Teck Trail snapshot - #3 in a series

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