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Fines added for dormant well decommissioning, restoration violations

Fines added for dormant well decommissioning, restoration violations

Fines approved before Horgan announced reclamation funding
BC to accelerate orphan well reclamation

BC to accelerate orphan well reclamation

Federal funding for dormant well reclamation to create 1,200 jobs
Activist hedge funds seek Teck CEO Don Lindsay’s ouster

Activist hedge funds seek Teck CEO Don Lindsay’s ouster

Lindsay concedes investing in oil sands may need reconsideration
Kaminak Gold Corp. team back in business

Kaminak Gold Corp. team back in business

Four years after its $520 million exit, group launches company focused on Alaska
Top mining companies shrink assets, boost revenue

Top mining companies shrink assets, boost revenue

Average revenue among B.C.’s biggest miners grew 23.4% over the past year
Steveston-based fisher says industry faces uncertain future amid COVID-19

Steveston-based fisher says industry faces uncertain future amid COVID-19

Some B.C. fishers may be forced out of the industry if they aren’t able to earn enough income this year, according to Steveston-based fisherman Justin Taylor. “We’re kind of in the same boat as farmers.
BC Hydro spills reservoirs, shuts down some facilities as demand drops

BC Hydro spills reservoirs, shuts down some facilities as demand drops

Though its Island facilities won’t feel the impact yet, BC Hydro is starting to spill reservoirs and shut down small generation facilities in B.C.’s Interior as a result of reduced power demand during the pandemic.
B.C. mining tech startup selected for U.S. "smash space"

B.C. mining tech startup selected for U.S. "smash space"

Victoria-based Llamazoo Interactive one of 15 startups chosen from around the world
Pandemic throws wrench into tree planting season

Pandemic throws wrench into tree planting season

2020 was shaping up to be the biggest season on record in B.C. for the sector
B.C.'s road to recovery: Resource sector reboot is more about markets

B.C.'s road to recovery: Resource sector reboot is more about markets

For sawmills and mines, the biggest concern for restart is commodity demand, prices