Northback launches ‘Yes’ for Grassy Mountain campaign in Crowsnest Pass

[October 21, 2024—Crowsnest Pass, Alberta] — Northback Holdings Corporation (Northback), the owner of the proposed Grassy Mountain steelmaking coal project in Crowsnest Pass, launched the ‘Yes’ to Grassy Mountain campaign as part of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass’ 2024 Vote of the Electors on a Question (“the vote”).

Voting day is November 25, 2024. Eligible residents of the Pass will have the opportunity to vote ‘yes’ to the ballot question “Do you support the development and operations of the metallurgical coal mine at Grassy Mountain?” More information on advance polls, voter eligibility and special ballots can be found on the municipality’s website.

The Northback ‘Yes’ to Grassy Mountain campaign team, made up of local staff and passionate Crowsnest Pass residents who are volunteering their time, will be out knocking on doors, making phone calls and talking to our neighbours throughout the Pass over the next month and a half.

“We’re going to continue having conversations with residents in Bellevue, Blairmore, Coleman, Hillcrest, Frank and other neighbourhoods across the Pass, about the importance of not only voting, but about their vision for the future of Crowsnest Pass. We’re hearing from residents that voting ‘yes’ isn’t just about the Grassy Mountain project, it’s voting ‘yes’ to jobs and a brighter future for the Pass,” says Mike Young, Northback’s chief executive officer.

Northback has open office hours as well for any local resident who wishes to drop in to ask questions and learn more about the project.  

Northback also made commitments to residents about the Grassy Mountain project, including redesigning the project addressing local concerns, protecting waterways and fish from selenium, minimizing disruption and sharing benefits with the Crowsnest Pass. Those commitments are available here.

“The vote isn’t just about the project, it’s about the future of the Pass. Families like mine have lived here for generations. We’ve seen the ups and the downs. We’re a proud coal town and this project has the ability to bring prosperity back the Crowsnest Pass. You can be certain that I will be voting ‘yes’ on November 25,” says Koral Lazzarotto, local long-time resident of the area.

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About Northback Holdings Corporation

Northback Holdings Corporation (Northback) is the owner of the proposed Grassy Mountain steelmaking coal project. Our parent company is Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd., based in Western Australia. Northback has staff and offices located in Blairmore and Calgary, Alberta. As a Canadian company, our name reinforces our commitment to Canada, the true North strong and free, while reflecting the proud mining tradition of our parent company, Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, from the outback of Western Australia. For more information, visit www.northback.ca.

For more information, contact:

Rina Blacklaws
Media Relations
[email protected]