Mining: Coal Mining Industry
Posted in Timeline Events by Robert A. Chant. (Updated Sunday, November 01, 2020 at 9:52:00 AST.)
7 July 1967
Cape Breton Development Corporation established
On7 July 1967, the Cape Breton Development Corporation was established to phase out the coal mines and find new employment opportunities.
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TAGS: Crown Corporations: Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO), Mining: Coal Mining Industry
Posted in Timeline Events by Robert A. Chant. (Updated Sunday, November 01, 2020 at 10:00:00 AST.)
30 March 1968
Ottawa expropriated DOSCO mines
On March 30, 1968, Ottawa expropriated the Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation (DOSCO) coal mines and later settled with the former operator for almost $12 million.
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TAGS: Companies: Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation (DOSCO) , Crown Corporations: Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO), Mining: Coal Mining Industry
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