Teck Responds to Market Rumours


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - March 30, 2015) - At the request of IIROC on behalf of The Toronto Stock Exchange, Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) ("Teck") has taken note of press reports to the effect that it is in discussions with Antofagasta plc ("Antofagasta") regarding a possible merger with Antofagasta. Teck reports that it is not in discussions with Antofagasta in relation to any form of transaction, and there are no other corporate developments that justify any significant movement in its share price.

About Teck

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. Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.

Contact Information:

Investor Contact:
Greg Waller
Vice President, Investor Relations & Strategic Analysis
604.699.4014
greg.waller@teck.com

Media Contact:
Chris Stannell
Senior Communications Specialist
604.699.4368
chris.stannell@teck.com
www.teck.com