Company DescriptionTeck Resources Limited engages in exploring for, acquiring, developing, and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe, and North America. It operates through Steelmaking Coal, Copper, Zinc, Energy, and Corporate segments. The company's principal products include steelmaking coal; copper, gold, blended bitumen, lead, silver, molybdenum, zinc, and zinc concentrates; chemicals, fertilizers, and other metals. It also produces indium and germanium. In addition, the company holds interest in Frontier oil sands projects in the Athabasca region of Alberta; and owns interests in exploration and development projects in Australia, Chile, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Turkey, and the United States. The company was formerly known as Teck Cominco Limited and changed its name to Teck Resources Limited in April 2009. Teck Resources Limited was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyTeck Resources generates revenue primarily through the extraction, production, and sale of base metals and coal. The company's key revenue streams include the sale of copper concentrates, metallurgical coal, and refined zinc products. Copper is a major driver of revenue, benefiting from its wide application in electrical equipment and construction. Metallurgical coal is sold to steel manufacturers worldwide, while zinc is supplied to galvanizing and alloy production industries. Teck Resources also has investments in energy assets, contributing to its financial performance. The company leverages long-term contracts and spot market sales to optimize its earnings, with partnerships in joint ventures and collaborations with other mining entities playing a significant role in its operational success.