Resources & Agriculture

China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) will acquire a 15% interest in Progress Energy Canada's natural gas reserves in northeast British Columbia, as well as in the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG export facility, Progress announced April 29.

Tree farm plan aimed at fibre supply squeeze in wake of pine beetle infestation

A researcher has discovered a mineral from Western Australia that is unique and doesn't appear to be related to any other mineral family.

Despite efforts from Victoria to promote the liquefied natural gas industry, a new poll finds most British Columbians want to ditch fossil fuels in favour of clean energy alternatives.

The families of workers killed and injured in two 2012 British Columbia sawmill disasters will march today in Prince George to call for a public inquiry into the incidents.

Mark Anthony Group owner Anthony von Mandl is building a new high-end winery that will carry the Martin's Lane brand, which helped him win the best pinot noir in the world in the "under £15" category at the Decanter World Wine Awards last September.

Researcher who genetically modified poplars for easier pulp processing believes the trees have great economic and environmental potential

Teck Resources (TSX:TCK) is hitting the pause button on its plans to restart its Quinette coal mine in Tumbler Ridge, and is planning to reduce its global workforce by 5% through attrition, hiring freezes and layoffs.

Vetting process for proposed pipeline draws fire

Hoping to gain support from British Columbians, Enbridge Inc.'s Northern Gateway Pipelines has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with trade unions representing pipeline construction workers.