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Precision says wildfires in Alberta and B.C. have had a modest impact on operations

Precision says wildfires in Alberta and B.C. have had a modest impact on operations

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. says the wildfires in Alberta and B.C.
Retrofitted mine haul trucks tapping Ballard fuel cells

Retrofitted mine haul trucks tapping Ballard fuel cells

U.S. company has developed retrofit system for Anglo American
Renewable energy surges, driven by solar boom and high fuel prices, report finds

Renewable energy surges, driven by solar boom and high fuel prices, report finds

BERLIN (AP) — The world is set to add a record amount of renewable electricity capacity this year as governments and consumers seek to offset high energy prices and take advantage of a boom in solar power, according to a new report Thursday.
AI helps find untapped mineral deposits

AI helps find untapped mineral deposits

New model could possibly be used to predict the locations of minerals on Earth and potentially other planets
Coastal Gaslink pipeline 88.4 per cent complete

Coastal Gaslink pipeline 88.4 per cent complete

There were 4,410 workers employed on the project as of April 30.
B.C. farmers plead for insurance policy change after orchards wrecked by hail

B.C. farmers plead for insurance policy change after orchards wrecked by hail

One farmer said his fruit is damaged almost 100 per cent from the hail storm.
Conifex's Mackenzie sawmill taking unscheduled downtime

Conifex's Mackenzie sawmill taking unscheduled downtime

Shutdown scheduled to last four weeks, starting Monday
Mining and conservation can go hand in hand, environment ministers say

Mining and conservation can go hand in hand, environment ministers say

“Climate change response requires us to be able to effectively and sustainably have a mining industry in Canada to secure those minerals that go to the solutions we require,” said Nathan Cullen.
B.C. forestry company said it had links to Asian conglomerate until 2015

B.C. forestry company said it had links to Asian conglomerate until 2015

Canada's largest forestry company denies current links with global giant Asia Pulp and Paper.
Fertilizer market stabilizing, say major suppliers

Fertilizer market stabilizing, say major suppliers

'Heading into the fall, we see this relative price stability for the balance of the year,' says Nutrien CEO
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