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12 barrels of oil leak from Kinder Morgan's pipeline, forces emergency shut down

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2013
12-barrels oil leak from Kinder Morgan's pipeline forces emergency shut down

Near the town of Merritt in southwestern British Columbia.

Northern Gateway panel final arguments begin today

Business in Vancouver | June 17, 2013

The oral argument process is the final step in the two-year Joint Review Panel process.

BC Ferries weighs costs of LNG ship fuel option

Business in Vancouver | June 14, 2013

Ferry operator could save millions annually if its fleet ran on liquefied natural gas.

$22 million market cap Banks Island Gold will flow $1.5 million cash per month by year end says CEO

Tommy Humphreys | June 13, 2013
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A company made up of industry men.

Feasibility study complete, Pretium Resources anticipates 400,000oz of annual gold

Ana Komnenic | June 13, 2013
Pretium Resources hits gold

Pretium Resources on track with Brucejack project after positive feasibility study.

Enbridge CEO still bullish over Northern Gateway

Business in Vancouver | June 6, 2013

Al Monaco said he retains hope pipeline will eventually get the go-ahead.

Colorado Resources falls to earth

Michael Allan McCrae | June 6, 2013
colorado resources drill results

Stock down 30% after drill results.

Coal conundrum: Employment vs. environment

Business in Vancouver | June 4, 2013

Proposed terminal expansion will deliver desperately needed jobs, Surrey dock boss says; So what, counter critics

Ontario Securities Commission asked to probe Tahoe Resources for alleged violence in Guatemala

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013
Ontario Securities Commission asked to probe Tahoe Resources for alleged violence in Guatemala

Company's staff faces claims of obstructing justice and ordering to shoot protestors.

BC rejects oil pipeline proposal for Enbridge's Northern Gateway

Kerry Hall | May 31, 2013
Northern BC

Government cites lack of sufficient answers about environmental issues.

Visible gold gives Pretium Resources a noticeable bump

Michael Allan McCrae | May 29, 2013
helicopter exploration

Feasibility study due by the second quarter of 2013.

Kinder Morgan forges ahead with pipeline expansion plan

Business in Vancouver | May 27, 2013

Trans Mountain Pipeline submitted a project description to the National Energy Board, Canada's independent industry regulator.

Surrey Board of Trade endorses controversial coal expansion

Business in Vancouver | May 23, 2013

Fraser Surrey Docks has applied to Port Metro Vancouver to handle an additional four million tonnes of coal.

Canadian miner that hired hundreds of Chinese can continue to do so: government

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013
Canadian miner that hired hundreds of Chinese can continue to do so: government

A Federal Court judge ruled HD Mining properly applied for the 201 worker permits, according to Canada's Labour Market Opinions process.

Surge in global demand for coal has ports expanding

Among British Columbia's merchandise exports, coal is king as demand for metallurgical supplies remains strong globally.

BC rejects new coal mine for Vancouver Island

Kerry Hall | May 18, 2013
Fanny Bay

Compliance Energy Corp.'s application found deficient by the provincial environmental assessment office.

National Energy Board okays Kinder Morgan toll rates

Business in Vancouver | 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

Business in Vancouver | 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.

Surrey prospector sues for $16m finder’s fee

Business in Vancouver | 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

Business in Vancouver | 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

Business in Vancouver | 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

Business in Vancouver | 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

Business in Vancouver | 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.

NDP says yes to mining in BC

MINING.com Editor | May 3, 2013

Party platform includes support for skills training and exploration activities as well as measures to end the permitting backlog.

Tommy Humphreys

Lukas on Lundin

Tommy Humphreys | May 2, 2013

The resource tycoon talks risk, reward and success in mining and energy.

Bralorne Gold Mines allegedly breached mining rules: BCSC

Business in Vancouver | May 1, 2013

BCSC said the company disclosed the result of an economic analysis based on targets for future exploration.

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