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Black secures $25 billion for Kitimat oil refinery

Black secures $25 billion for Kitimat oil refinery

Industry surprised by announcement of financial backing for refinery and infrastructure
First Quantum makes last-minute plea to Inmet shareholders

First Quantum makes last-minute plea to Inmet shareholders

As the hours tick down on Vancouver-based First Quantum Minerals' (TSX:FM) hostile bid to take over Toronto-based Inmet Mining Corp. (TSX:IMN), First Quantum is urging Inmet shareholders to tender their shares.
$25 billion Kitimat oil refinery has financing: investment banker

$25 billion Kitimat oil refinery has financing: investment banker

A New York investment banker told the BC Chamber of Commerce Wednesday that he has investors lined up to make B.C. press baron David Black's $16 billion oil refinery a reality.
Attracting fresh talent a hard sell for forestry sector

Attracting fresh talent a hard sell for forestry sector

To take advantage of market upswing, B.C. forest companies need to attract young workers
B.C. versus California in power struggle

B.C. versus California in power struggle

Province continues to supply power to the Golden State, even as BC Hydro subsidiary found guilty by U.S. judge of profiting from energy crisis
Record exploration investment masks juniors’ struggles

Record exploration investment masks juniors’ struggles

$680 million total reflects “anomalous” spending in coal and several advanced resource projects
Mining deals to continue at moderate pace in 2013: PwC

Mining deals to continue at moderate pace in 2013: PwC

Canadian mining merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2013 is set to continue the slow pace set in 2012, according to PwC’s latest Mining Deals report to be released this week.
Bill will promote forest investment: industry group

Bill will promote forest investment: industry group

As opposition to legislation grows, companies make the case for tree farm licences
BC Liberals’ new drive for LNG covers old ground

BC Liberals’ new drive for LNG covers old ground

B.C. government attempts resurrection of failed LNG site north of Prince Rupert
B.C. mills ahead of game to meet increasing U.S. lumber demand

B.C. mills ahead of game to meet increasing U.S. lumber demand

B.C.’s forestry industry has a head start over other regions to make the most of rising lumber prices, say industry experts.