"Prior to their purchase of our shares in July 2009, CIC told us they intended to be a long-term partner focused on financial returns. They have fully lived up to that commitment and, in addition, have been helpful in building important relationships with customers and others in China. We understand CIC's reasons for monetizing a portion of its shareholding and are pleased that CIC intends to remain a significant financial investor in Teck.
Mr. Ju Weimin, Executive Vice President of CIC said: "We have been a shareholder of Teck since 2009. We have full confidence in the management of Teck. The fundamentals of the company are sound. We are supportive of the strategic direction of Teck and look forward to ongoing close cooperation in future."
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