West Cumbria Mining Ltd (WCM) has completed a new “multi-million pound funding package” for Woodhouse Colliery, near Whitehaven. WORKSTREAMS The undisclosed amount will finance the next development phase throughout 2023 and the start of construction in 2024. WCM previously published its backer as Australian investment company EMR Capital Resources. The company said it had also […]
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WCM appoints Ralph Ferguson as director
West Cumbria Mining Ltd has appointed Ralph Ferguson as a director of the company. Companies House recorded the change for the Australian chief financial officer on 13 February 2023. Mr Ferguson is listed as usually a resident of Hong Kong.
WCM to start coking coal production in 2025
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 […]
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 […]