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Book SynopsisIn Never Rest on Your Ores, Keevil recounts how a team of engineers and entrepreneurs built Canada’s largest diversified mining company. Drawing lessons from the turbulent period between 2005 and 2023, this new edition is both entertaining and instructive, a rare insider’s account of an industry that has been crucial to the building of Canada.
Trade Review“Never Rest on Your Ores contains many valuable lessons.” Gordon Davis, discoverer of Anvil mine in Yukon
“Never Rest on Your Ores is an inspiring story and a great general summary of fifty years of development of one of Canada’s core industries. It tells how the Keevil Family and their associates built Teck Mining into a leading international resource icon using the combination of great geological intellect, entrepreneurial drive, innovation and science. This should be a mandatory read for everyone with an interest in the Canadian mining industry and, in particular, the students. It paints a broad picture of the industry and how Teck, a Canadian champion, assisted so many industry participants in a wide range of projects in such a meaningful way.” Peter M. Brown, founder and former chairman of Canaccord Financial
"Clear, concise, and entertaining.” Pierre Lassonde, chief executive officer, Franco Nevada
"A truly fascinating read." Glen Clark, former Premier of British Columbia
"An insider’s recall of the development of one of Canada's most successful diversified mining companies." William "Bill" James, mining industry icon
“A must read for anyone in the mining industry.” Bryan A. Coates, president, Osisko Group
