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Surrey Board of Trade endorses controversial coal expansion
Posted on May 23, 2013
Fraser Surrey Docks has applied to Port Metro Vancouver to handle an additional four million tonnes of coal.
National Energy Board okays Kinder Morgan toll rates
Posted on May 17, 2013
The charge covers the fee for transporting oil through the proposed pipeline expansion.
Low prices keep Canadian gas production in holding pattern
Posted on May 13, 2013
A massive anticipated demand for new gas supplies by the liquefied natural gas industry in BC has yet to result in any increase gas field activity.
Teck increases stake in True Gold
Posted on May 10, 2013
Teck Resources Ltd. is bucking a trend by sinking $10 million into a local gold exploration company with prospects in West Africa.
Surrey prospector sues for $16m finder’s fee
Posted on May 10, 2013
In a suit filed in the BC Supreme Court, Harpreet Sangha is suing Orca Gold (formerly Canaco Resources Inc.) and East Africa Metals.
BG Groups unveils Prince Rupert LNG plant plans
Posted on May 9, 2013
Production from the first phase of the project would bring 189 LNG tankers into Prince Rupert per year.
Dix promises review of Surrey coal terminal proposal
Posted on May 7, 2013
The proposal has the public up in arms because the coal – four million tonnes annually – would be used to fire power plants in Asia.
Mining report: Pollution concerns could scuttle coal terminal expansion
Posted on May 6, 2013
Residents and municipal politicians feel sidelined by Port Metro planning process.
Complaints mount against Port Metro’s slow response to coal concerns
Posted on May 6, 2013
Anti-coal activist and a New Westminster councillor are expressing frustration at how long it’s taking to get answers from the port.
Bralorne Gold Mines allegedly breached mining rules: BCSC
Posted on May 1, 2013
BCSC said the company disclosed the result of an economic analysis based on targets for future exploration.
BC-only environmental review for two coals mines approved
Posted on April 23, 2013
Both the Sukunka and Carbon Creek metallurgical coal mine projects have been approved for a single review by the province.
Black gets backing for $25b Kitimat refinery from China's largest bank
Posted on April 20, 2013
The bank will act as financial adviser and provide financing for the project.
VoteMining.ca launched to encourage support for the mining industry
Posted on April 16, 2013
Mining associations have launched a website to garner support leading up to the 2013 BC provincial election.
Northern Gateway pipeline needs $1b in liability coverage: NEB
Posted on April 15, 2013
The National Energy Board and Environment Canada issued a set of 199 conditions that it says should be met before the pipeline is built.
Williams Lake First Nations to get share of taxes from Mount Polley mine
Posted on April 12, 2013
The agreements are part of the B.C. government’s plan to make economic development agreements with First Nations outside of the lengthy treaty process.
Troubled Baja mine gets $30m cash injection from Korean controllers
Posted on April 12, 2013
Construction of the Boleo mine started in late 2010 and is a little more than half complete
Four energy companies vie to build LNG in Prince Rupert
Posted on April 11, 2013
BC government has received four new proposals.
Miners forced to cut costs as commodity prices drop
Posted on April 9, 2013
Analysts say resource sector C-suite should mentor project managers in ‘frugal’ culture.
First Nations to get cut of Copper Mountain Mine tax
Posted on April 9, 2013
BC government signs new economic and community development agreement.
BC oil and gas rights sales revenue plummets 50%
Posted on April 2, 2013
Sales netted $115 million for the fiscal year just ending, which is about half of what they were in 2011 and 2012.
Vancouver mining company sues El Salvador for US$315m
Posted on April 2, 2013
Company claims the El Salvadoran government failed to issue necessary mining licences for the El Dorado gold project.
Black secures $25 billion for Kitimat oil refinery
Posted on March 18, 2013
Some analysts doubt a good financial case can be made for a West Coast refinery.
Avanti fights back after Nisga’a look to halt mine restart
Posted on March 16, 2013
Move could impede the Kitsault molybdenum mine.
Opening up the north to anthracite
Posted on March 13, 2013
Arctos project will take advantage of need for high-quality coal.
$25 billion Kitimat oil refinery has financing: investment banker
Posted on March 6, 2013
A New York investment banker told the BC Chamber of Commerce Wednesday that he has investors lined up to make BC press baron David Black's $16 billion oil refinery a reality.
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