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Alberta Government Announces New Coal Mining Policy

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The Alberta Government has announced plans that will shape the future of coal mining in the province.

According to the government of Alberta, the policy, dubbed the Alberta Coal Industry Modernization Initiative, “will ban new open-pit mining in the foothills (Eastern Slopes) and keep selenium out of water through the development of a modern, long-term legislative framework that guides responsible coal mining practices.”

As part of the new policy, the provincial government says it will engage directly with the coal industry to develop a new, comprehensive coal policy in the first half of the 2025. The will be the “culmination of work spearheaded by the Coal Policy Committee.”

“This coal policy will be centered around protecting water. It will prohibit mountaintop removal coal mining, prevent new open-pit coal mines in the foothills and require that any new mining must use techniques which use best water practices and prevent adding selenium to waterways.”

The Alberta Government says responsible coal development will create jobs for Albertans and bring new investment to the province. The policy will also ensure Albertan will benefit from increased coal royalties.

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