Canada Coal Retains Tetra Tech Wardrop Inc. to Assess Mining Options for Nunavut Coal & Evaluate Coal Fuel Technologies

Canada Coal Inc. (the "Company" or "Canada Coal"), (TSX VENTURE:CCK) is pleased
to announce that it has retained Tetra Tech Wardrop Inc., to assist the Company
in assessing options for arctic mining operations on its Nunavut Coal licenses.
Tetra Tech will also evaluate Coal to Liquids (CTL) and Coal Water Slurry (CWS)
technologies in order to assess the possible future use of the Company's high
grade thermal coal deposits as an alternative energy source in Nunavut. These
technologies have the potential to create a diesel-like product that can be
easily transported and utilized in Nunavut.


About Tetra Tech Wardrop Inc. 

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management,
construction management, and technical services. The Company supports government
and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions to complex problems
focused on water, environment, energy, infrastructure, and natural resources.
With more than 13,000 employees worldwide, Tetra Tech's capabilities span the
entire project life cycle and is recognized for extensive artic design
experience and executing mining projects from exploration through to
development.


Braam Jonker, President and CEO of Canada Coal comments, "We are pleased to have
such a high quality engineering firm work with us to evaluate potential mining
strategies for our Arctic coal licences in Nunavut. Tetra Tech has the
capability and experience to fully evaluate Coal to Liquids (CTL) and Coal Water
Slurry (CWS) technologies for our high grade thermal coal deposits. These
technologies could have the potential to address the current and developing
energy challenges in Nunavut." 


Mr. Jonker continues, "We believe that if successful Canada Coal could add
significant economic value to the Territory of Nunavut by contributing towards
an energy solution for the local communities and through the creation of
employment. The NI 43-101 report for our 2012 work program should be completed
shortly, and we have commenced the permitting for our 2013 exploration drilling
program. We are committed to full and transparent communication and consultation
with local communities, relevant regulatory authorities, and with all
stakeholders with an interest in our programs." 


In compliance with National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for
Mineral Projects, Susan O'Donnell, B.Sc., P.Geol., of DMT Geosciences Ltd., is
the Qualified Person responsible for the accuracy of this news release.


About Canada Coal 

Canada Coal is a publically listed company focused on coal exploration and
development in Nunavut. Through its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Canada
Sovereign Coal Corp. and 5200 Nunavut Ltd., Canada Coal holds 75 active licenses
comprising approximately 2,442,627 acres located on Ellesmere Island and Axel
Hieberg Island in Nunavut (the "Nunavut Coal Property"). Canada Coal
commissioned a National Instrument 43-101 compliant technical report in respect
of the Nunavut Coal Property, dated September 30, 2011 entitled "The Nunavut
Coal Project-Ellesmere Island and Axel Heiberg Island, Nunavut, Canada" prepared
by Keith McCandlish, P. Geol., P. Geo., and Susan O'Donnell, P. Geol., of DMT
Geosciences Ltd. (formerly Associated Geosciences Ltd.)., Calgary, Alberta,
Canada, a copy of which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. 


On behalf of the Board of Directors 

Braam Jonker, President and Chief Executive Officer 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION 

This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" under
applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are
necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while
considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties,
and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic,
competitive, political and social uncertainties; delay or failure to receive
regulatory approvals; the price of mineral resources; and the results of current
exploration and testing. There can be no assurance that such statements will
prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ
materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers
should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Canada Coal
disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required by law.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Canada Coal Inc.
Braam Jonker
President and Chief Executive Officer
1-604-638-0971
[e-mail]
www.canadacoal.com