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Let business lead on energy transition, AusCan Forum hears, while Trudeau touts values

Let business lead on energy transition, AusCan Forum hears, while Trudeau touts values

'Certainly there are countries that are producing these resources and inputs in ways that are cheaper in terms of dollars and cents, but the real cost is too often, environmental degradation, low labour standards.'
Satellites track loss of old-growth forests B.C. government said it would protect

Satellites track loss of old-growth forests B.C. government said it would protect

A new watchdog satellite tracking map found 2,600 hectares of that forest — almost all big ancient trees — were slated for deferral by the province in 2020, but were logged anyways. The number is expected to grow significantly as more data is vetted.
Prince George mill restart continuing as B.C. port strike to resume

Prince George mill restart continuing as B.C. port strike to resume

Northwood Pulp Mill was temporarily curtailed last week due to the strike by port workers
Cost of diamond mine jumps 25% to $683M for Vancouver-based Lucara

Cost of diamond mine jumps 25% to $683M for Vancouver-based Lucara

Underground production will be delayed to the first half of 2028, rather than the second half of 2026 when it was originally scheduled
How much can you make as a mining company CEO? Survey shows highs and lows

How much can you make as a mining company CEO? Survey shows highs and lows

Some mining CEOs are taking only US$1 in salary, but that's not the case for most
Charged up: report says Canada's looming power problem is massive, not insurmountable

Charged up: report says Canada's looming power problem is massive, not insurmountable

Environment minister will publish new regulations later this summer to require all power to be generated from non-emitting sources by 2035
Canadian meat industry angling to exclude U.K. from free trade bloc

Canadian meat industry angling to exclude U.K. from free trade bloc

The Canadian Pork Council, the Canadian Cattle Association and the Canadian Meat Council strongly oppose Britain joining the CPTPP
The global lithium rush is only at the beginning

The global lithium rush is only at the beginning

With so much public and private money rushing into the sector, the buildout is likely to dampen prices, according to the Australia’s resources ministry
Minimal damage, no injuries after wildfire near B.C.'s Blackwater gold mine project

Minimal damage, no injuries after wildfire near B.C.'s Blackwater gold mine project

Artemis Gold is looking to get construction back on track at the Blackwater Mine project, located 160 km southwest of Prince George
Enbridge cuts 140KM off Prince Rupert pipeline proposal

Enbridge cuts 140KM off Prince Rupert pipeline proposal

Enbridge shaves off section of pipeline that would cut through Blueberry River FN territory