costs in the first half, as sales of Red Dog lead, our main by-product, are typically completed in the third and fourth quarters.

Consistent with our guidance issued in the second quarter, we continue to expect our 2019 capital expenditures to be $245 million, of which $145 million is sustaining, $75 million is major enhancement and $25 million is new mine development.

The Red Dog concentrate shipping season, which commenced in early July, will be completed in early November. We expect sales of 160,000 to 165,000 tonnes of contained zinc in the fourth quarter, reflecting the normal seasonal pattern of Red Dog sales.

As a result of the electrical equipment failure in the zinc refinery at our Trail Operations, we now expect refined zinc production in 2019 to be in the range of 275,000 to 285,000 tonnes in 2019 compared to our previous guidance of 305,000 to 310,000.
 
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ENERGY BUSINESS UNIT

Fort Hills1 2
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Blended bitumen price (realized US$/bbl)3 4
 
$
45.26
   
$
48.94
   
$
46.44
   
$
50.14
 
Bitumen price (realized CAD$/bbl)3 4
 
$
52.61
   
$
53.41
   
$
54.69
   
$
56.47
 
Operating netback (CAD$/bbl)3 4
 
$
14.33
   
$
1.89
   
$
15.32
   
$
5.12
 
Production (million bitumen barrels)
   
3.1
     
2.5
     
9.1
     
3.2
 
Production (average barrels per day)
   
33,674
     
27,396
     
33,247
     
26,803
 
Sales (million blended bitumen barrels)
   
4.3
     
3.1
     
12.2
     
4.3
 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization3
 
$
49
   
$
7
   
$
141
   
$
20
 
Gross profit (loss)
 
$
12
   
$
(14
)
 
$
41
   
$
(13
)
 
Notes:
1)
Fort Hills financial results included from June 1, 2018.
2)
Fort Hills figures presented at our ownership interest of 21.3%.
3)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
4)
See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliation.

Performance

Gross profit in the third quarter from our energy business unit was $12 million compared with a loss of $14 million a year ago. EBITDA from Fort Hills and gross profit before depreciation and amortization from our energy business increased by $42 million compared with a year ago (see table below) primarily due to higher sales volumes and lower unit operating costs.

Our 21.3% share of bitumen production from Fort Hills increased by 6,278 barrels per day in the third quarter compared to last year, primarily due to the ramp up of operations during 2018. Production continues to be lower than design capacity due to the mandatory production curtailments that came into effect on January 1, 2019. The effect of the curtailments was partially offset by the purchase of 838 barrels per day of curtailment credits from other producers during the quarter.

Unit operating costs averaged $27.31 in the third quarter of 2019, compared to $39.04 in the same period last year, reflecting the impact of higher volumes in the current period. Operations overcame extreme wet weather and soft pit conditions in July. With the extended production curtailments, we continue to expect production to be at the low end of our annual guidance range and operating costs to be near the high end.
 
 
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The table below summarizes the change in gross profit, before depreciation and amortization, in our energy business unit for the quarter:

Gross Profit Before Depreciation and Amortization1 (CAD$ in millions)
 
Three months
ended September 30
 
       
As reported in third quarter of 2018
 
$
7
 
Increase (decrease):
       
   Blended bitumen price realized
   
(3
)
   Sales volumes
   
23
 
   Unit operating costs
   
28
 
   Transportation costs
   
(3
)
   Royalties
   
1
 
   Non-proprietary income (expense), net
   
(4
)
Net increase
   
42
 
As reported in current quarter
 
$
49
 

Note:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.

Fort Hills continues to assess the potential to de-bottleneck and expand its production capacity. The focus on de-bottlenecking opportunities will be on those that would require minimal or no capital. This, along with longer-term opportunities, have the potential to increase Fort Hills’ production capacity by up to 20,000 to 40,000 barrels per day of bitumen on a 100% basis.

In the third quarter, our share of Fort Hills’ capital expenditures was $42 million and we expect to remain within our annual guidance for the year.

Markets

Our blended bitumen price realizations are influenced by the monthly calendar NYMEX WTI, and Canadian heavy crude oil differentials at Hardisty and the U.S. Gulf Coast for Western Canadian Select (WCS). Price realizations are also marginally affected by the specific quality of our blended bitumen.

In the third quarter, NYMEX WTI averaged US$56.45 per barrel. The WCS price for our Hardisty deliveries of blended bitumen were indexed at an average of NYMEX WTI less US$12.24 per barrel, for a WCS blend value of US$44.21 per barrel. U.S. Gulf Coast deliveries were priced at an average of NYMEX WTI minus US$1.53 per barrel, for a WCS blend value of US$54.92 per barrel.
 
 
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Operating Netback

The table below summarizes our Fort Hills operating netback:
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(Amounts reported in CAD$ per barrel of bitumen sold)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
20182
 
                         
Bitumen price realized1 3 4
 
$
52.61
   
$
53.41
   
$
54.69
   
$
56.47
 
Crown royalties5
   
(1.81
)
   
(2.90
)
   
(1.58
)
   
(3.08
)
Transportation costs for FRB6
   
(9.16
)
   
(9.58
)
   
(9.59
)
   
(9.43
)
Adjusted operating costs1 3 7
   
(27.31
)
   
(39.04
)
   
(28.20
)
   
(38.84
)
Operating netback1
 
$
14.33
   
$
1.89
   
$
15.32
   
$
5.12
 
 
Notes:
1)
Non-GAAP measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further details.
2)
Fort Hills financial results included from June 1, 2018.
3)
See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliation.
4)
Bitumen price realized represents the realized petroleum revenue (blended bitumen sales revenue) net of diluent expense, expressed on a per barrel basis. Blended bitumen sales revenue represents revenue from our share of the heavy crude oil blend known as Fort Hills Reduced Carbon Life Cycle Dilbit Blend (FRB), sold at the Hardisty and U.S. Gulf Coast market hubs. FRB is comprised of bitumen produced from the Fort Hills oil sands mining and processing operations blended with purchased diluent. The cost of blending is affected by the amount of diluent required and the cost of purchasing, transporting and blending the diluent. A portion of diluent expense is effectively recovered in the sales price of the blended product. Diluent expense is also affected by Canadian and U.S. benchmark pricing and changes in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar.
5)
The royalty rate applicable to pre-payout oil sands operations starts at 1% of gross revenue and increases for every dollar by which the WTI crude oil price in Canadian dollars exceeds $55 per barrel, to a maximum of 9% when the WTI crude oil price is $120 per barrel or higher. Fort Hills is currently in the pre-payout phase. Detailed information regarding Alberta oil sands royalties can be found on the following website: https://www.energy.alberta.ca/OS/OSRoyalty.
6)
Transportation costs represent pipeline and storage costs downstream of the East Tank Farm blending facility. We use various pipeline and storage facilities to transport and sell our blend to customers throughout North America. Sales to the U.S. markets require additional transportation costs, but realize higher selling prices.
7)
Operating costs represent the costs to produce a barrel of bitumen from the Fort Hills mining and processing operation.
 
 
Outlook

In the third quarter, citing continued delays in the development of export pipeline capacity, the Government of Alberta announced the extension of its production curtailment to the end of December 2020, with the option to terminate earlier. Initially set at 325,000 barrels per day in January, industry curtailment levels have gradually been reduced to 80,000 barrels per day for December.

Despite the announced extension of the mandatory production curtailment, we continue to expect to be at the low end of our annual bitumen production guidance of 33,000 to 38,000 barrels per day and near the high end of our unit operating cost guidance range of CAD$26.00 to CAD$29.00 per barrel for the year.


OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES

Other operating expense, net of other income, was $107 million in the third quarter compared with $732 million of income a year ago. Significant items included $50 million of negative settlement pricing adjustments, $29 million for take or pay contract costs and $48 million of environmental and care and maintenance costs, partly offset by $11 million of gains on commodity derivatives and $27 million recovery of share based compensation. In the same
 
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period last year, other operating expense, net of other income, included a pre-tax gain of $888 million on the sale of the Waneta Dam to BC Hydro.

The table below outlines our outstanding receivable positions, provisionally valued at September 30, 2019 and June 30, 2019.

   
Outstanding at
   
Outstanding at
 
   
September 30, 2019
   
June 30, 2019
 
(payable pounds in millions)
 
Pounds
   
US$/lb.
   
Pounds
   
US$/lb.
 
                         
Copper
   
105
     
2.61
     
172
     
2.71
 
Zinc
   
230
     
1.06
     
155
     
1.15
 

Our finance expense of $65 million in the third quarter decreased by $19 million from a year ago. Our finance expense includes the interest expense on our debt, on advances to QBSA from SMM/SC, and on lease liabilities, letters of credit and standby fees, interest components of our pension obligations and accretion on our decommissioning and restoration provisions, less any interest that we capitalize against our development projects. The primary reason for the decrease is a reduction in debt interest due to lower outstanding debt balances and a higher amount of interest capitalized against our development projects including $53 million for QB2.

Income Taxes

Income and resource taxes for the quarter were $171 million, or 31% of pre-tax profits. This effective tax rate is higher than the Canadian statutory income tax rate of 27% as a result of resource taxes and higher rates in some foreign jurisdictions. Due to available tax pools, we are currently shielded from cash income taxes, but not resource taxes, in Canada. We remain subject to resource taxes in Canada and cash taxes in foreign jurisdictions.

In the first quarter, the Peruvian tax authority, La Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (SUNAT), issued an income tax assessment for the 2013 taxation year to Antamina, denying accelerated depreciation claimed by Antamina in respect of a mill expansion and certain other assets on the basis that the expansion was not covered by Antamina’s tax stability agreement. Antamina objected to the 2013 assessment, but lost its appeal with SUNAT this quarter. The issue also arises in subsequent taxation years and we expect that it will be raised in those years. Antamina management intends to pursue the issue in the Peruvian courts.

Based on opinions of counsel, we have provided for the tax on this issue for all years possibly affected, but not for associated penalties and interest, which may not be exigible. As the tax differences are largely timing related, the current tax expense, net of deferred tax recovery, is only $1 million (US$1 million). We expect Antamina to pay potential taxes, interest and penalties while the appeal is ongoing. We estimate our share of the anticipated payment to be $122 million (US$92 million). If penalties and interest are upheld, we would record estimated other operating expenses of $35 million (US$26 million) and finance expense of $16 million (US$12 million).
 
 
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FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDITY

Our financial position and liquidity remains strong. Our debt position, net debt, and credit ratios are summarized in the table below:
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2019
   
2018
 
             
Term notes
 
$
3,209
   
$
3,809
 
Unamortized fees and discounts
   
(31
)
   
(31
)
Lease liabilities
   
517
     
248
 
Other
   
27
     
20
 
Debt (US$ in millions)
 
$
3,722
   
$
4,046
 
                 
Debt (Canadian $ equivalent)1 (A)
 
$
4,929
   
$
5,519
 
Less cash balances
   
(1,619
)
   
(1,734
)
Net debt2 (B)
 
$
3,310
   
$
3,785
 
                 
Equity (C)
 
$
24,216
   
$
23,018
 
Debt to debt-plus-equity ratio2 (A/(A+C))
   
17
%
   
19
%
Net-debt to net-debt-plus-equity ratio2 (B/(B+C))
   
12
%
   
14
%
Debt to EBITDA ratio2 3
   
1.1
x
   
0.9
x
Net debt to EBITDA ratio2 3
   
0.8
x
   
0.6
x
Average interest rate
   
5.6
%
   
6.1
%
 
Notes:
1)
Translated at period end exchange rates.
2)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
3)
See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for reconciliation.

Our liquidity remains strong at $6.8 billion inclusive of $1.6 billion in cash, of which $1.0 billion is in Chile for the development of the QB2 project. At September 30, 2019, the principal balance of our public notes was US$3.2 billion.

We maintain various committed and uncommitted credit facilities for liquidity and for the issuance of letters of credit. The only financial covenant under our bank agreements is the requirement for our net debt to capitalization ratio not to exceed 55%. That ratio was 14% at September 30, 2019.

We maintain a US$4.0 billion committed revolving credit facility, which was undrawn at September 30, 2019. In addition to other minor amendments, the facility’s maturity date was recently extended to November 2024.

We also have various other uncommitted credit facilities, standby letters of credit, and surety bonds that secure our reclamation and other obligations in the amount of approximately $1.9 billion, $454 million, and $450 million, respectively. We may be required to post additional security in respect of reclamation at our sites in future periods as additional land is disturbed, regulatory requirements change or closure plans are updated.
 
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On May 30, 2019, we announced the signing of a US$2.5 billion limited recourse project financing facility to fund the development of the QB2 project. The financing is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter and first borrowing under the facility is not expected to be required until early 2020.

Operating Cash Flow

Cash flow from operations in the third quarter of $1.1 billion was $185 million higher than a year ago, despite lower commodity prices in the quarter. Significant changes in our working capital items during the quarter more than offset the effect of lower commodity prices.

During the third quarter, changes in working capital items provided a source of cash of $189 million compared with a year ago when changes in working capital resulted in a use of cash of $176 million. The fluctuation in working capital changes year over year was primarily related to changes in our steelmaking coal trade receivable balances. As a result of lower sales volumes and declining prices, trade receivables were reduced by $180 million during the third quarter of this year. This compares with a year ago when trade receivables increased by $80 million.

Investing Activities

Expenditures on property, plant and equipment were $824 million in the third quarter, including $423 million for the QB2 project, $193 million on sustaining capital and $160 million on major enhancement projects. The largest components of sustaining expenditures were $90 million at our steelmaking coal operations, $32 million at Red Dog, $20 million at Antamina and $18 million at Highland Valley Copper.

Capitalized production stripping costs were $159 million in the third quarter compared with $162 million a year ago. The majority of this represents the advancement of pits for future production at our steelmaking coal mines.

The table below summarizes our year-to-date capital spending for 2019:

($ in millions)
 
Sustaining
   
Major
Enhancement
   
New Mine Development
   
QB2 Project
   
Sub-total
   
Capitalized
Stripping
   
Total
 
                                           
Steelmaking coal
 
$
260
   
$
221
   
$
   
$
   
$
481
   
$
362
   
$
843
 
Copper
   
114
     
30
     
76
     
865
     
1,085
     
147
     
1,232
 
Zinc
   
96
     
64
     
24
     
     
184
     
19
     
203
 
Energy
   
33
     
81
     
33
     
     
147
     
     
147
 
Corporate
   
8
     
     
     
     
8
     
     
8
 
   
$
511
   
$
396
   
$
133
   
$
865
   
$
1,905
   
$
528
   
$
2,433
 

Financing Activities

To date, we have purchased approximately 22.5 million Class B subordinate voting shares under our normal course issuer bid for $645 million, of which $180 million was spent in the third quarter. This represents approximately 65% of the $1.0 billion of share buy-backs previously authorized.

In September, we paid $28 million in respect of our regular base dividend of $0.05 per share.
 
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Interest and various finance fees and charges paid in the third quarter were $104 million compared with $140 million a year ago. The decrease is primarily due to lower interest paid on our debt due to lower debt balances.


FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The sales of our products are denominated in U.S. dollars while a significant portion of our expenses are incurred in local currencies, particularly the Canadian dollar and the Chilean peso. Foreign exchange fluctuations can have a significant effect on our operating margins, unless such fluctuations are offset by related changes to commodity prices.

Our U.S. dollar denominated debt is subject to revaluation based on changes in the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate. As at September 30, 2019, $3.0 billion of our U.S. dollar denominated debt is designated as a hedge against our foreign operations that have a U.S. dollar functional currency. As a result, any foreign exchange gains or losses arising on that amount of our U.S. dollar debt are recorded in other comprehensive income, with the remainder being charged to profit.

