Coal company considers legal options after review denies Rockies mine application

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Coal company considers legal options after a joint federal-provincial review panel denied the permits needed after ruling the environmental consequences would likely outweigh the economic benefits

A dump truck hauls coal at Contura Energy's Eagle Butte Mine near Gillette, Wyoming, on March 28, 2017.A coal company that was denied an application to build an open-pit mine in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains says it’s considering its legal options.

The company that owns the mine said Friday it’s considering the 680-page report to better understand its conclusion.Riversdale Resources said in a statement it’s consulting with lawyers about the decision. The panel’s decision was largely because of concerns about selenium, a contaminant commonly found in coal mines that can be toxic to fish.

 

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