Avanti Mining signs agreement with First Nations group over $1b Kitsault mine

Avanti Mining Inc. (TSX-V) has entered into an agreement with the Nisga’a Nation regarding the mining company’s proposed $1 billion Kitsault Molybdenum Mine Project.

Business in Vancouver | June 4, 2014 | 8:10 pm

Vancouver’s Boss power closes on $30m settlement with province over uranium ban

Officially putting to bed a nearly six-year-old lawsuit.

Business in Vancouver | June 3, 2014 | 3:17 pm

Petronas CEO warns BC against ‘unrealistic expectations’ on LNG

The B.C. government’s annual three-day LNG Conference opened May 21 in the shadow of an announcement that Russia had signed a $400 billion, 30-year deal to supply natural gas to China – one of B.C.’s hoped for long-term liquefied natural gas customers.

Business in Vancouver | May 22, 2014 | 8:10 pm

LNG projects could generate $200 billion in investment in BC, EY estimates

By 2020, the British Columbia government hopes to see three major liquefied natural gas plants on the West coast of B.C. – something professional services firm EY estimates would generate more than $200 billion in investment.

Business in Vancouver | May 20, 2014 | 9:29 pm

Anti-coal group sues B.C. government over Texada project

An environmental advocacy group has launched a lawsuit against British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy and Mines and Texada Quarries, challenging the legality of the ministry’s recent approval of a coal export expansion on Texada Island.

Business in Vancouver | May 15, 2014 | 9:43 pm

Streaming success: buying metals not mines

More small companies are cutting precious metal deals with sector giants to bankroll new projects without surrendering equity.

Business in Vancouver | May 6, 2014 | 10:05 pm

Profile of Karina Briño, president of the Mining Association of BC

“I care about the environment and social issues as much as any of those people that sometimes are opposing mining projects because I think there is a tremendous contribution that this industry can make.”

Business in Vancouver | May 2, 2014 | 10:49 pm

B.C. government’s $100b Prosperity Fund projections are “too good to be true,” says CCPA

The $100 billion Prosperity Fund that the British Columbia government claims will be generated by LNG development in the province is unrealistic, […]

Business in Vancouver | May 1, 2014 | 6:23 pm

Reading, writing and LNG: B.C. education to be retooled for job skills

Under the plan, elementary school students will be introduced to hands-on learning earlier; education and training will retooled to "better match in-demand jobs."

Business in Vancouver | May 1, 2014 | 3:29 pm

Public muzzled in Trans Mountain debate, critics say

Unlike it happened for the Northern Gateway project, there will be no public hearing schedule for the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Business in Vancouver | April 24, 2014 | 12:13 pm

Vancouver’s Goldcorp won’t challenge friendly deal for Osisko

"We stated from the beginning of this process that we would remain disciplined with respect to our offer to acquire Osisko"

Business in Vancouver | April 21, 2014 | 9:46 pm

Prentice to lead renewed Northern Gateway consultation efforts

A former federal minister of Indian and Northern Affairs will lead renewed efforts to consult with and establish partnerships with First Nations and Aboriginal communities in British Columbia and Alberta for Enbridge Inc.'s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline, the company said today.

Business in Vancouver | March 6, 2014 | 11:37 pm

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