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Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX-V:BGM) is helping one of B.C.’s original gold rush towns return to its roots with a new mine.

Regional business leaders have had an opportunity to hear some engaging keynote speakers at Surrey’s annual fall business summit. Two years ago, it was former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Last year, it was former U.K. prime minister Tony Blair.

Fiscal results for the first half of 2010 have been strong for most Vancouver mining companies, according to Ernst & Young, and all indications point to continued prosperity.

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Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is embracing technology to become as efficient as possible when it comes to managing its staff. The health authority reached a deal with New Zealand-based Emendo Ltd.

Nevsun Resources Ltd. (TSX:NSU) announced Thursday that it has almost completed Eritrea’s first modern day mine. The Vancouver-based company said its Bisha project is 70% built and on track for commissioning in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Dry weather conditions helped a Vancouver-based miner set a quarterly record for its silver production in Mexico this year. Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAA) pulled 6.

Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) saw its share price drop nearly 4% Wednesday before announcing its second quarter results after market close. The world’s largest dealer of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) heavy equipment posted a $210.

The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has focused the blame on Victoria following news this week that forestry workers were living in squalid conditions at a bush camp near Golden.

Vancouver’s new housing price index (NHPI) may have risen 6.