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WCC LNG, project proposed by Imperial/Exxon for B.C., exits environmental assessment process

WCC LNG, project proposed by Imperial/Exxon for B.C., exits environmental assessment process

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) project proposed by Imperial Oil Limited and Exxon Mobil Corporation for British Columbia has bowed out of the environmental assessment process. The project proponent, WCC LNG Project Ltd.
2018 year in review: Resources

2018 year in review: Resources

Forestry starts 2018 on high note, ends on low note
Canfor extends sawmill curtailments

Canfor extends sawmill curtailments

Lumber prices in the U.S. have halved, prompting sawmill curtailments throughout BC
Salmon farms in Broughton Archipelago to be shut down

Salmon farms in Broughton Archipelago to be shut down

Up to 17 salmon farming sites in Broughton Archipelago to be phased out by 2023
Casa Minerals discovers new zone at its Pitman project in B.C.

Casa Minerals discovers new zone at its Pitman project in B.C.

Casa Minerals (TSXV: CASA) has discovered a new zone at its Pitman gold project near Terrace, B.C., 1 km south of the Golden Dragon gold discovery it made earlier this year.
Mining outlook reveals employment and education gaps

Mining outlook reveals employment and education gaps

A recent report on Canada’s mining sector suggests that there may soon be a rebound in the industry, but it warns that a drop in the number of mining engineering graduates needs to be countered with educational reform to achieve sustainability.
Miners aim to rebuild global reputation

Miners aim to rebuild global reputation

Canadian companies working to improve industry’s image
B.C. firm seeks to reopen troubled Guatemalan mine

B.C. firm seeks to reopen troubled Guatemalan mine

Pan American’s deal doubles silver reserves, but comes with legal challenges
Petronas eying 40 years of steady measured development in B.C. Montney

Petronas eying 40 years of steady measured development in B.C. Montney

After a hiatus of more than two years, Petronas Energy Canada Ltd. is back in the field in northeast British Columbia, as it begins drilling to underpin its share of natural gas for the LNG Canada export project, a senior executive said last week.
B.C. energy minister interrupts, sidesteps question on Canadian oil

B.C. energy minister interrupts, sidesteps question on Canadian oil

Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Michelle Mungall raises questions of her own at Energy Forum 2018