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.
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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 from some people and protest groups as well as support from residents, MPs, councillors and the Mayor of Copeland.
The deep mine would produce metallurgical coal, or coking coal, to manufacture primarily steel in blast furnaces.
In its latest release of statistics, WCM stated that it would also offer the real living age of £9.30 per hour, provide apprenticeships, and work with Lakes College to provide training and competence programmes.
WCM will also base its technical, finance and procurement teams in local offices within the community.
A total of £5 million will be invested during the first 10 years into the Cumbrian Community Foundation to support local schemes.
WCM said it would play its part in the UK’s transition to a low carbon economy with carbon offsetting, methane capture and re-use, green electricity, forestry and support the natural environment with landscaping, creation of coastal paths and rewilding.
It would also be the long-term custodian of Victoria Haig Colliery site and former museum collection.
(This article is based on information from WCM’s website dated 28 September)