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Vancouver company unearths world’s second-largest diamond

Vancouver company unearths world’s second-largest diamond

Lucara Diamond discovers diamond nearly the size of a baseball in Botswana
Teck slashing 1,000 jobs, decreasing dividend

Teck slashing 1,000 jobs, decreasing dividend

Teck Resources will be cutting 1,000 jobs or around 9% of its global workforce as part of a plan to...
BDC announces $500m fund for small business affected by low oil price

BDC announces $500m fund for small business affected by low oil price

Small businesses affected by the decline in oil prices may get a bit of a boost from...
Oil tanker moratorium won’t deter proponents of Northern Gateway

Oil tanker moratorium won’t deter proponents of Northern Gateway

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plans to formalize a moratorium on crude oil tankers off the north coast of British Columbia will not...
Growing B.C. food exports could surpass forestry

Growing B.C. food exports could surpass forestry

A low Canadian dollar and several recently-signed trade deals have given B.C. food exports a boost
Brazilian mine disaster renews tailings pond concerns

Brazilian mine disaster renews tailings pond concerns

Vancouver firm’s dewatering technology could help prevent catastrophic floods from mines
Rioters injure employees, burn down Vancouver company’s Mozambique mine

Rioters injure employees, burn down Vancouver company’s Mozambique mine

Rioters in Mozambique have destroyed a mine owned by Vancouver-based Pacific Wildcat Resources.
Tsawwassen First Nations pitches LNG terminal

Tsawwassen First Nations pitches LNG terminal

The Tsawwassen First Nation has announced a proposal to build a liquefied natural gas export terminal at Roberts Bank in partnership with FortisBC.
Hong Kong billionaire buys two diamonds worth $77 million for 7-year-old daughter

Hong Kong billionaire buys two diamonds worth $77 million for 7-year-old daughter

The purchase includes the flawless 12-carat ‘Blue Moon’ diamond, now renamed ‘The Blue Moon of Josephine’
Imperial Metals reports jump in revenue in Q3 after commencing Red Chris production

Imperial Metals reports jump in revenue in Q3 after commencing Red Chris production

Imperial Metals had revenue of $56 million in 2015’s third quarter, more than double...