About Westar Mining - Greenhills Operations
Westar Mining - Greenhills Operations: A Responsible Mining Company
Westar Mining - Greenhills Operations is a subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited, Canada's largest diversified mining company. The company is committed to responsible development and has major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc, gold and energy. Shares are listed on the TSX under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and on the NYSE under the symbol TECK.
At Westar Mining - Greenhills Operations, we believe that mining can be done in a way that benefits both our stakeholders and the environment. We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact by using innovative technologies and best practices in all aspects of our operations.
Our commitment to responsible development is reflected in our approach to safety. We prioritize safety above all else and have implemented rigorous safety protocols at all of our sites. Our employees undergo extensive training to ensure they have the skills necessary to work safely in a mining environment.
We also recognize that we have a responsibility to support local communities where we operate. We work closely with community leaders to understand their needs and concerns, and strive to create positive economic opportunities for local residents.
At Westar Mining - Greenhills Operations, we are proud of our track record of responsible development. Our commitment to sustainability has earned us recognition from industry groups as well as government agencies.
Our Metallurgical Coal Business Unit operates five mines in British Columbia's Elk Valley region: Fording River Operations (FRO), Elkview Operations (EVO), Line Creek Operations (LCO), Greenhills Operation (GHO) & Coal Mountain Operation(CMO). These mines produce high-quality metallurgical coal used for steelmaking around the world.
Greenhills Operation(GHO) is located approximately eight kilometres northeast of Elkford in southeastern British Columbia.The mine produces high-quality steelmaking coal which is exported worldwide via ports on Canada's west coast.The mine began production in 1983 with an initial capacity of 2 million tonnes per year which was later expanded multiple times.Currently it has an annual production capacity of approximately 5 million tonnes per year.
We use state-of-the-art technology at GHO mine site including autonomous haul trucks which improve efficiency while reducing emissions.We also use water treatment facilities that allow us to recycle water used during mining operations.This helps us minimize water usage while protecting local water sources from contamination.
In addition,GHO operation provides employment opportunities for over 1,000 people directly or indirectly through contractors.We prioritize hiring locally whenever possible,and invest heavily in employee training programs so that workers can develop new skills throughout their careers.
Overall,Westar Mining-Greenhills operations remains committed towards sustainable development by prioritizing health,safety & environmental protection while creating economic opportunities for local communities where it operates.Its parent company Teck resources limited continues its efforts towards becoming carbon neutral by 2050 through various initiatives such as renewable energy projects,clean technology investments etc.Westar mining-greenhill operations will continue its efforts towards sustainable development by adopting best practices & innovative technologies available within industry thereby contributing positively towards society & environment alike.