Teck proposed expansions
- Feb
- 17
Teck Coal Ltd. wants to expand two of its Elk Valley mines. Lucy Eykamp, Teck’s social, environmental and regulatory approvals manager, outlined details of Teck’s plans to expand the lifespans of its Coal Mountain Operations (CMO) and Elkview Operations (EVO) to Regional District of East Kootanay board directors Feb. 14. If approved, the proposed expansions […]
read moreBingay Coal suspended
- Apr
- 09
The Board of Directors of Centermount Coal Ltd announced today a suspension of the exploration and development program at Centermount’s Bingay Main metallurgical coal project located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, approximately 21 kilometres north of Elkford and on the western boundary of Teck’s Fording operation. The Chairman of the Board, Jack Austin, […]
read moreBingay Coal Project Description
- Dec
- 16
Bingay Coal’s goal is to build trusting, transparent and respectful relationships by interacting with local governments, organizations, groups and individuals on the basis of respect, listening, inclusion and meaningful participation. As a first step in the Environmental Assessment process, the Bingay Coal Project Description is here for your downloading and viewing. Click here to download […]
read moreBingay Coal enters the Environmental Assessment process
- Dec
- 04
Bingay Coal has just entered B.C.’s environmental assessment (EA) process. It provides a mechanism for reviewing major projects to assess their potential impacts. B.C.’s process is important to ensure that major projects meet the goals of environmental, economic and social sustainability. The assessment process is also needed to ensure that the issues and concerns of […]
read moreNew coal mine company plans to start production in 2016
- Jan
- 24
Executives from a company proposing to construct a new coal mine in the Elk Valley, have been meeting with Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford councils, and plan to begin construction in 2014. Centermount Coal’s proposed Bingay Creek coal mine site is about 21 km north of Elkford. This is an area that has had coal exploration […]
read moreHillsborough sells Bingay Creek property
- Nov
- 02
Hillsborough Resources Ltd. confirms the sale of its Bingay Creek metallurgical coal property, located near Elkford, B.C., to Centermount Coal Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Centerpoint Resources Inc., both of Vancouver, B.C. Sale proceeds amounting to $5.9-million have been received in cash. This represents a $5-million gain over the carrying cost of the property. […]
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