THE PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE - COAL DEVELOPMENT IN BRITISH-COLUMBIA, 1981-2000

Trends in world coal markets indicate that the next twenty years could be a period of intensive development for British Columbia's coal resource. This paper examines demand projections for metallurgical, thermal and chemical feedstock coals, with particular reference to domestic and Pacific Rim markets. Supply possibilities are explored with emphasis on the interaction of capital, labor, port and transportation requirements.