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WCM progresses towards 2024 start of construction

West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) set out further preparations for construction while awaiting the legal challenge against its coking coal mine off the coast of Whitehaven. MINE PLAN Key senior team members have been recruited and key delivery partners selected. The company is progressing detailed design works, including the coal processing plant and key infrastructure. […]

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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’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 […]

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WCM mine plans to be decided by reappointed minister

West Cumbria Mining Ltd’s application for a coking coal mine will once more be decided by Michael Gove MP after being previously dismissed as the minister in charge. MINISTERIAL CHANGES The Government initially called in the application in March 2021 by the then secretary of state Robert Jenrick. He ordered a public inquiry following concerns […]

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Government turmoil delays WCM coal mine decision

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 nears restart of deep coal mining in the UK

West Cumbria Mining (WCM) said it was delighted that the Government has lifted its holding direction on the company’s proposed deep coal mine near Whitehaven, off the coast of Cumbria. ESTIMATED RESOURCE Secretary of State Robert Jenrick MP has decided not call in the application for him to settle the matter and the plans will […]