Author: Simon Wiebe

Revised Fording River mine expansion still poses unacceptable risks to aquatic and terrestrial life

July 25, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

Bighorn sheep, grizzly bears and native fish populations would suffer if a proposal to expand British Columbia’s biggest coal mine by over a third of its current size is approved.

Wetlands: Our unsung water pollution-fighting heroes

July 21, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

In southwestern Alberta, one unassuming wetland downstream of an abandoned coal mine has been silently removing dangerous pollution for decades. Could it hold answers for British Columbia’s Elk Valley?

Help set a higher bar for aquatic life in the Elk River

May 20, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

Selenium concentrations downstream of Elk Valley mines are allowed to be up to 28 times higher than what's considered safe for aquatic life — but a public comment period offers an opportunity for change.

New mineral claim consultation framework brings opportunity and new challenges for nations

April 14, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

Last month, British Columbia unveiled a new framework that will guarantee First Nations are consulted about mineral claims on their land. It’s a big step forward in bringing B.C.’s antiquated mining laws into the 21st century

Elk Valley mine named in report on Hyundai’s harmful steel supply chain

February 3, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

The Elk Valley’s Line Creek coal mine has been named in a new report exposing environmental impacts and human rights abuses occurring in Hyundai’s steel-making supply chain around the world.

Record Ridge mine to require EA after Wildsight challenge

September 17, 2024 by Simon Wiebe

Wildsight’s challenge to West High Yield Resources Ltd’s Record Ridge mine proposal has resulted in the province determining that a full environmental assessment will be required before the mine continues.

Contamination of Elk Valley drinking water indicates spread of selenium pollution

August 15, 2024 by Simon Wiebe

In December 2023, the City of Fernie announced it would begin immediately exploring for a new secondary water supply, with workers operating seven days a week until Christmas Eve. In June 2024, it continued its investigations with pumping tests performed…