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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 6, 2011) - Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") (TSX: TCK.A, TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) announced today the extension of its odd lot selling program ("the Program") to May 20, 2011.
The voluntary Program, originally scheduled to expire on April 6, 2011, enables registered and beneficial shareholders who own 99 or fewer Class A Common Shares and/or Class B Subordinate Voting Shares ("Shares") of Teck as of February 23, 2011, to sell their Shares without incurring any brokerage commission. The sale of Shares will be executed through the facilities of the TSX.
Teck makes no recommendation as to whether or not an eligible shareholder should participate in the Program. The decision to participate should be based upon a shareholder's particular financial circumstances. Eligible shareholders may wish to obtain advice from their broker or financial advisor as to the advisability of participating.
Teck has retained Laurel Hill Advisory Group to manage the Program and to handle share transactions and payment. Questions regarding the Program should be directed to Laurel Hill at toll free 1-866-892-5387 (English), 1-877-304-0211 (francais), or 416-304-0211 (collect).
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Karen L. Dunfee
Teck Resources Limited
604.699.4060
http://www.teck.com/">www.teck.com
