Coalspur Vista Coal Underground Mine and Expansion Activities Project
Coalspur Mines (Operations) Ltd. is proposing to expand the existing Vista Coal Mine Project, an open-pit surface coal mine for the extraction and export of thermal coal. As proposed, the Vista Underground Mine would be located within the Vista Coal Phase I mine permit area and is additional to the Phase II mine expansion which would extend westward from Phase I. The project is located approximately 10 kilometres east of Hinton, Alberta, at its western boundary.
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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
Latest update
July 30, 2020 — The Minister of Environment and Climate Change has determined that the Coalspur Vista Coal Underground Mine Project, as well as the Vista Coal Mine Phase II Expansion Project proposed by Coalspur Mines (Operations) Ltd. warrants designation under the Impact Assessment Act, and has issued an order. The reasons for the Minister’s determination are provided in the Minister’s response.
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Key documents
Document Number | Document Title | File | Date |
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24 | Order Designating Physical Activities | - | July 30, 2020 |
22 | Minister's Response | - | July 30, 2020 |
1 | Request for designation of project | - | May 1, 2020 |
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Contacts
Coalspur Vista Coal Underground Mine and Expansion Activities ProjectImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
1145-9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3
Telephone: 780-495-2037
Email: iaac.pnr-rpn.aeic@canada.ca
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Location
- 10 kilometres east of Hinton (Alberta)
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Project Type
- Mines and Minerals
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Status
In progress -
Start Date
2020-05-01 -
Proponent
Coalspur Mines (Operations) Ltd. -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Designated project - Awaiting initial project description -
Reference Number
80731
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