Coal Exploration

• Head of coal-mining panel says Albertans’ trust in resource regulators to be examined

  A public consultation committee on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains will consider why Albertans' level of trust in regulatory bodies is so low, the panel's head said Monday.

  Environment

  May 31, 2021
  
• Abandoned oil and gas wells will be cleaned up despite backlog: Alberta regulator

  Laurie Pushor, now a year into his tenure at the helm of the Calgary-based Alberta Energy Regulator, says the office is gradually regaining the trust of Albertans.

  Canada

  May 27, 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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• Second Alberta town asks for coal consultations, pause on exploration

  A 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.

  Economy

  Feb 2, 2021
• As Alberta debates coal mining, industry already affecting once protected Rockies

  The UCP's decision to revoke a policy that had protected the eastern slopes of the Rockies from open-pit coal mining since 1976 has convulsed the province.

  Environment

  Jan 21, 2021