Teck Announces 33% Dividend Increase

Teck Resources Limited +1 604 699 4000 Tel Suite 3300, 550 Burrard Street +1 604 699 4750 Fax Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 0B3 www.teck.com

For Immediate Release Date: October 26, 2011 11-49-TR

Teck Announces 33% 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 $0.40 per share on its outstanding Class A common shares and Class B subordinate voting shares on January 3, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2011. This represents a 33 percent increase from the previous dividend.

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.

Investor Contact:

Greg Waller Vice-President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis 604.699.4014 [email protected]

Media Contact:

Marcia Smith Vice-President, Corporate Affairs 604.699.4616 [email protected]