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: November 17, 2010
Commission File Number: 001-13184
TECK RESOURCES LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Suite 3300 – 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 0B3
(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.
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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.
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Teck Resources Limited
(Registrant)
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Date: November 17, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Karen L. Dunfee | |
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For Immediate Release
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Date: November 17, 2010
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Teck Resources Limited announces dividend increase
Vancouver, BC – Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) announced today that it will pay an eligible dividend of $0.30 per share on its outstanding Class A common shares and Class B subordinate voting shares on January 4, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2010. This represents a 50% increase in the semi-annual dividend rate.
“This dividend increase reflects our confidence in our current balance sheet strength and our ability to fund our strong portfolio of growth assets," said Don Lindsay, president and CEO.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements as to management’s expectations with respect to the cash generation capability of the company’s operations, future commodity prices, the company’s ability to fund its growth plans, and the ability of the company to sustain a given dividend rate. These forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainty’s with respect to, among other things, future commodity prices, the results of operations of the company and related matters, and actual results may vary materially.
About Teck
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. Further information about Teck can be found at: www.teck.com.
Media Contact:
Marcia Smith
Vice-President, Corporate Affairs
604.699.4616
marcia.smith@teck.com
Investor Contact:
Greg Waller
Vice-President, Investor Relations.
604.699.4014
greg.waller@teck.com