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Taseko argues federal review panel used incorrect information in tailings assessment for New Prosperity mine

Taseko argues federal review panel used incorrect information in tailings assessment for New Prosperity mine

A federal review panel tasked with assessing Taseko Mines’ (TSX:TKO) controversial New Prosperity project used incorrect information in its final report, the company claimed November 6.
B.C. reaches pipeline agreement with Alberta

B.C. reaches pipeline agreement with Alberta

The British Columbia and Alberta governments reached an agreement November 5 on B.C.'s contentious five conditions for new pipelines.
B.C. gas reserves much bigger than previously thought: study

B.C. gas reserves much bigger than previously thought: study

Northeast British Columbia is home to one of the largest natural gas reserves in the world, according to a new report released today.

Long road to recovery for B.C. forestry sector

Lumber production in B.C. held steady in August, but early-year momentum appeared to stall with a modest softening in U.S. housing starts.
Silver Wheaton buys 50% of the gold production at Hudbay's Constancia project for US$135 million

Silver Wheaton buys 50% of the gold production at Hudbay's Constancia project for US$135 million

Vancouver-based metals-streaming giant Silver Wheaton (TSX:SLW) has acquired 50% of the gold production at Hudbay Minerals' (TSX:HBM) Constancia project for US$135 million.
Surrey council opposes coal expansion proposal

Surrey council opposes coal expansion proposal

City urges Port Metro Vancouver to hold public hearings and independent third-party health assessment before project can be supported
B.C. reaches agreement with Alberta on opening new energy resources markets

B.C. reaches agreement with Alberta on opening new energy resources markets

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has reached an agreement with Alberta Premier Alison Redford regarding a framework agreement on moving energy resources to new markets.
Market cap, cash and expenditures all down for top 100 Venture-listed mining companies: PwC

Market cap, cash and expenditures all down for top 100 Venture-listed mining companies: PwC

The plight of the junior miner has become an all-too-familiar scenario for the explorers, analysts and investors involved in the mining sector. Investment is down. Projects are on hold. Some junior firms have been forced to close, unable to weather the downturn.
Forest economics tome from former UBC professor set to hit bookshelves in China

Forest economics tome from former UBC professor set to hit bookshelves in China

New edition and Chinese translation of Peter Pearse’s ground-breaking textbook to tap into huge potential market in Asia’s rapidly developing forest industry
BC Hydro grapples with provincial energy uncertainty

BC Hydro grapples with provincial energy uncertainty

Bennett directs Crown corporation to add more IPPs to increase green energy options