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College of the Rockies will be offering two new trades programs at the main campus in Cranbrook starting February 3, 2014.

Discovery Ventures Inc. and Roca Mines Inc. announce they have entered into a binding letter agreement.

The Willa Project consists of 5,328 hectares and is located 8 kilometres south of the town of Silverton, British Columbia.

Ministers Bill Bennett and Amrik Virk toured the Elkview Mine following a hands-on demonstration of a haul-truck simulator at the College of the Rockies.

City of Surrey opposing the proposed Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Coal Transfer facility expansion.

$2.566 million cheque provided for the Government of British Columbia's Peace Northern Caribou Plan in Vancouver, B.C.

Teck Resources Limited announced it is proceeding with the construction of the Fort Hills oil sands project along with its partners Suncor and Total.

Teck generated $267 million in profit for shareholders after third quarter profit slip

New Afton Mine has successfully achieved the targeted increase in throughput to 12,000 tonnes per day.

Premier Christy Clark meets with about 250 employees of Britco in Penticton in September.

British Columbia’s mining industry is cyclical and responsive to global market forces, but policy remains an important factor.

A $36-billion vote of confidence from Malaysia’s state-owned oil and gas company.

CanDig Inc. developed a helicopter portable trencher over a decade ago that was designed to replace the hand shovel in mountainous terrain, but has evolved.

Vancouver-based Mercator Minerals Ltd. (TSX:ML) has recently announced advances in exploration of strategic alternatives.

MicroCoal Technologies Inc. signed the World Coal Association (WCA) petition in support of the Warsaw Communique.

Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc. has commenced production of copper-gold concentrate at new Mt. Milligan mine.

Thanks to the completion of a state-of-the-art clean energy storage source, BC Hydro customers living in Field, will benefit from increased power reliability.

Canadian miner Teck Resources has completed the first major commercial voyage through the Northwest Passage.

The Dominion Coal Blocks located in the Kootenay region of British Columbia are being considered for open competitive sale.

According to the BC Check-Up a few key large-scale investment projects will serve as important contributors to the economy.

A new report ‘Nickel in Tomorrow’s World: Tackling Global Challenges’ released by the Nickel Institute.

It was a banner day for Cranbrook-based Athabasca Nuclear as it was invited to open the Toronto Stock Exchange on Friday, September 13th.

Veris Gold Corp. provides mid-quarter update regarding production improvements of Jerritt Canyon gold mines and processing facility in Elko County, Nevada.

Speaker: Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations

Andrew Golding will succeed Ron Vance as senior vice-president, corporate development of Teck.

A new addition to SMS Equipment Inc. existing location in Elkford, officially opens on October 3rd 2013.

For the fourth straight year Teck Resources Limited has been named to the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

Taicheng Development Corporation donates $100,000 to the Britannia Mine Museum.

Premier Christy Clark’s Liberal government and the energy industry to help thousands of BC workers land jobs.

The University of Northern British Columbia announced today the BC Government has committed to funding two new masters-level engineering degrees.

A Calgary based company has signed an agreement to acquire up to 51% interest in Elan Coal Ltd.

Teck Resources Limited to purchase 3,000,000 common shares of Strait Minerals Inc., at a cost of $0.12 per common share.

Globalstar has completed the most modern satellite communications network.

Mining permit amendments will no longer be required for some low-impact exploration activities

India is exploring options for sourcing coal from British Columbia.

David Butler newly appointed Executive Director & General Counsel of The Nickel Institute.

The 9th annual 2013 Mineral South Conference hosted by The East Kootenay Chamber of Mines (EKCM) to be held in Cranbrook.

Roman Mine received a Mines Act permit Aug. 7, 2013, to commence with Phase One construction.

An investment of $444,000 over two years towards a research and testing program to develop more efficient and cost-effective ways to increase gold recoveries.

Westport Innovations announced today that Nancy Gougarty has been appointed president and chief operating officer of Westport.

MicroCoal International Inc, has entered into a sales agreement with PT Wijaya Tri Utama.

Highland Valley Copper is moving into Merritt according to Merritt Herald newspaper reporter Emily Wessel.

Business in Vancouver publishes a list of the top paid executives in British Columbia.

If you live within 4 km of the proposed Ajax mine near Kamloops you will feel vibrations from blasting according to the latest letter from KGHM Ajax Mining Inc.

CICEME-2014 is an international exhibition on coal and mining, as well as the largest tradeshow in China.

Teck Resources Limited reported second quarter adjusted profit of $197 million, or $0.34 per share, compared with $398 million or $0.68 per share in 2012.

Veris Gold Corp. is pleased to announce the official opening of Starvation Canyon at its Jerritt Canyon Operations located in Elko County, Nevada.

College of the Rockies’ Fernie campus is launching the college’s Haul Truck Operator program with its first intake of instruction August 6 to 30, 2013.

As part of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet shuffle, former Heritage Minister James Moore has been named federal Industry Minister.

Teck Resources Limited announced today that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Copper Fox Metals Inc.