Resources & Agriculture

Troubled Boleo mine finally goes into production

It may be18 months behind schedule and $750 million over budget, but the Minera y Metalúrgica del Boleo copper mine in Mexico is finally...

Jan 22, 2015 8:29 AM Read more >

Global mining activity fizzled at the end of 2014: SNL Metals & Mining

While steady signs of improvement were seen in mining activity last year, the exploration sector ended on a...

Jan 22, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

New $400 million wind farm to be built near Tumbler Ridge

Wind farm will be B.C.'s largest to date

Jan 20, 2015 3:26 PM Read more >

Encana cuts worker camp projection in half, delays opening

The population estimate for Encana’s Sunset Prairie Worker Lodge, located 55 kilometres outside of Dawson creek, has been cut in half

Jan 20, 2015 11:59 AM Read more >

How low can oil go, and who gets hurt?

The fallout from the steep drop in oil prices on pipelines, refineries and the LNG industry in B.C. depends on how long they stay low

Jan 19, 2015 11:00 PM Read more >

Falling oil prices could put $1.5 billion in B.C. pockets

Low Canadian dollar and gas prices help consumers and exporters, analysts say

Jan 19, 2015 11:00 PM Read more >

NEB to open regional office in Vancouver

The National Energy Board (NEB) is opening a regional office in Vancouver as the independent regulator deals with two major pipeline projects in the works in B.C.

Jan 19, 2015 1:23 PM Read more >

Goldcorp buying Probe Mines for US$440m

Goldcorp is buying Probe Mines Ltd. in a move that will expand the Vancouver-based company’s presence in...

Jan 19, 2015 8:23 AM Read more >

Lower gas prices equal cheaper cheese for Canadian restaurants

After years of taking a hit on pricy cheese, restaurant owners may be getting some relief

Jan 16, 2015 9:11 AM Read more >

Alberta could be heading into recession with oil price slide

Drastically lower oil prices “will most likely” lead to recession in Alberta

Jan 14, 2015 9:45 AM Read more >