Addressing the Coal Policy
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Nathan Neudorf – MLA, Lethbridge East
In the recent weeks I’ve heard many questions and concerns voiced about the 1976 Coal Policy. I know the environment and protection of our natural spaces is a very important issue to Albertans and I want to clear the air about what the recent policy updates actually represent. In response to the concerns raised by Albertans about the lack of clarity on project development, we reinstated the 1976 Coal Policy, including the 4 coal categories, on February 8. With the Environmental Enhancement Act and the Eastern Slopes Coal Policy, and now the return of the four categories, we have stronger and clearer protections for our environment than ever before, but there is more work to do.
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For months I have been hearing from concerned constituents regarding coal development.
The Eastern Slopes have blessed our communities with unparalleled natural beauty. Their majesty is a source of natural pride and Alberta’s government remains committed to protecting them.
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Alberta’s government has listened carefully to the concerns that I and many residents in our constituency have raised, and we will pause future coal lease sales in former Category 2 lands. The coal leases from the December 2020 auction will be cancelled.
Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd.: Spanish Mountain Appoints Director, Sustainability & Indigenous Affairs and Resumes Environmental Assessment Process
Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (TSXV: SPA) (
Spanish Mountain or the
Company ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Ramsey, M.Sc., R.P.Bio. as Director, Sustainability and Indigenous Affairs with overall responsibility for the processes related to environmental assessment (EA) as well as consultations with First Nations and communities for the Spanish Mountain gold project (the Project ) in British Columbia, Canada.
Mr. Ramsey will immediately resume the critical activities for the Project s environmental assessment under the recently adopted regulatory framework by the federal and provincial agencies. The Company expects to hold initial meetings with all levels of regulators and First Nations communities in January of 2021 to ensure all stakeholders are thoroughly informed of its project initiatives and sustainability strate