Teck Cominco Tapped to Supply Medals in 2010

WEDNESDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2006

Vancouver�s Teck Cominco Limited will be near the heart of every athlete who earns a spot on the podium in 2010 following today�s announcement that it has been selected as an Official Supporter (Mining and Metals Category) for the 2010 Winter Games and exclusive supplier of metals for every gold, silver and bronze medal awarded during the Games.

"Athletes around the world are training to earn the right to stand on the podium in 2010 and Teck Cominco will play a key role in ensuring their medals - the ultimate symbol of athletic excellence - are shining examples of Canada�s mining industry," said Vancouver 2010 CEO John Furlong.

Teck Cominco�s six-year partnership with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) provides sponsorship rights for the 2010 Winter Games, and the Canadian Olympic Teams participating at the Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Teck Cominco�s commitment will also involve working with VANOC and the Royal Canadian Mint in the development and production of Olympic and Paralympic medals for 2010.

"Teck Cominco is thrilled to become part of Canada�s Games, and to help welcome the world to Canada and British Columbia in 2010," said Teck Cominco president and CEO Don Lindsay. "The Olympic and Paralympic medals inspire people everywhere to realize their full potential, in whatever they do. We are proud to supply the gold, silver and bronze for the medals that are the source of so much inspiration for the world."

"This is a great opportunity for all of us at Teck Cominco to get involved in a once-in-a-lifetime event, and to make a real difference in our own lives and in the lives of others," added Lindsay. "We are excited to be on the Vancouver 2010 team and to have this opportunity to participate."

Teck Cominco will also work with the Vancouver Organizing Committee on sustainability initiatives.

"Staging sustainable Games that leave lasting legacies for generations to enjoy is part of VANOC�s vision for 2010 and we are committed to working with partners like Teck Cominco to ensure we are leaders in environmental innovation and footprint reduction," said Furlong.

"Sustainability is an important feature of our 2010 Winter Games partnership," added Lindsay. "Teck Cominco is looking forward to working with VANOC to help achieve sustainability legacies for the 2010 Winter Games."

This article is courtesy of the VANOC.