British Columbia gov’t rejects exploration permit application based on Indigenous opposition

The permit was for the Torr Metals' Latham copper-gold claim north of the Red Chris mine.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 26, 2023 | 12:53 pm

Drill down on the economics of the Turnagain nickel mine in British Columbia

With a total capital cost of $3.6 billion over the life of the mine, Giga Metals will need other investors on board to develop the mine.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 22, 2023 | 3:58 pm

British Columbia energy minister in a mines, power, fossil fuels balancing act

Some are wondering whether B.C. will actually have enough power to satisfy the demand from all the projects being proposed in the province.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 19, 2023 | 3:37 pm

Environmental assessment completed for Cariboo gold project in British Columbia

Cariboo Gold underground mine was originally part of the Barkerville Gold district.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 18, 2023 | 3:52 pm

BP buys up all of Woodfibre LNG’s future offtake capacity

The British oil and gas giant has inked a third LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement with Woodfibre LNG, which is in early stages of construction of its plant in British Columbia.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 5, 2023 | 4:06 pm

British Columbia First Nations call for moratorium on placer mining

Provincial regulations governing placer mining are outdated, says BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | August 31, 2023 | 5:16 pm

B2Gold spending $675 million on new gold mine build in Nunavut

According to the company's investor presentation, the Goose gold property is one of the highest grade undeveloped gold properties in the world.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | June 23, 2023 | 1:54 pm

Economic impact of mining in British Columbia reached $13 billion in 2022, says MABC

Combined projects represent C$4 billion in investment, 6,400 new operating and construction jobs, First Nations benefits agreements.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | May 29, 2023 | 12:42 pm

US protectionism could benefit Canadian miners

Vast US government spending powers unleashed through the Inflation Reduction Act and Defense Production Act are intended to kickstart a made-in-America green industrialization effort.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | May 22, 2023 | 2:51 pm

Hudbay Minerals to acquire Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia for $439m

Zeta Resources, which owns 9.96% of Copper Mountain, and Mitsubishi Materials, which owns 25%, have signalled their approval.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | May 18, 2023 | 1:09 pm

Thousands of construction jobs, billions in spending on British Columbia energy projects

Labour challenges have added significantly to the cost of both the CGL and TMX projects, which competed with each other for labour.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | April 18, 2023 | 4:43 pm

Artemis Gold buys Caterpillar fleet for Blackwater mine construction in British Columbia

Blackwater open-pit gold mine south of Vanderhoof will be largest new mine built in the region in more than a decade. 

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | April 13, 2023 | 1:19 pm

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