VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 4, 2012) - Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) ("Teck") announced today the closing of the previously announced arrangement under which a wholly owned subsidiary of Teck has acquired all of the outstanding shares of SilverBirch Energy Corporation.

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Marcia Smith
Teck Resources Limited - Media Contact
Senior Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs
604.699.4616
marcia.smith@teck.com

OR

Greg Waller
Teck Resources Limited - Investor Contact
Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis
604.699.4014
greg.waller@teck.com
www.teck.com