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COAL DEVELOPMENT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES OCTOBER 2013
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The BC Advantage 2 Stable political & investment climate Competitive taxation & supportive policies Canada’s Pacific Gateway World-class infrastructure, including port and rail facilities Abundant low-cost power Comprehensive publicly available geoscience
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B.C. Mining Production: $8.3 Billion in 2012 3 Coal: $5 billion 9 operating coal mines
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Global Demand for BC Coal 4 BC is Canada’s largest exporter of coal Over 95% of coal produced in BC is used in the production of steel Over 70% of BC coal is exported to Asia
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3 coal mines currently operating in NE BC: Trend Brule Wolverine Over 1,400 direct jobs Northeast BC Coal Mines 5
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Southeast BC Coal Mines 6 5 operating coal mines in southeast BC Directly employ over 3,700 people All 5 are owned by Teck with plans to expand in coming years to sustain production levels
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Major Mine Development Projects in Northeast B.C. 7 Huge development potential in NE coal belt Roman coal mine is now under construction Quintette coal mine approved to re-open 5 proposals in EA
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2012 Northeast Coal Exploration 8 $ MILLION $109.3 M spent on exploration programs 120,000 m drilled
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Building Partnerships with First Nations 9 The Province is in government-to- government discussions with First Nations about coal potential in the NE These discussions include: predictable consultation processes areas of significance to First Nations mineral tax revenue sharing from new mines and major expansions
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Province-wide Challenges in Coal Development 10 Water quality management Selenium and long-term water treatment Wildlife and wildlife habitat Caribou and species at risk Shortage of skilled labour Trades Underground coal mining
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Challenge: Selenium Management 11 Selenium is a naturally occurring element and essential to biological function, but is toxic in larger doses Waste rock from coal mining contains selenium Province is updating provincial Water Quality Guidelines for selenium Elk Valley Area Based Management Plan
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Challenge: Caribou and Caribou Habitat 12 Peace Northern Caribou Plan Goal is to increase the current population of Northern Caribou in the South Peace from 1,100 animals to 1,200 animals within 3 caribou generations Commitment to protect 90% of high- elevation winter caribou habitat across the South Peace
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Challenge: Skilled Labour Shortage 13 15,000 job openings expected Province is supporting various mining- related skills development initiatives: Employment Skills Access Program BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association BC HR Task Force: Exploration, Mining, Stone, Sand & Gravel
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Coal for the Future 14 The Province is making significant efforts to address the challenges associated with coal development across BC Global demand for BC steelmaking coal expected to continue Coal will continue to be a key part of BC’s economy in the coming years The northeast = new hub for BC coal
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