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West Cumbria Mining hosts visit from Cumberland Geological Society

WCM’s Project Geologist, Dennis Rowland, held a morning session with the Cumberland Geological Society recently, as part of a Society day trip introducing ‘Coal and Iron in West Cumbria.’

The aim of the session was to provide an overview of the geology and mining history of the coalfield and an update on the progress of the WCM project which is aiming to mine metallurgical coal from seams off the coast of St Bees Head.

Planning for an exciting future, supplying high quality British mined metallurgical coal to the steel industry at home and abroad
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What is the plan?

WCM will be looking to provide the steel industry at home and overseas with a UK mined supply of high quality coking coal. Before this can happen, a number of feasibility studies and coal quality tests are being carried out to confirm the project viability.

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What it means for West Cumbria

By undertaking exploration in West Cumbria, WCM is investing in the future of the local community to provide greater opportunities including local employment for the coming decades by creating valuable and transferable skills.

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West Cumbria Mining hosts visit from Cumberland Geological Society

WCM’s Project Geologist, Dennis Rowland, held a morning session with the Cumberland Geological Society recently, as part of a Society day trip introducing ‘Coal and Iron in West Cumbria.’