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First Nations divided over share of resource wealth

First Nations divided over share of resource wealth

While some First Nations threaten legal action, others have welcomed agreements with government that give them a share of B.C.'s resource riches
Mining report: Copper enters bear market amidst economic uncertainty

Mining report: Copper enters bear market amidst economic uncertainty

Slowing global economic growth sees the metal's price tumble
Mining report: Precious metals losing investor lustre

Mining report: Precious metals losing investor lustre

By Richard Chu

Mining report: PDAC's appeal to B.C.-based mining firms

March saw the annual migration of B.C.-based mining companies to Toronto for the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference and trade show, the world's leading mining convention.
Mining report: Golden plunge

Mining report: Golden plunge

Market collapse adds pressure to B.C. mines, but those close to production will fare better
Geoscience BC president stepping down

Geoscience BC president stepping down

Geoscience BC is looking for a new CEO to replace 'Lyn Anglin, who plans to step down this fall.
West Fraser reports gains in lumber, losses in pulp for Q1

West Fraser reports gains in lumber, losses in pulp for Q1

West Fraser Timber reported first quarter earnings yesterday of $67 million, up from its $20 million result in 2012’s fourth quarter.
Forestry companies’ profits took a hit in Q4

Forestry companies’ profits took a hit in Q4

As the forestry sector slowly crawled out of the red and into the black in 2012, B.C. companies fared better than their counterparts in Eastern Canada, according to a PwC report released today.
B.C. forestry sector split on NDP platform

B.C. forestry sector split on NDP platform

Interior and coastal industry groups debate potential impact of party’s five-point plan
Teck reports $226m drop in Q1 profit

Teck reports $226m drop in Q1 profit

Teck Resources reported a first-quarter profit of $328 million, down from $554 million in 2012's first quarter.