Commodity markets are volatile. Prices can change rapidly and customers can alter shipment plans. This can have a substantial effect on our business and financial results. Continued uncertainty in global markets arising from the macroeconomic outlook and government policy changes, including tariffs and the potential for trade disputes, may have a significant positive or negative effect on the prices of the various products we produce. While price volatility will remain a significant factor in our industry, we have taken steps to insulate our company from its effects, including strengthening our balance sheet and credit ratings by reducing debt. Further, we believe the long-term supply and demand balance for our products is favorable.
 
 
 
 
 
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Commodity Prices and Sensitivities

Commodity prices are a key driver of our profit and cash flows. On the supply side, the depleting nature of ore reserves, difficulties in finding new ore bodies, the permitting processes, the availability of skilled resources to develop projects, as well as infrastructure constraints, political risk and significant cost inflation may continue to have a moderating effect on the growth in future production for the industry as a whole.

The sensitivity of our annual profit attributable to shareholders and EBITDA to changes in the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate and commodity prices, before pricing adjustments, based on our current balance sheet, our expected 2019 mid-range production estimates, current commodity prices and a Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate of $1.32, is as follows:

           
Estimated
 
Estimated
 
 
2019 Mid-Range
   
Effect of Change
 
Effect on
 
 
Production
Estimates1
 
Change
On Profit2
($ in millions)
 
EBITDA2
($ in millions)
 
               
US$ exchange
   
 CAD$0.01
 
$
38
   
$
60
 
Steelmaking coal
   (million tonnes)
   
25.75
 
US$1/tonne
 
$
19
   
$
30
 
Copper
   (000’s tonnes)
   
300
 
US$0.01/lb.
 
$
5
   
$
8
 
Zinc (000’s tonnes)3
   
915
 
US$0.01/lb.
 
$
10
   
$
13
 
WCS (million bbl)4
   
13
 
US$1/bbl
 
$
12
   
$
17
 
WTI 5
       
US$1/bbl
 
$
9
   
$
12
 

Notes:
1)
All production estimates are subject to change based on market and operating conditions.
2)
The effect on our profit attributable to shareholders and on EBITDA of commodity price and exchange rate movements will vary from quarter to quarter depending on sales volumes. Our estimate of the sensitivity of profit and EBITDA to changes in the U.S. dollar exchange rate is sensitive to commodity price assumptions.
3)
Zinc includes 280,000 tonnes of refined zinc and 635,000 tonnes of zinc contained in concentrate.
4)
Bitumen volumes from our energy business unit.
5)
Our WTI oil price sensitivity takes into account our interest in Fort Hills for the relevant change in revenue, partially offset by the effect of the change in diluent purchase costs as well as the effect on the change in operating costs across our business units, as our operations use a significant amount of diesel fuel.

 
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVES

We hold a number of financial instruments and derivatives, which are recorded on our balance sheet at fair value with gains and losses in each period included in other comprehensive income and profit for the period as appropriate. The most significant of these instruments are marketable securities, metal-related forward contracts including those embedded in our silver and gold streaming agreements and settlements receivable and payable. Some of our gains and losses on metal-related financial instruments are affected by smelter price participation and are taken into account in determining royalties and other expenses. All are subject to varying rates of taxation depending on their nature and jurisdiction.


GUIDANCE

While our financial position is strong, in light of uncertain economic conditions, we have implemented a company-wide cost reduction program to reduce our operating costs and planned capital spending for the balance of 2019 and 2020, targeting reductions of approximately $500 million from previously planned spending through the end of 2020. Planned 2019 reductions are reflected in our guidance. We are targeting $170 million in reductions for the balance of 2019, of which $120 million is related to capital spending and $50 million relates to other costs company-wide.

For 2020, we are targeting reductions in planned capital spending of $130 million and $200 million in other costs. Approximately 30% of the $500 million in total cost reductions relates to the deferral of capital projects, which we expect will be required subsequent to 2020. Our targeted cost reductions do not include initiatives that would result in a reduction in the production volumes of our commodities or that could adversely affect the health and safety of our people.

To achieve our targeted cost reductions, we expect to eliminate approximately 500 full-time equivalent positions, some of which we expect to come from attrition, the expiry of temporary or contract positions and current job vacancies.

The following guidance for 2019 includes targeted reductions and deferrals of expenditures to be implemented under our company-wide cost reduction program.

As a result of planned major plant outages early in 2020, which will reduce our steelmaking coal production, we expect our cost of sales in our steelmaking coal business unit to increase significantly in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. We expect our cost of sales in the second half of 2020 to decrease significantly once we are back to full production levels. Overall, we expect our 2020 cost of sales to be lower than 2019 for our steelmaking coal business unit.

We will be issuing our 2020 guidance in February 2020 with our normal annual guidance update.
 
 
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Production Guidance

The table below shows our share of production of our principal products for 2018, our current guidance for production in 2019 and for the following three years.

Units in 000’s tonnes (excluding steelmaking coal, molybdenum, refined silver and bitumen)
 
2018
   
Previous
2019
Guidance
   
Changes
   
Current 2019 Guidance
   
Previous
Three-Year Guidance
2020 – 2022
   
Changes
   
Current Three-Year Guidance
2020 - 2022
 
                                           
PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS
                                         
                                           
Steelmaking coal (million tonnes)
   
26.2
     
25.5 – 26.0
     
     
25.5 – 26.0
     
26.5 – 27.5
     
     
26.5 – 27.5
 
                                                         
Copper1 2 3
                                                       
Highland Valley Copper
   
100.8
     
115 – 120
     
     
115 – 120
     
135 – 155
     
     
135 – 155
 
Antamina
   
100.4
     
95 – 100
     
     
95 – 100
     
90 – 95
     
     
90 – 95
 
Carmen de Andacollo8
   
67.2
     
62 – 67
     
     
62 – 67
     
60
     
     
60
 
Quebrada Blanca 5
   
25.5
     
20 – 23
     
     
20 – 23
     
     
     
 
     
293.9
     
290 – 310
     
     
290 – 310
     
285 – 305
     
     
285 – 305
 
Zinc1 2 4
                                                       
Red Dog
   
583.2
     
535 – 560
     
     
535 – 560
     
500 – 520
     
     
500 – 520
 
Antamina
   
92.1
     
65 – 70
     
     
65 – 70
     
100 – 110
     
     
100 – 110
 
Pend Oreille
   
29.7
     
19 – 20
     
     
19
     
     
     
 
     
705.0
     
620 – 650
     
     
620 – 650
     
600 – 630
     
     
600 – 630
 
Refined zinc
                                                       
   Trail Operations
   
302.9
     
305 – 310
     
(30) – (25
   
275 – 285
     
310 – 315
     
     
310 – 315
 
                                                         
Bitumen (million barrels)2 6 7
                                                       
   Fort Hills
   
6.8
     
12 – 14
     
     
12 – 14
     
14
     
     
14
 
                                                         
OTHER PRODUCTS
                                                       
                                                         
Lead1
                                                       
   Red Dog
   
98.4
     
90 – 95
     
     
90 – 95
     
85 – 100
     
     
85 – 100
 
                                                         
Refined lead
                                                       
   Trail Operations
   
61.0
     
70 – 75
     
     
70 – 75
     
85 – 95
     
     
85 – 95
 
                                                         
Molybdenum (million pounds)1 2
                                                       
Highland Valley Copper
   
8.7
     
8.0
     
     
8.0
     
4.0 – 5.0
     
     
4.0 – 5.0
 
Antamina
   
2.3
     
1.5
     
     
1.5
     
2.0 – 3.0
     
     
2.0 – 3.0
 
     
11.0
     
9.5
     
     
9.5
     
6.0 – 8.0
     
     
6.0 – 8.0
 
Refined silver (million ounces)
                                                       
   Trail Operations
   
11.6
     
13 – 14
     
     
13 – 14
     
N/A
     
     
N/A
 

Notes:
1)
Metal contained in concentrate.
2)
We include 100% of production and sales from our Quebrada Blanca and Carmen de Andacollo mines in our production and sales volumes, even though we do not own 100% of these operations, because we fully consolidate their results in our financial statements. We include 22.5% and 21.3% of production and sales from Antamina and Fort Hills, respectively, representing our proportionate ownership interest in these operations.
3)
Copper production includes cathode production at Quebrada Blanca and Carmen de Andacollo.
4)
Total zinc includes co-product zinc production from our copper business unit.
5)
Excludes production from QB2 for three-year guidance 2020–2022.
6)
Production results are included from June 1, 2018.
7)
The 2020–2022 bitumen production guidance does not reflect potential near-term debottlenecking opportunities. See energy business unit for more information.
8)
Production in the fourth quarter of 2019 may be affected by the workers’ union strike action at Carmen de Andacollo.
 
 
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Sales Guidance

The table below shows our sales for the last quarter and our sales guidance for the next quarter for selected primary products.

     
Q3 2019
   
Q4 2019
Guidance
 
               
Steelmaking coal (million tonnes)
   
6.1
     
6.2 – 6.4
 
Zinc (000’s tonnes)1
               
   Red Dog
   
171
     
160 – 165
 

Note:
1)
Metal contained in concentrate.

Unit Cost Guidance

The table below reports our unit costs for selected principal products for 2018 and our guidance for unit costs for selected principal products in 2019.

   
2018
   
Previous
2019
Guidance
   
Changes
   
Current
2019
Guidance
 
                         
Steelmaking coal1
                       
   Adjusted site cost of sales5
 
$
62
   
$
62 – 65
   
$
   
$
62 – 65
 
   Transportation costs
   
37
     
37 – 39
     
     
37 – 39
 
   Unit costs5 – CAD$/tonne
 
$
99
   
$
99 – 104
   
$
   
$
99 – 104
 
                                 
Copper2
                               
   Total cash unit costs5 (US$/lb.)
 
$
1.74
   
$
1.70 – 1.80
   
$
   
$
1.70 – 1.80
 
Net cash unit costs3 5 (US$/lb.)
     1.23        1.40 – 1.50        –        1.40 – 1.50  
                                 
Zinc4
                               
   Total cash unit costs5 (US$/lb.)
 
$
0.49
   
$
0.50 – 0.55
   
$
   
$
0.50 – 0.55
 
   Net cash unit costs3 5 (US$/lb.) 
     0.31        0.30 – 0.35              0.30 – 0.35  
                                 
Bitumen
                               
    Adjusted operating costs5 (CAD$/barrel)
 
$
32.89
   
$
26 – 29
   
$
   
$
26 – 29
 

Notes:
1)
Steelmaking coal unit costs are reported in Canadian dollars per tonne.
2)
Copper unit costs are reported in U.S. dollars per payable pound of metal contained in concentrate. Copper total cash costs after by-product margins include adjusted cash cost of sales, smelter processing charges and cash margin for by-products including co-products. Assumes a zinc price of US$1.15 per pound, a molybdenum price of US$12 per pound, a silver price of US$16.00 per ounce, a gold price of US$1,350 per ounce and a Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate of $1.32.
3)
After co and by-product margins.
4)
Zinc unit costs are reported in U.S. dollars per payable pound of metal contained in concentrate. Zinc total cash costs after by-product margins are mine costs including adjusted cash cost of sales, smelter processing charges and cash margin for by-products. Assumes a lead price of US$0.90 per pound, a silver price of US$16.00 per ounce and a Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate of $1.32. By-products include both by-products and co-products.
5)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.
 
 
32      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
Capital Expenditure Guidance

The table below shows our capital expenditures for 2018 and our capital expenditures guidance for 2019, which has decreased from our previous guidance. Our current 2019 guidance includes targeted reductions and deferrals of expenditures under our cost reduction program.

 
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)
 
2018
   
Previous
2019
Guidance
   
Changes5
   
Current
2019
Guidance
 
Sustaining
                       
Steelmaking coal1
 
$
232
   
$
515
   
$
(60
)
 
$
455
 
Copper
   
157
     
200
     
(20
)
   
180
 
Zinc
   
225
     
145
     
     
145
 
Energy
   
21
     
60
     
(5
)
   
55
 
Corporate
   
10
     
10
     
     
10
 
   
$
645
   
$
930
   
$
(85
)
 
$
845
 
Major Enhancement
                               
Steelmaking coal2
 
$
230
   
$
385
   
$
(10
)
 
$
375
 
Copper
   
62
     
55
     
(10
)
   
45
 
Zinc
   
107
     
75
     
     
75
 
Energy
   
69
     
100
     
     
100
 
   
$
468
   
$
615
   
$
(20
)
 
$
595
 
New Mine Development
                               
Copper3
 
$
56
   
$
115
   
$
(25
)
 
$
90
 
Zinc
   
38
     
25
     
     
25
 
Energy
   
285
     
30
     
5
     
35
 
   
$
379
   
$
170
   
$
(20
)
 
$
150
 
Total
                               
Steelmaking coal
 
$
462
   
$
900
   
$
(70
)
 
$
830
 
Copper
   
275
     
370
     
(55
)
   
315
 
Zinc
   
370
     
245
     
     
245
 
Energy
   
375
     
190
     
     
190
 
Corporate
   
10
     
10
     
     
10
 
   
$
1,492
   
$
1,715
   
$
(125
)
 
$
1,590
 
QB2 capital expenditures
 
$
414
   
$
1,450
     
   
$
1,450
 
Total before SMM and SC contributions
   
1,906
     
3,165
     
(125
)
   
3,040
 
Estimated SMM and SC contributions
    to capital expenditures4
   
     
(1,265
)
   
     
(1,265
)
Total Teck spend
 
$
1,906
   
$
1,900
   
$
(125
)
 
$
1,775
 

Notes:
1)
For steelmaking coal, sustaining capital includes Teck’s share of water treatment charges of $57 million in 2018. Sustaining capital guidance includes Teck’s share of water treatment charges related to the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan, which are approximately $175 million in 2019, down from our previous guidance of $235 million.
2)
For steelmaking coal major enhancement capital guidance includes $210 million relating to the facility upgrade at Neptune Bulk Terminals that will be funded by Teck.
3)
For copper, new mine development guidance for 2019 includes early scoping studies for QB3, Zafranal, San Nicolás and Galore Creek.
4)
Total SMM and SC contributions were $1.7 billion.
5)
Changes to our 2019 capital expenditures guidance include targeted reductions and deferrals of capital projects under our cost reduction program.
 
 
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Capital Expenditure Guidance – Capitalized Stripping

 
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)
 
2018
   
Previous
2019
Guidance
   
Changes
   
Current
2019
Guidance
 
                         
Steelmaking coal
 
$
507
   
$
445
   
$
   
$
445
 
Copper
   
161
     
175
     
     
175
 
Zinc
   
39
     
45
     
     
45
 
   
$
707
   
$
665
   
$
   
$
665
 

Other Guidance

We now expect to spend $85 million on research and development initiatives, down from our previous guidance of $95 million. The lower spending is primarily due to timing of expenditures.


