Mining companies Teck Resources Ltd. (TCK) and Antofagasta PLC (ANTO.LN) are considering a merger, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

The possible transaction would be primarily stock-based, Bloomberg reported.

Teck shares recently traded up 12.8% to $15.64.

Full story at http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-30/teck-resources-antofagasta-said-to-explore-copper-mining-merger

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