Teck Trail Operations Reports Electrolyte Leak

14.06.2011  |  Marketwired

TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire - June 14, 2011) - Teck Metals Ltd. is reporting that approximately 25 cubic meters of lead refinery electrolyte solution leaked into the ground yesterday under the Lead Refinery Building at its Trail Operations. The area in question is actively monitored and there is no evidence that the leak has affected adjacent land or water or that it poses any safety risk to people, fish or wildlife.

Regulatory authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway to confirm the cause of the incident and to determine corrective measures and potential remedial options.


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.


About Teck Trail Operations

Trail Operations is owned and operated by Teck Metals Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited. The Trail Operations include one of the world's largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes, a two-thirds interest in the Waneta hydroelectric dam, and ownership of the dam's transmission system. The metallurgical operations produce refined zinc and lead and a variety of precious and specialty metals, chemicals and fertilizer products. Trail Operations employs 1,500 people and has been in operation for over a century.



Contact Information

Teck Resources Limited - Media Contact
Richard Deane
Manager, Energy & Public Affairs
250.364.4118
Richard.deane@teck.com

Teck Resources Limited - Media Contact
Marcia Smith
Vice-President, Corporate Affairs
604.699.4616
Marcia.smith@teck.com
www.teck.com