QUARTERLY PROFIT AND CASH FLOW
 
(in millions, except for share data)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2017
 
     
Q3
     
Q2
     
Q1
     
Q4
     
Q3
     
Q2
     
Q1
     
Q4
     
Q3
 
                                                                         
Revenue
 
$
3,035
   
$
3,138
   
$
3,106
   
$
3,247
   
$
3,209
   
$
3,016
   
$
3,092
   
$
3,156
   
$
3,075
 
Gross profit
   
787
     
1,051
     
1,042
     
1,011
     
1,009
     
1,241
     
1,360
     
1,263
     
1,068
 
EBITDA1
   
1,032
     
808
     
1,396
     
1,152
     
2,064
     
1,403
     
1,555
     
1,563
     
1,370
 
Profit attributable to shareholders
   
369
     
231
     
630
     
433
     
1,281
     
634
     
759
     
740
     
584
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.66
   
$
0.41
   
$
1.11
   
$
0.75
   
$
2.23
   
$
1.10
   
$
1.32
   
$
1.28
   
$
1.01
 
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.66
   
$
0.41
   
$
1.10
   
$
0.75
   
$
2.20
   
$
1.09
   
$
1.30
   
$
1.26
   
$
0.99
 
Cash flow from operations
 
$
1,062
   
$
1,120
   
$
520
   
$
1,336
   
$
877
   
$
1,105
   
$
1,119
   
$
1,458
   
$
894
 
 
Note:
1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section for further information.


ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted IFRS 16, Leases, using a cumulative catch-up approach where we have recorded leases prospectively from that date forward and have not restated comparative information. The effect of adoption of this new pronouncement is outlined in more detail in Note 15 to our interim consolidated financial statements as at March 31, 2019.

We have recorded right-of-use assets of $280 million within property, plant and equipment, measured at either an amount equal to the lease liability or their carrying amount as if IFRS 16 had been applied since the commencement date, discounted using our incremental borrowing rate on January 1, 2019. These right-of-use assets related to lease liabilities continue to be recorded in property, plant and equipment. We have recorded lease liabilities of $342 million as at January 1, 2019 and reclassified $338 million of lease liabilities that were previously presented as debt on the balance sheet. The net of tax difference between right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
 
 
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recognized on the transition was recorded as a $43 million retained earnings adjustment on January 1, 2019.


AREAS OF JUDGMENT AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we make judgments in applying our accounting policies. The judgments that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in our financial statements include the assessment of impairment indicators, the determination of the available for use date for property, plant and equipment, accounting for joint arrangements, streaming transactions and the accounting for income taxes. In addition, we make assumptions about the future in deriving estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. Sources of estimation uncertainty include estimates used to determine the recoverable amounts of long-lived assets, recoverable reserves and resources, the provision for income taxes and the related deferred tax assets and liabilities and the valuation of other assets and liabilities including decommissioning and restoration provisions. These areas of judgment and critical accounting estimates are consistent with those reported in our 2018 annual consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis.


OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA

As at October 23, 2019, there were 546.4 million Class B subordinate voting shares (Class B shares) and 7.8 million Class A common shares outstanding. In addition, there were approximately 20.2 million share options outstanding with exercise prices ranging between $5.34 and $58.80 per share. More information on these instruments and the terms of their conversion is set out in Note 23 of our 2018 audited financial statements.

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has accepted our notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to purchase up to 40 million Class B shares during the period starting October 28, 2019 and ending October 27, 2020, representing approximately 7.3% of the outstanding Class B shares, or 8.2% of the public float, as at October 10, 2019.

Any purchases made under the NCIB will be through the facilities of the TSX, the New York Stock Exchange or other alternative trading systems in Canada and the United States, if eligible, or by such other means as may be permitted under applicable securities laws, including private agreements under an issuer bid exemption order or block purchases in accordance with applicable regulations. Any purchases made by way of private agreement under an applicable exemption order issued by a securities regulatory authority may be at a discount to the prevailing market price, as provided for in such exemption order.

Under the TSX rules, except pursuant to permitted exceptions, the number of Class B Shares purchased on the TSX on any given day will not exceed 355,530 Class B Shares, which is 25% of the average daily trading volume for the Class B Shares on the TSX during the six-month period ended September 30, 2019 of 1,422,123, calculated in accordance with the TSX rules. The actual number of Class B Shares to be purchased and the timing of any such purchases will generally be determined by us from time to time as market conditions warrant. In addition, we may from time to time repurchase Class B Shares under an automatic securities repurchase plan, which will enable purchases during times when we would typically not be permitted to purchase our shares due to regulatory or other reasons. All repurchased shares will be cancelled. Security holders may obtain
 
 
35      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
a copy of the notice of intention, without charge, by request directed to the attention of our Corporate Secretary, at our offices located at Suite 3300-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 0B3.


INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Any system of internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. There have been no significant changes in our internal controls during the quarter ended September 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT

Our revenue and gross profit by business unit are summarized in the tables below:
 
 
 
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)  
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
 
                       
REVENUES
                       
   Steelmaking coal
 
$
1,277
   
$
1,505
   
$
4,417
   
$
4,675
 
 
                               
   Copper
                               
Highland Valley Copper
   
264
     
208
     
745
     
745
 
Antamina
   
192
     
238
     
646
     
793
 
Carmen de Andacollo
   
106
     
109
     
357
     
367
 
Quebrada Blanca
   
39
     
56
     
129
     
176
 
 
   
601
     
611
     
1,877
     
2,081
 
   Zinc
                               
Trail Operations
   
456
     
443
     
1,423
     
1,549
 
Red Dog
   
571
     
570
     
1,146
     
1,151
 
Pend Oreille
   
9
     
23
     
56
     
69
 
Other
   
2
     
2
     
6
     
6
 
Intra-segment revenues
   
(136
)
   
(154
)
   
(408
)
   
(501
)
 
   
902
     
884
     
2,223
     
2,274
 
   Energy1
   
255
     
209
     
762
     
287
 
TOTAL REVENUES
 
$
3,035
   
$
3,209
   
$
9,279
   
$
9,317
 
 
                               
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)
                               
   Steelmaking coal
 
$
425
   
$
634
   
$
1,871
   
$
2,221
 
 
                               
   Copper
                               
Highland Valley Copper
   
55
     
12
     
126
     
161
 
Antamina
   
94
     
140
     
336
     
500
 
Carmen de Andacollo
   
9
     
27
     
44
     
94
 
Quebrada Blanca
   
(17
)
   
(9
)
   
(19
)
   
(16
)
Other
   
2
     
1
     
     
 
 
   
143
     
171
     
487
     
739
 
 
                               
   Zinc
                               
Trail Operations
   
(20
)
   
(36
)
   
(53
)
   
63
 
Red Dog
   
237
     
266
     
528
     
608
 
Pend Oreille
   
(4
)
   
(13
)
   
(7
)
   
(21
)
Other
   
(6
)
   
1
     
13
     
13
 
 
   
207
     
218
     
481
     
663
 
   Energy1
   
12
     
(14
)
   
41
     
(13
)
TOTAL GROSS PROFIT
 
$
787
   
$
1,009
   
$
2,880
   
$
3,610
 
 
Note:
1)
Fort Hills financial results included from June 1, 2018.
 
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COST OF SALES SUMMARY

Our cost of sales information by business unit is summarized in the tables below:
 
 
 
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
 
                       
OPERATING COSTS
                       
   Steelmaking coal
 
$
408
   
$
440
   
$
1,217
   
$
1,173
 
 
                               
   Copper
                               
Highland Valley Copper
   
145
     
144
     
435
     
417
 
Antamina
   
46
     
45
     
162
     
152
 
Carmen de Andacollo
   
69
     
60
     
234
     
204
 
Quebrada Blanca
   
44
     
43
     
117
     
124
 
Other
   
(2
)
   
(1
)
   
     
 
 
   
302
     
291
     
948
     
897
 
   Zinc
                               
Trail Operations
   
124
     
122
     
391
     
334
 
Red Dog
   
123
     
105
     
209
     
170
 
Pend Oreille
   
11
     
31
     
58
     
78
 
Other
   
8
     
1
     
(7
)
   
(7
)
 
   
266
     
259
     
651
     
575
 
   Energy1
   
91
     
97
     
266
     
132
 
Total operating costs
 
$
1,067
   
$
1,087
   
$
3,082
   
$
2,777
 
 
                               
TRANSPORTATION COSTS
                               
   Steelmaking coal
 
$
237
   
$
250
   
$
727
   
$
720
 
 
                               
   Copper
                               
Highland Valley Copper
   
12
     
9
     
32
     
29
 
Antamina
   
7
     
7
     
20
     
21
 
Carmen de Andacollo
   
7
     
6
     
20
     
18
 
Quebrada Blanca
   
1
     
1
     
2
     
2
 
 
   
27
     
23
     
74
     
70
 
   Zinc
                               
Trail Operations
   
40
     
35
     
114
     
108
 
Red Dog
   
48
     
41
     
100
     
81
 
Pend Oreille
   
     
     
1
     
1
 
 
   
88
     
76
     
215
     
190
 
   Energy1
   
30
     
27
     
88
     
35
 
Total transportation costs
 
$
382
   
$
376
   
$
1,104
   
$
1,015
 
 
Note:
1)
Fort Hills financial results included from June 1, 2018.
 
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COST OF SALES SUMMARY, continued
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
RAW MATERIAL PURCHASES
                       
   Zinc concentrate purchases
                       
                         
Trail Operations
 
$
290
   
$
303
   
$
908
   
$
988
 
Intra-segment purchases
   
(136
)
   
(154
)
   
(408
)
   
(501
)
     
154
     
149
     
500
     
487
 
Energy1 2
   
85
     
78
     
267
     
100
 
Total raw material purchases
 
$
239
   
$
227
   
$
767
   
$
587
 
ROYALTY COSTS
                               
   Steelmaking coal
 
$
4
   
$
5
   
$
17
   
$
12
 
                                 
   Copper
                               
Antamina
   
3
     
6
     
14
     
18
 
                                 
   Zinc
                               
Red Dog
   
116
     
118
     
210
     
214
 
Pend Oreille
   
1
     
1
     
1
     
1
 
     
117
     
119
     
211
     
215
 
Total royalty costs
 
$
124
   
$
130
   
$
242
   
$
245
 
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
                               
   Steelmaking coal
 
$
203
   
$
176
   
$
585
   
$
549
 
                                 
   Copper
                               
Highland Valley Copper
   
52
     
43
     
152
     
138
 
Antamina
   
42
     
40
     
114
     
102
 
Carmen de Andacollo
   
21
     
16
     
59
     
51
 
Quebrada Blanca
   
11
     
21
     
29
     
66
 
     
126
     
120
     
354
     
357
 
   Zinc
                               
Trail Operations
   
22
     
19
     
63
     
56
 
Red Dog
   
47
     
40
     
99
     
78
 
Pend Oreille
   
1
     
4
     
3
     
10
 
     
70
     
63
     
165
     
144
 
   Energy1
   
37
     
21
     
100
     
33
 
Total depreciation and amortization
 
$
436
   
$
380
   
$
1,204
   
$
1,083
 
TOTAL COST OF SALES
 
$
2,248
   
$
2,200
   
$
6,399
   
$
5,707
 
 
Notes:
1)
Fort Hills financial results included from June 1, 2018.
2)
Includes diluent and non-proprietary blend purchases.
 
39      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
CAPITALIZED STRIPPING COSTS

   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(Teck’s share in CAD$ millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Steelmaking coal
 
$
104
   
$
117
   
$
362
   
$
396
 
Copper
                               
Highland Valley Copper
   
25
     
19
     
70
     
60
 
Antamina
   
20
     
19
     
71
     
59
 
Carmen de Andacollo
   
2
     
1
     
6
     
4
 
     
47
     
39
     
147
     
123
 
Zinc
                               
Red Dog
   
8
     
6
     
19
     
15
 
Total
 
$
159
   
$
162
   
$
528
   
$
534
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
40      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
PRODUCTION AND SALES STATISTICS

Production statistics for each of our operations are presented in the tables below. Operating results are on a 100% basis.
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
Steelmaking coal
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Waste production (million BCM’s)
   
72.3
     
68.7
     
218.2
     
210.6
 
Clean coal production (million tonnes)
   
6.5
     
6.4
     
19.0
     
18.9
 
                                 
Clean coal strip ratio (waste BCM’s/coal tonnes)
 
11.1:1
   
10.8:1
   
11.5:1
   
11.1:1
 
Sales (million tonnes)
   
6.1
     
6.7
     
18.7
     
19.4
 

Highland Valley Copper
                         
Tonnes mined (000's)
   
26,122
     
27,422
     
79,827
     
82,165
 
Tonnes milled (000's)
   
12,825
     
12,311
     
38,227
     
36,964
 
                                 
Copper
                               
Grade (%)
   
0.30
     
0.23
     
0.28
     
0.27
 
Recovery (%)
   
82.4
     
80.4
     
82.7
     
78.9
 
Production (000's tonnes)
   
31.6
     
23.1
     
87.8
     
78.1
 
Sales (000's tonnes)
   
32.9
     
24.7
     
90.5
     
81.8
 
Molybdenum
                               
Production (million pounds)
   
1.2
     
1.9
     
5.2
     
6.7
 
Sales (million pounds)
   
2.1
     
1.9
     
5.3
     
6.3
 

Antamina
                         
Tonnes mined (000's)
   
59,299
     
62,470
     
176,193
     
179,557
 
Tonnes milled (000's)
                               
Copper-only ore
   
8,031
     
7,151
     
21,283
     
21,416
 
Copper-zinc ore
   
5,091
     
6,046
     
16,168
     
16,920
 
                                 
     
13,122
     
13,197
     
37,451
     
38,336
 
Copper1
                               
Grade (%)
   
0.99
     
0.96
     
1.02
     
0.95
 
Recovery (%)
   
88.4
     
89.3
     
88.5
     
89.8
 
Production (000's tonnes)
   
115.8
     
113.6
     
337.1
     
328.1
 
Sales (000's tonnes)
   
101.8
     
103.4
     
315.0
     
314.6
 
                                 
Zinc1
                               
Grade (%)
   
1.75
     
2.15
     
1.64
     
2.22
 
Recovery (%)
   
84.3
     
87.8
     
84.7
     
88.2
 
Production (000's tonnes)
   
71.9
     
107.6
     
224.3
     
324.0
 
Sales (000's tonnes)
   
70.9
     
112.0
     
219.9
     
321.4
 
                                 
Molybdenum
                               
Production (million pounds)
   
2.6
     
3.1
     
4.3
     
7.5
 
Sales (million pounds)
   
1.1
     
1.4
     
3.7
     
7.3
 

Note:
1)
Copper ore grades and recoveries apply to all of the processed ores. Zinc ore grades and recoveries apply to copper-zinc ores only.
 
41      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
PRODUCTION AND SALES STATISTICS, continued

   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
Carmen de Andacollo
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Tonnes mined (000’s)
   
6,284
     
6,121
     
17,899
     
17,770
 
Tonnes milled (000’s)
   
4,597
     
4,771
     
12,944
     
13,541
 
Copper
                               
Grade (%)
   
0.39
     
0.39
     
0.39
     
0.39
 
Recovery (%)
   
88.9
     
86.3
     
88.9
     
86.8
 
Production (000’s tonnes)
   
15.9
     
15.7
     
44.7
     
46.4
 
Sales (000’s tonnes)
   
14.4
     
13.9
     
47.3
     
44.3
 
                                 
Copper cathode
                               
Production (000’s tonnes)
   
0.8
     
0.9
     
2.0
     
2.9
 
Sales (000’s tonnes)
   
0.8
     
0.9
     
2.0
     
3.0
 
                                 
Gold1
                               
Production (000’s ounces)
   
14.1
     
16.2
     
40.4
     
43.3
 
Sales (000’s ounces)
   
14.1
     
14.2
     
46.3
     
42.1
 

Note:
1)
100% of the gold produced is for the account of Royal Gold, Inc. until 900,000 ounces have been delivered, and 50% thereafter.

