Alberta Coal Policy

• Montem Resources mulls Alberta government’s decision on coal development

  Montem Resources is considering the Alberta government's decision last month to extend a pause on coal development on the summits and eastern slopes of the Rockies.

  Environment

  Apr 8, 2022
  
• Coal company considers legal options after review denies Grassy Mountain mine in Alberta Rockies

  A review panel denied the permits needed by the proposed Grassy Mountain mine after ruling the environmental consequences would likely outweigh the economic benefits.

  Environment

  Jun 18, 2021
  
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• Ottawa to conduct environmental review of new steelmaking coal projects over selenium concerns

  The decision will capture any proposals that emerge from the eight steelmaking coal exploration projects in Alberta's Rocky Mountain foothills.

  Environment

  Jun 16, 2021
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• Alberta scientists urge adoption of bill that would protect against coal mining

  Some 35 scientists from the University of Alberta are urging the provincial government to rethink its plans for expanding coal-mining in the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2021
• Alberta environment minister reassures rural areas coal mining doesn’t threaten water

  Alberta's environment minister is trying to reassure rural municipalities that their water supply isn't threatened by industrial development such as coal mines.

  Environment

  Mar 17, 2021
• Alberta First Nations oppose coal expansion in Rocky Mountains

  Two of Alberta's largest First Nations have written letters to coal companies saying they will oppose any new mine proposals in the Rocky Mountains.

  Politics

  Feb 24, 2021
• Concerns over Alberta government’s plans for public consultation on new coal policy

  It's been just over a week since the Alberta government reinstated the 1976 coal policy. There was a promise made to engage in robust public consultation, but some are skeptical.

  Environment

  Feb 17, 2021
• Coal scientist warns Albertans of contamination from mining

  One of North America's top experts on pollution from coal mines is warning Albertans about the dangers of expanding the industry in the province's Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Feb 16, 2021
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• Mining company ponders impact of Alberta restoring coal protection policy

  A coal-mining company with exploration leases in Alberta's Rocky Mountains is looking at how the government's decision to restore protection of the land will affect its plans.

  Economy

  Feb 10, 2021
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• Saskatchewan environmental groups welcome reinstatement of Alberta coal policy

  Water stewardship groups were concerned about downstream contamination in Saskatchewan resulting from coal mining in the Rocky Mountains.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2021