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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950142-08-001305
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20080714
FILED AS OF DATE:		20080715
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20080715

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TECK COMINCO LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000886986
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MINING, QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS) [1400]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13184
		FILM NUMBER:		08953560

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 BURRARD STREET STE 600
		STREET 2:		VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA
		CITY:			V6C 3L9
		STATE:			A1
		BUSINESS PHONE:		604 687 1117

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 BURRARD ST STE 600
		STREET 2:		VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA
		CITY:			CANADA V6C 3L9
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			00000
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            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="ARIAL" size="2">UNITED STATES</font></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="ARIAL" size="2">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="Arial" size="2">Washington, D.C. 20549</font></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><font face="ARIAL" size="2">FORM 6-K</font></b></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><font face="ARIAL" size="2">REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER</font></b></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><font face="Arial" size="2">Pursuant to Section 13a-16 15d-16 of the</font></b></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><font face="Arial" size="2">Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></b></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="Arial" size="2">Dated: July 14, 2008</font></p>

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            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="Arial" size="2">Commission File Number: 001-13184</font></p>

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            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><font face="ARIAL" size="3">TECK COMINCO LIMITED</font></b></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="Arial" size="2">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</font></p>

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            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="Arial" size="2">Suite 600 &ndash; 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L9</font></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="Arial" size="2">(Address of principal executive offices)</font></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.</font></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="Arial" size="2">Form 20-F</font>&nbsp;<u><font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</font></u> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font face="Arial" size="2">Form 40-F</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;<u><font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></u></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">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).</font> <u><font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></u></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">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.</font></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: left">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):</font> <u><font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></u></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: left">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant&rsquo;s &ldquo;home country&rdquo;), or
            under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant&rsquo;s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant&rsquo;s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.</font></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">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.</font></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><font face="Arial" size="2">Yes</font> <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</u> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<font face="Arial" size="2">No</font>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u><font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></u></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">If &ldquo;Yes&rdquo; is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_____</font></p>

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            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b><font face="ARIAL" size="2">SIGNATURE</font></b></p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left">&nbsp;</p>

            <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.55in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><font face="Arial" size="2">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.</font></p>

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                        <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><b><font face="Arial" size="2">Teck Cominco Limited</font></b></p>
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                        <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">July 15, 2008</font></p>
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                        <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><u><font face="Arial" size="2">/s/ Peter C. Rozee&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></u> <font face="Arial" size="2">&nbsp;</font></p>
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                        <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Peter C. Rozee</font></p>
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                        <p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Senior Vice President, Commercial Affairs</font></p>
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            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font COLOR="#0000FF"><B><U><font SIZE=2>JOINT NEWS RELEASE</font></U></B></font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>LENNARD SHELF OPERATION CEASES PRODUCTION</font></B></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Madrid and Vancouver, 14 July 2008</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Teck Cominco Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE:TCK) and Xstrata Zinc today announce the closure of the joint venture Lennard Shelf Pillara mine in Western Australia. Operations are expected to cease by early August. </font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>The Pillara mine has become uneconomic, primarily due to the sharp decline in zinc and lead prices compounded by the appreciation in the Australian dollar.  Higher energy and labour costs and lower than planned production have also contributed to rendering the project uneconomic. The decision to start Lennard Shelf was made in 2006 and production commenced in early 2007. In the period to 31 December 2007, the operation produced 42,100 tonnes of zinc metal and 12,400 tonnes of lead metal. </font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Orderly mining of drilled and broken ore stocks will be undertaken from today until the cessation of milling operations.  Mine development and exploration work has been suspended. All existing contracts will be terminated and employees will be provided with appropriate support.</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Dewatering of the Pillara mine will be discontinued following de-commissioning and the plant and surface facilities will be placed on care and maintenance until a decision on the long term future of the assets and tenements is taken.</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>The closure is not expected to have a material impact on earnings for either company.</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><i><font size=2>Ends</font></i></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><b><font size=2>For further information contact:</font></b></p>

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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2>Teck Cominco Limited</font></b></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2>Xstrata</font></b></p> </td> </tr>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Greg Waller</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Claire Divver</font></p> </td> </tr>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Telephone</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>+1-604-685-3005</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Telephone</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>+1-604-616-9536</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font color="#0000FF"><u><font size=2>cdivver@xstrata.com</font></u></font><u></u></p> </td> </tr>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Email</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>greg.waller@teckcominco.com</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td> </tr>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td> </tr>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><b><font size=2>Xstrata Zinc Australia</font></b></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Patrick Collins</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Mobile</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>+61 4 23 842 994</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td> </tr>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Email</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>pcollins@xstratazinc.com.au</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td> </tr>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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                        <p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=1>&nbsp;</font></p> </td>
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            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><b><font size=2>About Lennard Shelf</font></b></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Lennard Shelf is a 50/50 Joint Venture between Teck Cominco and Xstrata, located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.  The reopening of the Pillara mine and milling operations was announced in April 2006 with a projected mine life at that time of 3 to 4 years.  Approximately 300 employees and contractors are currently employed at the Pillara mine and mill and Derby port facilities.</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><b><font size=2>About Teck Cominco</font></b></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Teck 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 the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK. The company is a significant producer of copper, zinc, metallurgical coal and specialty metals, and has interests in several oil sands development assets. Further information can be found at www.teckcominco.com.</font></p>

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            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><b><font size=2>About Xstrata Zinc</font></b></p>

            <p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:justify;'><font size=2>Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Xstrata Zinc is one of the world&#146;s largest producers of zinc and one of the commodity business units within the major global diversified mining group Xstrata plc. Xstrata&#146;s zinc and lead operations and exploration projects are located in Australia, Canada, Germany, Peru, Spain and the United Kingdom.  Further information can be found at </font><font color="#0000FF"><u><font size=2>www.xstrata.com</font></u></font><font size=2>.</font></p>

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