Quebrada Blanca
                         
Tonnes mined (000's)
   
     
2,899
     
     
10,062
 
Tonnes placed (000's)
                               
Heap leach ore
   
     
     
     
 
Dump leach ore
   
     
1,263
     
     
6,040
 
     
     
1,263
     
     
6,040
 
Grade (SCu%)1
                               
Heap leach ore
   
     
     
     
 
Dump leach ore
   
     
0.22
     
     
0.32
 
                                 
Production (000's tonnes)
                               
Heap leach ore
   
0.8
     
1.6
     
2.7
     
4.4
 
Dump leach ore
   
4.0
     
4.9
     
13.2
     
15.1
 
     
4.8
     
6.5
     
15.9
     
19.5
 
Sales (000's tonnes)
   
4.9
     
7.0
     
15.8
     
20.4
 

Note:
1)
For heap leach and dump leach operations, copper grade is reported as % soluble copper (SCu%) rather than % total copper.
 
42      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
PRODUCTION AND SALES STATISTICS, continued

   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
   
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Trail Operations
                       
Concentrate treated (000’s tonnes)
                       
 Zinc
   
135
     
144
     
418
     
431
 
 Lead
   
27
     
29
     
87
     
93
 
Metal production
                               
Zinc (000's tonnes)
   
71.9
     
74.7
     
220.5
     
228.3
 
Lead (000's tonnes)
   
17.1
     
14.9
     
52.0
     
51.0
 
Silver (million ounces)
   
3.5
     
3.0
     
10.3
     
10.6
 
Gold (000's ounces)
   
8.8
     
10.4
     
26.5
     
31.2
 
                                 
Metal sales
                               
Zinc (000's tonnes)
   
74.4
     
74.4
     
224.0
     
228.6
 
Lead (000's tonnes)
   
17.9
     
12.4
     
52.1
     
45.9
 
Silver (million ounces)
   
3.5
     
3.0
     
10.3
     
10.4
 
Gold (000's ounces)
   
8.5
     
10.3
     
25.4
     
31.7
 

Red Dog
                         
Tonnes mined (000's)
   
2,741
     
3,080
     
7,000
     
8,748
 
Tonnes milled (000's)
   
1,169
     
1,108
     
3,253
     
3,133
 
Zinc
                               
Grade (%)
   
15.4
     
15.7
     
15.3
     
16.0
 
Recovery (%)
   
85.3
     
85.0
     
84.5
     
84.2
 
Production (000's tonnes)
   
153.1
     
148.0
     
421.3
     
423.1
 
Sales (000's tonnes)
   
170.9
     
150.5
     
387.6
     
345.5
 
Lead
                               
Grade (%)
   
4.5
     
4.4
     
4.3
     
4.5
 
Recovery (%)
   
55.2
     
53.8
     
54.9
     
50.6
 
Production (000's tonnes)
   
28.9
     
26.4
     
76.8
     
71.8
 
Sales (000's tonnes)
   
64.0
     
66.6
     
64.0
     
66.6
 

Pend Oreille1
                         
Tonnes mined (000's)
   
39
     
240
     
382
     
651
 
Tonnes milled (000's)
   
47
     
166
     
349
     
398
 
Zinc
                               
Grade (%)
   
6.2
     
5.5
     
6.2
     
5.8
 
Recovery (%)
   
89.7
     
87.5
     
89.5
     
87.9
 
Production (000's tonnes)
   
2.6
     
7.9
     
19.4
     
20.4
 
Sales (000's tonnes)
   
3.1
     
8.2
     
19.9
     
21.2
 
Lead
                               
Grade (%)
   
1.0
     
1.0
     
1.0
     
0.8
 
Recovery (%)
   
63.5
     
60.1
     
60.8
     
60.9
 
Production (000's tonnes)
   
0.3
     
1.0
     
2.1
     
2.1
 
Sales (000's tonnes)
   
0.4
     
1.0
     
2.2
     
2.2
 

Note:
1)
Pend Oreille suspending mining and concentrate production on July 31, 2019.
 
43      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Our financial results are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. This document refers to a number of Non-GAAP Financial Measures which are not measures recognized under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States.

The Non-GAAP Measures described below do not have standardized meanings under IFRS, may differ from those used by other issuers, and may not be comparable to such measures as reported by others. These measures have been derived from our financial statements and applied on a consistent basis as appropriate. We disclose these measures because we believe they assist readers in understanding the results of our operations and financial position and are meant to provide further information about our financial results to investors. These measures should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for other measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.

Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders – For adjusted profit, we adjust profit attributable to shareholders as reported to remove the after-tax effect of certain types of transactions that in our judgment are not indicative of our normal operating activities or do not necessarily occur on a regular basis.

Adjusted basic earnings per share  Adjusted basic earnings per share is adjusted profit divided by average number of shares outstanding in the period.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share – Adjusted diluted earnings per share is adjusted profit divided by average number of fully diluted shares in a period.

EBITDA – EBITDA is profit attributable to shareholders before net finance expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization.

Adjusted EBITDA – Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA before the pre-tax effect of the adjustments that we make to adjusted profit attributable to shareholders as described above.

The adjustments described above to profit attributable to shareholders and EBITDA highlight items and allow us and readers to analyze the rest of our results more clearly. We believe that disclosing these measures assists readers in understanding the ongoing cash generating potential of our business in order to provide liquidity to fund working capital needs, service outstanding debt, fund future capital expenditures and investment opportunities, and pay dividends.

Gross profit before depreciation and amortization – Gross profit before depreciation and amortization is gross profit with the depreciation and amortization expense added back. We believe this measure assists us and readers to assess our ability to generate cash flow from our business units or operations.

Gross profit margins before depreciation – Gross profit margins before depreciation are gross profit before depreciation and amortization, divided by revenue for each respective business unit. We believe this measure assists us and readers to compare margins on a percentage basis among our business units.
 
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Unit costs – Unit costs for our steelmaking coal operations are total cost of goods sold, divided by tonnes sold in the period, excluding depreciation and amortization charges. We include this information as it is frequently requested by investors and investment analysts who use it to assess our cost structure and margins and compare it to similar information provided by many companies in the industry.

Adjusted site cost of sales – Adjusted site cost of sales for our steelmaking coal operations is defined as the cost of the product as it leaves the mine excluding depreciation and amortization charges, out-bound transportation costs and any one-time collective agreement charges and inventory write-down provisions.

Total cash unit costs – Total cash unit costs for our copper and zinc operations includes adjusted cash costs of sales, as described above, plus the smelter and refining charges added back in determining adjusted revenue. This presentation allows a comparison of total cash unit costs, including smelter charges, to the underlying price of copper or zinc in order to assess the margin for the mine on a per unit basis.

Net cash unit costs – Net cash unit costs of principal product, after deducting co-product and by-product margins, are also a common industry measure. By deducting the co- and by-product margin per unit of the principal product, the margin for the mine on a per unit basis may be presented in a single metric for comparison to other operations. Readers should be aware that this metric, by excluding certain items and reclassifying cost and revenue items, distorts our actual production costs as determined under IFRS.

Adjusted cash costs of sales – Adjusted cash cost of sales for our copper and zinc operations is defined as the cost of the product delivered to the port of shipment, excluding depreciation and amortization charges, any one-time collective agreement charges or inventory write-down provisions and by-product cost of sales. It is common practice in the industry to exclude depreciation and amortization as these costs are non-cash and discounted cash flow valuation models used in the industry substitute expectations of future capital spending for these amounts.

Adjusted operating costs for our energy business unit is defined as the costs of product as it leaves the mine, excluding depreciation and amortization charges, cost of diluent for blending to transport our bitumen by pipeline, cost of non-proprietary product purchased and transportation costs of our product and non-proprietary product and any one-time collective agreement charges or inventory write-down provisions.

Cash margins for by-products – Cash margins for by-products is revenue from by- and co-products, less any associated cost of sales of the by and co-product. In addition, for our copper operations, by-product cost of sales also includes cost recoveries associated with our streaming transactions.

Adjusted revenue – Adjusted revenue for our copper and zinc operations excludes the revenue from co-products and by-products, but adds back the processing and refining charges to arrive at the value of the underlying payable pounds of copper and zinc. Readers may compare this on a per unit basis with the price of copper and zinc on the LME.

Adjusted revenue for our energy business unit excludes the cost of diluent for blending and non-proprietary product revenues, but adds back crown royalties to arrive at the value of the underlying bitumen.
 
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Blended bitumen revenue – Blended bitumen revenue is revenue as reported for our energy business unit, but excludes non-proprietary product revenue, and adds back crown royalties that are deducted from revenue.

Blended bitumen price realized – Blended bitumen price realized is blended bitumen revenue divided by blended bitumen barrels sold in the period.

Operating netback – Operating netbacks per barrel in our energy business unit are calculated as blended bitumen sales revenue net of diluent expenses (also referred to as bitumen price realized), less crown royalties, transportation and operating expenses divided by barrels of bitumen sold. We include this information as investors and investment analysts use it to measure our profitability on a per barrel basis and compare it to similar information provided by other companies in the oil sands industry.

The debt-related measures outlined below are disclosed as we believe they provide readers with information that allows them to assess our credit capacity and the ability to meet our short and long-term financial obligations.

Net debt – Net debt is total debt, less cash and cash equivalents.

Debt to debt-plus-equity ratio – debt to debt-plus-equity ratio takes total debt as reported and divides that by the sum of total debt plus total equity, expressed as a percentage.

Net debt to net debt-plus-equity ratio – net debt to net debt-plus-equity ratio is net debt divided by the sum of net debt plus total equity, expressed as a percentage

Debt to EBITDA ratio  debt to EBITDA ratio takes total debt as reported and divides that by EBITDA for the twelve months ended at the reporting period, expressed as the number of times EBITDA needs to be earned to repay all of the outstanding debt

Net debt to EBITDA ratio – net debt to EBITDA ratio is the same calculation as the debt to EBITDA ratio, but using net debt as the numerator
 
 
 
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Profit and Adjusted Profit

    
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Profit attributable to shareholders
 
$
369
   
$
1,281
   
$
1,230
   
$
2,674
 
Add (deduct):
                               
Debt prepayment option loss (gain)
   
     
(17
)
   
(77
)
   
7
 
Debt redemption loss
   
     
19
     
166
     
19
 
Gain on sale of Waneta Dam
   
     
(812
)
   
     
(812
)
Asset impairment
   
     
     
109
     
 
Taxes and other
   
34
     
(5
)
   
2
     
(16
)
Adjusted profit attributable to shareholders
 
$
403
   
$
466
   
$
1,430
   
$
1,872
 
Adjusted basic earnings per share
 
$
0.72
   
$
0.81
   
$
2.54
   
$
3.26
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.72
   
$
0.80
   
$
2.52
   
$
3.21
 

Reconciliation of Basic Earnings per share to Adjusted Basic Earnings per share

    
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(Per share amounts)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.66
   
$
2.23
   
$
2.19
   
$
4.66
 
Add (deduct):
                               
Debt prepayment option loss (gain)
   
     
(0.03
)
   
(0.13
)
   
0.02
 
Debt redemption loss
   
     
0.03
     
0.29
     
0.03
 
Gain on sale of Waneta Dam
   
     
(1.41
)
   
     
(1.41
)
Asset impairment
   
     
     
0.19
     
 
Taxes and other
   
0.06
     
(0.01
)
   
     
(0.04
)
Adjusted basic earnings per share
 
$
0.72
   
$
0.81
   
$
2.54
   
$
3.26
 

Reconciliation of Diluted Earnings per share to Adjusted Diluted Earnings per share

    
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(Per share amounts)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.66
   
$
2.20
   
$
2.16
   
$
4.59
 
Add (deduct):
                               
Debt prepayment option loss (gain)
   
     
(0.03
)
   
(0.13
)
   
0.02
 
Debt redemption loss
   
     
0.03
     
0.29
     
0.03
 
Gain on sale of Waneta Dam
   
     
(1.39
)
   
     
(1.39
)
Asset impairment
   
     
     
0.19
     
 
Taxes and other
   
0.06
     
(0.01
)
   
0.01
     
(0.04
)
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.72
   
$
0.80
   
$
2.52
   
$
3.21
 
 

47      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
Reconciliation of Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio

   
(A)
Twelve
months ended
December 31, 2018
 
(B)
Nine Months
ended
September 30,
2018
   
(C)
Nine months
ended
September 30,
2019
   
(A-B+C)
Twelve months
ended
September 30,
2019
                             
Profit attributable
   to shareholders
 
$
3,107
     
$
2,674
   
$
1,230
   
$
1,663
   
Finance expense net
   of finance income
   
219
       
161
     
172
     
230
   
Provision for income taxes
   
1,365
       
1,104
     
630
     
891
   
Depreciation and
   amortization
   
1,483
       
1,083
     
1,204
     
1,604
   
EBITDA
 
$
6,174
   (D)  
$
5,022
   
$
3,236
   
$
4,388
  (E) 
                                     
Total debt at period end
 
$
5,519
                     
$
4,929
   
Less: cash and cash
   equivalents at period end
   
(1,734
                   
(1,619
Net debt
 
$
3,785
   (F)                  
$
3,310
  (G) 
                                     
Debt to EBITDA ratio
   
0.9
                       
1.1
   
Net Debt to EBITDA ratio
   
0.6
   (F/D)                    
0.8
  (G/E) 


Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Profit attributable to shareholders
 
$
369
   
$
1,281
   
$
1,230
   
$
2,674
 
Finance expense net of finance income
   
56
     
74
     
172
     
161
 
Provision for income taxes
   
171
     
329
     
630
     
1,104
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
436
     
380
     
1,204
     
1,083
 
EBITDA
   
1,032
   
$
2,064
     
3,236
   
$
5,022
 
                                 
Add (deduct):
                               
   Debt prepayment option loss (gain)
   
     
(23
)
   
(105
)
   
9
 
   Debt redemption loss
   
     
26
     
224
     
26
 
   Gain on sale of Waneta Dam
   
     
(888
)
   
     
(888
)
   Asset impairment
   
     
     
171
     
 
   Taxes and other
   
48
     
(15
)
   
78
     
(34
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
1,080
   
$
1,164
   
$
3,604
   
$
4,135
 


48      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
Reconciliation of Energy Business Unit EBITDA by Operation

 
Three months ended
September 30, 2019
 
Three months ended
September 30, 2018
 
     
Reported as
     
Reported as
 
(CAD$ in millions)
Energy
 
Fort Hills
 
Other Energy
 
Energy
 
Fort Hills
 
Other Energy
 
                         
Profit (loss) before taxes
 
$
(2
)
 
$
7
   
$
(9
)
 
$
(24
)
 
$
(21
)
 
$
(3
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
37
     
37
     
     
21
     
21
     
 
Finance expense net of finance income
   
5
     
5
     
     
7
     
7
     
 
EBITDA
 
$
40
   
$
49
   
$
(9
)
 
$
4
   
$
7
   
$
(3
)


   
Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
   
Nine months ended
September 30, 2018
 
         
Reported as
         
Reported as
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
Energy
   
Fort Hills
   
Other Energy
   
Energy
   
Fort Hills
   
Other Energy
 
                                     
Profit (loss) before taxes
 
$
(1
)
 
$
21
   
$
(22
)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
(24
)
 
$
7
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
100
     
100
     
     
33
     
33
     
 
Finance expense net of finance income
   
20
     
20
     
     
11
     
11
     
 
EBITDA
 
$
119
   
$
141
   
$
(22
)
 
$
27
   
$
20
   
$
7
 

 

49      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
Reconciliation of Gross Profit Before Depreciation and Amortization
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Gross profit
 
$
787
   
$
1,009
   
$
2,880
   
$
3,610
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
436
     
380
     
1,204
     
1,083
 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization
 
$
1,223
   
$
1,389
   
$
4,084
   
$
4,693
 
                                 
Reported as:
                               
Steelmaking coal
 
$
628
   
$
810
   
$
2,456
   
$
2,770
 
                                 
Copper
                               
Highland Valley Copper
   
107
     
55
     
278
     
299
 
Antamina
   
136
     
180
     
450
     
602
 
Carmen de Andacollo
   
30
     
43
     
103
     
145
 
Quebrada Blanca
   
(6
)
   
12
     
10
     
50
 
Other
   
2
     
1
     
     
 
     
269
     
291
     
841
     
1,096
 
Zinc
                               
Trail Operations
   
2
     
(17
)
   
10
     
119
 
Red Dog
   
284
     
306
     
627
     
686
 
Pend Oreille
   
(3
)
   
(9
)
   
(4
)
   
(11
)
Other
   
(6
)
   
1
     
13
     
13
 
     
277
     
281
     
646
     
807
 
Energy1
   
49
     
7
     
141
     
20
 
Gross profit before depreciation and amortization
 
$
1,223
   
$
1,389
   
$
4,084
   
$
4,693
 
 
Note:
1)
Fort Hills financial results included from June 1, 2018.
 

