Share this Story: Allowing Rocky Mountain coal lease transfers during debate sends wrong signal: groupAllowing Rocky Mountain coal lease transfers during debate sends wrong signal: groupArticle content EDMONTON — An environmental group says an exchange of coal exploration lease applications in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains suggests mining companies expect to be able to go ahead with their plans despite a provincial debate on the industry’s future. Try refreshing your browser, or Allowing Rocky Mountain coal lease transfers during debate sends wrong signal: group Back to video Morrison said her group has found that Cabin Ridge Project Ltd., one of several companies hoping to develop open-pit coal mines in the Rockies, has purchased 2,000 hectares of coal exploration lease applications from a second company, Peace River Coal. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. New Democrat Opposition environment critic Marlin Schmidt said, despite Savage’s statement, the lease transfers are in line with the United Conservative government’s actions. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post October 08, 2021 08:02 UTC