Alberta Coal Mining

• Alberta coal mining opponents ‘exasperated’ after citizen petition cancelled

  Opponents of coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains have some sharp criticism for Alberta's UCP government after being told to resubmit their citizens petition.

  Economy

  Dec 15, 2025
  
• Study says Alberta’s coal mine reclamation standards failing to protect water and fish

  A study of old Alberta coal mines says regulations to keep them from polluting water systems are failing, and high levels of contaminants are having grave outcomes on aquatic life.

  Environment

  Aug 1, 2025
  
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• Alberta pays out $143 million to mining company over coal policy reversal

  The Alberta government will pay $143 million to settle a lawsuit launched by one of the mining companies suing the province over it's abrupt change its coal mining policy.

  Politics

  Jul 23, 2025
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• Alberta First Nation seeking court ruling on end to coal mining moratorium

  The Siksika First Nation is accusing the Alberta government of failing to consult when it lifted a moratorium on coal mining projects on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Jul 4, 2025
• Alberta reaches settlement with two coal companies suing over policy flip-flop

  Two of the five coal companies, who were suing the province for $16 billion over its mining policy flip-flop, have reached a settlement agreement with the province.

  Politics

  Jul 3, 2025
• Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains

  The Alberta Energy Regulator has approved a controversial coal exploration proposal in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains despite fierce opposition.

  Environment

  May 15, 2025
• Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on questioning of former Alberta minister in coal lawsuit

  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal by the Alberta government regarding a multibillion-dollar coal mining lawsuit that has been launched against the province.

  Environment

  Apr 17, 2025
• Future of Grassy Mountain coal mine now in the hands of the Alberta Energy Regulator

  A decision on the future of coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is expected within 90 days after a public hearing into the project wrapped up Thursday.

  Economy

  Jan 16, 2025
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• Opponents protest proposed coal mining project as Alberta regulator holds hearing

  Protesters and supporters square off this week as the Alberta Energy Regulator conducts a second round of hearings into a proposal to mine for coal in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Jan 14, 2025
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• Supporters, opponents of Alberta coal mine square off at public hearing

  The Alberta Energy Regulator has completed the first day of hearings into a controversial application to allow exploratory drilling for coal in the Grassy Mountain area.

  Economy

  Dec 3, 2024