50      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
Reconciliation of Gross Profit Margins Before Depreciation
 
    
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
  (CAD$ in millions) 
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Revenues
                       
Steelmaking coal (E)
 
$
1,277
   
$
1,505
   
$
4,417
   
$
4,675
 
Copper (F)
   
601
     
611
     
1,877
     
2,081
 
Zinc (G)
   
902
     
884
     
2,223
     
2,274
 
Energy (H)
   
255
     
209
     
762
     
287
 
Total
 
$
3,035
   
$
3,209
   
$
9,279
   
$
9,317
 
                                 
Gross profit, before depreciation and amortization
                               
Steelmaking coal (A)
 
$
628
   
$
810
   
$
2,456
   
$
2,770
 
Copper (B)
   
269
     
291
     
841
     
1,096
 
Zinc (C)
   
277
     
281
     
646
     
807
 
Energy (D)
   
49
     
7
     
141
     
20
 
Total
 
$
1,223
   
$
1,389
   
$
4,084
   
$
4,693
 
                                 
                                 
Gross profit margins before depreciation
                               
   Steelmaking coal (A/E)
   
49
%
   
54
%
   
56
%
   
59
%
   Copper (B/F)
   
45
%
   
48
%
   
45
%
   
53
%
   Zinc (C/G)
   
31
%
   
32
%
   
29
%
   
35
%
   Energy (D/H)
   
19
%
   
3
%
   
19
%
   
7
%
 
 

51      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
Steelmaking Coal Unit Cost Reconciliation
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions, except where noted)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Cost of sales as reported
 
$
852
   
$
871
   
$
2,546
   
$
2,454
 
Less:
                               
   Transportation costs
   
(237
)
   
(250
)
   
(727
)
   
(720
)
   Depreciation and amortization
   
(203
)
   
(176
)
   
(585
)
   
(549
)
   Inventory write-down
   
(4
)
   
     
(4
)
   
 
Adjusted cash cost of sales
 
$
408
   
$
445
   
$
1,230
   
$
1,185
 
Tonnes sold (millions)
   
6.1
     
6.7
     
18.7
     
19.4
 
Per unit amounts – CAD$/tonne
                               
   Adjusted cash cost of sales
 
$
67
   
$
67
   
$
66
   
$
61
 
   Transportation costs
   
39
     
37
     
39
     
37
 
   Inventory write-down
   
1
     
     
     
 
Cash unit costs – CAD$/tonne
 
$
107
   
$
104
   
$
105
   
$
98
 
US$ amounts1
                               
Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00)
 
$
1.32
   
$
1.31
   
$
1.33
   
$
1.29
 
Per unit amounts – US$/tonne
                               
   Adjusted cash cost of sales
 
$
51
   
$
51
   
$
50
   
$
47
 
   Transportation costs
   
29
     
28
     
29
     
29
 
   Inventory write-down
   
1
     
     
     
 
Cash unit costs – US$/tonne
 
$
81
   
$
79
   
$
79
   
$
76
 
 
Note:
1)
Average period exchange rates are used to convert to US$/tonne equivalent.
 
 

52      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
Copper Unit Cost Reconciliation
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions, except where noted)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Revenue as reported
 
$
601
   
$
611
   
$
1,877
   
$
2,081
 
By-product revenue (A)
   
(79
)
   
(104
)
   
(243
)
   
(361
)
Smelter processing charges (B)
   
41
     
36
     
126
     
116
 
Adjusted revenue
 
$
563
   
$
543
   
$
1,760
   
$
1,836
 
                                 
Cost of sales as reported
 
$
458
   
$
440
   
$
1,390
   
$
1,342
 
Less:
                               
   Depreciation and amortization
   
(126
)
   
(120
)
   
(354
)
   
(357
)
   Inventory (write-down) provision reversal
   
(7
)
   
     
(4
)
   
(3
)
   Labour settlement
   
(8
)
   
(1
)
   
(13
)
   
(1
)
   By-product cost of sales (C)
   
(12
)
   
(15
)
   
(39
)
   
(46
)
Adjusted cash cost of sales (D)
 
$
305
   
$
304
   
$
980
   
$
935
 
                                 
Payable pounds sold (millions) (E)
   
162.2
     
148.9
     
483.2
     
470.5
 
                                 
Per unit amounts – CAD$/pound
                               
   Adjusted cash cost of sales (D/E)
 
$
1.88
   
$
2.04
   
$
2.03
   
$
1.99
 
   Smelter processing charges (B/E)
   
0.25
     
0.24
     
0.26
     
0.24
 
Total cash unit costs – CAD$/pound
 
$
2.13
   
$
2.28
   
$
2.29
   
$
2.23
 
Cash margin for by-products – ((A – C)/E)
   
(0.41
)
   
(0.60
)
   
(0.42
)
   
(0.67
)
Net cash unit costs – CAD$/pound
 
$
1.72
   
$
1.68
   
$
1.87
   
$
1.56
 
                                 
US$ amounts1
                               
Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00)
 
$
1.32
   
$
1.31
   
$
1.33
   
$
1.29
 
                                 
Per unit amounts – US$/pound
                               
   Adjusted cash cost of sales
 
$
1.43
   
$
1.56
   
$
1.53
   
$
1.54
 
   Smelter processing charges
   
0.19
     
0.19
     
0.19
     
0.19
 
Total cash unit costs – US$/pound
 
$
1.62
   
$
1.75
   
$
1.72
   
$
1.73
 
Cash margin for by-products
   
(0.31
)
   
(0.46
)
   
(0.32
)
   
(0.52
)
Net cash unit costs – US$/pound
 
$
1.31
   
$
1.29
   
$
1.40
   
$
1.21
 
 
Note:
1)
Average period exchange rates are used to convert to US$/lb. equivalent.
 

53      Teck Resources Limited 2019 Third Quarter News Release

 
Zinc Unit Cost Reconciliation (Mining Operations1)

   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions, except where noted)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Revenue as reported
 
$
902
   
$
884
   
$
2,223
   
$
2,274
 
Less:
                               
   Trail Operations revenues as reported
   
(456
)
   
(443
)
   
(1,423
)
   
(1,549
)
   Other revenues as reported
   
(2
)
   
(2
)
   
(6
)
   
(6
)
Add back: Intra-segment revenues as reported
   
136
     
154
     
408
     
501
 
   
$
580
   
$
593
   
$
1,202
   
$
1,220
 
By-product revenues (A)
   
(215
)
   
(209
)
   
(231
)
   
(219
)
Smelter processing charges (B)
   
105
     
59
     
209
     
182
 
Adjusted revenue
 
$
470
   
$
443
   
$
1,180
   
$
1,183
 
                                 
Cost of sales as reported
 
$
695
   
$
666
   
$
1,742
   
$
1,611
 
Less:
                               
   Trail Operations cost of sales as reported
   
(476
)
   
(479
)
   
(1,476
)
   
(1,486
)
   Other costs of sales as reported
   
(8
)
   
(1
)
   
7
     
7
 
Add back: Intra-segment purchases as reported
   
136
     
154
     
408
     
501
 
   
$
347
   
$
340
   
$
681
   
$
633
 
Less:
                               
   Depreciation and amortization
   
(48
)
   
(44
)
   
(102
)
   
(88
)
   Severance charge
   
     
     
(4
)
   
 
   Royalty costs
   
(117
)
   
(119
)
   
(211
)
   
(215
)
   By-product cost of sales (C)
   
(51
)
   
(50
)
   
(51
)
   
(50
)
Adjusted cash cost of sales (D)
 
$
131
   
$
127
   
$
313
   
$
280
 
Payable pounds sold (millions) (E)
   
332.0
     
298.2
     
769.2
     
687.8
 
Per unit amounts – CAD$/pound
                               
   Adjusted cash cost of sales (D/E)
 
$
0.39
   
$
0.43
   
$
0.41
   
$
0.41
 
   Smelter processing charges (B/E)
   
0.32
     
0.20
     
0.27
     
0.26
 
Total cash unit costs – CAD$/pound
 
$
0.71
   
$
0.63
   
$
0.68
   
$
0.67
 
Cash margin for by-products – ((A - C)/E)
   
(0.49
)
   
(0.53
)
   
(0.24
)
   
(0.25
)
Net cash unit costs – CAD$/pound
 
$
0.22
   
$
0.10
   
$
0.44
   
$
0.42
 
                                 
US$ amounts2
                               
Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00)
 
$
1.32
   
$
1.31
   
$
1.33
   
$
1.29
 
                                 
Per unit amounts – US$/pound
                               
   Adjusted cash cost of sales
 
$
0.30
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.31
   
$
0.31
 
   Smelter processing charges
   
0.24
     
0.15
     
0.20
     
0.21
 
Total cash unit costs – US$/pound
 
$
0.54
   
$
0.48
   
$
0.51
   
$
0.52
 
Cash margin for by-products
   
(0.37
)
   
(0.41
)
   
(0.18
)
   
(0.19
)
Net cash unit costs – US$/pound
 
$
0.17
   
$
0.07
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.33
 
 
Notes:
1)
Red Dog and Pend Oreille.
2)
Average period exchange rates are used to convert to US$/lb. equivalent.
 

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Energy Business Unit Operating Netback, Bitumen and Blended Bitumen Price Realized Reconciliations1 2
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions, except where noted)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Revenue as reported
 
$
255
   
$
209
   
$
762
   
$
287
 
Less:
                               
   Cost of diluent for blending
   
(79
)
   
(66
)
   
(242
)
   
(88
)
   Non-proprietary product revenue
   
(7
)
   
(18
)
   
(24
)
   
(18
)
Add back: crown royalties (D)
   
6
     
7
     
15
     
10
 
Adjusted revenue (A)
 
$
175
   
$
132
   
$
511
   
$
191
 
                                 
Cost of sales as reported
 
$
243
   
$
223
   
$
721
   
$
300
 
Less:
                               
   Depreciation and amortization
   
(37
)
   
(21
)
   
(100
)
   
(33
)
Cash cost of sales
 
$
206
   
$
202
   
$
621
   
$
267
 
Less:
                               
   Cost of diluent for blending
   
(79
)
   
(66
)
   
(242
)
   
(88
)
   Cost of non-proprietary product purchased
   
(5
)
   
(12
)
   
(24
)
   
(12
)
   Transportation costs for FRB (C)
   
(30
)
   
(24
)
   
(89
)
   
(32
)
   Operating cost adjustment4
   
(1
)
   
(3
)
   
(2
)
   
(3
)
Adjusted operating costs (E)
 
$
91
   
$
97
   
$
264
   
$
132
 
                                 
Blended bitumen barrels sold (000’s)
   
4,240
     
3,105
     
12,186
     
4,267
 
Less diluent barrels included in blended bitumen (000’s)
   
(932
)
   
(621
)
   
(2,864
)
   
(865
)
Bitumen barrels sold (000’s) (B)
   
3,308
     
2,484
     
9,322
     
3,402
 
                                 
Per barrel amounts – CAD$
                               
   Bitumen price realized (A/B)
 
$
52.61
   
$
53.41
   
$
54.69
   
$
56.47
 
   Crown royalties (D/B)
   
(1.81
)
   
(2.90
)
   
(1.58
)
   
(3.08
)
   Transportation costs for FRB (C/B)
   
(9.16
)
   
(9.58
)
   
(9.59
)
   
(9.43
)
   Adjusted operating costs (E/B)
   
(27.31
)
   
(39.04
)
   
(28.20
)
   
(38.84
)
Operating netback – CAD$ per barrel
 
$
14.33
   
$
1.89
   
$
15.32
   
$
5.12
 
 
Notes:
1)
Calculated per unit amounts may differ due to rounding.
2)
Fort Hills financial results included from June 1, 2018.
3)
Bitumen price realized represents the realized petroleum revenue (blended bitumen sales revenue) net of diluent expense, expressed on a per barrel basis. Blended bitumen sales revenue represents revenue from our share of the heavy crude oil blend known as Fort Hills Reduced Carbon Life Cycle Dilbit Blend (FRB), sold at the Hardisty and U.S. Gulf Coast market hubs. FRB is comprised of bitumen produced from Fort Hills blended with purchased diluent. The cost of blending is affected by the amount of diluent required and the cost of purchasing, transporting and blending the diluent. A portion of diluent expense is effectively recovered in the sales price of the blended product. Diluent expense is also affected by Canadian and U.S. benchmark pricing and changes in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar.
4)
Reflects adjustments for costs not directly attributed to the production of Fort Hills bitumen, including transportation for non-proprietary product purchased.

 

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Blended Bitumen Price Realized Reconciliation1 2
 
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions, except where noted)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Revenue as reported
 
$
255
   
$
209
   
$
762
   
$
287
 
Less: non-proprietary product revenue
   
(7
)
   
(18
)
   
(24
)
   
(18
)
Add back: crown royalties
   
6
     
7
     
15
     
10
 
                                 
Blended bitumen revenue (A)
 
$
254
   
$
198
   
$
753
   
$
279
 
                                 
Blended bitumen barrels sold (000’s) (B)
   
4,240
     
3,105
     
12,186
     
4,267
 
Blended bitumen price realized – (CAD$/barrel) (A/B) = D1
 
$
59.78
   
$
63.96
   
$
61.73
   
$
65.60
 
Average exchange rate (CAD$ per US$1.00) (C)
   
1.32
     
1.31
     
1.33
     
1.31
 
Blended bitumen price realized – (US$/barrel) (D/C)1
 
$
45.26
   
$
48.94
   
$
46.44
   
$
50.14
 
 
Notes:
1)
Calculated per unit amounts may differ due to rounding.
2)
Fort Hills financial results included from June 1, 2018.
 
