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Février 22, 2022 12:51PM

Reality check—B.C. does not enjoy ‘strong investment’ in mining sector

Jairo Yunis, Elmira Aliakbari

Reality check—B.C. does not enjoy ‘strong investment’ in mining sector

Investment in B.C.’s mining sector was $720 million in 2021—21 per cent less than in 2020.

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Juillet 6, 2017 2:22PM

Weaver should support Site C—for the indigenous and non-indigenous in B.C.

Kenneth P. Green, Joseph Quesnel

Wind and solar power are intermittent energy sources that literally blow or shine at the whims of nature.

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Mars 8, 2017 8:00AM

Uncertain land claims and regulations deterring mining investment in B.C.

Less investment means fewer jobs and less revenue flowing through the province.

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Mars 8, 2016 2:17PM

Mining and First Nations collaboration thriving in the land of living skies

Ravina Bains, Taylor Jackson

Unlike provinces such as B.C., Saskatchewan is covered by historic treaties and Treaty Land Entitlement agreements.

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Mars 8, 2016 10:27AM

Aboriginal land claims—the largest deterrent to mining investment in B.C.

Ravina Bains, Taylor Jackson

In B.C., more than 100 per cent of the province is currently under claim.

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Février 6, 2015 9:30AM

If B.C. wants to increase investment in mining, think land claims—not permits

Ravina Bains, Taylor Jackson

More than 10,700 British Columbians were employed in the mining sector in 2013 with an average salary and benefits totalling $114,600. That same year, the mining industry contributed $511 million in revenues to the B.C. government. However, the industry faces an uncertain future.

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