Sept 26 (Reuters) - Teck Resources Ltd TCKb.TO :
* Teck submits regulatory application for Quebrada Blanca phase 2
* Updated feasibility study including capital and operating cost estimates for project is expected to be completed in Q1 of 2017
* Says submitted social and environmental impact assessment (SEIA) for its Quebrada Blanca phase 2 project in Northern Chile
* Given timeline of regulatory process, decision is not expected before mid-2018
* Says project optimization work currently underway targets capital costs of project in range of US$4.5 to $5 billion
* QB phase 2 expected to have annual production capacity of over 8,000 tonnes of molybdenum in concentrate for first 10 years of mine life
* Qb phase 2 expected to have annual production capacity of over 250,000 tonnes of copper for first 10 years of mine life
* Decision with respect to development of QB phase 2 project in Chile not expected before 2018 Source text for Eikon: ID:nCCN1kmQC0 Further company coverage: TCKb.TO