Australian coal buccaneers whine, threaten, sue Alberta government over coal schemes

Globe and Mail details lawsuits over government flip-flops on coal mining in the Rockies. Whimpering Danielle Smith gives in to Aussie bullying despite Albertans' overwhelming opposition to coal.

Scared bunnies Danielle Smith (left) and Brian Jean cave to Aussie threats over coal policy

Emma Graney, December 20, 2024

“The head of one of five coal companies suing Alberta for a collective $16-billion over the government’s flip-flop in coal policy says the government has decimated investor confidence in the province, as Energy Minister Brian Jean is set to make an announcement on coal policy Friday.

“The massive damages claims come from two lawsuits filed over the past year. One involves Evolve Power Ltd., formerly Montem Resources Ltd., which was looking to restart an old coal mine on Tent Mountain in Southern Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass.

“Evolve chief executive officer Peter Doyle says the provincial government is doing a poor job of managing Alberta’s economy by failing to develop new coal development rules.

“They don’t know what they’re doing. There’s no leadership. It’s a terrible place to invest,” Mr. Doyle said in an interview Thursday.”

Link to full Globe and Mail article.

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