 
 
 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to in this news release as “forward-looking statements”). All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Teck to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements, including under the headings “Outlook,” that appear in various places in this release, include estimates, forecasts, and statements as to management’s expectations with respect to, among other things, anticipated global and regional supply and demand for our commodities, production, sales and unit and other cost guidance and forecasts for our products, business units and individual operations, and our expectation that we will meet that guidance, capital expenditure guidance, capitalized stripping guidance, mine lives and duration of operations at our various mines and operations, expected annualized EBITDA improvements and other benefits that will be generated from our RACE21TM innovation-driven efficiency program and the associated implementation costs, targeted cost reduction amounts and timing, impact of the electrical equipment failure on Trail production and timing of repairs, Elk Valley Water Quality Plan spending guidance, including projected 2019 capital spending and other capital spending guidance, timing of AWTF construction, expectation that SRFs will be used instead of AWTFs, potential for SRFs to reduce capital and operating costs associated with active water treatment, timing of first contributions to QB2, timing of the closing of the QB2 project financing and first borrowing, expansion potential and doubling of production capacity relating to QB2, expectations regarding the Neptune Bulk Terminals facility upgrade, including costs and timing, timing of construction completion at QB2 and first and full production at the project, amount of potential taxes, interest and penalties relating to the Antamina tax dispute and our share of that, potential to debottleneck at Fort Hills and expand production capacity, potential to increase Fort Hills production, our expectations, projections and sensitivities under the heading “Commodity Prices and Sensitivities,” impact of certain accounting initiatives and estimates, all guidance appearing in this news release including but not limited to the production, sales, unit cost and capital expenditure and other guidance under the heading “Guidance”, the sensitivity of our profit and EBITDA to changes in currency exchange rates and commodity price changes, the expectations regarding the amount of Class B subordinate voting shares that might be purchased under the normal course issuer bid and demand and market outlook for commodities and our products. These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties and actual results may vary materially.

These statements are based on a number of assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions, the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of, zinc, copper and steelmaking coal and other primary metals and minerals as well as oil, and related products, the timing of the receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals for our development projects and other operations, our costs of production and production and productivity levels, as well as those of our competitors, power prices, continuing availability of water and power resources for our operations, market competition, the accuracy of our mineral reserve and resource estimates (including with respect to size, grade and recoverability) and the geological, operational and price assumptions on which these are based, conditions in financial markets, the future financial performance of the company, our ability to attract and retain skilled staff, our ability to procure equipment and
 
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operating supplies, positive results from the studies on our expansion projects, our steelmaking coal and other product inventories, our ability to secure adequate transportation, including rail and port service, for our products, assumptions that rail and port services perform adequately, our ability to obtain permits for our operations and expansions, and our ongoing relations with our employees, business partners, joint venturers and communities in which we operate. Assumptions regarding Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 are based on current project plans. Assumptions regarding the benefits of SRF and efforts to reduce water treatment costs are based on the assumption that technologies will work on a wide scale. Assumptions regarding the costs and benefits of the Neptune Bulk Terminals expansion and other projects include assumptions that the relevant project is constructed and operated in accordance with current expectations. Our Guidance tables include footnotes with further assumptions relating to our guidance. Our anticipated RACE21TM related EBITDA improvements and associated costs assume that the relevant projects are implemented in accordance with our plans and budget, and are based on current commodity price assumptions and forecast sale volumes. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Events or circumstances could cause actual results to vary materially.

Factors that may cause actual results to vary materially include, but are not limited to, changes in commodity and power prices, changes in market demand for our products, changes in interest and currency exchange rates, acts of governments and the outcome of legal proceedings, inaccurate geological and metallurgical assumptions (including with respect to the size, grade and recoverability of mineral reserves and resources), unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, adverse weather conditions and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters), union labour disputes, political risk, social unrest, failure of customers or counterparties (including logistics suppliers) to perform their contractual obligations, changes in our credit ratings, unanticipated increases in costs to construct our development projects, difficulty in obtaining permits, inability to address concerns regarding permits of environmental impact assessments, and changes or further deterioration in general economic conditions. Fort Hills is not controlled by us; schedules and costs may be adjusted by our partners, and timing of spending and operation of the project is not in our control. Current and new technologies relating to our Elk Valley water treatment efforts may not perform as anticipated, and ongoing monitoring may reveal unexpected environmental conditions requiring additional remedial measures. Purchases of Class B subordinate voting shares under the normal course issuer bid may be affected by, among other things, availability of Class B subordinate voting shares, share price volatility and availability of funds to purchase shares. Timing of closing of the QB2 project financing is subject to satisfaction of conditions to closing, and unanticipated changes to assumed QB2 schedules or costs may affect timing of first borrowing under the financing. EBITDA improvements may be impacted by the effectiveness of our projects, actual commodity prices and sales volumes, among other matters.

Statements concerning future production costs or volumes are based on numerous assumptions of management regarding operating matters and on assumptions that demand for products develops as anticipated, that customers and other counterparties perform their contractual obligations, that operating and capital plans will not be disrupted by issues such as mechanical failure, unavailability of parts and supplies, labour disturbances, interruption in transportation or utilities, adverse weather conditions, and that there are no material unanticipated variations in the cost of energy or supplies. Statements regarding anticipated steelmaking coal sales volumes and average steelmaking coal
 
 

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prices depend on timely arrival of vessels and performance of our steelmaking coal-loading facilities, as well as the level of spot pricing sales.

We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required under securities laws. Further information concerning risks and uncertainties associated with these forward-looking statements and our business can be found in our Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed under our profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and on EDGAR (www.sec.gov) under cover of Form 40-F, as well as subsequent filings that can also be found under our profile.

Scientific and technical information regarding our material mining projects in this quarterly report was reviewed, approved and verified by Mr. Rodrigo Alves Marinho, P.Geo., an employee of Teck. Mr. Marinho is a qualified person, as defined under National Instrument (NI) 43-101.


WEBCAST

Teck will host an Investor Conference Call to discuss its Q3/2019 financial results at 11:00 AM Eastern time, 8:00 AM Pacific time, on Thursday, October 24, 2019. A live audio webcast of the conference call, together with supporting presentation slides, will be available at our website at www.teck.com. The webcast will be archived at www.teck.com
 

 

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Teck Resources Limited

Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
 

 

 
Teck Resources Limited
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

  
 
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions, except for share data)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Revenues (Note 3)
 
$
3,035
   
$
3,209
   
$
9,279
   
$
9,317
 
Cost of sales
   
(2,248
)
   
(2,200
)
   
(6,399
)
   
(5,707
)
Gross profit
   
787
     
1,009
     
2,880
     
3,610
 
                                 
Other operating income (expenses)
                               
General and administration
   
(35
)
   
(32
)
   
(118
)
   
(92
)
Exploration
   
(20
)
   
(18
)
   
(50
)
   
(45
)
Research and development
   
(24
)
   
(9
)
   
(45
)
   
(25
)
Asset impairment (Note 4)
   
     
     
(171
)
   
 
Other operating income (expense) (Note 5)
   
(107
)
   
732
     
(320
)
   
532
 
Profit from operations
   
601
     
1,682
     
2,176
     
3,980
 
                                 
Finance income
   
9
     
10
     
41
     
23
 
Finance expense (Note 6)
   
(65
)
   
(84
)
   
(213
)
   
(184
)
Non-operating income (expense) (Note 7)
   
1
     
12
     
(105
)
   
(12
)
Share of loss of associates and joint ventures
   
(2
)
   
(1
)
   
(2
)
   
(3
)
Profit before taxes
   
544
     
1,619
     
1,897
     
3,804
 
Provision for income taxes (Note 15)
   
(171
)
   
(329
)
   
(630
)
   
(1,104
)
Profit for the period
 
$
373
   
$
1,290
   
$
1,267
   
$
2,700
 
Profit attributable to:
                               
Shareholders of the company
 
$
369
   
$
1,281
   
$
1,230
   
$
2,674
 
Non-controlling interests
   
4
     
9
     
37
     
26
 
Profit for the period
 
$
373
   
$
1,290
   
$
1,267
   
$
2,700
 
Earnings per share
                               
Basic
 
$
0.66
   
$
2.23
   
$
2.19
   
$
4.66
 
Diluted
 
$
0.66
   
$
2.20
   
$
2.16
   
$
4.59
 
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding (millions)
   
556.7
     
574.7
     
562.5
     
574.1
 
Weighted average diluted shares
   outstanding (millions)
   
561.9
     
582.3
     
568.5
     
582.8
 
Shares outstanding at end of period (millions)
   
554.1
     
574.9
     
554.1
     
574.9
 


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Teck Resources Limited
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)

   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Profit for the period
 
$
373
   
$
1,290
   
$
1,267
   
$
2,700
 
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period
                               
Items that may be reclassified to profit
                               
   Currency translation differences
      (net of taxes of $6, $(17), $(16) and $15)
   
81
     
(99
)
   
(179
)
   
86
 
   Change in fair value of debt securities
      (net of taxes of $nil, $nil, $nil and $nil)
   
     
(1
)
   
1
     
(1
)
     
81
     
(100
)
   
(178
)
   
85
 
Items that will not be reclassified to profit
                               
   Change in fair value of marketable equity
      securities (net of taxes of $nil, $nil, $nil and $nil)
   
1
     
(4
)
   
3
     
(4
)
   Remeasurements of retirement benefit plans
      (net of taxes of $(2), $28, $(17) and $10)
   
7
     
(63
)
   
55
     
(20
)
     
8
     
(67
)
   
58
     
(24
)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period
   
89
     
(167
)
   
(120
)
   
61
 
Total comprehensive income for the period
 
$
462
   
$
1,123
   
$
1,147
   
$
2,761
 
                                 
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
                               
Shareholders of the company
 
$
92
   
$
(166
)
 
$
(109
)
 
$
55
 
Non-controlling interests
   
(3
)
   
(1
)
   
(11
)
   
6
 
   
$
89
   
$
(167
)
 
$
(120
)
 
$
61
 
                                 
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
                               
Shareholders of the company
 
$
461
   
$
1,115
   
$
1,121
   
$
2,729
 
Non-controlling interests
   
1
     
8
     
26
     
32
 
   
$
462
   
$
1,123
   
$
1,147
   
$
2,761
 
 

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Teck Resources Limited
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

  
 
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Operating activities
                       
Profit for the period
 
$
373
   
$
1,290
   
$
1,267
   
$
2,700
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
436
     
380
     
1,204
     
1,083
 
Provision for income taxes
   
171
     
329
     
630
     
1,104
 
Asset impairment
   
     
     
171
     
 
Gain on sale of investments and assets
   
(3
)
   
(889
)
   
(10
)
   
(891
)
Foreign exchange losses (gains)
   
(1
)
   
(15
)
   
12
     
(23
)
Loss on debt redemption
   
     
26
     
224
     
26
 
Loss (gain) on debt prepayment options
   
     
(23
)
   
(105
)
   
9
 
Net finance expense
   
56
     
74
     
172
     
161
 
Income taxes paid
   
(150
)
   
(150
)
   
(524
)
   
(643
)
Other
   
(9
)
   
31
     
31
     
40
 
Net change in non-cash working capital items
   
189
     
(176
)
   
(370
)
   
(465
)
     
1,062
     
877
     
2,702
     
3,101
 
Investing activities
                               
Expenditures on property, plant and equipment
   
(824
)
   
(421
)
   
(1,905
)
   
(1,240
)
Capitalized production stripping costs
   
(159
)
   
(162
)
   
(528
)
   
(534
)
Expenditures on investments and other assets
   
(43
)
   
(116
)
   
(123
)
   
(252
)
Proceeds from investments and assets
   
20
     
1,206
     
66
     
1,279
 
     
(1,006
)
   
507
     
(2,490
)
   
(747
)
Financing activities
                               
Redemption and repayment of debt
   
     
(1,327
)
   
(835
)
   
(1,355
)
Repayment of lease liabilities
   
(37
)
   
(5
)
   
(107
)
   
(21
)
Advances from SMM/SC1
   
     
     
913
     
 
Equity contributions by SMM/SC
   
406
     
     
797
     
 
QB22 partnering and financing transaction costs paid
   
(37
)
   
     
(103
)
   
 
Interest and finance charges paid
   
(104
)
   
(140
)
   
(315
)
   
(349
)
Issuance of Class B subordinate voting shares
   
2
     
4
     
10
     
49
 
Purchase and cancellation of Class B
   subordinate voting shares
   
(180
)
   
     
(513
)
   
(58
)
Dividends paid
   
(28
)
   
(29
)
   
(84
)
   
(86
)
Distributions to non-controlling interests
   
(6
)
   
(9
)
   
(21
)
   
(31
)
     
16
     
(1,506
)
   
(258
)
   
(1,851
)
                                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
   cash equivalents
   
18
     
(26
)
   
(69
)
   
28
 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
90
     
(148
)
   
(115
)
   
531
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
1,529
     
1,631
     
1,734
     
952
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
1,619
   
$
1,483
   
$
1,619
   
$
1,483
 

Notes:
1)
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (SMM) and Sumitomo Corporation (SC) are defined together as SMM/SC.
2)
Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 copper development project.
 

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Teck Resources Limited
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

(CAD$ in millions)
 
September 30,
2019
   
December 31,
2018
 
 
           
ASSETS
           
 
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,619
   
$
1,734
 
Current income taxes receivable
   
109
     
78
 
Trade and settlement receivables
   
1,296
     
1,180
 
Inventories
   
2,104
     
2,065
 
Prepaids and other current assets
   
290
     
260
 
 
   
5,418
     
5,317
 
 
               
Financial and other assets
   
999
     
907
 
Investments in associates and joint ventures
   
1,090
     
1,071
 
Property, plant and equipment (Notes 4 and 9)
   
33,041
     
31,050
 
Deferred income tax assets
   
160
     
160
 
Goodwill
   
1,109
     
1,121
 
 
 
$
41,817
   
$
39,626
 
 
               
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
 
               
Current liabilities
               
Trade accounts payable and other liabilities
 
$
2,327
   
$
2,333
 
Current portion of debt (Note 8)
   
30
     
 
Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 9)
   
122
     
32
 
Current income taxes payable
   
120
     
151
 
 
   
2,599
     
2,516
 
 
               
Debt (Note 8)
   
4,214
     
5,181
 
Lease liabilities (Note 9)
   
563
     
306
 
Advances from SMM/SC (Note 2)
   
905
     
 
Deferred income tax liabilities
   
6,433
     
6,331
 
Retirement benefit liabilities
   
508
     
482
 
Provisions and other liabilities
   
2,379
     
1,792
 
 
   
17,601
     
16,608
 
Equity
               
Attributable to shareholders of the company
   
23,402
     
22,884
 
Attributable to non-controlling interests
   
814
     
134
 
 
   
24,216
     
23,018
 
 
 
$
41,817
   
$
39,626
 
 

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Teck Resources Limited
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)

   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
 
             
Class A common shares
 
$
6
   
$
6
 
Class B subordinate voting shares
               
Beginning of period
   
6,595
     
6,603
 
Share repurchases
   
(204
)
   
(19
)
Issued on exercise of options
   
13
     
63
 
End of period
   
6,404
     
6,647
 
Retained earnings
               
Beginning of period
   
15,495
     
12,796
 
IFRS 16 transition adjustment on January 1, 2019
   
(43
)
   
 
IFRS 9 transition adjustment on January 1, 2018
   
     
34
 
Profit for the period attributable to shareholders of the company
   
1,230
     
2,674
 
Dividends paid
   
(84
)
   
(86
)
Share repurchases
   
(300
)
   
(39
)
Adjustment from SMM/SC transaction
   
4
     
 
Purchase of non-controlling interests
   
     
(159
)
Remeasurements of retirement benefit plans
   
55
     
(20
)
End of period
   
16,357
     
15,200
 
Contributed surplus
               
Beginning of period
   
204
     
202
 
Share option compensation expense
   
14
     
13
 
Transfer to Class B subordinate voting shares on exercise of options
   
(3
)
   
(14
)
End of period
   
215
     
201
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income attributable
   to shareholders of the company
               
Beginning of period
   
584
     
244
 
IFRS 9 transition adjustment on January 1, 2018
   
     
(34
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(109
)
   
55
 
Less remeasurements of retirement benefit plans recorded in retained earnings
   
(55
)
   
20
 
End of period
   
420
     
285
 
Non-controlling interests
               
Beginning of period
   
134
     
142
 
Profit for the period attributable to non-controlling interests
   
37
     
26
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
   
(11
)
   
6
 
Purchase of non-controlling interests
   
     
(16
)
Adjustments from SMM/SC transaction (Note 2)
   
675
     
 
Dividends or distributions
   
(21
)
   
(31
)
End of period
   
814
     
127
 
Total equity
 
$
24,216
   
$
22,466
 
 

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Teck Resources Limited
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 

1.
BASIS OF PREPARATION

We prepare our annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34). Certain information has been reclassified to conform with the financial statement presentation adopted for the current year.
These condensed interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our most recent annual financial statements. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements follow the same accounting policies and methods of application as our most recent annual financial statements, except for those policies disclosed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. Note 15 in our March 31, 2019 condensed interim consolidated financial statements disclosed the effects of the adoption of IFRS 16, Leases (IFRS 16), and IFRIC 23, Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments as at January 1, 2019. On October 23, 2019, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors authorized these financial statements for issuance.


