VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 21, 2011) - Teck Resources Limited ("Teck", TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) announced today that 57% of the employees at its Elkview Operation in southeastern British Columbia voted to reject a new five year collective agreement. The current work stoppage that began on January 30, 2011 will continue. Teck plans to recommence discussions with the Elkview union bargaining committee aimed at reaching a new collective agreement.
About Teck Resources
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TCK.A and TCK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK.
Contact Information: Teck Resources Limited - Investor Contact
Greg Waller
Vice President Investor Relations & Strategic Analysis
(604) 699-4014
greg.waller@teck.com
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Teck Resources Limited - Media Contact
Marcia Smith
Vice President Corporate Affairs
(604) 699-4616
marcia.smith@teck.com
www.teck.com