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Coal industry looks ahead to better times in 2010 at annual forum
The 2009 Coal Forum in Tumbler Ridge featured cautious optimism. Bud Smith warned against assuming a full recovery while Allen Wright forecast strong long term demand from China and other markets. Western Coal aims to raise output to ten million tonnes by 2013, Unicorn International Mining's Hasler project eyes 2010 exploration, and Ridley Terminals secures a 25 year lease with potential extension. Blair Lekstrom touted tax and policy incentives to keep the sector competitive and preserve jobs.
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Tumbler Ridge
Ridley
Social Credit
Bud Smith
Smith
Allen Wright
Coal Association of Canada
British Columbia
Beijing
Peace
China
Cambrian Mining PLC
Wolverine
Brule
Willow Creek
Larry Li
Unicorn International Mining Group
Hasler
Klometres
Chetwynd
Prince Rupert
Ridley Terminals
Crown Corporation
Dan Veniez
Veniez