Read the Chile NCP's final statement (Spanish) (English Translation) regarding the specific instance – 7 February 2020

Read the Chile NCP press release here (Spanish) – 12 February 2020

Read the follow up statement published by the NCP (Spanish) - 21 October 2020

Read the second follow up statement published by the NCP (Spanish) (English Translation) - 2 December 2022

On 29 November 2017, the Mineworkers Union nº1 of the Teck-Quebrada Blanca Mining Company submitted a specific instance to the Chilean NCP alleging that the mining company, Teck-Quebrada Blanca, did not observe the Employment and Labour Relations, and Environment chapters of the Guidelines.

The submitting party asserts that the non-observance of the Guidelines occurred during the preparation and development of a 2017 collective bargaining agreement and due to environmental non-compliance in the company’s operations.

The company responded to each of the specific points outlined by the allegations to the NCP, and dismissed the submission, alleging that it lacked merit.

On 25 September 2018, the Chilean NCP issued its first version of its initial assessment in which it decided to accept the case and offer its good offices.

Mediation took place in September 2019 which was led by the Chilean NCP, following which the parties reached an agreement, containing several commitments and NCP follow up actions.

The Chilean NCP concluded the specific instance by publishing the final statement on 10 February 2020, in which it:

• Recommended to both parties to maintain an effective and constructive dialogue in order to comply with the Mediation Agreement, and;
• Congratulated the company on implementing some responsible business conduct (RBC) measures, reminded the company of the importance of ensuring that all employees are aware of these initiatives and the importance of strengthening the implementation of risk-based due diligence

On 21 October 2020, the NCP issued a first follow up statement acknowledging the continued dialogue between the parties. The NCP identified some shortcomings in the implementation of the agreement and continued observance of the Guidelines, noting some difficulties that arose as a result of the onset of the Covid19 pandemic. The NCP recommended the parties continue their dialogue and work towards fully implementing the agreement.

On 2 December 2022, the NCP issued a second follow up statement. The NCP expresses its concern about the considerable differences in the submissions by both parties about compliance with the Mediation Agreement and the identification of new issues that may hinder the relationship between the parties. Nonetheless, the NCP is available for the parties to hold a single, exceptional meeting in 9 months after the publication of this Second follow up statement, at the request of either party.