2.
TRANSACTIONS

SMM/SC Subscription

During the first quarter of 2019, we closed a transaction where Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Corporation (together referred to as SMM/SC) subscribed for a 30% indirect interest in Compañia Minera Quebrada Blanca S.A. (QBSA), which owns the Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 (QB2) copper development project located in Northern Chile. Post-transaction, QBSA’s effective ownership is 60% Teck, 30% SMM/SC and 10% Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI). ENAMI, a Chilean State agency, holds a preference share interest in QBSA, which does not require ENAMI to fund capital spending. As a result of the transaction, on closing we recorded cash received, a receivable for further equity contributions, a financial receivable related to the supplemental payment for QB2 target mill throughput, a partner advance from SMM/SC, a financial liability related to ENAMI’s preferential dividend stream, and a non-controlling interest for SMM/SC’s interest in QBSA, with the difference recorded directly in equity as at March 31, 2019.

Based on provisions of the shareholders agreement, we retain control of QBSA and continue to consolidate its results.

During the third quarter ended September 30, 2019, payment of approximately $406 million was received from SMM/SC as a further equity contribution.

SMM/SC have agreed to make a supplemental payment to us of US$50 million if the QB2 mill throughput reaches 154,000 tonnes per day prior to the earlier of sanctioning a major expansion or December 31, 2025. This financial receivable related to the supplemental payment for QB2 target mill throughput was $35 million, which reflects its discounted fair value as at September 30, 2019.

Under the QBSA shareholders agreement, ENAMI is entitled to a preferential dividend stream, which is referenced in part to the amount of interest on subordinated loans provided to QBSA by us and SMM/SC. This preferential dividend stream has been recorded as a financial liability within provisions and other liabilities in the amount of $81 million as at September 30, 2019.

SMM/SC’s non-controlling interest in QBSA was $799 million at September 30, 2019.
 

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Teck Resources Limited
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
2.
TRANSACTIONS, continued

Advances from SMM/SC

In conjunction with the subscription arrangement with SMM/SC, QBSA entered into a subordinated loan facility agreement with SMM/SC for SMM/SC to advance QBSA up to US$1.3 billion. The advances are due in full at maturity on January 15, 2038. Amounts outstanding under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin. As at September 30, 2019, we had $905 million of advances from SMM/SC outstanding, which is net of financing fees of $7 million. Since the initial $907 million contribution was received on closing of the transaction, an additional $13 million in advances has been received and is offset by foreign exchange movements during the period. The carrying value of the advances approximates fair value based on prevailing market interest rates in effect at September 30, 2019.


3.
REVENUES

The following table shows our revenue disaggregated by major product type and by business unit. Our business units are reported based on the primary products that they produce and are consistent with our reportable segments (Note 11) that have revenue from contracts with customers. A business unit can have revenue from more than one commodity as it can include an operation that produces more than one product. Intra-segment revenues are accounted for at current market prices as if sales were made to arm’s-length parties and are eliminated on consolidation.

(CAD$ in millions)
 
Three months ended September 30, 2019
 
   
Steelmaking Coal
   
Copper
   
Zinc
   
Energy
   
Total
 
Steelmaking coal
 
$
1,277
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
1,277
 
Copper
   
     
522
     
     
     
522
 
Zinc
   
     
35
     
614
     
     
649
 
Blended bitumen
   
     
     
     
255
     
255
 
Silver
   
     
6
     
128
     
     
134
 
Lead
   
     
2
     
209
     
     
211
 
Other
   
     
36
     
87
     
     
123
 
Intra-segment
   
     
     
(136
)
   
     
(136
)
   
$
1,277
   
$
601
   
$
902
   
$
255
   
$
3,035
 

       
(CAD$ in millions)
 
Three months ended September 30, 2018
 
   
Steelmaking Coal
   
Copper
   
Zinc
   
Energy
   
Total
 
Steelmaking coal
 
$
1,505
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
1,505
 
Copper
   
     
506
     
     
     
506
 
Zinc
   
     
65
     
651
     
     
716
 
Blended bitumen
   
     
     
     
209
     
209
 
Silver
   
     
5
     
98
     
     
103
 
Lead
   
     
     
207
     
     
207
 
Other
   
     
35
     
82
     
     
117
 
Intra-segment
   
     
     
(154
)
   
     
(154
)
   
$
1,505
   
$
611
   
$
884
   
$
209
   
$
3,209
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
3.
REVENUES, continued

(CAD$ in millions)
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
 
   
Steelmaking Coal
   
Copper
   
Zinc
   
Energy
   
Total
 
Steelmaking coal
 
$
4,417
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
4,417
 
Copper
   
     
1,634
     
     
     
1,634
 
Zinc
   
     
125
     
1,802
     
     
1,927
 
Blended bitumen
   
     
     
     
762
     
762
 
Silver
   
     
17
     
270
     
     
287
 
Lead
   
     
4
     
295
     
     
299
 
Other
   
     
97
     
264
     
     
361
 
Intra-segment
   
     
     
(408
)
   
     
(408
)
   
$
4,417
   
$
1,877
   
$
2,223
   
$
762
   
$
9,279
 

(CAD$ in millions)
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2018
 
   
Steelmaking Coal
   
Copper
   
Zinc
   
Energy1
   
Total
 
Steelmaking coal
 
$
4,675
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
4,675
 
Copper
   
     
1,720
     
     
     
1,720
 
Zinc
   
     
226
     
1,948
     
     
2,174
 
Blended bitumen
   
     
     
     
287
     
287
 
Silver
   
     
15
     
263
     
     
278
 
Lead
   
     
     
313
     
     
313
 
Other
   
     
120
     
251
     
     
371
 
Intra-segment
   
     
     
(501
)
   
     
(501
)
   
$
4,675
   
$
2,081
   
$
2,274
   
$
287
   
$
9,317
 

Note:
1)
Revenue from Fort Hills included in financial results from June 1, 2018.


4.
ASSET IMPAIRMENT

During the second quarter of 2019, as a result of our decision not to proceed with the MacKenzie Redcap extension at our Cardinal River steelmaking coal operation, we performed an impairment test to determine the recoverable amount of our Cardinal River cash generating unit (CGU). Based on available information, we determined that the fair value less costs of disposal (FVLCD) for the Cardinal River CGU was lower than its carrying value. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax impairment of $171 million (after-tax $109 million) related to the mineral property of the Cardinal River CGU. The impairment affected the profit of our steelmaking coal operating segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 (Note 11).
 

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Teck Resources Limited
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 

5.
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)

   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
Settlement pricing adjustments
 
$
(50
)
 
$
(54
)
 
$
(41
)
 
$
(85
)
Share-based compensation (Note 10(a))
   
27
     
(3
)
   
2
     
(57
)
Environmental and care and maintenance costs
   
(48
)
   
(31
)
   
(137
)
   
(15
)
Social responsibility and donations
   
(1
)
   
(2
)
   
(7
)
   
(10
)
Gain on sale of assets
   
1
     
889
     
3
     
885
 
Commodity derivatives
   
11
     
(13
)
   
19
     
(47
)
Take or pay contract costs
   
(29
)
   
(23
)
   
(93
)
   
(79
)
Other
   
(18
)
   
(31
)
   
(66
)
   
(60
)
   
$
(107
)
 
$
732
   
$
(320
)
 
$
532
 


6.
FINANCE EXPENSE
   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Debt interest
 
$
61
   
$
83
   
$
216
   
$
260
 
Interest on advances from SMM/SC
   
12
     
     
28
     
 
Interest on lease liabilities
   
9
     
6
     
30
     
18
 
Letters of credit and standby fees
   
14
     
16
     
37
     
47
 
Net interest expense on retirement benefit plans
   
2
     
2
     
5
     
5
 
Accretion on decommissioning and restoration
   provisions
   
29
     
26
     
83
     
76
 
Other
   
6
     
3
     
11
     
7
 
     
133
     
136
     
410
     
413
 
Less capitalized borrowing costs
   
(68
)
   
(52
)
   
(197
)
   
(229
)
   
$
65
   
$
84
   
$
213
   
$
184
 


7.
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)

   
Three months
ended September 30,
   
Nine months
ended September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
   
2019
   
2018
 
                         
Foreign exchange gains (losses)
 
$
1
   
$
15
   
$
(12
)
 
$
23
 
Gain (loss) on debt prepayment option
   
     
23
     
105
     
(9
)
Loss on debt redemption (Note 8(a))
   
     
(26
)
   
(224
)
   
(26
)
Other
   
     
     
26
     
 
   
$
1
   
$
12
   
$
(105
)
 
$
(12
)

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Teck Resources Limited
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 

8.
DEBT

($ in millions)
 
September 30, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
   
Face
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Face
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
   
Value
   
Value
   
Value
   
Value
   
Value
   
Value
 
   
(US$)
   
(CAD$)
   
(CAD$)
   
(US$)
   
(CAD$)
   
(CAD$)
 
                                     
8.5% notes due June 2024 (a)
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
600
   
$
819
   
$
883
 
4.5% notes due January 2021
   
117
     
155
     
158
     
117
     
159
     
159
 
4.75% notes due January 2022
   
202
     
267
     
277
     
202
     
275
     
275
 
3.75% notes due February 2023
   
220
     
294
     
303
     
220
     
295
     
286
 
6.125% notes due October 2035
   
609
     
794
     
918
     
609
     
818
     
802
 
6.0% notes due August 2040
   
490
     
647
     
705
     
490
     
666
     
621
 
6.25% notes due July 2041
   
795
     
1,041
     
1,174
     
795
     
1,072
     
1,031
 
5.2% notes due March 2042
   
399
     
522
     
530
     
399
     
537
     
465
 
5.4% notes due February 2043
   
377
     
494
     
514
     
377
     
509
     
449
 
     
3,209
     
4,214
     
4,579
     
3,809
     
5,150
     
4,971
 
Antamina term loan due April 2020
   
23
     
30
     
30
     
23
     
31
     
31
 
   
$
3,232
   
$
4,244
   
$
4,609
   
$
3,832
   
$
5,181
   
$
5,002
 
Less current portion of debt
   
(23
)
   
(30
)
   
(30
)
   
     
     
 
   
$
3,209
   
$
4,214
   
$
4,579
   
$
3,832
   
$
5,181
   
$
5,002
 

The fair values of debt are determined using market values, if available, and discounted cash flows based on our cost of borrowing where market values are not available. The latter is considered a Level 2 fair value measurement with significant other observable inputs on the fair value hierarchy (Note 14).

a)
Note Redemption

During the second quarter of 2019, we redeemed all of the US$600 million principal amount of our outstanding 8.5% notes due in June 2024. The total cost of the redemption, which was funded from cash on hand, including the premiums, was US$638 million. We recorded a pre-tax expense of $224 million in non-operating income (expense) (Note 7) in connection with this redemption, of which $174 million was non-cash, relating to the derecognition of the embedded prepayment option derivative.

b)
Revolving Facilities

We maintain a US$4.0 billion committed revolving credit facility maturing November 2023, which is undrawn at September 30, 2019. Any amounts drawn under the facility can be repaid at any time and are due in full at maturity. Amounts outstanding under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin based on credit ratings. The facility requires that our total net debt-to-capitalization ratio, which was 0.14 at September 30, 2019, not exceed 0.55 to 1.0.

With our return to investment grade credit ratings, letters of credit aggregating to $1.1 billion were cancelled during the first two quarters of 2019 and our US$600 million committed revolving credit facility maturing November 2021 was terminated. As a result, we recorded an expense of $6 million relating to the derecognition of financing fees in non-operating income (expense) in the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
 

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Teck Resources Limited
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
8.
DEBT, continued

We maintain uncommitted bilateral credit facilities primarily for the issuance of letters of credit to support our future reclamation obligations. As at September 30, 2019, we were party to various uncommitted credit facilities providing for a total of $1.9 billion of capacity, and the aggregate outstanding letters of credit issued thereunder were $1.6 billion. In addition to the letters of credit outstanding under these uncommitted credit facilities, we also had stand-alone letters of credit of $454 million outstanding at September 30, 2019, which were not issued under a credit facility. These uncommitted credit facilities and stand-alone letters of credit are typically renewed on an annual basis.

We also have $450 million in surety bonds outstanding at September 30, 2019 to support current and future reclamation obligations.


9.
LEASES

a)
Right-of-Use Assets

Our significant lease arrangements include contracts for leasing office premises, mining equipment, rail cars, pipelines and road and port facilities. As at September 30, 2019, $782 million of right-of-use assets are recorded as part of property, plant and equipment.

(CAD$ in millions)
     
       
Net book value as at December 31, 2018
 
$
504
 
   IFRS 16 adoption
   
280
 
   Additions
   
121
 
   Depreciation
   
(101
)
   Changes in foreign exchange rates and other
   
(22
)
Closing net book value as at September 30, 2019
 
$
782
 

b)
Lease Liabilities

Minimum lease payments in respect of lease liabilities and the effect of discounting are as follows:

(CAD$ in millions)
 
September 30, 2019
 
       
Undiscounted minimum lease payments:
     
   Less than one year
 
$
100
 
   Two to three years
   
212
 
   Four to five years
   
120
 
   Thereafter
   
726
 
     
1,158
 
Effect of discounting
   
(473
)
Present value of minimum lease payments – total lease liabilities
   
685
 
Less current portion
   
(122
)
Long-term lease liabilities
 
$
563
 
 

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Teck Resources Limited
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
9.
LEASES, continued

Our most significant individual lease arrangements are as follows:

Fort Hills Energy L.P. (Fort Hills) entered into a service agreement in 2017 with TransCanada Corp. for the operation of the Northern Courier Pipeline and associated tanks to transport bitumen between Fort Hills and Fort McMurray, Alberta, for a period of 25 years with an option to renew for four additional five-year periods. We have assumed the extensions will be exercised in our determination of the lease liability. As at September 30, 2019, our share of the related lease liability was $204 million.

Teck Alaska Incorporated (TAK) leases road and port facilities from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, through which it ships all concentrates produced at the Red Dog mine. The lease requires TAK to pay a minimum annual user fee of US$18 million for the next three years and US$6 million for the following 18 years. The lease is also subject to variable lease payments based on tonnage shipped and market prices for zinc over the lease term. As at September 30, 2019, the related lease liability was $138 million (US$104 million).

c)
Lease Liability Continuity

(CAD$ in millions)
     
       
As at December 31, 2018
 
$
338
 
IFRS 16 adoption
   
342
 
Cash flows
       
   Principal payments
   
(107
)
   Interest payments
   
(29
)
Non-cash changes
       
   Additions
   
124
 
   Accretion
   
29
 
   Changes in foreign exchange and other
   
(12
)
As at September 30, 2019
 
$
685
 
 
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Teck Resources Limited
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
10.
EQUITY
a)
Share-Based Compensation
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we granted 1,940,210 Class B subordinate voting share options to employees. These options have a weighted average exercise price of $28.62, a term of 10 years and vest in equal amounts over three years. The weighted average fair value of the options issued was estimated at $10.73 per share option at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The option valuations were based on an average expected option life of 6 years, a risk-free interest rate of 1.81%, a dividend yield of 1.05% and an expected volatility of 41%.

