Resources & Agriculture

Updated: Pan American Silver to buy four mines for US$4.8 billion

Pan American Silver to acquire four operating mines from Yamana Gold

Jan 13, 2023 9:43 AM Read more >

Hundreds of jobs affected as Canfor announces pulp line closure at B.C. mill

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — An estimated 300 jobs in British Columbia will likely be gone by the end of the year as Canfor Pulp Products closes the pulp line at its Prince George pulp and paper mill.

Jan 12, 2023 7:40 AM Read more >

Teck ordered to pay $2.2M for Columbia River pollution

An investigation found the effluent was caused by an acidic solution leak from the company's fertilizer operations.

Jan 10, 2023 4:05 PM Read more >

First Quantum continues talks with Panama over Cobre Panama mine

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it is prepared to commit to a deal that includes a minimum level of tax and royalty payments as talks continue with the government of Panama over the long-term future of its Cobre Panama mine.

Jan 10, 2023 9:29 AM Read more >

Family sawmill in Midway shutting down

Vaagen family sawmill, starved of fibre, is shutting down indefinitely

Jan 7, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, war

ROME (AP) — Global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oils were the highest on record last year even after falling for nine months in a row, the U.N.

Jan 6, 2023 7:07 AM Read more >