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New B.C. government unlikely to be anti-business or impede fracking: oil and gas producers

New B.C. government unlikely to be anti-business or impede fracking: oil and gas producers

In spite of any campaign rhetoric, British Columbia’s incoming NDP coalition government is unlikely to impede the practice of hydraulic fracturing in the northeastern part of the province and will not likely assume an anti-industry stance, according
Clean energy could suffer collateral damage in pipeline war: C.D. Howe

Clean energy could suffer collateral damage in pipeline war: C.D. Howe

Opponents committed to halting the $7.4 billion expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline, which now includes the Government of British Columbia, often champion clean renewable energy as an alternative to “dirty oil.” But a new C.D.
Fluctuating forest industry performs well in first quarter

Fluctuating forest industry performs well in first quarter

Accounting firm PwC reports positive findings despite looming forestry concerns
Tahoe shares down 33% after Guatemalan mining licence suspended

Tahoe shares down 33% after Guatemalan mining licence suspended

Supreme Court of Guatemala temporarily suspended operations at Tahoe Resources' Escobal mine
Wolverine coal mine owners told to stop trucking coal

Wolverine coal mine owners told to stop trucking coal

Owners of Wolverine mine ordered to move coal via a railway line that isn't in operation
Clean-energy shift is good for mining: think tank

Clean-energy shift is good for mining: think tank

B.C. a major producer of copper and metallurgical coal, essential for solar, wind power
Forest industry could lead way in meeting B.C. climate goals: study

Forest industry could lead way in meeting B.C. climate goals: study

B.C.'s forest sector has the potential to make a massive contribution to meeting provincial greenhouse gas targets if even relatively small changes are made in the way timber is managed, harvested and processed.
U.S. imposes new set of duties on Canadian softwood lumber

U.S. imposes new set of duties on Canadian softwood lumber

Canadian producers now face an averaged total of 27% in tariffs to export their wood products to the U.S.
Would stumpage reform help end Canada’s interminable softwood lumber war with U.S.?

Would stumpage reform help end Canada’s interminable softwood lumber war with U.S.?

C.D. Howe researcher recommends system of auctions, increased competition, to address U.S. allegations of unfair subsidization
Goldcorp takes steps toward extending Ontario Dome mine project

Goldcorp takes steps toward extending Ontario Dome mine project

Vancouver’s Goldcorp (TSX:G), B.C.’s second largest mining company and the world's number four bullion miner in terms of output, is moving forward with its Century project, which aims to extend the life its century-old Dome mine in Ontario.