Sukunka Coal Mine Project
Public Notice
Sukunka Coal Mine Project — Additional Federal Funds Allocated to Assist Indigenous Participation and Consultation
September 2, 2016 — The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has transferred an additional $55,250 to the Government of British Columbia to support the participation of Doig River First Nation in the substituted environmental assessment of the proposed Sukunka Coal Mine Project, located in British Columbia.
The funding was made available through the Agency's Participant Funding Program. The funds will be distributed by British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) on behalf of the Agency.
Recipients | Additional Funding Allocation | Previous Funding Allocation | Total Funding Allocation |
---|---|---|---|
Blueberry River First Nations | N/A | $10,500 | $10,500 |
Doig River First Nation | $55,250 | $10,500 | $65,750 |
Fort Nelson First Nation | N/A | $10,500 | $10,500 |
Halfway River First Nation | N/A | $10,500 | $10,500 |
Horse Lake First Nation | N/A | $10,500 | $10,500 |
Kelly Lake Métis Settlement Society | N/A | $10,500 | $10,500 |
McLeod Lake Indian Band | N/A | $65,750 | $65,750 |
Métis Nation British Columbia | N/A | $10,500 | $10,500 |
Prophet River First Nation | N/A | $10,500 | $10,500 |
Saulteau First Nations | N/A | $65,750 | $65,750 |
West Moberly First Nations | N/A | $65,750 | $65,750 |
Total | $55,250 | $281,250 | $336,500 |
For more information on participant funding, the provincial environmental assessment process and the project, please visit the EAO's website at www.eao.gov.bc.ca or write to eaoinfo@gov.bc.ca.
The Proposed Project
Glencore is proposing to construct and operate an open-pit metallurgical coal mine located approximately 55 kilometres south of Chetwynd and 40 kilometres west of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. As proposed, the Sukunka Coal Mine Project would produce 3 million tonnes of hard coking coal per year for export to overseas markets. The mine life of the project is expected to exceed 20 years.
Document reference number: 14