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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
B.C. scientists help map Atlantic salmon genome

B.C. scientists help map Atlantic salmon genome

An international team of scientists from B.C., Chile and Norway has fully mapped the genome of Atlantic salmon, paving the way for improved management of wild stocks in the aquaculture industry.
Pacific Future Energy proposes $10-billion "green" refinery along B.C. coast

Pacific Future Energy proposes $10-billion "green" refinery along B.C. coast

Billed as the world’s greenest refinery, a B.C. group is pushing for a $10-billion facility along the province’s northern coast it says would dramatically reduce environmental hazards while producing about 3,000 permanent jobs.
$5.3 billion B.C. gold mine faces major obstacles

$5.3 billion B.C. gold mine faces major obstacles

Low gold prices, remote location make KSM project economically challenging, analysts say
Clock is ticking on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline decision

Clock is ticking on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline decision

After being conditionally approved in December, the federal cabinet was given 180 days to announce its final decision on Enbridge’s (TSX:ENB) proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, making the deadline June 17 but many believe it could come at any time.
B2Gold to buy Australia’s Papillon Resources for $570 million

B2Gold to buy Australia’s Papillon Resources for $570 million

B2Gold Corp. is buying Papillon Resources, which is based in Perth, Australia, and is focused on developing its Fekola mine project in Mali, for $570 million.