Fording River Extension Project

Teck Coal Limited is proposing to extend the life of its existing Fording River Operations, a metallurgical coal mine located approximately 29 kilometres north of Elkford, British Columbia. As proposed, the Fording River Extension Project would include project-specific components such as an open pit, waste-rock storage areas, warehouses, maintenance and fueling facilities, access roads, and linkages to Fording River Operations' power and utilities. The Fording River Extension Project would maintain the production capacity of 10 million tonnes per year (27,400 tonnes per day). Although the exact mine life is currently unknown, it is expected to be several decades.

Please note that this project was formerly known as the Castle Project.

Latest update

July 31, 2024 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada reposted the time limit suspension for the project pursuant to transition provisions included in the Budget Implementation Act, 2024.

At a glance

Planning

Time limit suspension

The time limit for the impact assessment process was suspended on November 19, 2020 at the request of the proponent and the number of days will not advance.

Planning

Suspended 37/180 days

Key documents

Comment periods

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

Not started 0/1095 days
Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Fording River Extension Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
210A - 757 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3M2
Telephone: 604-666-2431
Email: fording@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Elkford (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    Suspended

  • Start Date

    2020-05-21

  • Proponent

    Teck Coal Limited

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference Number

    80702
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