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U.S. tariffs would raise B.C.'s cost of electricity, says minister

U.S. tariffs would raise B.C.'s cost of electricity, says minister

Any rise in electricity prices would be subject to a transparent regulatory process and won't be felt instantly, said B.C.'s energy minister.
Can reforming BC Timber Sales fix timber shortage?

Can reforming BC Timber Sales fix timber shortage?

Provincial government unveils plan to address access to timber as sector continues to struggle
David Eby pledges to boost resource development under tariff threat

David Eby pledges to boost resource development under tariff threat

B.C. premier tells B.C. mineral exploration conference government will speed up permitting
New database for mineral extraction from mine waste launches

New database for mineral extraction from mine waste launches

Geoscience BC unveils inventory of mine waste for critical minerals extraction
B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments he made earlier this week suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project.
New forestry advocate society presses for working forest legislation

New forestry advocate society presses for working forest legislation

Forestry Works for BC to focus on public awareness of B.C.'s forest economy
B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on pipeline as Trump tariff threat looms

B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on pipeline as Trump tariff threat looms

VANCOUVER — The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project that would have created another route for Alberta's oil to get to the Pacific Ocean.
Teck Resources expects copper production to rise this year

Teck Resources expects copper production to rise this year

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it expects its copper production to total between 490,000 and 565,000 tonnes this year, helped by higher production at its Quebrada Blanca and Highland Valley Copper operations.
Nisga’a Nation pioneers Indigenous investment in precious metals royalties

Nisga’a Nation pioneers Indigenous investment in precious metals royalties

Publicly traded firm consolidates funds from benefit agreements
Changes to claim staking gives B.C. prospectors the jitters

Changes to claim staking gives B.C. prospectors the jitters

Mineral Tenure Act changes a hot topic at annual Roundup conference for mineral exploration