Thermal Coal

• Canada’s coal exports up again in 2023 as government’s promised ban elusive

  The boom in exports of the kind of coal burned to make electricity comes as Canada leads a charge to end the use of coal as a source of power worldwide.

  Environment

  Mar 29, 2024
  
• No need for federal involvement in Hinton coal mine review, Alberta First Nation says

  The Ermineskin Cree Nation says it continues to doubt the need for a federal environmental review of a proposed thermal coal mine expansion near Hinton in western Alberta.

  Environment

  Oct 4, 2021
  
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• Environment minister restores federal assessment of Hinton coal mine

  Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has reinstated his decision to subject a thermal coal mine expansion in Alberta to a federal review.

  Environment

  Oct 1, 2021
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• Feds urged to do own review of proposed coal mine expansion near Hinton

  The existing Vista mine just east of Hinton in western Alberta began shipping coal overseas in May 2019 and the company is now looking to double, or possibly even triple, its output.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2020
• Trudeau letter boosts BC Liberals as NDP tries to snatch Green votes

  "Banning thermal coal exports through B.C. ports stands up for forest workers and helps fight climate change."

  Politics

  May 5, 2017
• Alberta Premier Rachel Notley denounces Clark’s coal tax promise

  Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is pouring cold water on British Columbia Liberal Leader Christy Clark's election promise to put a hefty carbon tax on thermal coal.

  Canada

  May 3, 2017
• Christy Clark calls on Ottawa to ban coal exports

  Premier Christy Clark wants the federal government to ban the shipment of thermal coal through ports in British Columbia after the United States announced new tariffs on softwood lumber.

  Apr 26, 2017
• The Coal Facts: thermal coal vs. metallurgical coal

  While metallurgical coal and thermal coal have similar geologic origins, their commercial markets and industrial uses are vastly different. This piece examines the primary differences between the two forms of coal.

  Jun 10, 2013