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Surrey council opposes coal expansion proposal

Surrey council opposes coal expansion proposal

City urges Port Metro Vancouver to hold public hearings and independent third-party health assessment before project can be supported
B.C. reaches agreement with Alberta on opening new energy resources markets

B.C. reaches agreement with Alberta on opening new energy resources markets

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has reached an agreement with Alberta Premier Alison Redford regarding a framework agreement on moving energy resources to new markets.
Market cap, cash and expenditures all down for top 100 Venture-listed mining companies: PwC

Market cap, cash and expenditures all down for top 100 Venture-listed mining companies: PwC

The plight of the junior miner has become an all-too-familiar scenario for the explorers, analysts and investors involved in the mining sector. Investment is down. Projects are on hold. Some junior firms have been forced to close, unable to weather the downturn.
Forest economics tome from former UBC professor set to hit bookshelves in China

Forest economics tome from former UBC professor set to hit bookshelves in China

New edition and Chinese translation of Peter Pearse’s ground-breaking textbook to tap into huge potential market in Asia’s rapidly developing forest industry
BC Hydro grapples with provincial energy uncertainty

BC Hydro grapples with provincial energy uncertainty

Bennett directs Crown corporation to add more IPPs to increase green energy options
Lumber production steady in August: Central 1

Lumber production steady in August: Central 1

British Columbia lumber production remained steady in August, according to a November 1 report released by Central 1 Credit Union.
Federal review panel says embattled New Prosperity mine would cause ‘significant adverse effects’

Federal review panel says embattled New Prosperity mine would cause ‘significant adverse effects’

Vancouver-based Taseko Mines (TSX:TKO) has long contended that its controversial New Prosperity project, a copper-gold deposit located 125 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake, is Canada’s largest untouched ore body.
Avanti secures US$40 million loan for Kitsault mine

Avanti secures US$40 million loan for Kitsault mine

Avanti Mining Inc. (TSX-V:AVT) has secured a $40 million loan to finance the preconstruction needed to restart an idled molybdenum mine in Kitsault, B.C.
Teck Resources moves forward on Fort Hills oil sands project

Teck Resources moves forward on Fort Hills oil sands project

Vancouver mining giant Teck Resources (TSX:TCK) took the first step in building a "significant energy business unit" October 30 when the company announced it will proceed with the construction of the $13.5 billion Fort Hills oil sands project.
NEB to host online info sessions on pipeline hearing process

NEB to host online info sessions on pipeline hearing process

There has been a change of plans for Burnaby residents who were hoping to attend an information session on the National Energy Board’s (NEB) hearing process.