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Peace River district softens stance on fracking in regional park

Peace River district softens stance on fracking in regional park

Peace River Regional District directors voted to reverse a previous resolution asking the province not to lease oil and gas rights beneath a parcel that includes Blackfoot Regional Park
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No rebound in sight for B.C. mining

No rebound in sight for B.C. mining

This year marks the fifth year B.C. mining has struggled through low commodity prices, and both capital spending and revenues continue to decline, according to a PwC report on the industry.
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Industry’s 30 by 30 plan targets forestry’s CO2 emissions

Industry’s 30 by 30 plan targets forestry’s CO2 emissions

Industry association pledges to reduce CO2 emissions by 30 megatonnes by 2030, but accurate measurement of plan’s impact remains a challenge
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Canadian forestry finding its footing despite market challenges

Canadian forestry finding its footing despite market challenges

Less harvestable timber, shifting demographics and an innovation gap are just some of the challenges Canadian forestry companies face
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Erfan Kazemi: Seizing golden opportunities

Erfan Kazemi: Seizing golden opportunities

Sector volatility and due diligence equal rapid growth at Sandstorm Gold
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Lucara diamond – not the big one – nets US$63 million

Lucara diamond – not the big one – nets US$63 million

Sale of 812-carat diamond for US$63 million anticipates upcoming sale of larger diamond in June.
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Industry’s 30 by 30 plan targets forestry’s carbon dioxide emissions

Industry’s 30 by 30 plan targets forestry’s carbon dioxide emissions

Canada’s forest industry is pledging to do its part to fight climate change by reducing Canada’s carbon emissions by 30 megatonnes by 2030
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LNG Canada plans workcamp, despite fears of shelving

LNG Canada plans workcamp, despite fears of shelving

Shell CFO said company faces hard choices this year on pulling the trigger on major projects
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New softwood duties inevitable, forestry conference told

New softwood duties inevitable, forestry conference told

Expiration of one-year standstill period set to spark new North American lumber trade war
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Second-largest diamond ever found could fetch $70 million

Second-largest diamond ever found could fetch $70 million

The rock was mined in Botswana by Lucara Diamonds, a Vancouver-based mining company
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