Coal has been mined in Canada for more than
a century. Canadian coal is used in steel-making,
power generation and cement manufacturing.
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The coal industry requires a highly
diverse, skilled and technical workforce.
42,000
COAL
$92,800
CANADA
$43,700
Canada’s coal supply chain operates under
environmental and safety regulations that are
among the most stringent in the world, making
coal mining one of Canada’s safest industries.
Coal is exported from Canadian ports (majority
from B.C.) to markets around the world.
Economic Benefits
The coal industry contributes tens
of millions of dollars each year to help
build stronger communities and support
important local charities and organizations.
A single coal train moving in B.C. can represent:
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$3.1 million
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