2012 NORTHEAST BRITISH COLOMBIA COMMUNITY COAL AND ENERGY FORUM Ann Marie Hann President, Coal Association of Canada OCTOBER 11, 2012

COAL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (CAC) 80 members Full spectrum of the Canadian coal industry: mining companies (exploration, development, production) transportation (rail, terminal and port) suppliers, consultants industrial consumers municipalities This diversity gives CAC unique perspective on coal issues 2

COAL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA support members ensuring coal is developed in a manner that is safe, and socially and economically responsible. help Canadians to understand and recognize the importance of coal ensure the industry has an effective voice on coal issues enhance the image and reputation of coal by providing facts about the coal industry 3

PwC ECONOMIC REPORT Purpose: Quantify the economic contributions of the coal industry to the national economy. Focus: Look at direct impacts of coal mining including, GDP, employment, wages, salaries and government tax revenues. 4

5 Industry Overview 23 producing coal mines in Canada 10 produce metallurgical coal 13 produce thermal coal 67 million tonnes of coal produced in million tonnes (56%) is thermal coal – produced mainly in the Prairies 29 million tonnes (44%) is metallurgical (steel-making) coal – produced in western Alberta and B.C. PwC ECONOMIC REPORT

Industry Economic Performance The coal mining industry gives delivers more economic and social benefits than previously expected or known! $5.2 billion to Canada’s GDP. Strong increase in coal prices depressed again in Strong revenue growth and investment capital predicted in medium and longer term. PwC ECONOMIC REPORT

Employment Coal industry benefits Canadians through significant levels of employment. 42,000 people directly and indirectly employed. Employment in the sector steadily increasing and accounts for 14% of total mining employment. Coal industry employees are highly skilled. Average coal salaries double national average and among highest in the mining sector. Salaries have increased by 37% over the last decade. PwC ECONOMIC REPORT

Government Tax Revenues The coal industry provides sizable benefits to governments. More than $300 million in annual royalties in Additional economic impacts from government revenues estimated at almost $700 million. Funds help support public infrastructure such as roads, schools, hospitals and government programs. PwC ECONOMIC REPORT

Supporting Communities Mining companies make direct contributions to the communities in which they operate. Support local sports teams, clubs and events. PwC ECONOMIC REPORT

A Promising Future For Canadian Coal The coal industry is important to Canada from its economic, social and local community impacts. Coal must be a part of our domestic energy mix and contribute globally to our international trade balance through exports. 6.5 billion tonnes of recoverable coal reserves enough to support 100 years of production another 190 billion tonnes potentially exists PwC ECONOMIC REPORT

THANK YOU! ANN MARIE HANN President Coal Association of Canada (403)