Coal Association of Canada honours Bradley Johnston with 2026 Award of Distinction

EDMONTON, AB (September 23, 2026) – The Coal Association of Canada is pleased to announce Bradley Johnston, P.Eng., a respected mining executive with nearly four decades of experience in Canada’s mining and resource sector, as the recipient of the 2026 CAC Award of Distinction.

Presented annually, the Award of Distinction recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to Canada’s coal industry.

Over a 39-year career, Johnston has extensive experience spanning mine engineering, operations, transportation and logistics, marketing and business development. He has held senior leadership positions with Teck Coal Ltd., NYCO Minerals Inc. and Cabin Ridge Project Ltd., most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Northback Holdings Ltd.

His contributions to the resource sector extend beyond his executive roles. Johnston has served on numerous boards and committees, including as Chair of the Board and Chair of the Environmental Health and Safety Committee for Neptune Bulk Terminals in Vancouver. He has also provided expertise on international mergers and acquisitions and business development initiatives.

“Brad’s career reflects the depth of knowledge, leadership and commitment that has helped build Canada’s coal industry,” says Robin Campbell, President of the Coal Association of Canada. “From mine operations to transportation and getting Canadian resources to customers around the world, he understands every part of what it takes to make our industry successful. We are proud to recognize his nearly four decades of contribution with this year’s Award of Distinction.”

Johnston holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of Alberta and has completed advanced management training at the University of Chicago.

The Award of Distinction will be presented during the Coal Association of Canada’s 2026 Annual Conference, taking place September 30 to October 2 at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. This year’s conference, themed Canadian Coal: Empowering Communities; Strengthening Economies, will bring together industry leaders, government representatives and community stakeholders from across Canada’s coal sector.

More information about the 2026 Coal Association of Canada Conference is available at coal2026.ca.

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