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Mining “supercycle” pausing, not ending: MAC president

Mining “supercycle” pausing, not ending: MAC president

The mining industry in Canada should continue to flourish despite global market volatility, Mining Association of Canada president Pierre Gratton told the Vancouver Board of Trade Friday.
Spectra plans multibillion-dollar gas pipeline for Prince Rupert LNG plant

Spectra plans multibillion-dollar gas pipeline for Prince Rupert LNG plant

Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE) is partnering with Britain's BG Group on a multibillion-dollar natural gas pipeline and liquid natural gas (LNG) plant in Prince Rupert. It is the fourth LNG plant proposal for B.C. but the first for Prince Rupert.
Geoscience BC to study seismic risk of fracking in northeast B.C.

Geoscience BC to study seismic risk of fracking in northeast B.C.

Geoscience BC, the BC Oil and Gas Commission, Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers have partnered to launch a five-year $1 million collaborative geoscience program to study seismicity in northeast B.C.
Turquoise Hill’s sale of SouthGobi shares to China terminated

Turquoise Hill’s sale of SouthGobi shares to China terminated

Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX:TRQ), formerly Ivanhoe Mines, announced Monday the termination of its lock-up agreement with Aluminum Corporation of China Ltd.
Wilkinson makes splash at wastewater tech firm

Wilkinson makes splash at wastewater tech firm

New CEO sharpens BioteQ's focus, ramps up sales efforts in attempt to boost bottom line
Coal boosts Canadian GDP by $5.2b: PwC

Coal boosts Canadian GDP by $5.2b: PwC

Canada’s coal industry contributed an estimated $5.2 billion to Canada’s GDP last year, according to PwC’s just-released analysis of the industry.
Western Wind battles for proxy votes

Western Wind battles for proxy votes

Vancouver-based Western Wind Energy Corp. (TSX-V:WND) is fighting hard for votes as the company heads into a proxy battle with a group of dissident shareholders led by fund manager Savitr Capital, LLC.
Barkerville Gold claims come under increased market scrutiny

Barkerville Gold claims come under increased market scrutiny

Company report explaining 10.6 million ounce Cow Mountain gold estimate questioned
Business case for B.C. refinery is strong: Black

Business case for B.C. refinery is strong: Black

$13 billion Kitimat mega-project offers oil alternative