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Under-review Rio Cristal retracts Peru mineral estimate

Under-review Rio Cristal retracts Peru mineral estimate

Vancouver-based Rio Cristal Resources Corp. (TSX-V:RCZ) this morning retracted the disclosure it made early last year of mineral resources at its Bongara project in north central Peru.
Rough times for diamond explorers and miners

Rough times for diamond explorers and miners

Despite excitement over recent blue diamond discovery, the gem sector’s lacklustre returns have dampened investor interest
BC Young Liberals push federal government for national energy strategy

BC Young Liberals push federal government for national energy strategy

The Young Liberals of Canada in B.C. are calling on Liberal Party members to support a proposed policy for a national energy strategy at a party policy conference next week in Surrey.
Lucara recovers more rare blue diamonds

Lucara recovers more rare blue diamonds

Just two months after announcing the recovery of a 9.46-carat rare blue diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana, Vancouver-based Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX:LUC) says it has found two additional blue diamonds.
Kitsault energy plan could include oil pipeline terminal

Kitsault energy plan could include oil pipeline terminal

The American millionaire who bought a ghost town north of Prince Rupert says his plans to turn the town of Kitsault into an energy hub could include a heavy oil pipeline terminal and refinery.
Catalyst Paper receives TSX listing approval

Catalyst Paper receives TSX listing approval

Richmond’s Catalyst Paper Corp. (formerly TSX:CTL, now TSX:CYT) announced this morning that it has received final approval for listing its new class of common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
LNG plant, refinery and terminal proposed for Kitsault, northwest B.C.

LNG plant, refinery and terminal proposed for Kitsault, northwest B.C.

Kitsault Resorts Ltd. plans to announce at a January 8 press conference a proposal to establish an LNG plant, refinery and export terminal in the town of Kitsault in northeast B.C.
Northern Gateway pipeline panel coming to Vancouver

Northern Gateway pipeline panel coming to Vancouver

The federal panel reviewing the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal will be in Vancouver later this month to hear final oral arguments for and against the $6 billion project.
Korean team to take troubled Baja mine forward

Korean team to take troubled Baja mine forward

Baja Mining loses majority control of Boleo project in Mexico to Korean consortium
New hydro lines to bring more power to the people

New hydro lines to bring more power to the people

BC Hydro building $1.4 billion worth of high-voltage transmission lines across province