Both companies would instead use an electric arc furnace, using much less coal as they do not require a constant coke supply. This would represent a large reduction in coal use by UK industry. West Cumbria Mining plans to produce millions of tonnes of coking coal at Woodhouse Colliery in Whitehaven. READ MORE: Banners on major Cumbrian roads oppose Whitehaven coal mine“It is abundantly clear that steel industry is now going full steam ahead to decarbonise. West Cumbria Mining did not respond to a request for comment.

Source: The Star November 09, 2023 05:08 UTC