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Head of Alta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications

Head of Alta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications

At least two members of the group that recommended a pause on coal mining in Alberta's Rocky Mountains are concerned the province's regulator appears to have accepted applications to renew an already twice-denied project, in seeming contradiction of
B.C. cattle producers count losses after wildfires

B.C. cattle producers count losses after wildfires

Approximately 5.6M acres have burned in B.C. so far this year, up from 3.3M acres in 2018
Drilling down on the economics of B.C.'s Turnagain nickel mine

Drilling down on the economics of B.C.'s Turnagain nickel mine

Pre-feasibility study confirms high grades of nickel, long mine life
Quesnel pulp mill sold to Alberta company

Quesnel pulp mill sold to Alberta company

The agreement includes a long-term fibre supply agreement for the Quesnel River pulp facility
B.C. agency fines Coastal GasLink $346K for environmental infractions

B.C. agency fines Coastal GasLink $346K for environmental infractions

Latest fines bring total to $801,700
Vancouver's Fortuna Silver boosts presence in West Africa with Chesser buy

Vancouver's Fortuna Silver boosts presence in West Africa with Chesser buy

B.C.-based miner plans to prioritize exploration
Forest sector in transition from high volume to high value: Ralston

Forest sector in transition from high volume to high value: Ralston

B.C. Forests Minister talks about maximizing value of B.C. timber
Pathways Alliance watching Trans Mountain's latest hurdles with dismay

Pathways Alliance watching Trans Mountain's latest hurdles with dismay

CALGARY — The group behind a proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) network for Alberta's oilsands is watching the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion's latest regulatory hurdles with dismay.
Coastal GasLink pipeline camp workers issue strike notice

Coastal GasLink pipeline camp workers issue strike notice

“As alternate mass accommodations for workers in the region are not available, a strike at the property would disrupt the pipeline project,” the union warned in the statement.
Growing number of forecasts predict oil will reach US$100 this fall

Growing number of forecasts predict oil will reach US$100 this fall

CALGARY — A growing number of forecasts are calling for the return of US$100 oil before the end of the year — a prospect that could put even more pressure on consumers and make it harder for central bankers to rein in inflation.