British Columbia’s coal mining industry generates billions for local economy, study finds
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
2M ago
British Columbia’s coal mining industry sustains tens of thousands of jobs and generates billions for the provincial economy, according to the latest research. The economic impact study conducted by Mansfield Consulting Inc. for the Mining Association of BC (MABC), found that B.C.’s overall mining and smelting industry fuels 35,000 jobs and totalled more than $18 billion in economic activity in 2022 alone. The sector also accounted for close to 30 per cent of the value of B.C. exports in 2022. B.C. is home to seven steelmaking coal mines, as well as 10 metal mines and two smelters. B.C. is als ..read more
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B.C. is one of the world’s greenest mining hubs, according to BCRMA
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
5M ago
British Columbia is one of the world’s greenest mining hubs, according to the B.C. Regional Mining Alliance (BCRMA), which is a regional partnership between Indigenous groups, industry and provincial government representatives. The BCRMA has created a series of new graphics showing mining’s footprint and importance in B.C. It states that over 54 per cent of the province’s total land is protected. Mining represents 7 per cent of the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), despite only accounting for 0.04 per cent of the land use. This chart provides a breakdown of materials mined in the Canadi ..read more
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The role of B.C. and Canadian coal in the global marketplace
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
5M ago
Canada is one of about 24 countries throughout the world that produce coal, although Canadian production makes up less than 1 per cent of the global coal production, at 6.7 billion mt each year. While Canada’s production is relatively small, Canadian coal is highly sought after because of its low sulfur and ash properties, and high caloric value, for a higher quality coal. Coal has been mined in British Columbia for more than a century, and B.C.’s coal supply chain – from mine to railway to export terminal – operates under environmental and safety regulations that are among the most stringent ..read more
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B.C. steelmaking coal produced with fewer GHG emissions than any competing jurisdiction
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
5M ago
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. Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in low-carbon infrastructure like wind turbines. Steel is critical to many of the things we rely on each day – our buildings, vehicles, rapid transit and many everyday household items. This graphic was prepared by the Mining Association of BC (MABC). For further information about steelmaking coal, read our recent blog ..read more
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Just the facts about steelmaking coal in Canada
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
5M ago
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. Steel also plays a critical role in green energy production. Whether it is a wind turbine, solar panel, tidal power system or bio-energy infrastructure – it all requires steel. For example, 100 tonnes of steelmaking coal is required to produce the 185 tonnes of steel used in a typical wind turbine. Why is Canadian coal in demand? Canada’s steelmaking coal is in extremely high demand because it is ..read more
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Canadian coal sector attracts global interest
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
5M ago
Strong metallurgical coal prices and rallying thermal coal markets are spurring heightened interested in Canada’s coal mines and projects, according to a recent S&P Global Platts article. The Coal Association of Canada seeks to drive further global investment to the sector, which is already catching the eye of a number of Australian-listed companies. The CAC is anticipating strong attendance for its annual conference in Vancouver from Sept. 12-14, which this year is focusing on attracting investment for development of Canada’s coal reserves. “Our high-grade metallurgical and thermal coal c ..read more
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Demand for metallurgical coal drives B.C. mining
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
5M ago
B.C.’s mining industry is growing strong, largely due to increased demand and commodity prices for metallurgical coal, according to PwC Canada’s latest mining report. Metallurgical coal, or steelmaking coal, saw the largest year-over-year price surge in 2017, increasing 50 per cent compared to 2016, the report finds. Copper also showed strong growth, rising 27 per cent year-over-year in 2017, while the average zinc price increased 38 per cent. Metallurgical coal is needed to produce the steel for everything from cars to clean-energy infrastructure such as public transit and wind turbines. “Ris ..read more
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CoalSMART 2016 Forum
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
5M ago
Registration for the Western Canadian Coal Society’s CoalSMART 2016 Forum is now open. At a time when there is a shortage of good news in coal markets, we explore the steps needed to hit the ground running as the recovery unfolds. How do we position ourselves to make the most of the various coal opportunities in Canada? How can we ensure we keep abreast of developments in coal technology? What are the key industry drivers that bear watching? Join a diverse group of speakers and participants as we build on the success of CoalSMART 2015. PROGRAM TOPICS: – Mining in ..read more
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Teck Introduces LNG Fuelled Haul Trucks that Reduce Emissions
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
5M ago
  Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) is piloting the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel haul trucks at its Fording River steelmaking coal operation in southeast B.C. – the first time LNG has been used as a haul truck fuel at a Canadian mine site. Haul trucks are used to transport rock and steelmaking coal at the mine site. This project is just one great example of how innovative B.C.’s steelmaking coal industry is in improving the environmental performance of its operations. Coal Alliance members are constantly looking at ways to modernize and reduce the impact of their operations t ..read more
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Why the Elk Valley Matters
Coal Alliance Blog
by NLK
5M ago
OK, hands up anyone who doesn’t know where the Elk Valley is or who’s never been there.  If your hand’s in the air you’ve missed out on a national gem – one of the most spectacular areas of BC, home to some of the friendliest people this side of the Rockies. It’s also home to Teck’s coal mines and a new independent study conducted for Resource Works has highlighted what a major economic driver those mines represent, and not just in the Elk Valley.  In 2014 those mines produced 26.7 million tonnes of steelmaking coal – an essential ingredient in, you guessed it, steelmaking – generati ..read more
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