Fording River Extension Project

EVR Operations Limited is proposing to extend the life of its existing Fording River Operations, a metallurgical coal mine located approximately 15 kilometres northeast of Elkford, British Columbia. As proposed, the Fording River Extension Project would include project-specific components such as an open pit, waste-rock storage areas, warehouses, maintenance and fueling facilities, access roads, and linkages to Fording River Operations' power and utilities. The Fording River Extension Project would maintain the production capacity of 10 million tonnes per year (27,400 tonnes per day). Although the exact mine life is currently unknown, it is expected to be several decades.

Please note that this project was formerly known as the Castle Project and that the proponent was formerly known as Teck Coal Limited.

Latest update

January 15, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is inviting Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the draft federal appendix to the Application Information Requirements and the draft Joint Assessment and Engagement Plan and provide feedback by February 15, 2026. Comments received will be used to finalize these guidelines and plans.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 149/180 days

Key documents

Comment periods

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

Not started 0/1095 days
Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Fording River Extension Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
1800–1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Telephone: 604-666-2431
Email: fording@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Elkford (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2020-05-21

  • Proponent

    EVR Operations Limited

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference Number

    80702

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