Supporters of open-pit coal mining say there’s a chance new mines could be built in Alberta’s Rockies after comments from the province’s new premier.
That outcry — which united urban environmentalists, ranchers, First Nations and municipalities — resulted in a coal policy panel that recommended no new mines be developed before land use plans are in place. Opponents worried developments would contaminate the headwaters of much of Alberta’s water supply and despoil the landscape.However, during the party’s recent leadership campaign, before Smith was voted in as party leader and premier on Oct.
“She said to a number of us if there was a referendum in the area in support of coal, she’d be more willing to bring forward.” Smith was asked during the campaign if she supported new or expanded coal mines in the Rockies. She did not commit either way, telling theAlberta organizations draft their own coal policy
“The premier travelled the province throughout her leadership campaign and spoke with Albertans on a variety of issues and topics,” she said in an email.“Responsible resource development is a top priority for Alberta’s government. Premier Smith continues to be briefed on this important topic and will be meeting with her caucus and future cabinet in the coming weeks, including the minister of environment to discuss this matter further.
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