BCLocalNews Hilsborough is currently looking to expand production in northeast BC, while Ridley Terminals is in the midst of expanding capacity. “This agreement means communities in Northeast BC, which support the coal mining industry, can plan a future knowing … Click for more
Tumbler Ridge on verge of rebirth as companies bet on a bright future Vancouver Sun The mine, located about 20 kilometres south of the town in northeastern BC, was closed in 2000 after operating since 1982 and Teck is now in the final phase of a feasibility study to get it up and running again. [...]
With long term contracts signed with companies such as Arch Coal, Ridley Terminals is expanding to accommodate coal export for Asia. The facility located in Prince Rupert is owned and operated by the Government of Canada. There are planning a 35 acre expansion will include a new rail dump car for coal, iron ore and [...]
Source: Quensel Cariboo Observer Also attending the summit with Bond are Don Krusel, president and CEO of the Port of Prince Rupert, and Robin Silvester, president and CEO of the Port of … Click for more
Western Coal (TSX-WTN) is now implementing the use of Capesize bulk carrier ships at Ridley Terminals. Western Coal previously utilized 75,000 tonne Panamax vessels but since September 2010 has switched to the 170,000 tonne Capesize vessels. The next Capesize ship scheduled to load the Company’s coal is expected to arrive at Ridley Terminals in November [...]
Source: Globe and Mail A decade ago, people were predicting that the northeastern British Columbia community would soon become a mining ghost town – a victim of a dying coal … Click for more
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