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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950142-12-001624
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120726

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TECK RESOURCES LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000886986
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MINING, QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS) [1400]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			A1
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		550 BURRARD ST
		STREET 2:		SUITE 3300, BENTALL 5
		CITY:			VANCOUVER
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V6C 0B3
		BUSINESS PHONE:		604 699-4000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		550 BURRARD ST
		STREET 2:		SUITE 3300, BENTALL 5
		CITY:			VANCOUVER
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V6C 0B3

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	TECK COMINCO LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940623
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