Overview

• The Alberta government announced plans for a modernized coal mining policy, with finalized regulations expected by late 2025.
• The policy will prohibit new mountaintop removal and open-pit coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
• Future coal projects must adhere to strict environmental standards, including preventing selenium contamination in waterways.
• Controversial advanced projects, such as the Grassy Mountain mine, are exempt from the new rules due to prior regulatory filings.
• The government plans to substantially increase coal royalty rates, aiming to ensure greater economic benefits for Albertans.