Coal Association of Canada 2014 Conference

The Coal Association of Canada's 2014 conference brought together industry professionals from across Canada and international markets including China, Japan, Australia, and the United States for three days of comprehensive industry discussion. The program featured presentations from leading coal producers including Teck Resources, Westmoreland Coal Company, and thermal coal developer Coalspur Mines Ltd., providing insights into operational developments and market positioning. Market intelligence was delivered by Joe Aldina of New York-based Wood Mackenzie, who presented overviews of both global and Canadian thermal and metallurgical coal markets, offering critical analysis for strategic decision-making. A highlight presentation came from Mike Monea, president of SaskPower's Carbon Capture and Storage Initiative, who detailed Saskatchewan's groundbreaking Boundary Dam CCS pilot project - the world's first commercial-scale carbon capture system at a coal-fired power plant. This conference served as a crucial forum for industry stakeholders to understand emerging technologies like CCS that could transform coal's environmental profile while maintaining its economic advantages. The event provided valuable networking opportunities and knowledge exchange at a pivotal time when the coal industry faced increasing environmental regulations and the need for technological innovation to ensure long-term sustainability.