Community, Safety, Environment

Mining companies make many contributions to the local quality of life. In addition to the property and business taxes, salaries and company procurement that all stimulate and support the local economy, companies support communities in many ways.

Ways coal mining companies support communities

The Canadian coal industry is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner, and to continuously searching for ways to reduce or eliminate what impact it may have associated with the mining and use of coal.

Today, coal mining is one of Canada’s safest major industries and workers are protected by some of the world’s highest standards for health and safety. In fact mining is one of the country’s lowest worker-accident rates for major industries.

Much of the progress made in Canadian mine safety results from major advances in mine engineering combined with the introduction of stringent training standards and operating practices. As other countries in the world are striving to improve their standards, the Canadian coal industry stands as an example of what can be achieved with commitment from industry and workers, and support from governments. In fact, working safely is a condition of employment in Canada.