Coal policy committee member shocked by changes to Alberta's coal policy
A member of a five-person panel created by former energy minister Sonya Savage in 2021 to consult the public on the future of coal mining in Alberta says he's in a "state of shock" about recent moves by the province.
Alberta lifts ban on new coal exploration and development
The Alberta Government has lifted its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, a move that has drawn mixed reactions. Energy Minister Brian Jean announced the decision, stating that it aims to reduce regulatory confusion around coal mining.
Alberta coal mining moratorium lifted to protect taxpayers from lawsuits, premier says
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province had taxpayers in mind when it decided to lift a ban on new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains last week.
Member of Alberta coal mining committee feeling 'disgust and dismay' over new plan
A member of a committee created by former Alberta energy minister Sonya Savage in 2021 to consult the public on the future of coal mining in the province says he's in a "state of shock" about recent moves taken by the province.
Alberta rescinds coal development ban for foothills of the Rocky Mountains
Energy Minister Brian Jean said in a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator that he was rescinding ministerial orders which directed the agency to suspend approvals and refuse new applications for coa
Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics concerned it’s ‘open season’
In a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator posted to its website, Energy Minister Brian Jean said lifting a 2022 moratorium will "reduce regulatory confusion" around coal mining.
Alberta government lifts restrictions on coal development and exploration
An order from Alberta's Energy Minister has returned Alberta to its 1976 coal policy. A Ministerial Order from January 16 rescinds three previous orders, including a 2022 order to refuse all new coal exploration applications and suspend all approvals.
Alberta government lifts ban on coal exploration in Eastern Slopes
The Alberta government has lifted a ban on coal exploration in the Eastern Slopes and the Rocky Mountains, a move that the regulator says will allow suspended projects to resume.The provincial government said Monday night the direction from the minister amounted to "housekeeping" following moves it already announced in December to modernize its coal policy.
Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta’s new coal rules
Alberta’s modernized coal rules will permit strip mining and other surface mining techniques in the Rockies and foothills. Scientists and conservationists are skeptical of the government’s claims thes
Alberta ignoring advice it sought from citizens on Rocky Mountain coal policy, former committee member says
Member of former coal policy committee says feedback collected by Alberta resident, Indigenous people and communities is ...
Coal company pushing for compensation from Alberta as court date approaches
A coal company suing the Alberta government is arguing that recent comments made by Alberta's energy minister back up the ...
Smith says taxpayers must be protected from coal lawsuits
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province had taxpayers in mind when it lifted a ban on new coal exploration in the ...