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 appointment ends of John Harrison as director
West Cumbria Mining Ltd’s appointment of John Michael Harrison as a director has terminated. Companies House published the change effective from 16 December 2022.
WCM appoints Owen Hegarty as a director
West Cumbria Mining Ltd has appointed Owen Hegarty as a director of the company. Companies House recorded the appointment effective from 16 December 2022. Mr Hegarty is co-founder and currently the executive chairman of EMR Capital*, a specialist mining private equity company which financially supports WCM. He has more than 50 years’ experience in the […]
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 […]
WCM plans for coal mine delayed for third time
West Cumbria Mining Ltd must wait still longer for a decision on its plans for a coking coal mine under the Irish Sea, off the coast of Cumbria. TIMELINE The Government, which called in the application in 2021 after twice refusing to do so and prompting a public inquiry, has so far postponed its final […]
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 […]