Alberta coal
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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
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Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations, no other detailsAlberta's energy minister says public consultations on coal mining will begin on March 29.PoliticsFeb 23
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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
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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
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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
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Doubts raised over protections from reinstated 1976 Alberta coal policyEnvironmentalist Kevin van Tighem says the energy minister's letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator still allows for the possibility of open-pit mines.PoliticsFeb 9
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Alberta to reinstate 1976 coal policy revoked last spring after public outcryThe province said Monday morning this move includes reinstating the four coal categories which dictated where and how coal leasing, exploration and development could occur.PoliticsFeb 8
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Changes to Alberta coal policy coming next week after province-wide outrageAlberta is expecting to make an announcement regarding its controversial coal mining plan next week according to a government spokesperson.EnvironmentFeb 5
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Second Alberta town asks for coal consultations, pause on explorationA second southern Alberta town is asking the provincial government to order a stop to coal exploration work until public consultations on the issue can be held.EconomyFeb 2
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Environmental groups warn Alberta about Elk Valley coal mine contaminationA 1976 coal mining policy protected parts of the Rocky Mountains. Its cancellation means there is potential for open-pit mining in areas where it was once banned.EconomyFeb 2
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