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West Fraser second-quarter profits rise from loss last year, sales also up

West Fraser second-quarter profits rise from loss last year, sales also up

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. says it earned US$105 million in the second quarter, up from a loss of US$131 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based company says it saw sales of US$1.7 billion, up from US$1.
AME identifies concerns with Mineral Tenure Act reform

AME identifies concerns with Mineral Tenure Act reform

Report warns B.C. government could put a chill on mineral exploration
Teck Resources achieves record copper output as QB mine project continues to ramp up

Teck Resources achieves record copper output as QB mine project continues to ramp up

With the sale of its coal business now firmly in the rear-view mirror, Canadian miner Teck Resources Ltd. marked its transition to a pure-play metals company by achieving record copper production in its second quarter.
Fortescue's green hydrogen project in Prince George getting back-burnered

Fortescue's green hydrogen project in Prince George getting back-burnered

Coyote project in Prince George to take back seat to projects with better economics
Yukon mine inspector directs Victoria Gold to shore up water treatment efforts

Yukon mine inspector directs Victoria Gold to shore up water treatment efforts

WHITEHORSE, YUKON — A Yukon mine inspector has ordered Victoria Gold to shore up its water treatment efforts, finding the company's plan to clean up after a disastrous spill of cyanide-laced-rock and water last month at its Eagle Gold mine is insuffi
Anti-fracking protesters state their case at PNWER summit

Anti-fracking protesters state their case at PNWER summit

Frack Free BC Coalition set up outside The Fairmont, taking aim at the event’s sponsorship by oil and gas companies
Water limits for Kelowna agricultural customers may be eased as water levels rise

Water limits for Kelowna agricultural customers may be eased as water levels rise

Lake water levels rebound, but province remains cautious
Canfor Corp. CEO Don Kayne to step down at the end of 2024

Canfor Corp. CEO Don Kayne to step down at the end of 2024

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says its president and CEO is retiring at the end of the year. The Vancouver-based company says Don Kayne has held the role since 2011, and has been with the company for 46 years.
Climate-related extreme weather puts oil and gas assets, production at risk

Climate-related extreme weather puts oil and gas assets, production at risk

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. filed a disclosure document last year laying out what would happen if extreme weather were to force a 10-day shutdown of its massive Base Plant oilsands mine in northern Alberta.
FortisBC cited for ‘minor’ non-compliance issues on Woodfibre LNG pipeline

FortisBC cited for ‘minor’ non-compliance issues on Woodfibre LNG pipeline

EAO inspections found concerns regarding the storage of hazardous materials and installing and maintaining erosion and sediment controls.