Benga Mining

• Ottawa blocks development of controversial proposed Alberta coal mine

  The federal government says a controversial coal mine in Crowsnest Pass will not be allowed to go ahead, citing the findings of a joint review panel report.

  Canada

  Aug 6
• Hundreds gather in support of coal mining in the Crowsnest Pass

  The decision in June included a 680-page report saying the mine was not in the public interest, citing impacts on Indigenous rights as well as environmental concerns.

  Canada

  Jul 23
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• Another First Nation files request to allow appeal of decision on Grassy Mountain coal project

  The Stoney Nakoda Nation filed a request with the Alberta Court of Appeal to appeal the decision, which blocked the development of Benga Mining's proposed Grassy Mountain project.

  Environment

  Jul 22
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• Appeals requested over Grassy Mountain Coal Project decision

  The battle over a proposed open-pit coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass continues.

  Environment

  Jul 19
• Company wants to appeal decision that rejected proposed open-pit coal mine in Alberta

  The company behind a proposed open-pit coal mine in the Rocky Mountains has filed a request to appeal a decision by a review panel that rejected the project.

  Environment

  Jul 16