Teck Resources Limited Class ATSX: TECK.A

Teck Cominco Implements Chief Mines Inspector's Recommendations

VANCOUVER, Oct. 30 /CNW/ - Teck Cominco has reviewed the report of
British Columbia's Chief Mines Inspector from the accident of May 17, 2006 at
the former Sullivan mine and has already implemented many of the Chief Mines
Inspector's recommendations.
"Teck Cominco once again extends its deepest condolences to the families
of those whose lives were lost in this tragic accident," said Don Lindsay,
President and CEO of Teck Cominco Limited.
"The report has been provided to all of our operations and we are
committed to working closely with the appropriate agencies to ensure the
recommendations are implemented so that this type of accident will never
happen again," added Lindsay.

About Teck Cominco:

Teck Cominco 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 on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK. The
company is a world leader in the production of zinc and metallurgical coal and
is also a significant producer of copper, gold, indium and other specialty
metals. Further information can be found at www.teckcominco.com.