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Teck and Anglo American receive Government of Canada approval for merger of equals under Investment Canada Act
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) and Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) have received regulatory approval from the Government of Canada under the Investment Canada Act (“ICA”) for the merger of equals between Anglo American and Teck which was announced on September 9, 2025. Anglo American and Teck believe that the formation of Anglo Teck in a merger of equals will provide exceptional and endurin
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