NWP Crown Mountain Project Updates

Crown Mountain Project Updates

NWP Coal Canada Ltd is a Canadian resource development company working on the Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project.

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New Book Explores Elk Valley and Crowsnest Mining Communities

Wayne Norton—known here for his work on local history—is coming out with a new book on the history of the Fernie region, available September 23rd from Caitlin Press.

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International commission asks Canada to join probe of selenium flowing from Elk Valley

International commission asks Canada to join probe of selenium flowing from Elk Valley

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Teck Rebalancing Climate Change Portfolio towards Copper

We are working to reduce the carbon footprint of our operations, while at the same time rebalancing our portfolio towards copper, which is an essential metal for low-carbon technology and infrastructure.

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Teck seeks Community Input on Road Closures

Teck, a founding supporter of the Elk Valley CEMF, is seeking community input from outdoor recreationalists at a Road Deactivation and Access Management Workshop held on Oct. 28.

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CN Investing $445 Million in British Columbia

Investments Focused on Safety and Capacity to Strengthen Rail Network, Help Reduce Emissions, and Support Economic Growth

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British Columbia’s new Environmental Assessment Act

The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is pleased to announce that British Columbia’s new Environmental Assessment Act, 2018 (the Act), is now in force. The Act can be found here. The Act and supporting regulations address the three major objectives of EA revitalization: advancing reconciliation with Indigenous nations, enhancing public confidence in the EA process, and […]

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Komatsu investing in Sparwood

Komatsu Mining has announced plans for the construction of a new facility to support the growth of its mining business in the East Kootenays, a region known for its significant metallurgical coal operations. The company plans to invest approximately $40 million to construct a 85,000 sq.ft (7,897 sq.m) sales and service facility in downtown Sparwood, […]

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Baldy Ridge Extension Project

The Baldy Ridge project is an extension of the current Teck Elkview operations open-pit coal mine overlooking the District of Sparwood. Citing concerns over how a coal mine is changing the local landscape and impacting air quality, Sparwood is challenging the extension with respect to air quality and dust management at the existing facility and […]

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