Alberta Coal

• 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
  
• Premier Danielle Smith faces raucous, angry town hall on Alberta’s coal policy

  The event was scheduled to last two hours, but the premier asked to take questions for an extra 30 minutes after the clock had run out.

  Politics

  Jun 12
  
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• Protest over Grassy Mountain coal mine approval in southern Alberta

  Residents in southern Alberta rallied to voice concerns over a recent AER ruling on coal mining. However, some residents feel the decision was the right move for southern Alberta.

  Environment

  May 19
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• Crowsnest Pass mayor excited about Northback coal exploration approval

  Australian-owned Northback Holdings Corp.'s project at Grassy Mountain was rejected in 2021.

  Economy

  May 16
• Alberta MLA ending coffee with constituents after coal backlash

  Energy Minister Brian Jean directed the Alberta Energy Regulator last month to lift the moratorium, allowing new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes.

  Politics

  Feb 6
• Smith says Alberta taxpayers need to be protected from coal lawsuits as moratorium lifted

  Smith says the potential liability facing Alberta means the government needs to take the lawsuits seriously and taxpayers need to be protected.

  Politics

  Jan 21
• Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics concerned it’s ‘open season’

  In a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator posted to its website, Energy Minister Brian Jean said lifting a 2022 moratorium will "reduce regulatory confusion" around coal mining.

  Politics

  Jan 21
• Alberta government announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consultations

  Alberta Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean says the province's new coal mining policy will include a ban on new open pit mines in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Dec 20, 2024
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• Former Piikani Nation councillor breaks silence on contentious Grassy Mountain coal mine

  Fabian North Peigan believes an extensive impact benefit agreement must be created and upheld in the event the Grassy Mountain coal mine is approved.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2024
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• Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new Alberta coal mine

  In the end 72 per cent of the vote was in favour of the new project.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2024