Atrum Coal Limited announced that it is continuing to have constructive and informative engagement with key First Nations and community leaders in relation to its vision to responsibly develop the Elan Hard Coking Coal Project (Elan Project) in southern Alberta. Whilst this stakeholder outreach program continues, Atrum acknowledges the further advice from the independent Coal Policy Committee (Committee) in relation to their coal policy consultation process, which is due to conclude in November 2021. The Committee has indicated that it intends to hold roundtable discussions and invite the submission of written briefs and presentations from subject matter experts on topics related to coal development including: Understanding current mining technology; Environmental and social effects of mining projects; and Economic impacts of coal development. Atrum welcomes this advice and advises the following: Meetings with First Nations and key community leaders (including numerous Alberta municipalities) are continuing. Atrum's participation in meetings with municipalities is ongoing and Atrum has received positive feedback from council officials. These discussions are providing an effective forum for Atrum to answer questions from Albertans and to outline its vision for the Elan. Project in an open and transparent way including reference to plans for responsible and sequential land use and solutions to sustain water quality during and after mining. Atrum has engaged with the National Coalition of Chiefs (NCC), an Indigenous organization dedicated to ending on-reserve poverty. As a result of recent discussions, the NCC expressed its support for metallurgical coal mining in Alberta and has invited Atrum to present at its annual conference in September. Atrum is in the process of retaining technical and academic expertise in order to help educate stakeholders on current water management techniques, specifically related to mining in the region. Atrum continues its collaborative approach with other industry proponents to ensure that a fact- based narrative around modern mining practice and stringent regulatory oversight enters the public discussion and debate in due course. The Company is progressing its submission to the Committee towards the key objective of seeking a relevant, balanced and fair coal policy that reflects modern and responsible mining practices.