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The BC Advantage
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
Coal 61%
Copper 22%
Coal: $5 billion 9 operating coal
mines
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Global Demandfor BC Coal
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
China24%
South Korea18%
India3%
Japan27%
Other Countries 28%
BC Coal Exports, 2012
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3 coal mines currently operating in NE BC:• Trend• Brule• Wolverine
Over 1,400 direct jobs
Northeast BC Coal Mines
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Southeast BC Coal Mines
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.
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
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$109.3 M spent on exploration programs
120,000 m drilled
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Building Partnerships with First Nations
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
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
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
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
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
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