Teck Resources Reports Strong 2025 Production, $295M Positive Pricing Adjustments, and Mixed 2026 Zinc Guidance

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Teck Resources announced strong 2025 production results and expects $295 million in positive Q4 2025 pricing adjustments, while reaffirming most 2026-2028 guidance but lowering 2026 zinc production outlook for Antamina.

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• Strong 2025 Production Performance

  Teck met or exceeded its annual production guidance for copper, zinc in concentrate, and refined zinc in 2025, demonstrating robust operational performance.

• Significant Q4 Pricing Adjustments

  The company expects $295 million in positive settlement pricing adjustments for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by an increase in base metals prices.

• Reaffirmed 2026-2028 Guidance

  Most previously disclosed annual production and unit cost guidance for 2026-2028 for Teck-operated sites remains unchanged, providing stability in outlook.

• Reduced Antamina Zinc Guidance for 2026

  The 2026 annual zinc in concentrate production guidance for Antamina was lowered from 55,000–65,000 tonnes to 35,000–45,000 tonnes, reflecting an updated mine plan.

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This filing presents a mixed but generally positive operational update for Teck Resources. The company announced significant positive settlement pricing adjustments of $295 million for Q4 2025, driven by higher base metals prices, which will materially impact its upcoming financial results. Teck also reported strong 2025 annual production volumes for copper and zinc, meeting or exceeding previously disclosed guidance. While most 2026-2028 production and cost guidance was reaffirmed, a notable reduction in 2026 zinc in concentrate production for Antamina reflects an updated mine plan. Investors should consider the immediate financial benefit from the pricing adjustments and solid 2025 performance against the specific, albeit contained, reduction in future zinc output from one operation.