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Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

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Alberta announces new coal mining regulations, expected by the end of 2025 .

New rules won't apply to advanced proposals, including controversial proposed mine in Crowsnest Pass .

Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean says going forward coal mining projects will be held to the highest environmental standards.

The announcement comes after the United Conservative Party government’s elimination of land protections in 2020 spurred public backlash.

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