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Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines, says Fraser Institute

Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines, says Fraser Institute

Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity
To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says

To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says

The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extreme weather events fueled by human-caused climate change, according to a report released Thurs
Uranium sector ‘scrambling’ to fill supply gap

Uranium sector ‘scrambling’ to fill supply gap

The green energy transition is gathering pace as governments from California to Europe ease aversion to nuclear power more than a decade after the Fukushima disaster
Seabridge wins first round of tussle with Vancouver's Tudor Gold

Seabridge wins first round of tussle with Vancouver's Tudor Gold

Canadian mining companies at odds over KSM copper-gold project
Fear of avian flu descends on B.C. farms as millions of chickens are killed

Fear of avian flu descends on B.C. farms as millions of chickens are killed

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — It's the first thing poultry farmers in British Columbia's Fraser Valley think about in the morning, and the last thing they worry about at night, according to industry spokeswoman Amanda Brittain.
TransAlta going greener as it maps out $3.5B in spending, mainly on renewables

TransAlta going greener as it maps out $3.5B in spending, mainly on renewables

CALGARY — One of Alberta's largest power generators says more than two-thirds of its profits will come from renewable electricity production by 2028 — a major transformation for a company that once was one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases
U.S. study finds Canadian mining toxin in American waters; treatment 'a small dent'

U.S. study finds Canadian mining toxin in American waters; treatment 'a small dent'

A new American study has confirmed southeastern British Columbia coal mines are contaminating waters shared by Canada and the U.S.
Canada uncorks $1.5B critical minerals fund

Canada uncorks $1.5B critical minerals fund

Ottawa started a $3.8 billion critical minerals strategy last year to help develop metals used in technologies like batteries, wind turbines and solar panels
Vancouver-based West Fraser closes $140M deal on Alberta sawmill

Vancouver-based West Fraser closes $140M deal on Alberta sawmill

West Fraser already owns half a dozen lumber and plywood mills in Alberta
Wheaton Precious Metals beefs up streaming portfolio with US$530M spend

Wheaton Precious Metals beefs up streaming portfolio with US$530M spend

Commercial production is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024
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