Grassy Mountain Coal Mine

• Decision on Grassy Mountain coal mining project expected in June

  The Alberta Energy Regulator is expected to make a decision on a proposal to explore for coal in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains by early June.

  Environment

  Mar 4, 2025
  
• Opponents protest proposed coal mining project as Alberta regulator holds hearing

  Protesters and supporters square off this week as the Alberta Energy Regulator conducts a second round of hearings into a proposal to mine for coal in Alberta's Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Jan 14, 2025
  
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• 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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• ‘If I have to die in front of a bulldozer’: Opponents rally against exploration for coal mining in Alberta

  About a dozen protestors rallied in downtown Calgary on Friday (Nov. 15, 2024) to show their opposition to possible coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Nov 15, 2024
• Head of Alberta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications

  Last week, an Australia-based company resurrected a proposal for the Grassy Mountain steelmaking coal mine in southern Alberta, applying for three licences from the AER.

  Environment

  Sep 25, 2023
• Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeals in Alberta open-pit coal project case

  A review panel had concluded the likely effects of the proposed Grassy Mountain coal mine on fish and water quality outweighed the economic benefits.

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2022
• Alberta Court of Appeal denies appeal of regulator’s refusal to approve coal mine

  In a decision released Friday, the Alberta Court of Appeal turned down the request from Benga Mining and two area First Nations.

  Environment

  Jan 28, 2022
• 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, 2021
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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, 2021
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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, 2021