UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Section 13a-16 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Dated: July 14, 2007

Commission File Number: 001-13184

TECK COMINCO LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Suite 600 – 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L9

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F

Form 40-F X

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1).

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes X

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-5183

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Teck Cominco Limited (Registrant)
Date: July 14, 2007	By:	/s/ Karen L. Dunfee
		Karen L. Dunfee Corporate Secretary

EXTERNAL NEWS RELEASE

07-22-TC

For Immediate Release:

July 14, 2007

Teck Cominco Reviewing Coroner’s Inquest Jury Recommendations

Vancouver, BC—Teck Cominco will be closely reviewing the recommendations of the coroner’s inquest held in Kimberley, BC, this past week to further increase its understanding of the causes of the tragic events of May, 2006.

“Our objective has been to ensure the unprecedented and unforeseen events of May 2006 never happen again,” said Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck Cominco Limited. “We are committed to identifying and managing hazards and risks at Kimberley and all of our operations. The jury’s recommendations will form part of our ongoing work.”

The company will be continuing its work with a technical review panel consisting of independent experts from UBC, staff of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources (MEMPR) and their respective technical advisors to develop a complete understanding of the technical causes of the incident.

“Teck Cominco once again extends its deepest condolences to the families of those whose lives were lost in this tragic accident,” said Lindsay.

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About Teck Cominco

Teck Cominco is a diversified mining company, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TCK.A and TCK.B and on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK. The company is a world leader in the production of zinc and metallurgical coal and is also a significant producer of copper, gold, indium and specialty metals. Further information can be found at www.teckcominco.com.

For further information:

Valerie Wan or Nicola Lambrechts

778.838.6860 or 604.970.9113

nlambrechts@national.ca

TECK COMINCO LIMITED

200 BURRARD STREET, VANCOUVER, B.C. V6C 3L9 -TEL: (604) 687-1117 - FAX: (604) 687-6100 - www.teckcominco.com