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B.C. unattractive for oil and gas investors: survey

B.C. unattractive for oil and gas investors: survey

Fraser Institute survey finds investors deterred by regulations, land claims
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Premier visiting Prince George next week for BC Natural Resources Forum

Premier visiting Prince George next week for BC Natural Resources Forum

David Eby scheduled to speak at sold-out banquet Tuesday at Prince George Conference and Civic Centre
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West Fraser to close one sawmill, curtail another due to high costs and soft markets

West Fraser to close one sawmill, curtail another due to high costs and soft markets

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. says it's closing one U.S. sawmill and indefinitely curtailing another because of high fibre costs and soft lumber markets.
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Legal cannabis revenue soars in B.C. despite price declines

Legal cannabis revenue soars in B.C. despite price declines

B.C. had 490 cannabis stores at the end of September, 8.4 per cent more than one year earlier.
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Trans Mountain to present pipeline variance arguments at oral hearing Friday

Trans Mountain to present pipeline variance arguments at oral hearing Friday

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator will hear arguments Friday from the company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on its request for a pipeline variance.
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Another setback for B.C. company’s Pebble mine

Another setback for B.C. company’s Pebble mine

U.S. Supreme Court denies petition to review EPA veto of copper mine
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Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024, analysts say

Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024, analysts say

CALGARY — Analysts say 2024 will be a year of weaker oil prices, something that should bring some relief to weary consumers after two years of soaring energy costs.
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B.C.'s critical mineral mines have potential to generate $791B, says report

B.C.'s critical mineral mines have potential to generate $791B, says report

There are 14 new critical mineral mines proposed for B.C. and two expansions
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Nisga’a-backed LNG project inks first offtake agreement

Nisga’a-backed LNG project inks first offtake agreement

Shell holding company to take 16.6% of annual production
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Northern mining companies hungry for skilled workers look to Myra Falls and Island

Northern mining companies hungry for skilled workers look to Myra Falls and Island

Ascot Resources approached WorkBC’s North Island Employment Foundation Society to stage two days of hiring in the mining sector on Jan. 11 and 12.
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