Mining & Resources
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Trudeau government does spadework on minerals crucial to future economy
The effort stems from a commitment by Trudeau and Trump to develop steady, secure supplies of so-called critical minerals in reaction to China’s dominance in much of the field
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B.C. forest industry facing uncertain future as mills close across province
Budget numbers show forest revenues are down 11% so far this year
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Nova Scotia pulp mill’s effluent focus report lacks detail: federal departments
Provincial Environment Minister Gordon Wilson is to make a final decision on the new treatment plant by Dec. 17
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Lumber giant Canfor announces it’s cutting back on mill operations in B.C.
Canfor is curtailing operations from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 for all its mills except the WynnWood sawmill in central Kootenay
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New Brunswick premier says impact from loss of 420 jobs at lead smelter is huge
Glencore is closing the Brunswick Lead Smelter in Belledune
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B.C. forest industry trade mission to Asia seeks to calm concerns about downturn
Initial meetings in China and now in Japan have involved calming concerns about reduced supplies of B.C. timber
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Stelco makes no net profit in third quarter as revenues drop 23%
The steel maker posted an adjusted net loss of $11 million
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FABTECH Canada 2020 to co-locate with CanWeld Conference
The conference is expected to draw 6,000 industry professionals and executives to Toronto
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FABTECH Canada 2020 to co-locate with CanWeld Conference
The conference is expected to draw 6,000 industry professionals and executives to Toronto
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Montreal’s Semafo suspends mine after attack on convoy
At least 37 people were killed in an ambush; the company is not the only Canadian operation to be targeted.
