Resources & Agriculture

B.C. mining companies weather 2014’s downturn

As prices fall, major players focus on assets and juniors look for creative partnerships

Dec 15, 2014 11:00 PM Read more >

Apache sells interests in Kitimat LNG

Apache Corporation is unloading its stake in two LNG projects, including Kitimat LNG and its associated upstream assets in the Horn River and Liard basins, to Woodside Petroleum Limited of Australia, an experienced LNG player.

Dec 15, 2014 1:21 PM Read more >

Site C could cost in range of $8.5 billion – or more

The cost of the proposed Site C dam has grown from $7.9 billion

Dec 12, 2014 11:37 AM Read more >

Endako miners get pink slips for Christmas

Endako mine shutting down due to glut of moly

Dec 12, 2014 11:21 AM Read more >

Environmental review begins on HD Mining’s coal mine

A joint environmental review is now underway for a controversial underground coal mine proposed for Tumbler Ridge

Dec 12, 2014 8:54 AM Read more >

Fracking bans unjustified, says Fraser Institute

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is not without its risks, but outright bans are unjustified: Fraser Institute

Dec 11, 2014 7:50 AM Read more >

Oil and gas sector has long way to go in improving relationships with First Nations, say politicians

Proposed large-scale projects such as Northern Gateway have made it more important than ever for...

Dec 10, 2014 10:05 AM Read more >

David Black’s oil refinery would be clean, expensive

David Black’s proposed oil refinery in Kitimat would cost $5 billion more to build than a conventional refinery, but would produce...

Dec 9, 2014 10:04 AM Read more >

Falling oil prices could hobble B.C. LNG industry

Slump could chill LNG investment, but economists say market will correct price drop

Dec 9, 2014 7:39 AM Read more >

Southern half of B.C. now a control zone for avian flu

Efforts increase to stop bird flu that has appeared at five Fraser Valley farms and prompted seven countries to restrict B.C. poultry imports

Dec 8, 2014 2:55 PM Read more >