±¦ÍþÌåÓý is Canada's third-largest producer of thermal coal, or lignite, and has resources in excess of five billion tonnes.
±¦ÍþÌåÓý has mainly high-quality lignitic coal, which provides low heat value, but emits a low amount of sulphur when burned. Coal mining in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý dates back to 1857, making it one of the earliest commodities to be mined in the province.
To acquire coal and lignite dispositions in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý:
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- Write a cover letter requesting a lease for the selected areas; and
- Submit the letter and forms to the Lands and Mineral Tenure Branch, Ministry of Energy and Resources.
- The administrator will check the lands to make sure that land locations don't conflict with other lease areas, Crown reserves or other preclusions before issuing the lease.
The provides information on the holders, percentage of ownership and status of all coal and lignite dispositions in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý.
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Please refer to the for the location of coal and lignite dispositions.