Coal Facts
Coal has been mined in Alberta since the late 1800s. Over 1800 mines have operated in Alberta since then.
Coal prospectors were once a familiar sight around Alberta. Often seeking new deposits for the railways, these prospectors were a big part of exploring and mapping some of Alberta’s remote foothills and mountain regions.
Every two weeks Alberta produces enough coal to fill the Sky Dome in Toronto.
Coal is a low-cost fuel for electricity generation and plays a major role in keeping power prices at reasonable levels. Alberta uses over 25 million tonnes of coal annually to generate more electricity.
Alberta has vast coal resources and 70 per cent of Canada's coal reserves are right here in this province. This amounts to 33.6 Gigatonnes.
The Government of Alberta supports the coal industry, while requiring the best possible environmental protections, including our new clean-air requirements.
Coal prospectors were once a familiar sight around Alberta. Often seeking new deposits for the railways, these prospectors were a big part of exploring and mapping some of Alberta’s remote foothills and mountain regions.
Every two weeks Alberta produces enough coal to fill the Sky Dome in Toronto.
Coal is a low-cost fuel for electricity generation and plays a major role in keeping power prices at reasonable levels. Alberta uses over 25 million tonnes of coal annually to generate more electricity.
Alberta has vast coal resources and 70 per cent of Canada's coal reserves are right here in this province. This amounts to 33.6 Gigatonnes.
The Government of Alberta supports the coal industry, while requiring the best possible environmental protections, including our new clean-air requirements.
