Good find, Orcinus. It allays not only concerns about First Nations opposition but also environmental worries, which often go hand in hand.

The Mount Polley tailings spill had many of us holding our breath for a while, bracing for the worst possible fallout.

From the article you linked to:

"The province says the tailings storage facility at Red Chris Mine has undergone three independent reviews to assess seepage and design considerations."

I'm sure Teck will be quite cognizant of that when the time comes.