Fording Inc. — Investor Relations & Filings

Fording Inc. was a significant entity primarily engaged in the mining and processing of metallurgical coal and industrial minerals. The core business focused on producing high-quality metallurgical coal, a critical input for the international steel industry used in coke production. Fording held extensive reserves of metallurgical coal, thermal coal, and potash in Western Canada, alongside industrial minerals like wollastonite and tripoli. Historically, Fording was recognized as one of the world's largest exporters of metallurgical coal, operating through its majority stake in the Elk Valley Coal Partnership, which managed six coal mines. The company supplied its products to a global customer base.