Oct 26 (Reuters) - Teck Resources TECKb.TO
* Expects "very strong" Q4 industry benchmark price for steelmaking coal - chief executive donald lindsay
* Teck Resources says has contracted for 10,000 bpd of fort hills bitumen on existing Keystone pipeline to gulf coast; 12,000 bpd on proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
* Teck says has plans to sell remaining 25,000 bpd of Fort Hills bitumen at Hardisty, Alberta; has long-term contracts on up to 20,000 bpd
* Teck says if Trans Mountain expansion is delayed or not built it can increase capacity on Keystone pipeline, sell at Hardisty or use rail
* Teck CEO says "pretty strong case" for company to get back investment grade rating; rating agencies waiting for Fort Hills start, ramp up
* Steelmaking coal market prices "stabilizing" after coming off peaks, helped by strong demand outside China