The head of the Vancouver company behind the proposed Raven coal mine near Courtenay has resigned just days after accusing B.C.’s environmental assessment office of bias.
Compliance Energy Corporation announced Thursday that Stephen Ellis had stepped down as president and chief operating officer “to pursue another opportunity.”
Board chairman Jim O’Rourke said in a statement that Ellis would continue as an adviser and assist with the transition until his successor is appointed.
“The company would like to thank Mr. Ellis for his dedicated and professional service as COO and wish him well in his new opportunity,” the statement said.
Lindsay Kines – Times Colonist – September 3, 2015.