Here are the five largest coal mines by production in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Fording River Mine
The Fording River Mine is a surface mine located in British Columbia. It is owned by Teck Resources and produced an estimated 8.4 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2059.
2. Elkview Mine
Located in British Columbia, the Elkview Mine is owned by Teck Resources. The surface mine produced an estimated 7.9 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2051.
3. Vista Project
The Vista Project is located in Alberta. It is owned by KC Euroholdings S.a r.l. and produced an estimated 5.3 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2046.
4. Greenhills Mine
The Greenhills Mine, owned by Teck Resources, is a surface mine located in British Columbia. The mine produced an estimated 4.8 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2061.
5. Estevan Mine
Owned by Westmoreland Mining Holding, the Estevan Mine is a surface mine located in Saskatchewan. It produced an estimated 4.3 Million Tonnes of coal in 2021. The mine will operate until 2030.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.