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Nelson Bennett

Nelson Bennett

Nelson Bennett is a veteran journalist with more than three decades of experience in print journalism. He covers resources and energy for BIV.

Recent Work by Nelson

B.C.’s ZEV targets unrealistic: Energy Futures Institute

B.C.’s ZEV targets unrealistic: Energy Futures Institute

Four million EVs in B.C. would require $1.8 billion for new chargers, two more Site C dams, report warns
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AME wants a say in appeal of Mineral Tenure Act ruling

AME wants a say in appeal of Mineral Tenure Act ruling

B.C. Association for Mineral Exploration applies for intervener status in appeal
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B.C. forestry company Teal Jones battling bankruptcy

B.C. forestry company Teal Jones battling bankruptcy

Low lumber prices, inflation, interest rates puts Surrey company in the red
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Outlook for B.C.'s forestry sector in 2024 not so rosy

Outlook for B.C.'s forestry sector in 2024 not so rosy

B.C. lumber production down a 'whopping' 26.5 per cent in 2023.
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Blackwater gold mine near Prince George, B.C., nears completion

Blackwater gold mine near Prince George, B.C., nears completion

Artemis Gold expects to pour first gold by second half of this year at Blackwater mine
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B.C.'s Nexii selling subsidiary in attempt to avoid bankruptcy

B.C.'s Nexii selling subsidiary in attempt to avoid bankruptcy

Insolvent company was valued at $2 billion just two years ago
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B.C.’s net-zero ambitions adding to energy security anxiety

B.C.’s net-zero ambitions adding to energy security anxiety

British Columbians are currently more worried about affordability than the environment
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Quesnel, B.C. pulp mill sold to Atlas Holdings in U.S.

Quesnel, B.C. pulp mill sold to Atlas Holdings in U.S.

West Fraser disposes of two Canadian pup mills West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX,NYSE:WFG) has sold pulp mills it owns in B.C. and Alberta to Atlas Holdings for $164 million.
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Material made by B.C.’s Aluula being used in space habitats

Material made by B.C.’s Aluula being used in space habitats

Company that makes expandable habitats slated for 2026 SpaceX flight
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Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Can Canada have an effective climate action policy without a carbon tax?

Carbon taxes may be unsustainable tools as political and price realities begin to sink in — and they aren’t the only policy option at politicians’ disposal.
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