West Cumbria Mining (WCM) said it was confident the Government would support its plans for a metallurgical coal mine near Whitehaven after the company received council approval today. The final decision is now awaiting possible referral to the Government after Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick issued a holding order […]
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WCM mine plans might be decided by Government
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) might have to wait for the Government to authorise its new metallurgical mine off the coast near Whitehaven. DETERMINATION WCM is due to hear from Cumbria County Council tomorrow (2 October) whether it will approve the mine following revised details of the plans. Secretary of state for housing, communities and […]
WCM to invest £148m in employment
West Cumbria Mining (WCM) said it would spend £148 million per annum on its employees, services and supply chain for its metallurgical coal mine near Whitehaven. STATISTICS The plans are awaiting legal agreement and the company expects Cumbria County Council to review updated planning information tomorrow (2 October). Plans for Woodhouse Colliery have faced opposition […]
WCM expects £302m revenues from coal mine
West Cumbria Mining (WCM) predicts its new underground mine at Whitehaven will generate £302 million in revenue from national and international sales of coking coal. FINANCES WCM said that its proposed Woodhead Colliery, described as a 21st century mine, would contribute £16 billion to UK GDP and £300 million in tax over a period of […]
WCM aims to employ more than 500
West Cumbria Mining (WCM) is assessing local contractors and businesses to support its plan for a high quality metallurgical coal, near Whitehaven in West Cumbria. The company aims to employ 510 full-time skilled and semi-skilled employees who will constitute up to 80% of the workforce within 20 miles of the mine. A total of 170 […]
Banks reviews refusal for Highthorn surface coal mine
Banks Mining said it will consider its next steps following the Government’s decision to reject its application for a surface mine in Northumberland. On Tuesday (8 September), Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister, Robert Jenrick, said that the proposed open cast mine near Druridge Bay, Highthorn “would have an adverse impact on landscape character of […]