Situation critical for critical metals Despite a clear growing demand for rare-earth metals, investors seem to still be wary about investing in rare-earth projects. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | February 1, 2019 | 1:45 pm
Global energy transition powers surge in demand for metals The number of electric vehicles will increase 1,389% – to 125 million from three million – by 2030. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | January 29, 2019 | 3:12 pm
Why British Columbia is missing the low-carbon economy bonanza The world is having a global energy transition party for miners – B.C. isn’t invited Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | January 22, 2019 | 2:41 pm
Pipelines to remain a focal point for Canada’s Gov’t this year Trans Mountain expansion will be on many voters’ minds in federal and Alberta elections; trade wars promise to add uncertainty to export market. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | January 5, 2019 | 9:00 am
B.C. moves to phase out gas-fired vehicles By 2030, 30% of all vehicles sold in B.C. will have to be EV or hybrid, and 100% by 2040. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | November 28, 2018 | 12:36 pm
British Columbia coal terminal for sale – again Ottawa recently announced renewed efforts to sell the Crown-owned terminal, Ridley Terminal, which is used to export thermal and metallurgical coal. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | September 12, 2018 | 2:30 pm
Canadian oil and gas sector sounds alarm over flight of capital We’ve seen investment in the oilsands decrease substantially, but at the same time we’ve seen investment in other long-cycle projects globally increase. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | June 19, 2018 | 2:35 pm
The big squeeze: pain ahead if Alberta cuts oil flow to BC BC drivers might be hit with more than gasoline price spikes should Alberta decide to play hardball. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | March 20, 2018 | 12:44 pm
Major mines increasingly tapping Canadian indigenous labour force Consulting and partnering with First Nations isn’t just a way to get social licence – it can also provide real solutions to labour challenges. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | January 31, 2018 | 12:10 pm
Appeal of $15m BC thermal coal terminal project rejected by court The appeal against the terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks was made by two community groups backed by Ecojustice last week. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | January 29, 2018 | 1:28 pm
BC government rejects Ajax mine "Adverse effects of the Ajax project outweighed the potential benefits." Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | December 15, 2017 | 8:01 am
Environmental group’s office raided to collect for Enbridge After sending court bailiffs to seize property from Stand.earth, Enbridge backed off, saying it will not seize property after all. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | October 18, 2017 | 3:18 am
