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Regulators look to ease funding crisis for junior miners

Regulators look to ease funding crisis for junior miners

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), along with most other provincial securities regulators across the country, is proposing new rules to make it easier for companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange to raise new money from investors.
Opposition to Northern Gateway on the decline

Opposition to Northern Gateway on the decline

British Columbians are feeling more positive about the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines than they were at the beginning of 2013, according to the results of an Insights West study released November 21.
Lakeland Mills rebuild “going well”

Lakeland Mills rebuild “going well”

The weather up until last week was helping the rebuild of Lakeland Mills.
Drilling up in B.C. in first 10 months of 2013

Drilling up in B.C. in first 10 months of 2013

British Columbia saw the biggest year-over-year percentage increase in drilling in Western Canada, as the province rig released 447 wells to the end of October, compared with 388 a year ago – an increase of 15.21%.
Black readies review for B.C. oil refinery

Black readies review for B.C. oil refinery

$200 million feasibility study to be commissioned for $26 billion North Coast heavy-oil project
Haida building business success in island forestry

Haida building business success in island forestry

Quality over quantity the new mantra as native band companies increasingly take charge of forest industry on Haida Gwaii archipelago
LNG tax rate delayed as B.C. continues to negotiate with industry

LNG tax rate delayed as B.C. continues to negotiate with industry

The British Columbia government will not have an agreement on taxation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for at least another month, natural gas minister Rich Coleman said today in a press conference.
Political uncertainty a drag on B.C.’s global oil and gas investment ranking: Fraser Institute

Political uncertainty a drag on B.C.’s global oil and gas investment ranking: Fraser Institute

British Columbia’s global ranking for having policies that attract oil and gas investment has slipped, due in large part to political uncertainty over land claims, taxation and environmental regulations, announced the Fraser Institute November 18 in its annual Global Petroleum Survey.
Time running out for B.C. to tap global energy opportunities

Time running out for B.C. to tap global energy opportunities

Flexibility required from businesses, government, First Nations, community stakeholders needed to ensure the province prospers
Chuck Jeannes: Goldcorp CEO mines rich seam of experience

Chuck Jeannes: Goldcorp CEO mines rich seam of experience

Mining boss makes sure Goldcorp stays 'nimble' to endure the cycles of the industry