Resources & Agriculture

Canada backs moratorium on deep sea mining, opposing Vancouver company's plans

Canadian government backs international moratorium on deep sea mining following Vancouver company's controversial move

Jul 10, 2023 2:08 PM Read more >

Blackwater Mine near Vanderhoof sends home staff due to wildfires

The company says it is acting out of an abundance of caution

Jul 10, 2023 1:55 PM Read more >

Lumber prices stabilize to new normal levels

Despite higher interest rates tempering housing prices, fundamental demand for new homes remains strong

Jul 10, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Kitimat LNG camp workers vote to strike

Job action may disrupt LNG Canada pipeline project if it goes ahead

Jul 10, 2023 12:20 PM Read more >

West Fraser Timber selling pulp mill in Hinton, Alta., to Mondi Group

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has signed a deal to sell its unbleached softwood kraft pulp mill in Hinton, Alta., to Mondi Group, an integrated packaging and paper company.

Jul 10, 2023 6:02 AM Read more >

Hydro, Conifex at odds offer crypto mine power usage

Company disputes claim projects would consume half the output of Site C dam

Jul 10, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

LNG Canada throws down gauntlet to BC Hydro

Second phase expansion can be electrified if BC Hydro can supply the power, says CEO

Jul 7, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

New, highly conductive metallic gel allows 3D printing of solid objects at room temperature

'This sort of four-dimensional printing ... is one more tool that can be used to create structures with the desired dimensions'

Jul 7, 2023 11:03 AM Read more >

BC Hydro's distribution grid not keeping pace with development

Delayed connections short-circuit plans for public, private projects

Jul 7, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Thousands of industry players set to descend on Vancouver for global LNG conference

Conference was originally to be held in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Jul 7, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

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