Teck Reports Ground Movement at Quebrada Blanca Operations
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jun 25, 2015) - Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX: TCK.A, TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) ("Teck") reported today that unexpected ground movement has been observed in the area of the SX-EW plant at its Quebrada Blanca Operations in Chile. As a precautionary measure cathode production has been suspended and appropriate authorities have been notified. The duration of the production interruption and the impact on production are unknown at this time.
We are currently investigating the cause of the ground movement. The preliminary investigation is expected to take at least a week. Mine operations not affected by the SX-EW plant are continuing at this time.
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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.
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604.699.4014
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604.699.4368
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