Coal in Alberta: Neither public outrage nor waning global demand seem to matter to Danielle Smith

Coal in Alberta: Neither public outrage nor waning global demand seem to matter to Danielle Smith

“We heard you, Albertans.” With those words, Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean put coal mining in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains back on the table last December. Common sense might suggest Jean meant that Albertans are in favour of resuscitating metallurgical coal mining there, but that’s not the case. Instead, the public strongly opposes reviving metallurgical coal mining — also known as coking coal mining — to supply Asian steelmakers. December’s …

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This article was published by The Conversation on April 14, 2025. By Ian Urquhart  “We heard you, Albertans.” With those words, Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean put coal mining in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains back on the table last December. Common sense might suggest Jean meant that Albertans are in favour of resuscitating metallurgical coal mining there, but that’s not the case. Instead, the public strongly opposes reviving metallurgical coal …