West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) said it was disappointed that the Government had decided to call in and hold a public inquiry on its plans for a metallurgical coal mine off the coast of Cumbria. The miner added it would assess the requirements of the public inquiry process and present a compelling case to the […]
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WCM to face public inquiry on coal mine plans
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) will face a public inquiry following the Government’s decision, after two previous refusals, to call in the company’s plans for a coking coal mine off the coast of Cumbria. CONTROVERSY The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick MP gave his reasons as increased controversy over […]
WCM starts legal process over coal mine decision
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) has started the process for a judicial review over the local council’s decision to reconsider plans for a metallurgical coal mine under the Irish Sea. Cumbria County Council has three times approved the application for Woodhouse Colliery off the coast of Whitehaven. Secretary of State Robert Jenrick has twice refused […]
Judicial review dismissed over UKOG Horse Hill oil
A judicial review has been dismissed against Surrey County Council’s planning consent for long-term oil production at the UK Oil and Gas (UKOG) site in Horse Hill, Surrey. The High Court’s judgement rejected the challenge’s three grounds, so leaving the company’s planning consent in place. UKOG, which owns 85.635% of the project, was granted permission […]
Red Rock steps into Adidi-Kanga gold dispute
Red Rock Resources plc has entered into two deed agreements following a dispute involving Vector Resources Ltd (VEC) which holds 60% of the Adidi-Kanga gold project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ARBITRATION Chairman Andrew Bell said that the company was “well positioned” to play a constructive role given its familiarity with VEC, which has […]
First aggregates levy register to ensure legality and safety
The first register of businesses and sites registered for aggregates levy has been published to ensure legal compliance and transparency. TRANSPARENCY The Mineral Products Association (MPA), MPA Northern Ireland and MPA Scotland had asked for the register during the recent aggregates levy review to ensure fair and open markets, safety of operations and compliance with […]