P.Eng, PhD, Senior Advisor, Teck Resources Ltd.
Dr. Björn Weeks, P.Eng is the Senior Advisor for Mine Closure at Teck Resources Ltd, where he provides strategic leadership and technical direction on all closure related matters. Prior to joining Teck in 2022, Björn was the global lead for mine closure services at WSP/Golder.
With over 28 years of professional experience, Björn has dedicated his career to mine closure. He has worked on the development and execution of mine closure plans around the world, working with many of the world’s leading mining companies.
Björn has also developed international mine closure guidance documents, including the ICMM’s 2019 Closure Good Practice Guide, and APEC’s 2018 Mine Closure Checklist for Governments. He is the current Co-Chair of ICMM’s Mine Closure Working Group.