Canadian mining behemoth Teck Resources Limited announced on September 29 that employees at the Coal Mountain operation in southeastern British Columbia have ratified a new five-year labor agreement, replacing an agreement which expired on December 31, 2009.
The company said that production at the mine has resumed right away following a temporary suspension due to strike action taken by the United Mineworkers of America, Local 7292 on August 6, 2010.
"We are pleased that an agreement is in place and congratulate the members of the negotiating committees on reaching a successful resolution," said Bill Fleming, vice president of operations and engineering.
Coal Mountain produces both metallurgical and thermal coal. The current annual production capacities of the mine and preparation plant are 2.7 million mt and 3.5 million mt of clean coal, respectively.