Resources & Agriculture

Are other tailings ponds in B.C. at risk of failing?

Mount Polley probe raises concerns in Alaska over proposed mines in Golden Triangle

Feb 9, 2015 11:00 PM Read more >

Susan Yurkovich: Site C manager grounded by her family

When considering all she’s accomplished in her working life, Susan Yurkovich admits her personal highlight may be an obvious choice.

Feb 9, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Sauder launches new mining focused EMBA program

New executive masters of business administration program designed for mining sector

Feb 6, 2015 7:55 AM Read more >

Drop in Canadian dollar spells upswing for B.C. forestry industry

Consumers may not like paying higher prices for some goods in stores but the Loonie’s recent fall is getting B.C.’s forestry sector poised for major growth in 2015.

Feb 5, 2015 9:02 AM Read more >

Government to hand back utility commission’s teeth, one at a time

BC Utilities Commission to resume role in setting electricity rates, but with restrictions

Feb 4, 2015 4:49 PM Read more >

Clearing, preparation for Site C behind schedule

Two bids for early clearing and North Bank site preparation work on the Site C dam are already coming in behind what BC Hydro originally had scheduled.

Feb 3, 2015 11:42 AM Read more >

Consensus at core of major northern mine deal

Avanti, Nisga’a government avert court fight over Kitsault molybdenum mine project

Feb 2, 2015 11:00 PM Read more >

Douglas Channel LNG on track to make final investment decision this year

Things are looking better for once-troubled Douglas Channel LNG, a proposed liquefied natural gas export facility near Kitimat, B.C. Partners in the Douglas Channel LNG consortium officially completed the transfer of ownership.

Feb 2, 2015 7:04 AM Read more >

Mines Minister orders all mines to conduct self-exam

Mines minister orders all mines in B.C. to report on tailings pond foundations

Jan 30, 2015 12:49 PM Read more >

We should have seen a collapse in oil prices coming

Back in the '80s, the Saudis also pulled the plug after their market share was threatened

Jan 30, 2015 12:23 PM Read more >