VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 29, 2011) - Teck Resources Limited ("Teck"), (TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) announced today that Teck and Local 7884 of the United Steelworkers have reached a tentative collective agreement covering the Fording River operation.
The tentative agreement is for a 5 year term, expiring April 30, 2016. The union negotiating committee is unanimously recommending ratification of the tentative collective agreement to its membership. No other terms of the agreement will be disclosed until the ratification vote is complete.
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
Marcia Smith, VP, Corporate Affairs
604.699.4616
marcia.smith@teck.com
Investor Contact:
Teck Resources Limited
Greg Waller, VP, Investor Relations & Strategic Analysis
604.699.4014
greg.waller@teck.com
www.teck.com