IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 9, 2025--
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that Teck Resources Limited (Teck) has awarded Fluor the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension (HVC MLE) project near Logan Lake, British Columbia, Canada. The contractual scope includes engineering, procurement and integrated construction management services. Fluor recognized its portion of the undisclosed contract value in the third quarter.
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The HVC MLE project is a brownfield extension of Teck’s’ wholly owned Highland Valley Copper Operations. HVC MLE will extend the mine’s life from 2028 to 2046. The project scope includes upgrades and modifications to the conveying, grinding and flotation systems; modifications and additions to general plant area facilities; electrical reticulation systems; and additions to several off-site services and utilities.
“Fluor has worked on several projects at Highland Valley Copper and is looking forward to expanding its footprint in British Columbia, a key mining region with a long history of copper extraction,” said Harish Jammula, President of Fluor’s Mining & Metals business. “HVC MLE will strengthen Canada’s critical minerals sector and help meet strong global demand for copper. Fluor’s unmatched experience in large scale copper concentrators, and our expertise in managing complex extensions, will be key to delivering this project.”
“This extension of Canada’s largest copper mine, Highland Valley Copper, is foundational to our copper growth strategy,” said Jonathan Price, President and CEO of Teck Resources Limited. “Given the strong demand for copper as an energy transition metal, the HVC MLE project will generate a robust internal rate of return and secure access to this critical mineral for the next two decades. The project will strengthen Canada’s critical minerals sector, generate new economic activity, and support the continuation of jobs and community benefits for many more years to come.”
The project is expected to create approximately 2,900 local jobs during the construction phase, which is scheduled to begin immediately.
About Fluor Corporation
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) is building a better world by applying world-class expertise to solve its clients’ greatest challenges. Fluor’s nearly 27,000 employees provide professional and technical solutions that deliver safe, well-executed, capital-efficient projects to clients around the world. Fluor had revenue of $16.3 billion in 2024 and is ranked 257 among the Fortune 500 companies. With headquarters in Irving, Texas, Fluor has provided engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services for more than a century. For more information, please visit www.fluor.com or follow Fluor on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
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Teck's Highland Valley Copper Mine project near Logan Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 10, 2025--
A survey commissioned by UK for UNHCR explores how music brings people together across cultures, inspired by recent historical research led by Royal College of Music Research Fellow Norbert Meyn. The survey reveals fascinating insights into music’s role in helping to form social bonds, build community and develop understanding across cultures in the UK. The study forms part of the ‘Hope on Repeat’ campaign, launched by the UN Refugee Agency’s UK charity partner, to raise awareness of the hardship facing people forced to flee their homes in Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine this winter.
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Music connects us all
Questioned on music’s role in UK society, 73% of respondents see music as a way to build better relationships between people from different backgrounds1. The survey revealed:
The survey also reports that 60% of people in the UK believe that listening to music from different parts of the world builds connection and understanding with people from different cultures 2 ― six times the number who disagree.
As well as making people feel closer to others, it’s clear that music helps respondents to feel more positive: well over half (57%) state that they have go-to songs that lift their spirits, make them feel hopeful and inspired; and close to half (49%) turn to music to help them through difficult times.
Music as a safe space
The results of the survey underline music’s role in building communities and solidarity with others.
Royal College of Music Research Fellow, Norbert Meyn, whose research inspired the survey said, “ Music travels easily across borders and does not need a passport. When people move, music moves with them, and music can also travel through sheet music and recordings. UK for UNHCR’s survey findings show that we not only turn to music as a source of hope and identity for ourselves, but we also see it as a way to actively connect with others. When shared, music can help us feel emotional warmth and human connection. Music drives a sense of community and togetherness like few other mediums.”
Streaming and social media broaden perspectives
Responses also show that the ways we now access music, across platforms ― such as Spotify, TikTok and YouTube ― help to broaden perspectives. 70% of respondents aged 18-34 believe that streaming and social media have introduced them to music from cultures they might not have heard before.
Vote for your Hope Hit
UK for UNHCR’s survey supports its ‘Hope on Repeat’ winter campaign. Hope on Repeat uses the medium of music to raise awareness of the hardship facing people forcibly displaced from their homes in Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine at the coldest time of the year.
Everyone in the UK is invited to vote for their #HopeHit; the songs that bring joy, hope and inspire a sense of community. Nominations are building the UK’s definitive Hope on Repeat Playlist, a soundtrack of solidarity ― with the UK’s favourite #HopeHit announced in January 2026.
The Hope on Repeat Podcast also hears from people who have been forced to flee their homes, with the stories and soundtracks of their inspiring lives.
You can vote for your Hope Hit and listen to Hope on Repeat at https://unrefugees.org.uk/hope
Hope on Repeat guest, Syrian human rights advocate and dancer, Maysa, said,“As a dancer, I see the power of music to connect and unite every day. In a world that seems to be so divided, the UK’s belief in the power of music to unite is a real reason for hope.”
About the survey
UK for UNHCR commissioned the research conducted by Censuswide, who questioned over 2,000 people from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in November this year. The data was collected between 17.11.2025 - 19.11.2025. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council. Responses form a snapshot of UK attitudes to music’s role in building better cultural understanding and strengthening communities in 2025.
About UK for UNHCR
UK for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the UK. We build solidarity, create partnerships and raise funds across the UK to help deliver global humanitarian relief for refugees through UNHCR’s work. unrefugees.org.uk
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. It delivers lifesaving assistance like shelter, food and water, helps safeguard fundamental human rights and develops solutions that ensure people have a safe place to call home where they can build a better future. UNHCR also works to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. www.unhcr.org
UK for UNHCR is a registered charity in England and Wales (registered charity number 1183415).
1 Combining responses ‘Yes - because music is a universal language’, ‘Yes - because shared music creates a sense of unity’, ‘Yes - because it breaks down social barriers’, ‘Yes - because it encourages conversation’, and ‘Yes - other, please specify’
2 Combining responses ‘Strongly agree’ and ‘Somewhat agree’
Hope on Repeat guests and Refugee Storytellers, Mariia, Maysa and Smajo (from left to right) meeting for the first time to discuss their chosen Hope Hits.
