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British Columbia’s coal mining industry generates billions for local economy, study finds
Jan 30, 2024
British Columbia’s coal mining industry sustains tens of thousands of jobs and generates billions for the provincial economy, according to the latest research.
Read MoreB.C. is one of the world’s greenest mining hubs, according to BCRMA
Sep 19, 2023
British Columbia is one of the world’s greenest mining hubs, according to the B.C. Regional Mining Alliance (BCRMA).
Read MoreThe role of B.C. and Canadian coal in the global marketplace
Mar 8, 2023
Canada is one of about 24 countries throughout the world that produce coal, although Canadian…
Read MoreB.C. steelmaking coal produced with fewer GHG emissions than any competing jurisdiction
Dec 7, 2022
B.C. is Canada’s largest producer of steelmaking (metallurgical) coal and is leading the charge on responsible mining. Here in B.C., we produce steelmaking coal with fewer greenhouse gas emissions than any other competing jurisdiction.
Read MoreJust the facts about steelmaking coal in Canada
Sep 28, 2022
Steelmaking coal is a key ingredient in the production of steel, which is critical to many of the things we rely on each day – our buildings, vehicles, rapid transit and many everyday household items.
Read MoreCanadian coal sector attracts global interest
Aug 10, 2018
Strong metallurgical coal prices and rallying thermal coal markets are spurring heightened interested in Canada’s coal mines and projects.
Read MoreDemand for metallurgical coal drives B.C. mining
May 30, 2018
B.C.’s mining industry is growing strong, largely due to increased demand and commodity prices for…
Read MoreInterview with Robin Campbell, President of the Coal Association of Canada
Feb 3, 2016
On his way from Edmonton to Red Deer, Robin Campbell is thinking about the road…
Read MoreCoalSMART 2016 Forum
Jan 8, 2016
Registration for the Western Canadian Coal Society’s CoalSMART 2016 Forum is now open. At a time…
Read MoreTeck Introduces LNG Fuelled Haul Trucks that Reduce Emissions
Jan 7, 2016
Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) is piloting the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to…
Read MoreWhy the Elk Valley Matters
Nov 16, 2015
OK, hands up anyone who doesn’t know where the Elk Valley is or who’s never…
Read MoreCarbon Capture and Storage Has a Future
Oct 30, 2015
A year ago this month, SaskPower officially opened its $1.3 billion carbon capture and storage…
Read MoreSome things don’t change
Oct 22, 2015
On October 19th, British Columbians like Canadians right across the country voted for change. Renewal…
Read MoreThompson-Nicola Regional District Supports B.C.’s Coal Industry
Jul 30, 2015
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors has publicly expressed its commitment to the…
Read MoreMetro Vancouver Municipalities Among the Biggest Beneficiaries of Spending by Coal Alliance Mines and Terminals
Jun 8, 2015
Vancouver, British Columbia – The Metro Vancouver municipalities of Delta, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Surrey and…
Read MoreThree Municipal Councils Pass Resolutions Supporting Coal Industry
Jun 2, 2015
Following recent presentations to their municipals councils by the Coal Alliance, the towns of Cranbrook,…
Read MoreCranbrook Chamber Endorses Coal Alliance
May 14, 2015
MEDIA RELEASE CRANBROOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2015 CHAMBER SUPPORTS COAL…
Read MoreOpinion: There’s more than one story about coal
Apr 30, 2015
Vancouver Sun April 30, 2015 The coal industry too often is gratuitously demonized by groups…
Read MoreCoal dust readings decline
Apr 7, 2015
Municipal hall wraps up year-long monitoring program at five locations throughout Delta Delta Optimist Jessica…
Read MoreAlan Fryer Speaks at CoalSMART 2015 Forum
Feb 24, 2015
On February 19 2015, Alan Fryer represented the Coal Alliance at the Western Canadian Coal…
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