Mining

New economic numbers illustrate impact of marine coal terminals

BC's Coal Alliance releases new research showing that the province's facilities have spent about $580 million in communities since 2009. More details here

Full text: Since 2009, Coal Alliance marine terminals have spent more than $584.4 million purchasing goods and services in communities across B.C. This map shows where the investments were made. The whole industry generates over $3.2 billion in economic activity in B.C. each year. (Read the announcement)

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