Teck and Royal Ontario Museum Partner to Highlight Copper’s Antimicrobial Benefits and Enhance Public Safety
July 21 2022 - 12:00PM
Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK)
(“Teck”) and Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Canada’s world museum,
today announced a partnership to outfit ROM with innovative
antimicrobial copper surfaces and build awareness around the health
benefits of copper. ROM is the first museum in Canada to
incorporate antimicrobial copper, which continuously kills bacteria
and reduces the spread of infection, to help create a safer
environment for visitors and staff.
Through its Copper & Health program, Teck has donated
$500,000 to ROM which is being used, in part, to outfit
high-traffic areas with antimicrobial copper surfaces known as
CuVerro Shield™ by Aereus Technologies. This installation will
cover door handles, washroom stall latches and other high-touch
surfaces to provide an added layer of protection to ensure the
health and safety of all those who visit this landmark
institution.
Funding will also go towards an interactive digital educational
program to explain the health benefits of copper and illustrate the
important role this natural resource plays today and for the
low-carbon future. This initiative will become part of the
curriculum-based programs at ROM.
Copper has unique antimicrobial properties and is proven
effective in eliminating up to 99.9 per cent of harmful bacteria
within two hours of contact. When installed in high-touch,
high-traffic locations, copper can help reduce the spread of
infectious disease.
Teck has long been a supporter of ROM. In 2007, the mining
company donated $10 million to support the “Teck Suite of
Galleries: Earth’s Treasures”, an endowed Chair in Earth Sciences,
and an endowment to sustain the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.
This ROM and Teck initiative is the latest in a series of
contributions through Teck’s Copper & Health program to expand
the use of antimicrobial copper which also includes partnerships
with numerous B.C. hospitals, post-secondary educational
institutions, Vancouver International Airport and
on public transit in Vancouver and Toronto.
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Quotes:Don Lindsay, President and CEO,
Teck“Teck is proud to build on our longstanding
partnership with ROM to enhance public safety and increase
awareness of copper’s important role in modern society. The
installation of antimicrobial copper surfaces at the Royal Ontario
Museum will provide an additional layer of protection for visitors
to one of the top cultural institutions in North America.”
Josh Basseches, Director and CEO, Royal Ontario
Museum “With these new antimicrobial copper surfaces, ROM
will become even safer. Plus, the new Teck-funded enhancements to
our educational programs will empower visitors to learn more about
copper, a versatile mineral central to everyday life.”
John Kearsey, President and CEO, ROM
Governors“This project is a wonderful example of what
philanthropy enables. We are so pleased to partner with Teck to
make ROM safer for visitors and offer a valuable educational
experience that will undoubtedly open many minds to the many uses
of copper.”
About Teck’s Copper & Health ProgramThrough
its Copper & Health program, Teck has funded numerous
initiatives across a range of industries and public facilities to
help improve health and safety in high-traffic, high-touch areas
through the installation of antimicrobial copper. Teck’s Copper
& Health program has installed copper surfaces in a number of
healthcare facilities, including Vancouver General Hospital and St.
Paul’s Hospital, on public transit in partnership with TransLink
and Toronto Transit Commission, and in schools through partnerships
with BCIT, SFU and UBC. Teck is a proud member of CHAIR Canada, the
Coalition for Community and Healthcare Acquired Infection Reduction
(chaircanada.org).
There is no commercial benefit to Teck from the increased use of
antimicrobial copper as the amount of metal needed is very small;
the goal of the program is to improve health and safety for
communities.
For more information about the role of antimicrobial copper, the
Copper & Health program, and other examples of copper in
action, please visit www.coppersaveslives.com
About TeckAs one of Canada’s leading mining
companies, Teck is committed to responsible mining and mineral
development with major business units focused on copper, zinc, and
steelmaking coal, as well as investments in energy assets. Copper,
zinc and high-quality steelmaking coal are required for the
transition to a low-carbon world. Headquartered in Vancouver,
Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol TECK. Learn more about Teck
at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
About Royal Ontario MuseumFounded in 1914, the
Royal Ontario Museum showcases art, culture and nature from around
the world and across the ages. Among the top 10 cultural
institutions in North America, Canada’s largest and most
comprehensive museum is home to a world-class collection of 13
million artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens.
As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an
international leader in new discoveries, ROM plays a vital role in
advancing the understanding of the cultural and natural world.
Teck Media ContactChris StannellPublic
Relations Manager 604.699.4368chris.stannell@teck.com
ROM Media Contactmedia@rom.on.ca
Teck Investor ContactFraser PhillipsSenior Vice
President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis
604.699.4621fraser.phillips@teck.com
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