Resources & Agriculture

Voters in Kitimat have had their say on the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, but there is no consensus around the value of a similar vote in Prince George.

Last of a three-part series: Canadian developers need to act now to avoid being crowded out by other producers

Federal regulators have given the green light to Triton LNG’s application for a 25-year licence to export liquefied natural gas from the B.C. coast.

Yamana Gold and Agnico Eagle will likely acquire 100% of Osisko Mining Corporation (TSX:OSK) for $3.9 billion, thwarting Vancouver-based Goldcorp's long-running hostile takeover attempt, Osisko announced April 16.

Alabama-based Walter Energy, Inc. (TSX:WLT) will be idling its Canadian operations, which include two coal mines in British Columbia, leading to temporary layoffs of around 700 employees in the province.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a huge opportunity for British Columbia. The investment proposals for the northwest are truly staggering. However, it is important to recognize that other regions of B.C. will benefit as well. Whether it's natural gas drilling and exploration, professional jobs in Vancouver, service opportunities in Prince George or just general tax revenue, all regions of British Columbia will feel the benefit of LNG.

Against expectations, Goldcorp (TSE:G)(NYSE:GG) sweetened its hostile bid for Osisko Mining Corp. on April 10 (TSE:OSK) to $3.6 billion, trumping a friendly proposal by Yamana Gold Inc (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY).

An environmentally sound pipeline led by First Nations is the best way to move forward as an alternative to the Enbridge's Northern Gateway project, according to a company consisting of aboriginal and private business interests.

Criminal charges will not be pursued against Lakeland Mills for the April 2012 fire and explosion that killed two workers and injured 22, the provincial government's Criminal Justice Branch said this morning.

Coquitlam’s Oppenheimer Group on track to sell $700 million worth of fruit in 2014