West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) has received approval to develop the United Kingdom’s first deep coal mine in 30 years near Whitehaven off the coast of Cumbria. NET ZERO Secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities Michael Gove granted his consent in a 419-page letter published on the night of 7 December. “The […]
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WCM prepares for public inquiry over mine plans
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 […]
WCM urges council to back coal mine
West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) today urged Cumbria County Council to support once more the company’s plans for a metallurgical coal mine off the Cumbrian coast. The company’s comments follow yesterday’s (9 February) announcement by the local authority to return the application to its Development Control and Regulation Committee for redetermination. bit.ly/3tJEzGz The council referred […]
WCM plans for deep coal mine under fresh scrutiny
West Cumbria Mining (WCM)’s plans for a coking coal mine will be reconsidered by the local authority which cited new government guidelines on greenhouse emissions for its decision. CLIMATE CHANGE The company, backed by Australian investment company EMR Capital Resources, hopes to start extracting coking coal in mid-2022 off the Cumbrian coast near Whitehaven. WCM’s […]
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 […]