SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Antofagasta PLC said on Monday that it "notes the press speculation earlier today and can confirm that it is not in discussions with Teck Resources about a potential merger."
Citing unidentified people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported earlier on Monday that Teck Resources Ltd (TO:TCKb) and Antofagasta Plc (L:ANTO) are exploring a merger that would create one of the world's biggest copper producers.