Monday, 14 Nov 2011
It is reported that Canadian Kailuan Dehua Mines Co Ltd will address both environmental issues and aboriginal concerns surrounding the USD 860 million, Chinafinanced Gething coal mine in northeast BC
Ms Judy Matkaluk vice general manager of Canadian Kailuan Dehua said "CKD believe that through consultation with local first nations and communities that development of the Gething project can be accomplished while respecting the cultural and environmental values of all involved."
She said “It is important to CKD that first nations and residents of nearby communities share their local knowledge and ideas to meet these above objectives. Through such cooperation the best design and transportation options for the Gething Coal Mine can be implemented. CKD will be hosting multiple open houses to meet the local residents and share information of the area and the Gething project."
Ms Matkaluk said CKD is keen on investing in a foreign country where the government priority is on health, safety, protection of the environment and respect for the environment and culture of first nations and all stakeholders. She also said the Prince Rupert Port is an important gateway for China and can handle additional coal capacity.
Ms Matkaluk said CKD will minimize the environmental footprint of the mine and that first nation participation is a priority on all environmental matters. She said CKD believes that with its 133 years of experience and global reputation, it could accommodate all major concerns related to transportation corridors, building a mine site with minimal footprint on areas previously logged over, that by going underground there would be minimal surface impact compared to open pit development, and upon completion, reclamation could return the site to the forest cover that originally stood there.
She added that CKD has contracted a leading environmental company, Stantec, for a detailed environmental study.
Mr Roland Willson West Moberly First Nation Chief said the first nation is not opposed to mining, but in the case of the Gething project, situated near Hudson's Hope, the mine site would be on top of an area of strong cultural significance.
He said that the first nation has recommended to Gething proponents that they consider a mining operation on one of their nearby claims as an alternative. "So we are not saying no to everything, we are just saying no to a couple of these projects that have a serious impact on who we are."
Recently the government announced a new funding deal among Chinese backers for the Gething coal project, a 40 year metallurgical coal mine that would support 400 full time workers and thousands of spinoff jobs. However a northeast BC first nation chief said that it rejects the coal mine that was championed this week by Premier Christy Clark during her trade mission to Asia.
(sourced from vancouversun)
It is reported that Canadian Kailuan Dehua Mines Co Ltd will address both environmental issues and aboriginal concerns surrounding the USD 860 million, Chinafinanced Gething coal mine in northeast BC
Ms Judy Matkaluk vice general manager of Canadian Kailuan Dehua said "CKD believe that through consultation with local first nations and communities that development of the Gething project can be accomplished while respecting the cultural and environmental values of all involved."
She said “It is important to CKD that first nations and residents of nearby communities share their local knowledge and ideas to meet these above objectives. Through such cooperation the best design and transportation options for the Gething Coal Mine can be implemented. CKD will be hosting multiple open houses to meet the local residents and share information of the area and the Gething project."
Ms Matkaluk said CKD is keen on investing in a foreign country where the government priority is on health, safety, protection of the environment and respect for the environment and culture of first nations and all stakeholders. She also said the Prince Rupert Port is an important gateway for China and can handle additional coal capacity.
Ms Matkaluk said CKD will minimize the environmental footprint of the mine and that first nation participation is a priority on all environmental matters. She said CKD believes that with its 133 years of experience and global reputation, it could accommodate all major concerns related to transportation corridors, building a mine site with minimal footprint on areas previously logged over, that by going underground there would be minimal surface impact compared to open pit development, and upon completion, reclamation could return the site to the forest cover that originally stood there.
She added that CKD has contracted a leading environmental company, Stantec, for a detailed environmental study.
Mr Roland Willson West Moberly First Nation Chief said the first nation is not opposed to mining, but in the case of the Gething project, situated near Hudson's Hope, the mine site would be on top of an area of strong cultural significance.
He said that the first nation has recommended to Gething proponents that they consider a mining operation on one of their nearby claims as an alternative. "So we are not saying no to everything, we are just saying no to a couple of these projects that have a serious impact on who we are."
Recently the government announced a new funding deal among Chinese backers for the Gething coal project, a 40 year metallurgical coal mine that would support 400 full time workers and thousands of spinoff jobs. However a northeast BC first nation chief said that it rejects the coal mine that was championed this week by Premier Christy Clark during her trade mission to Asia.
(sourced from vancouversun)
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