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Province to see at least one LNG project in 2014: BCBC

Province to see at least one LNG project in 2014: BCBC

The LNG sector will have at least one final investment decision by a private company in 2014, predicts the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC).
GoGold set to acquire Vancouver-based junior Animas Resources

GoGold set to acquire Vancouver-based junior Animas Resources

GoGold Resources Inc. (TSX:GGD) announced December 30 that it will make an offer to buy all of the outstanding common shares of Vancouver-based junior mining company Animas Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:ANI) for $0.15 per share.
Northern Gateway pledges ongoing work to address concerns following review panel approval

Northern Gateway pledges ongoing work to address concerns following review panel approval

While Enbridge Inc. is happy the National Energy Board's Joint Review Panel has recommended the federal cabinet approve its Northern Gateway project subject to 209 conditions, it's not yet ready to celebrate.
B.C. coal project faces fresh woes over foreign workers

B.C. coal project faces fresh woes over foreign workers

HD Mining, the Vancouver-based company that sparked controversy last year with a scheme to hire up to 2,000 Chinese miners for its proposed $300 million northern B.C. coal mine, is facing yet another union legal challenge over its use of temporary foreign workers.
BC Hydro rate increase might be too little, too late, but it’s better late than never

BC Hydro rate increase might be too little, too late, but it’s better late than never

Even though the government has said that the debt will be reduced over the course of its 10-year plan, the numbers show it growing to $20 billion
Financing set to boost Copper Mountain production

Financing set to boost Copper Mountain production

$30m equity deal to underwrite machinery needed to streamline copper-gold output
Site C hearings: Memories linger of past dams

Site C hearings: Memories linger of past dams

Kwadacha First Nation has not yet taken a position on BC Hydro's proposed Site C dam but a representative outlined several concerns in a presentation to the joint review panel during public hearings December 19 in Prince George.
Methane leakage from gas wells higher than previously thought

Methane leakage from gas wells higher than previously thought

The amount of greenhouse gas escaping from B.C.’s natural fields is higher than previously thought, according a report that analyzed the “bleeding” of methane from equipment in the natural gas industry.
UPDATED: National Energy Board approves Northern Gateway pipeline, with conditions

UPDATED: National Energy Board approves Northern Gateway pipeline, with conditions

The National Energy Board (NEB) approved Enbridge's (TSX:ENB) controversial Northern Gateway project on December 19, subject to a whopping 209 conditions.
Site C hearings: McLeod Lake chief voices concerns

Site C hearings: McLeod Lake chief voices concerns

McLeod Lake Indian Band members spent Wednesday telling a panel reviewing the proposed Site C dam about their concerns, but chief Derek Orr expressed skepticism about how well they’ll actually be listened to.