Forgot to include this award is administered by MABC and the Province...

"Congratulations to Taseko and Teck on receiving the 2013 Mining and Sustainability Award, and thank you for your commitment to your employees, the environment, and B.C. communities. Responsible, innovative companies like Teck and Taseko are the real strength of our mining sector, which employs more than 30,000 people in our province and has a tremendous impact on our economy." - Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines

About the Mining and Sustainability Award: Presented by the Mining Association of British Columbia and the Province, this annual award recognizes the diverse companies, communities, First Nations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies and individuals committed to advancing and promoting sustainable development in the B.C. mining sector. Nominees are assessed based on eight key criteria, including: health and safety, effective engagement, respect for indigenous peoples, environment, operation life cycle, resource use efficiency, continuous learning and adaptation and the economic, social and cultural benefits to the local community. The Adjudication Committee is comprised of experts with a wide range of experience with sustainability in the mining context in B.C. and internationally.