VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 7, 2009) - Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) announced today the closing of the previously announced US$245 million sale of its 40% interest in the Pogo gold mine in Alaska to affiliates of Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and Sumitomo Corporation.
About Teck
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc, gold 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. Further information about Teck can be found at www.teck.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Teck Resources Limited Greg Waller Vice President, Investor Relations & Strategic Analysis (604) 699-4014 www.teck.com
