Teck's Merger of Equals With Anglo American Likely to be Effective Late 2026 or in Early 2027

China plays a defining role for Teck Resources as the biggest buyer of everything the company digs out of the ground: copper, zinc, and lead. With the exception of lead, demand for these commodities is tied to fixed-asset investment. We expect a rebalancing of China's economy from investment to household consumption will mean weaker demand growth for investment-oriented commodities and lower prices.