Have a say on the Elk-Kootenay water pollution study
Members of the public are being asked to give input before Feb 17 into an independent study on the impacts of water pollution from Elk Valley coal mines.
Wildsight news : Mining
Elk Valley mine named in report on Hyundai’s harmful steel supply chain
The Elk Valley’s Line Creek coal mine has been named in a new report exposing environmental impacts and human rights abuses occurring in Hyundai’s steel-making supply chain around the world.
Record Ridge mine to require EA after Wildsight challenge
Wildsight’s challenge to West High Yield Resources Ltd’s Record Ridge mine proposal has resulted in the province determining that a full environmental assessment will be required before the mine continues.
Contamination of Elk Valley drinking water indicates spread of selenium pollution
In December 2023, the City of Fernie announced it would begin immediately exploring for a new secondary water supply, with workers operating seven days a week until Christmas Eve. In June 2024, it continued its investigations with pumping tests performed…
Five things to know about the IJC investigation into Elk-Kootenay water pollution
The international investigation into water pollution from Elk Valley coal mines is about to reach its first big milestone. Here’s what you need to know.
Wildsight-Ecojustice legal petition will require answers from Ottawa on B.C. mine takeover
The petition will require the federal government to answer questions about how it's protecting Canadian taxpayers and the environment as part of its review of Glencore’s takeover of coal mines in B.C.’s Elk Valley.
Take action: Record Ridge mine needs an environmental assessment
From May 15 to June 14, the public can have a say about Wildsight’s request for an environmental assessment on the proposed Record Ridge industrial mineral mine, near Rossland, B.C.
Help make sure these polluters pay
We’re fighting to ensure Teck and Glencore are held to account for the environmental damage caused by the Elk Valley coal mines. Your gift will support our work pressuring politicians to make these polluters pay, so our wild waters are kept cleaner for future generations.
British Columbians want mining industry to clean up its mess or pay, survey reveals
‘Clean it up or pay’ — that’s the clear message that British Columbians want to send the mining industry, according to new Wildsight-commissioned polling from Research Co.
Report reveals Elk Valley’s $6.4 billion water pollution problem
A new Wildsight-commissioned report has revealed it will cost at least $6.4 billion to reverse rising selenium concentrations in Canadian and United States waterways due to toxic runoff from British Columbia’s Elk Valley coal mines