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WCM to start coking coal production in 2025

West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) said it aimed to begin producing coking coal during the first half of 2025 from its deep mine off the coast of Whitehaven. TIMELINE The company, which has published a timeline of its planned programme, has also moved its register inspection address from Surrey closer to its planned operations at Haig […]

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WCM appoints Owen Hegarty as a director

West Cumbria Mining Ltd has appointed Owen Hegarty as a director of the company. Companies House recorded the appointment effective from 16 December 2022. Mr Hegarty is co-founder and currently the executive chairman of EMR Capital*, a specialist mining private equity company which financially supports WCM. He has more than 50 years’ experience in the […]

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WCM’s plans for coal mine approved

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 […]