Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Robb, AB

October 9, 2014 – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, has decided to refer the Westmoreland Coal Robb Trend Mine Expansion Project in Alberta to an independent review panel.

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency will make available funding to assist the public and Aboriginal groups to participate in the environmental assessment process.

Westmoreland Coal Company is proposing to expand it Coal Valley Mine in the Coal Branch area of Alberta. The project, located near the community of Robb, would be approximately 37 km in length and would include portions of the Pembina River, Embarras River and the Erith River.

For further information on this environmental assessment, please contact:

Robb Trend Coal Mine Expansion Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
160 Elgin Street, 22nd floor
Place Bell Canada
Ottawa ON K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-957-0700 or 1-866-582-1884
Fax: 613-957-0941
Email: RobbTrend@ceaa-acee.gc.ca