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Refineries need to secure investors and social licence

David Black welcomes competing oil refinery proposal as validation of his $21 billion plan
Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline gets green light from Ottawa (updated)

Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline gets green light from Ottawa (updated)

Ottawa gave Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) the green light June 17 to build a 1,177 kilometre twin pipeline between Bruderheim Alberta and Kitimat, B.C. But the B.C. government may have a different colour in mind.
Mining executives bullish on industry's outlook following major slide in 2013

Mining executives bullish on industry's outlook following major slide in 2013

Despite a massive drop in mining profits in 2013, a new survey reveals industry executives are becoming more bullish on the strength of the sector — especially in the short term.
TimberWest considering building a $60m pellet plant on Vancouver Island

TimberWest considering building a $60m pellet plant on Vancouver Island

Western forestry giant TimberWest Forest Corporation is considering a $60-million pellet manufacturing facility on Vancouver Island near Nanaimo.
Yukon gold mine for sale for $2m – or 3,000 Bitcoin

Yukon gold mine for sale for $2m – or 3,000 Bitcoin

A mine located in Canada's historic Yukon gold belt is on sale for more than 3,000 bitcoins, or $2 million at current prices —the very first offering of its kind on popular bitcoin-only online marketplace, BitPremier.
Woodfibre LNG proponents reject offshore site near Squamish, push for land-based facility

Woodfibre LNG proponents reject offshore site near Squamish, push for land-based facility

The proponents of the Woodfibre liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant have rejigged the project from one based offshore to one located onshore.
Copper Mountain mine workers reject union

Copper Mountain mine workers reject union

An attempt to organize mine workers at the Copper Mountain mine near Princeton, British Columbia has failed.
Politicians and business leaders urge approval of Northern Gateway

Politicians and business leaders urge approval of Northern Gateway

A group of politicians and business leaders have written an open letter in support of Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline .
Osisko Mining receives court approval for friendly $3.9b deal with Agnico Eagle Mines and Yamana Gold

Osisko Mining receives court approval for friendly $3.9b deal with Agnico Eagle Mines and Yamana Gold

A friendly deal that will see 100% of the shares of Osisko Mining Corp. (TSX:OSK) acquired by Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM) and Yamana Gold (TSX:YRI) has received court approval.
Chicken pickings slim for organic growers in B.C.

Chicken pickings slim for organic growers in B.C.

Marketing board decision to designate organic chicken mainstream will cut prices but discount premium paid by producers