Alberta Coal Policy
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Montem Resources mulls Alberta government’s decision on coal developmentMontem 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.EnvironmentApr 8, 2022
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Coal company considers legal options after review denies Grassy Mountain mine in Alberta RockiesA review panel denied the permits needed by the proposed Grassy Mountain mine after ruling the environmental consequences would likely outweigh the economic benefits.EnvironmentJun 18, 2021
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Ottawa to conduct environmental review of new steelmaking coal projects over selenium concernsThe decision will capture any proposals that emerge from the eight steelmaking coal exploration projects in Alberta's Rocky Mountain foothills.EnvironmentJun 16, 2021
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Alberta scientists urge adoption of bill that would protect against coal miningSome 35 scientists from the University of Alberta are urging the provincial government to rethink its plans for expanding coal-mining in the Rocky Mountains.EnvironmentApr 19, 2021
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Alberta environment minister reassures rural areas coal mining doesn’t threaten waterAlberta's environment minister is trying to reassure rural municipalities that their water supply isn't threatened by industrial development such as coal mines.EnvironmentMar 17, 2021
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Alberta First Nations oppose coal expansion in Rocky MountainsTwo of Alberta's largest First Nations have written letters to coal companies saying they will oppose any new mine proposals in the Rocky Mountains.PoliticsFeb 24, 2021
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Concerns over Alberta government’s plans for public consultation on new coal policyIt'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.EnvironmentFeb 17, 2021
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Coal scientist warns Albertans of contamination from miningOne 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.EnvironmentFeb 16, 2021
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Mining company ponders impact of Alberta restoring coal protection policyA 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.EconomyFeb 10, 2021
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Saskatchewan environmental groups welcome reinstatement of Alberta coal policyWater stewardship groups were concerned about downstream contamination in Saskatchewan resulting from coal mining in the Rocky Mountains.CanadaFeb 9, 2021
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