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Alberta regulator says Imperial Oil faces more water problems at Kearl oilsands mine

Alberta regulator says Imperial Oil faces more water problems at Kearl oilsands mine

The Alberta Energy Regulator has warned Imperial Oil about more wastewater problems at its Kearl oilsands mine in northern Alberta.
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Sprott backs Seabridge Gold with $150M KSM smelter royalty for B.C. project

Sprott backs Seabridge Gold with $150M KSM smelter royalty for B.C. project

The KSM project is the world’s largest undeveloped gold-copper project
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Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Canada exported a record amount of minerals in 2021

Barriers to mining remains in Canada's north: Mining Association of Canada
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Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

Watchdog investigating claims oil and gas companies misled Canadians

The complaint, submitted by a handful of environmental groups, alleges Pathways Alliance misled Canadians in its advertising campaign touting its plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Nutrien may slow potash ramp-up plans as earnings, sales down

Nutrien may slow potash ramp-up plans as earnings, sales down

CALGARY — The CEO of Canadian fertilizer giant Nutrien Ltd. said Thursday the company may consider slowing down its previously announced plan to ramp up potash production, as falling prices and lower sales volumes take a bite out of profits.
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China's ban on Canadian beef still in place year-and-a-half later; industry in dark

China's ban on Canadian beef still in place year-and-a-half later; industry in dark

CALGARY — A Chinese ban on Canadian beef that industry officials expected would be short-lived remains in place 17 months later, and industry representatives say they remain in the dark about the reasons.
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What Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act means for miners

What Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act means for miners

On May 3 , Canada’s Parliament passed Bill S-211 , the Modern Slavery Act, aimed at combating forced labour and child labour in supply chains.
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Will lack of power crimp BC LNG development?

Will lack of power crimp BC LNG development?

Pembina Institute says just two LNG projects could require 2.5 times the power of Site C dam
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Stronger commodity prices, few restrictions draw farmland demand

Stronger commodity prices, few restrictions draw farmland demand

Investors plow into Prairie properties as crop prices increase and prime land leases double to $100 per acre
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B.C. Hydro seeking contractor for major work on Ladore Dam

B.C. Hydro seeking contractor for major work on Ladore Dam

The request for proposals to upgrade the dam — near McIvor Lake west of Campbell River — and to supply and install spillway gates closes Aug. 30
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