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Lakeland Mills rebuild “going well”

Lakeland Mills rebuild “going well”

The weather up until last week was helping the rebuild of Lakeland Mills.
Drilling up in B.C. in first 10 months of 2013

Drilling up in B.C. in first 10 months of 2013

British Columbia saw the biggest year-over-year percentage increase in drilling in Western Canada, as the province rig released 447 wells to the end of October, compared with 388 a year ago – an increase of 15.21%.
Black readies review for B.C. oil refinery

Black readies review for B.C. oil refinery

$200 million feasibility study to be commissioned for $26 billion North Coast heavy-oil project
Haida building business success in island forestry

Haida building business success in island forestry

Quality over quantity the new mantra as native band companies increasingly take charge of forest industry on Haida Gwaii archipelago
LNG tax rate delayed as B.C. continues to negotiate with industry

LNG tax rate delayed as B.C. continues to negotiate with industry

The British Columbia government will not have an agreement on taxation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for at least another month, natural gas minister Rich Coleman said today in a press conference.
Political uncertainty a drag on B.C.’s global oil and gas investment ranking: Fraser Institute

Political uncertainty a drag on B.C.’s global oil and gas investment ranking: Fraser Institute

British Columbia’s global ranking for having policies that attract oil and gas investment has slipped, due in large part to political uncertainty over land claims, taxation and environmental regulations, announced the Fraser Institute November 18 in its annual Global Petroleum Survey.
Time running out for B.C. to tap global energy opportunities

Time running out for B.C. to tap global energy opportunities

Flexibility required from businesses, government, First Nations, community stakeholders needed to ensure the province prospers
Chuck Jeannes: Goldcorp CEO mines rich seam of experience

Chuck Jeannes: Goldcorp CEO mines rich seam of experience

Mining boss makes sure Goldcorp stays 'nimble' to endure the cycles of the industry
Turquoise Hill suspends Oyu Tolgoi expansion, moves forward with $2.4 billion rights offering

Turquoise Hill suspends Oyu Tolgoi expansion, moves forward with $2.4 billion rights offering

Vancouver’s Turquoise Hill (TSX:TRQ) has suspended work on its Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia and said it will move forward with a $2.4 billion rights offering, as financing arrangements with the Mongolian government have so far failed.
Goldcorp and Barrick Gold put Nevada mine up for sale

Goldcorp and Barrick Gold put Nevada mine up for sale

Vancouver-based Goldcorp (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Canadian miner Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), the world’s largest producers of the precious metal, have hired Bank of Montreal to sell their jointly owned Marigold mine in Nevada, Bloomberg reports.