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Growing number of forecasts predict oil will reach US$100 this fall

Growing number of forecasts predict oil will reach US$100 this fall

CALGARY — A growing number of forecasts are calling for the return of US$100 oil before the end of the year — a prospect that could put even more pressure on consumers and make it harder for central bankers to rein in inflation.
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Vancouver-based B2Gold grabs AngloGold's stake in Colombian project

Vancouver-based B2Gold grabs AngloGold's stake in Colombian project

B.C. gold producer will now examine various smaller-scale development options to identify cost savings
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Mines, power, fossil fuels proving a major balancing act for B.C. energy minister

Mines, power, fossil fuels proving a major balancing act for B.C. energy minister

Minister Josie Osborne says mining sector has potential to provide critical minerals necessary to help fight climate change
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Vancouver’s B2Gold says Goose project to pour first gold in early 2025

Vancouver’s B2Gold says Goose project to pour first gold in early 2025

Construction capital estimated at $800M
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Oil execs at World Petroleum Congress see global demand growing, not falling

Oil execs at World Petroleum Congress see global demand growing, not falling

CALGARY — Chief executives of the some of the world's biggest fossil fuel companies are meeting in Canada this week, united in their stance that "peak oil" isn't about to put them out of business anytime soon.
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Vancouver miner First Majestic gets into the minting business

Vancouver miner First Majestic gets into the minting business

Move will allow the company to sell a much larger portion of its silver production directly to shareholders and customers, says company
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Cariboo Gold project completes environmental review

Cariboo Gold project completes environmental review

Not all residents of Wells thrilled with gold mining renaissance
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Farmers can select for methane-efficient cows

Farmers can select for methane-efficient cows

World-first approach could reduce a herd’s methane emissions by 20-30 per cent by 2050, help meet industry’s GHG goals
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Vancouver’s Taseko Mines secures final permit for Arizona copper mine

Vancouver’s Taseko Mines secures final permit for Arizona copper mine

Miner says the next steps will be mobilization of contractors for the wellfield and plant construction
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SFU's Mark Jaccard back as head of BC Utilities Commission

SFU's Mark Jaccard back as head of BC Utilities Commission

Mark Jaccard, currently a 'distinguished' professor at SFU, has been re-appointed as chair and CEO of B.C.'s watchdog for public energy utilities
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