Coal Mining

• Mining company signs deal with Alberta to turn coal proposal into renewable energy project

  The parties say the deal means they will work together to build a green hydrogen complex in the southwest corner of the province.

  Canada

  Apr 19
  
• UCP blocks proposed Alberta NDP bill to prevent coal mining in Rocky Mountains

  UCP MLAs refused to grant the unanimous consent the bill needed to move directly to second reading.

  Canada

  Mar 14
  
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• Alberta to extend pause on Rocky Mountain coal mines

  The Alberta government announced Friday it's renewing and expanding its restrictions on coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Mar 4
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• Opposition calling on Alberta government to release coal reports

  Justin Brattinga, a spokesperson for the premier's office, provided a statement to Global News saying the reports will be disclosed.

  Politics

  Jan 28
• Level playing field? Coal miners, environmentalists wrangle over Grassy Mountain hearing costs

  Benga Mining, on the hook for the costs from the Grassy Mountain project hearing, wants the amount trimmed drastically and claims some groups owe the company money.

  Environment

  Dec 22, 2021
• To mine or not to mine? Rocky Mountain coal mining decision set for 2022

  Alberta's energy minister is said to release reports in early 2022 that will determine the future of coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountain foothills and eastern slopes.

  Environment

  Dec 11, 2021
• 6-week extension granted for panel to deliver its report on Rockies coal mining

  Minister Savage said she's granted the committee's request for an extension until the end of the year because of the volume of material it has received.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021
• Coal mining in the Rockies would overall negatively impact Alberta: U of C analysis

  The University of Calgary School of Public Policy analysis says the overall economic, social and environmental impacts of coal mining in the Rocky Mountains would be negative.

  Environment

  Nov 10, 2021
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• Alberta country music artists release song opposing coal mining in the Rockies

  Corb Lund has banded together with other Alberta musicians to recreate his song, This Is My Prairie, in opposition of the proposed open-pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Oct 20, 2021
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• Open-pit coal mining report outlining Albertans’ views delayed one month

  A report looking into how Albertans feel about open-pit coal mining has been delayed until next month.

  Economy

  Oct 19, 2021