Fording River Extension Project

The Fording River Extension (FRX) Project is currently in the early design phase and is a proposed extension of EVR’s existing Fording River operations, located in the East Kootenay region in southeastern British Columbia.

The Project is anticipated to extend the lifespan of Fording River operations by several decades and is an opportunity for EVR to continue building on the commitment to responsibly source commodities, and our efforts to minimize and mitigate our impact on the environment and to build strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

Project Activities and Location

The FRX Project will extend mining in the Elk Valley region to provide a new source of steelmaking coal. Steelmaking coal is a key transition-enabling commodity that is a necessary input material for the production of steel, which is necessary for key elements of transportation and infrastructure. Over time, EVR anticipates that all steelmaking coal for Fording River operations will come from the FRX Project.

The Project is located adjacent to and south of the existing Fording River operations. FRX plans to use existing equipment and infrastructure at Fording River operations, providing an opportunity to reduce the footprint of new activities. The Project will also require additional infrastructure, including new satellite components.

Regulatory Process

The Fording River Extension Project is undergoing a coordinated provincial and federal assessment process under the B.C. Environmental Assessment Act and Canadian Impact Assessment Act.

The assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of FRX. Final assessment decisions will be made independently by the responsible provincial and federal Ministers.

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Project design

Coordinated assessment process

Environment and regional considerations

FAQs

Get involved

Engagement on the FRX Project with Indigenous Peoples, government, local communities and the public began in late-2018 and will take place throughout the duration of the Project.

There are multiple opportunities for public participation throughout the assessment process. EVR invites your feedback on the Project in between these official periods.

Submit your feedback to FRX by contacting us:

Email: feedback@evr.com
Phone: 1.855.806.6854