New Canadian mines face challenges

摘要

Challenges from environmentalists and indigenous communities are a growing problem for coal projects in Canada, one that could certainly delay and possibly even derail some mine developments. "Environmentalists appear to be getting better organised in Canada," a Canadian coal official said. "We have employed a full staffjust to deal with them and anticipate any problems that we might face down the road. It is an added cost that every coal company must deal with." Earlier this month, Coalspur announced it would delay the construction of its Vista thermal coal project in Alberta after receiving a formal notice of hearing from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).