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Minister focused on market development in Asia

Minister focused on market development in Asia

Kelowna-Mission MLA Thomson also says he's pursuing forestry legislation changes
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B.C.’s August natural gas and petroleum sale nets more than $20 million

B.C.’s August natural gas and petroleum sale nets more than $20 million

The provincial government has made more than $20 million selling nine plots of land in its latest monthly natural gas and petroleum land sale.
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BC Hydro releases draft Integrated Resources Plan

BC Hydro releases draft Integrated Resources Plan

The next 20 years will require BC Hydro to establish a rigorous energy conservation plan and an expansion of its facilities to meet a growing electricity demand, according to the Crown corporation's draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) released August 23.
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Oil prices up, coal prices down: Scotiabank commodity report

Oil prices up, coal prices down: Scotiabank commodity report

There was good news for the oil sector in Scotiabank’s Commodity Price Index released August 22, as prices climbed to their highest levels since mid-2008.
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No recovery in commodity markets yet, but platinum and palladium poised for upswing: Analyst

No recovery in commodity markets yet, but platinum and palladium poised for upswing: Analyst

Sprott USA boss not optimistic about market for copper or molybdenum
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Industry raises B.C. grid gripes

Industry raises B.C. grid gripes

Energy industry association says BC Hydro process is too expensive and too cumbersome
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Re-evaluation of forestry audits legislation pushed

Re-evaluation of forestry audits legislation pushed

Provincial forestry watchdog says system of professional reliance needs review
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Former Canfor CEO takes the reins at struggling Catalyst

Former Canfor CEO takes the reins at struggling Catalyst

A former Canfor CEO will take the top job at battered Catalyst Paper Corp. (TSX:CYT), the company announced today.
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Learning how to log for fun and profit

Learning how to log for fun and profit

Western Forest Products offering paid logging courses to help fill B.C. forest sector’s growing skills shortages
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Anglo American to expand coal mine near Tumbler Ridge

Anglo American to expand coal mine near Tumbler Ridge

London-based mining giant Anglo American PLC (LSE:AAL.L) announced plans to expand its Roman coal mine near Tumbler Ridge with a ground-breaking ceremony on August 15.
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