Calvin,

Maybe Teck could get the government to pay for the road, access, etc.?  This would lower the capex for both Galore & SC + reduce the construction timeline significantly for both projects.

Maybe running with two big projects at the same time could fast track the permit process?

Negociating both projects at the same time with the First Nations?

Keeping the skilled workforce in place while they develop both projects?

I can think of many strategic benefits.

MoneyK