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Elk Valley mines a $1-billion contributor to the provincial economy

The Elk Valley steelmaking coal mines in southeastern British Columbia are a major economic driver in the province, says an independent economic study from Resource Works.

Resource Works
February 14, 2017

Mining

First Nations becoming meaningful partners in resource development

Experts identify major improvements in BC aboriginal-industrial relations in recent years

Peter Severinson
May 14, 2015

Reconciliation

First Nations and industry: Becoming Partners

Report examines a decade of progress in aboriginal-industrial relations in British Columbia.

Resource Works
May 14, 2015

Reconciliation

Strong BC growth next year thanks to resource trade: RBC

The province will have one of Canada’s strongest-growing economies in the next two years thanks in large part to its diverse natural-resource sector, according to new projections from RBC Economics

Peter Severinson
March 13, 2015

Manufacturing, Mining, Oil & Gas

BC’S low-profile forestry sector still an economic powerhouse

A new study shows that while it has declined in overall importance, it is still the largest manufacturer in the province, adding over $31 billion a year to the provincial economy and 145,800 jobs

Gordon Hamilton
February 5, 2015

Forestry

Fortifying Canada’s relationship with our natural resources.

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