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Attracting fresh talent a hard sell for forestry sector

Attracting fresh talent a hard sell for forestry sector

To take advantage of market upswing, B.C. forest companies need to attract young workers
B.C. versus California in power struggle

B.C. versus California in power struggle

Province continues to supply power to the Golden State, even as BC Hydro subsidiary found guilty by U.S. judge of profiting from energy crisis
Record exploration investment masks juniors’ struggles

Record exploration investment masks juniors’ struggles

$680 million total reflects “anomalous” spending in coal and several advanced resource projects
Mining deals to continue at moderate pace in 2013: PwC

Mining deals to continue at moderate pace in 2013: PwC

Canadian mining merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2013 is set to continue the slow pace set in 2012, according to PwC’s latest Mining Deals report to be released this week.
Bill will promote forest investment: industry group

Bill will promote forest investment: industry group

As opposition to legislation grows, companies make the case for tree farm licences
BC Liberals’ new drive for LNG covers old ground

BC Liberals’ new drive for LNG covers old ground

B.C. government attempts resurrection of failed LNG site north of Prince Rupert
B.C. mills ahead of game to meet increasing U.S. lumber demand

B.C. mills ahead of game to meet increasing U.S. lumber demand

B.C.’s forestry industry has a head start over other regions to make the most of rising lumber prices, say industry experts.
Vancouver's Aurizon Mines bought for $796m by U.S. silver miner

Vancouver's Aurizon Mines bought for $796m by U.S. silver miner

U.S. silver producer Hecla Mining announced Monday that it is to buy Vancouver's Aurizon Mines (TSX:ARZ) for US$774 million ($796m) to gain control of a gold mine in Quebec, reports MINING.com .
Alberta, New Brunswick trounce B.C. on mining investment: report

Alberta, New Brunswick trounce B.C. on mining investment: report

Alberta and New Brunswick topped Canada’s list of top mining investment jurisdictions in Canada, according to a Fraser Institute report released yesterday.
Mining, energy sectors to reduce investment growth: TD Economics

Mining, energy sectors to reduce investment growth: TD Economics

Canada’s mining and oil and gas sectors plan to scale back investment in 2013, due to economic uncertainty and a widening gap between international and Canadian crude oil prices, TD Economics reports.