Coal Mining debate re-ignites over Northback CEO’s visit to Lethbridge
The debate around open pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountains was re-ignited at a Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Monday.
The CEO of Australian company Northback Holdings, Mike Young, held direct talks with residents inquiring about the contentious Grassy Mountain metallurgical Coal Mining project. Critics of the project say resumption of the unrestored former mining site will do massive damage to the environment.
BCN’s Landon Hickok has the story.