Northback Holdings

• Supporters, opponents of Alberta coal mine square off at public hearing

  The Alberta Energy Regulator has completed the first day of hearings into a controversial application to allow exploratory drilling for coal in the Grassy Mountain area.

  Economy

  Dec 3
  
• ‘Let’s do this’: Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed coal mine sooner than later

  The mayor of Crowsnest Pass wants a meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith after area residents voted in favour of coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Nov 26
  
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• Groups want Alberta coal hearings adjourned while Appeal Court considers applications

  The M.D. of Ranchland and the Pekisko Group, an organization of ranchers, have asked the AER to adjourn hearings into Northback Holdings' plans for Grassy Mountain.

  Environment

  Sep 9
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• ‘Advanced application’ for Rocky Mountain coal mine stirs controversy

  Alberta Energy Regulator suggests because the application for Grassy Mountain was filed years before the ministerial order, it is exempt from the moratorium.

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2023
• 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