Controversy over Grassy Mountain project swirls as Alberta announces plan to develop 'modernized' coal policy

The future of coal mining in Alberta will be governed by a new, modern approach, the province announced on Friday. Brian Jean and Rebecca Schulz released details of the Coal Industry Modernization Initiative, or CIMI, at Calgary's McDougall Centre on Friday morning. The framework sets out rules to "guide responsible coal mining practices" while also increasing royalties to Albertans. "We're going to modernize it and make it something Albertans can be proud of," said Alberta energy minister Brian