Resources & Agriculture

Industry leaders say interprovincial barriers and unclear U.S. policy keep B.C. producers stuck in wait-and-see mode

CALGARY — Energy industry groups and environmental advocates were striking a hopeful note a day after voters returned the Liberals to power in Ottawa with a minority mandate.

TORONTO — Record gold prices are translating into higher profits for Canadian producers and excitement about the potential for more growth, though miners remain cautious on spending. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

The chief executive of mining giant Teck Resources Ltd. says the threat of a global economic downturn may be looming, but he's expecting the volatility to drive up demand for the copper and zinc it produces.

A 25% U.S. tariff could slash Canada's oil, gas and mining output by nearly 7% by 2030, says Canada's largest professional services firm.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policies are creating uncertainty for the Canadian forestry industry. Sean McLaren, president and chief executive of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is investing up to $11 million toward four projects in the province aimed at boosting the local mass-timber manufacturing sector.

Workers are calling for trade dispute resolution and investments in public services.

FORT ST. JOHN — A contractor has been killed and another person hurt in a fire in a gas plant north of Fort St. John, B.C. Alberta-based Tourmaline Oil, which runs the Gundy oil and gas extraction facility in Wonowon, B.C.