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Jul 31, 2026
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Permits issued for Alberta coal mine expansion despite environmental opposition
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0.340 · RIGHT
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0.170 · CENTER
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Article Excerpt
A sprawling expansion of a massive thermal coal mine near Hinton, Alta., has been approved by Alberta’s provincial regulator, clearing the way for the operator to extend the life of the project well into the next decade.
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