Alberta regulator approves Grassy Mountain coal exploration project

Northback thanks AER for approving Grassy Mountain coal exploration program, critics expected ruling

Northback said Thursday's Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) ruling in its favour allows it to continue to "bring benefits to Albertans."

Crowsnest Pass mayor excited about Northback coal exploration approval

Australian-owned Northback Holdings Corp.'s project at Grassy Mountain was rejected in 2021.

Alberta regulator approves controversial coal exploration applications at Grassy Mountain

Decision is the latest development in a long-running battle over reviving metallurgical coal mining in the Crowsnest Pass

Alberta regulator approves Grassy Mountain coal exploration project

Alberta’s energy regulator has approved a polarizing coal exploration project in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, with a few conditions.

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The Alberta Energy Regulator approved on Thursday a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Northback Holdings Corp.’s project at Grassy Mountain was rejected in 2021, when a panel ruled likely environmental effects on fish and water quality outweighed potential economic benefits. The project, located on an inactive legacy coal mine site in the Municipal District of Ranchland, was revived two years la…

Alberta Energy Regulator Approves Coal Mining Exploration in the Rockies

Alberta (Rural Rooys Canada) – Alberta’s Energy Regulator (AER) has approved a coal mining exploration project in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains, despite fierce opposition from nearby residents. In a decision released on May 15, the AER announced its approval, with conditions, for Northback Holding Corporation‘s application for a coal exploration program, deep drill permit, and temporary water diversion license at the Grassy Mountain …