Donkin mine closer to resuming full production after shutdown last year | CBC News
The underground coal mine in Donkin, N.S., is still operating
under a limited licence from the province, but is inching toward
approval for full production.
under a limited licence from the province, but is inching toward
approval for full production.
The mine was shut down for about a
month last year after a series of rockfalls. It was allowed to reopen,
but mining could only take place in a short section.
Harold
Carroll, executive director of Nova Scotia Labour’s occupational health
and safety branch, said mine operator Kameron Coal’s ground control and
ventilation plans have been approved, and an electrical plan has been
submitted and is under review.