West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) is still waiting to hear the fate of its proposed coking coal mine after the government minister responsible for making the decision was sacked. DISMISSAL The company was due to hear today from the Secretary of State for levelling up housing and communities Michael Gove. Prime Minister Boris Johnson last […]
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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 coal mine could affect UK’s carbon budgets
Government approval for West Cumbria Mining (WCM)’s plans for a deep coal mine under the seabed off the Cumbrian coast could affect the UK’s legally binding carbon budgets. COP26 Climate change committee (CCC) chairman Lord Debden raised the concerns following government secretary Robert Jenrick’s decision in early January 2021 not to call in, or review, […]
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 […]