We have issued and outstanding deferred share units (DSUs), restricted share units (RSUs), performance share units (PSUs) and performance deferred share units (PDSUs) (collectively referred to as units). DSUs and RSUs are granted to both employees and directors. PSUs and PDSUs are granted to employees only.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we issued 1,119,577 units to employees and directors. DSUs and RSUs issued vest immediately for directors and vest in three years for employees. PSUs and PDSUs vest in three years. The PSUs and PDSUs have performance vesting criteria that may result in 0% to 200% of units ultimately vesting. The total number of units outstanding at September 30, 2019 was 5,296,440.

Share-based compensation recovery of $27 million and $2 million (2018 – $3 million and $57 million expense) was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, for all outstanding share options and units.

b)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 
 
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
(CAD$ in millions)
 
2019
   
2018
 
             
Currency translation differences
 
$
443
   
$
308
 
Unrealized loss on marketable equity and debt securities (net of tax of $4 and $3)
   
(21
)
   
(24
)
Realized gain (loss) on marketable equity and debt securities
   (net of tax $nil and $nil)
   
(1
)
   
2
 
Share of other comprehensive loss of associates and joint ventures
   
(1
)
   
(1
)
 
 
$
420
   
$
285
 

c)
Dividends

Dividends of $0.05 per share (totaling $28 million) were paid on our Class A common and Class B subordinate voting shares in the third quarter of 2019.

d)
Normal Course Issuer Bids

On occasion, we purchase and cancel Class B subordinate voting shares pursuant to normal course issuer bids that allow us to purchase up to a specified maximum number of shares over a one-year period.

We purchased for cancellation 17,519,188 Class B subordinate voting shares under our normal course issuer bid during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.
 

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Teck Resources Limited
Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
11.
SEGMENTED INFORMATION
Based on the primary products we produce and our development projects, we have five reportable segments which we report to our Chief Executive Officer — steelmaking coal, copper, zinc, energy and corporate. The corporate segment includes all of our initiatives in other commodities, our corporate growth activities and groups that provide administrative, technical, financial and other support to all of our business units. Other operating income (expenses) includes general and administration, exploration, research and development and other operating income (expense). Sales between operations are carried out on terms that arm’s-length parties would use. Total assets does not include intra-group receivables between segments. Deferred tax assets have been allocated amongst segments.

(CAD$ in millions)
 
Three months ended September 30, 2019
 
   
Steelmaking
Coal
   
Copper
   
Zinc
   
Energy
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                                     
Segment revenues
 
$
1,277
   
$
601
   
$
1,038
   
$
255
   
$
   
$
3,171
 
Less: Intra-segment revenues
   
     
     
(136
)
   
     
     
(136
)
Revenues
   
1,277
     
601
     
902
     
255
     
     
3,035
 
Cost of sales
   
(852
)
   
(458
)
   
(695
)
   
(243
)
   
     
(2,248
)
Gross profit
   
425
     
143
     
207
     
12
     
     
787
 
Other operating income (expenses)
   
(23
)
   
(66
)
   
(20
)
   
(9
)
   
(68
)
   
(186
)
Profit (loss) from operations
   
402
     
77
     
187
     
3
     
(68
)
   
601
 
Net finance expense
   
(15
)
   
(36
)
   
(11
)
   
(5
)
   
11
     
(56
)
Non-operating income (expenses)
   
3
     
6
     
(1
)
   
     
(7
)
   
1
 
Share of loss of associates and
   joint ventures
   
     
(1
)
   
     
     
(1
)
   
(2
)
Profit (loss) before taxes
   
390
     
46
     
175
     
(2
)
   
(65
)
   
544
 
Capital expenditures
 
$
288
   
$
552
   
$
91
   
$
50
   
$
2
   
$
983
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
11.
SEGMENTED INFORMATION, continued

(CAD$ in millions)
 
Three months ended September 30, 2018
 
   
Steelmaking
Coal
   
Copper
   
Zinc
   
Energy
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                                     
Segment revenues
 
$
1,505
   
$
611
   
$
1,038
   
$
209
   
$
   
$
3,363
 
Less: Intra-segment revenues
   
     
     
(154
)
   
     
     
(154
)
Revenues
   
1,505
     
611
     
884
     
209
     
     
3,209
 
Cost of sales
   
(871
)
   
(440
)
   
(666
)
   
(223
)
   
     
(2,200
)
Gross profit
   
634
     
171
     
218
     
(14
)
   
     
1,009
 
Other operating income (expenses)
   
(10
)
   
(102
)
   
854
     
(2
)
   
(67
)
   
673
 
Profit (loss) from operations
   
624
     
69
     
1,072
     
(16
)
   
(67
)
   
1,682
 
Net finance expense
   
(10
)
   
(12
)
   
(9
)
   
(7
)
   
(36
)
   
(74
)
Non-operating income (expenses)
   
(3
)
   
2
     
     
(1
)
   
14
     
12
 
Share of loss of associates and
   joint ventures
   
     
(1
)
   
     
     
     
(1
)
Profit (loss) before taxes
   
611
     
58
     
1,063
     
(24
)
   
(89
)
   
1,619
 
Capital expenditures
 
$
237
   
$
195
   
$
115
   
$
36
   
$
   
$
583
 


(CAD$ in millions)
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
 
   
Steelmaking Coal
   
Copper
   
Zinc
   
Energy
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                                     
Segment revenues
 
$
4,417
   
$
1,877
   
$
2,631
   
$
762
   
$
   
$
9,687
 
Less: Intra-segment revenues
   
     
     
(408
)
   
     
     
(408
)
Revenues
   
4,417
     
1,877
     
2,223
     
762
     
     
9,279
 
Cost of sales
   
(2,546
)
   
(1,390
)
   
(1,742
)
   
(721
)
   
     
(6,399
)
Gross profit
   
1,871
     
487
     
481
     
41
     
     
2,880
 
Asset impairment
   
(171
)
   
     
     
     
     
(171
)
Other operating income (expense)
   
(87
)
   
(163
)
   
(30
)
   
(20
)
   
(233
)
   
(533
)
Profit (loss) from operations
   
1,613
     
324
     
451
     
21
     
(233
)
   
2,176
 
Net finance expense
   
(44
)
   
(81
)
   
(34
)
   
(20
)
   
7
     
(172
)
Non-operating income (expense)
   
(11
)
   
47
     
(6
)
   
(2
)
   
(133
)
   
(105
)
Share of loss of associates and
   joint ventures
   
     
(1
)
   
     
     
(1
)
   
(2
)
Profit (loss) before taxes
   
1,558
     
289
     
411
     
(1
)
   
(360
)
   
1,897
 
Capital expenditures
   
843
     
1,232
     
203
     
147
     
8
     
2,433
 
Goodwill
   
702
     
407
     
     
     
     
1,109
 
Total assets
 
$
16,054
   
$
12,707
   
$
4,188
   
$
6,262
   
$
2,606
   
$
41,817
 
 

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Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
11.
SEGMENTED INFORMATION, continued

(CAD$ in millions)
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2018
 
   
Steelmaking Coal
   
Copper
   
Zinc
   
Energy
   
Corporate
   
Total
 
                                     
Segment revenues
 
$
4,675
   
$
2,081
   
$
2,775
   
$
287
   
$
   
$
9,818
 
Less: Intra-segment revenues
   
     
     
(501
)
   
     
     
(501
)
Revenues
   
4,675
     
2,081
     
2,274
     
287
     
     
9,317
 
Cost of sales
   
(2,454
)
   
(1,342
)
   
(1,611
)
   
(300
)
   
     
(5,707
)
Gross profit
   
2,221
     
739
     
663
     
(13
)
   
     
3,610
 
Other operating income (expense)
   
(43
)
   
(228
)
   
848
     
7
     
(214
)
   
370
 
Profit (loss) from operations
   
2,178
     
511
     
1,511
     
(6
)
   
(214
)
   
3,980
 
Net finance expense
   
(37
)
   
(32
)
   
(27
)
   
(11
)
   
(54
)
   
(161
)
Non-operating income (expense)
   
16
     
6
     
5
     
     
(39
)
   
(12
)
Share of loss of associates and
   joint ventures
   
     
(2
)
   
     
     
(1
)
   
(3
)
Profit (loss) before taxes
   
2,157
     
483
     
1,489
     
(17
)
   
(308
)
   
3,804
 
Capital expenditures
   
676
     
510
     
261
     
324
     
3
     
1,774
 
Goodwill
   
702
     
397
     
     
     
     
1,099
 
Total assets
 
$
15,426
   
$
9,827
   
$
3,721
   
$
6,136
   
$
3,263
   
$
38,373
 


12.
CONTINGENCIES

We consider provisions for all of our outstanding and pending legal claims to be adequate. The final outcome with respect to actions outstanding or pending as at September 30, 2019, or with respect to future claims, cannot be predicted with certainty. Significant contingencies not disclosed elsewhere in the notes to our financial statements are as follows:

Upper Columbia River Basin

Teck American Inc. (TAI) continues studies under the 2006 settlement agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a remedial investigation on the Upper Columbia River in Washington State.

The Lake Roosevelt litigation involving Teck Metals Ltd. (TML) in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Washington continues. In December 2012 on the basis of stipulated facts agreed between TML and the plaintiffs, the Court found in favour of the plaintiffs in phase one of the case, issuing a declaratory judgment that TML is liable under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for response costs, the amount of which will be determined in later phases of the case. TML has exhausted its appeal rights in respect of that decision. As a consequence of a ruling of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, alleged damages associated with air emissions are no longer part of the case.

A hearing with respect to natural resource damages and assessment costs is expected to follow completion of the remedial investigation and feasibility study being undertaken by TAI.
 

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Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

12.
CONTINGENCIES, continued

Until the studies contemplated by the EPA settlement agreement and additional damage assessments are completed, it is not possible to estimate the extent and cost, if any, of any additional remediation or restoration that may be required or to assess the extent of our potential liability for damages. The studies may conclude, on the basis of risk, cost, technical feasibility or other grounds, that no remediation other than some residential soil removal should be undertaken. If other remediation is required and damage to resources found, the cost of that remediation may be material.

Elk Valley Water Quality

During the year ended December 31, 2018, Teck Coal Limited (TCL) received notice from Canadian federal prosecutors of potential charges under the Fisheries Act in connection with discharges of selenium and calcite from coal mines in the Elk Valley. Since 2014, compliance limits and site performance objectives for selenium and other constituents, as well as requirements to address calcite, in surface water throughout the Elk Valley and in the Koocanusa Reservoir have been established under a regional permit issued by the provincial government in British Columbia. This permit references the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan, an area-based management plan developed by Teck in accordance with a 2013 Order of the British Columbia Minister of Environment. If federal charges are laid, potential penalties may include fines as well as orders with respect to operational matters. It is not possible at this time to fully assess the viability of TCL’s potential defences to any charges, or to estimate the potential financial impact on TCL of any conviction. Nonetheless, that impact may be material.


13.
SEASONALITY OF SALES
Due to ice conditions, the port serving our Red Dog mine is normally only able to ship concentrates from July to October each year. As a result, zinc and lead concentrate sales volumes are generally higher in the third and fourth quarter of each year than in the first and second quarter. Depending on commodity prices, this could result in Red Dog’s profits and cash flows being higher in the last two quarters of the year as finished inventories are sold.


14.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Certain of our financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Certain non-financial assets and liabilities may also be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. There are three levels of the fair value hierarchy that prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value, with Level 1 inputs having the highest priority. The levels and the valuation techniques used to value our financial assets and liabilities are described below:

Level 1 – Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Certain cash equivalents, certain marketable equity securities and certain debt securities are valued using quoted market prices in active markets. Accordingly, these items are included in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Level 2 – Significant Other Observable Inputs

Quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 

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Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
14.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS, continued

Derivative instruments and embedded derivatives are included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as they are valued using pricing models or discounted cash flow models. These models require a variety of inputs, including, but not limited to, market prices, forward price curves, yield curves, and credit spreads. These inputs are obtained from or corroborated with the market. Also included in Level 2 are settlement receivables and settlement payables from provisional pricing on concentrate sales and purchases, certain refined metal sales and steelmaking coal sales because they are valued using quoted market prices for forward curves for respective commodities and published price assessments for steelmaking coal sales.

Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs

Unobservable (supported by little or no market activity) prices.

We include investments in certain debt securities and certain equity securities in non-public companies in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because they trade infrequently and have little price transparency. We review the fair value of these instruments periodically and estimate an impairment charge based on management’s best estimates, which are unobservable inputs.

The fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized in the following table:

(CAD$ in millions)
 
September 30, 2019
   
December 31, 2018
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Financial assets
                                               
Cash equivalents
 
$
754
   
$
   
$
   
$
754
   
$
68
   
$
   
$
   
$
68
 
Marketable equity securities
   
50
     
     
36
     
86
     
44
     
     
36
     
80
 
Debt securities
   
101
     
     
3
     
104
     
90
     
     
3
     
93
 
Settlement receivables
   
     
610
     
     
610
     
     
557
     
     
557
 
Derivative instruments
   and embedded derivatives
   
     
37
     
     
37
     
     
86
     
     
86
 
   
$
905
   
$
647
   
$
39
   
$
1,591
   
$
202
   
$
643
   
$
39
   
$
884
 
Financial liabilities
                                                               
Derivative instruments
   and embedded derivatives
 
$
   
$
34
   
$
   
$
34
   
$
   
$
45
   
$
   
$
45
 
Settlement payables
   
     
23
     
     
23
     
     
45
     
     
45
 
   
$
   
$
57
   
$
   
$
57
   
$
   
$
90
   
$
   
$
90
 

For our non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, no fair value measurements were made as at September 30, 2019.
 

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Notes to Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
15.
INCOME TAXES

Scope of Antamina’s Peruvian Tax Stability Agreement

In the first quarter of 2019, the Peruvian tax authority, La Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (SUNAT), issued an income tax assessment for the 2013 taxation year to Antamina (our joint operation in which we own a 22.5% share), denying accelerated depreciation claimed by Antamina in respect of a mill expansion and other assets, on the basis that the expansion was not covered by Antamina’s tax stability agreement. Antamina objected to the 2013 assessment, but lost its appeal with SUNAT this quarter. The issue also arises in subsequent taxation years and we expect that it will be raised in those years. Antamina management intends to pursue the issue in the Peruvian courts. Based on opinions of counsel, we have provided for the tax on this issue for all years possibly affected. As the tax differences are largely timing related, the current tax expense, net of deferred tax recovery, is $1 million (US $1 million). Further, based on opinions of our counsel, we believe that Antamina’s position will more likely than not prevail in relation to associated interest and penalties. As a result, we have not provided for Teck’s share of interest and penalties for any years as at September 30, 2019.

Alberta Corporate Tax Rate Reduction

During the second quarter of 2019, legislation was enacted to reduce the Alberta corporate tax rate from 12% to 8% over the next two and a half years. As a result, we recognized a deferred tax recovery of $39 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019.



 
 
 
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