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Finland to ban coal use for energy by 2030

Coal use has been steadily falling in the European nation since 2011 and it currently generates barely 8% of its power needs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2016 | 9:58 am

B.C. First Nations, government ink multi-million dollar Coastal GasLink deal

The new new agreement on the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline project will help ensure that the Saulteau community can participate in and benefit from B.C.'s LNG opportunity.

Business in Vancouver | November 24, 2016 | 2:00 am

The true benefactor of President Trump’s “America’s Infrastructure First” initiative

Trump plans on investing several-hundred billions of dollars into rebuilding and repairing infrastructure across the US.

Palisade Research | November 23, 2016 | 1:10 am

US bans mining near Yellowstone national park

Authorities have blocked new mining claims on a 30,000-acres area north of the park for at least two years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2016 | 7:58 am

Canada to fully phase out coal power by 2030

Gov’t will work with the four provinces that still burn coal to reach the goal of making sure 90% of Canada's electricity comes from sustainable sources by 2010.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2016 | 6:05 am

Teck Resources to buy Toronto’s AQM for $25 million

Move will give the Vancouver miner 80% ownership of Zafranal Peru copper mine project

Business in Vancouver | November 21, 2016 | 3:00 am

Canada’s Goldcorp to make Borden an all-electric mine

The innovation is expected to eliminate all greenhouse gases associated with the movement of ore and waste rock, equal to 5,000 tons of CO2 per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2016 | 11:20 am

Thermal-fired electricity generation to decline precipitously in not-so-distant future

In its annual energy-markets forecast, the IEA remains behind the curve, but not as far behind as it was.

IEEFA | November 18, 2016 | 4:29 am

Miners increased spending positive, but far from reaching staff just yet

While most miners have managed to straighten the balance sheets, they have not began preparing to deal with a new looming risk —their ability to access workers with the skills needed in an upswing.

edumine | November 18, 2016 | 2:15 am

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