Change.org Petition on Bingay Coal
- Mar
- 27
Change.org has a petition calling for viewers to Say NO to Bingay Coal Mine in Elkford BC. This is the change.com request: The proposed Bingay Coal Mine will be 21 km north of Elkford and within the Elk Valley of British Columbia. It will bring imminent harm to the animals dependant on this vital, wildlife […]
read moreElkford not supporting Bingay Coal
- Jan
- 12
The District of Elkford is officially not supporting the proposed Bingay coal mine, 21 kms North of the District, at this time. The District is sending a letter to the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines, & Petroleum Resources expressing concerns about the proposed coal mine. Mayor Dean McKerracher says they’re worried about the potential effects […]
read moreBC Mining Concerns Ramping Up
- Nov
- 29
As British Columbia’s downstream neighbor, Montana has reason to be concerned about toxic pollutants spilling across the international border and into the state’s prized watersheds, which support fish and wildlife, as well as a vibrant economy. A growing body of evidence shows those fears are well founded, particularly as researchers report alarming concentrations of a […]
read moreBingay Coal Public Comment Period Begins
- Nov
- 02
Centermount Coal has entered into the Public Consultation Process and comment period for their proposed Bingay Coal project. For the next 32 days, from November 2nd, 2017 to December 5th, 2017 public input is welcome. This is the public’s opportunity to comment on the potential effects including environmental, recreation, economic, social and health. The public’s […]
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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