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Resource sector hit market bottom in 2015: survey

Resource sector hit market bottom in 2015: survey

Seven mines have closed in B.C. since late 2013, but two new ones went into production
Inside Site C's worker camp, built to compete with oilfield competitors

Inside Site C's worker camp, built to compete with oilfield competitors

Designed in an age of $100 a barrel oil, the first phase of the $470-million worker camp was completed late last month
Woodfibre announces major supply agreement with Chinese gas company

Woodfibre announces major supply agreement with Chinese gas company

Woodfibre LNG has its first potential customer, and it is a major player in China. The company announced Monday its Singapore-based affiliate Woodfibre LNG Export Pte has signed an agreement with Guangzhou Gas Group Co.
Peace River district softens stance on fracking in regional park

Peace River district softens stance on fracking in regional park

Peace River Regional District directors voted to reverse a previous resolution asking the province not to lease oil and gas rights beneath a parcel that includes Blackfoot Regional Park
No rebound in sight for B.C. mining

No rebound in sight for B.C. mining

This year marks the fifth year B.C. mining has struggled through low commodity prices, and both capital spending and revenues continue to decline, according to a PwC report on the industry.
Industry’s 30 by 30 plan targets forestry’s CO2 emissions

Industry’s 30 by 30 plan targets forestry’s CO2 emissions

Industry association pledges to reduce CO2 emissions by 30 megatonnes by 2030, but accurate measurement of plan’s impact remains a challenge
Canadian forestry finding its footing despite market challenges

Canadian forestry finding its footing despite market challenges

Less harvestable timber, shifting demographics and an innovation gap are just some of the challenges Canadian forestry companies face
Erfan Kazemi: Seizing golden opportunities

Erfan Kazemi: Seizing golden opportunities

Sector volatility and due diligence equal rapid growth at Sandstorm Gold
Lucara diamond – not the big one – nets US$63 million

Lucara diamond – not the big one – nets US$63 million

Sale of 812-carat diamond for US$63 million anticipates upcoming sale of larger diamond in June.
Industry’s 30 by 30 plan targets forestry’s carbon dioxide emissions

Industry’s 30 by 30 plan targets forestry’s carbon dioxide emissions

Canada’s forest industry is pledging to do its part to fight climate change by reducing Canada’s carbon emissions by 30 megatonnes by 2030