mining

A mining company says its project near Trout Lake has been unfairly held up by First Nations consultation. Photo: Living Lakes Canada

Mining company takes B.C. government to court over delays with Nakusp project

The company says consultation with Ktunaxa Nation is holding up process

  • Nov 17, 2023
A mining company says its project near Trout Lake has been unfairly held up by First Nations consultation. Photo: Living Lakes Canada
A proposed sale would see Glencore aquire Teck Resources Ltd’s coal assets in the Elk Valley. File Photo.

‘Not our first rodeo’: Commitments key as B.C. reacts to $9B Teck coal sale

4 coal mines central to the purchase serve as the bedrock of the East Kootenay economy

A proposed sale would see Glencore aquire Teck Resources Ltd’s coal assets in the Elk Valley. File Photo.
A demonstrator waves a Panamanian national flag during a protest against a mining contract between the Panamanian government and the Canadian mining company First Quantum, in Panama City, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)

Canadian mine remains untouched as Panama president signs into law a moratorium

Minera Panama, a local subsidiary of a Canadian company, will still be able to operate an open-pit copper mine

A demonstrator waves a Panamanian national flag during a protest against a mining contract between the Panamanian government and the Canadian mining company First Quantum, in Panama City, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco)
Cariboo Gold Project regional map

Reigniting B.C.’s Barkerville gold rush still requires some digging

Massive building prime point of contention with new Wells mine near Quesnel

Cariboo Gold Project regional map
Overview of the village of Wells. (Image by Friends of Responsible Economic Development in Wells)

B.C. gives green light for Cariboo Gold mine near historic gold rush town

Cariboo Gold is a proposed underground gold mine in Wells owned by Osisko Development Corp

Overview of the village of Wells. (Image by Friends of Responsible Economic Development in Wells)
A worker operates a truck as molten slag is poured into a container at PT Vale Indonesia’s nickel processing plant in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Demand for critical minerals like nickel and cobalt is surging as climate change hastens a transition to renewable energy, boosting carbon emissions by miners and processors of such materials. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Mounting pressure from customers making some miners switch to renewable energy

Mining operations account for some 4%-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions

A worker operates a truck as molten slag is poured into a container at PT Vale Indonesia’s nickel processing plant in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Demand for critical minerals like nickel and cobalt is surging as climate change hastens a transition to renewable energy, boosting carbon emissions by miners and processors of such materials. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Members of the Gitxaala Nation, including Chief Councillor Linda Innes, front right, march to B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, April 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Court rules B.C. must fix mineral claims system after Indigenous challenge

Judge says B.C. has a duty to consult, but rejects bid to quash existing claims

Members of the Gitxaala Nation, including Chief Councillor Linda Innes, front right, march to B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, April 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Teck Resources logo is seen on a podium before the company's special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. has change of heart in cross-border coal mine contamination dispute

Province will now welcome neutral 3rd party in talks about selenium concerns tied to Teck operations

The Teck Resources logo is seen on a podium before the company's special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
MSABC president and CEO Alec Morrison said the association is “very proud” of the campaign they’ve put out thus far, and hopes that the message and goals of making mining more climate-friendly will resonate with a wide audience. (Spotlight file photo)

B.C. mining suppliers working to make industry greener from pit to port

Heavy industries in Canada emitted over 500 megatons of greenhouse gas per year in the last 30 years

MSABC president and CEO Alec Morrison said the association is “very proud” of the campaign they’ve put out thus far, and hopes that the message and goals of making mining more climate-friendly will resonate with a wide audience. (Spotlight file photo)
The Teck Resources logo is seen on a podium before the company’s special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Swiss company Glencore says it has made an offer to buy the steelmaking coal business of Teck Resources Ltd.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Glencore makes offer for the steelmaking coal business of Teck Resources

Swiss firm remains interested in acquiring entire company, but has submitted proposal for part of it

The Teck Resources logo is seen on a podium before the company’s special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Swiss company Glencore says it has made an offer to buy the steelmaking coal business of Teck Resources Ltd.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A journalist is silhouetted before the Teck Resources special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Glencore willing to take Teck Resources bid directly to shareholders

Teck called off separation vote when it became apparent it did not have the required majority

A journalist is silhouetted before the Teck Resources special meeting of shareholders, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, April 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The cancellation of a key vote by shareholders of Teck Resources Ltd., which is facing a hostile takeover attempt by Swiss commodities trader Glencore, was announced Wednesday. The corporate logo of Teck Resources Limited is shown. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO

Teck Resources cancels shareholder vote on separation plan ahead of annual meeting

Company will instead pursue what it called a simpler and more direct approach

The cancellation of a key vote by shareholders of Teck Resources Ltd., which is facing a hostile takeover attempt by Swiss commodities trader Glencore, was announced Wednesday. The corporate logo of Teck Resources Limited is shown. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Michael Goehring, President of the Mining Association of B.C., says a new survey shows that the public digs the industry because of its role in fighting climate change.

Critical mineral chase may be opening B.C. up to new mining opportunities

Climate change has changed ‘conversation’ about mining in B.C., says head of industry association

Michael Goehring, President of the Mining Association of B.C., says a new survey shows that the public digs the industry because of its role in fighting climate change.
This April 14, 2011 file picture shows the Glencore headquarters in Baar, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Keystone, Urs Flueeler, file

Swiss firm not giving up on attempt to take over B.C.’s Teck Resources

Glencore open to improving Teck offer, but shareholders must reject plan to split

This April 14, 2011 file picture shows the Glencore headquarters in Baar, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Keystone, Urs Flueeler, file
This April 14, 2011 file picture shows the Glencore headquarters in Baar, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Keystone, Urs Flueeler, file

UPDATED: Teck majority owner calls Glencore bid the wrong one at the wrong time

The sale of B.C.-based mining firm to a foreign buyer would be a loss for Canada, critics say

This April 14, 2011 file picture shows the Glencore headquarters in Baar, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Keystone, Urs Flueeler, file
The Hudbay Minerals Inc. logo is shown in a handout. The company says it has struck a deal to buy Copper Mountain Mining Corp. in an all-stock deal it valued at US$439 million. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO

Canadian firm strikes $439M deal to buy B.C. copper mine near Princeton

Hudbay Minerals strikes all-stock deal to buy Copper Mountain Mining

The Hudbay Minerals Inc. logo is shown in a handout. The company says it has struck a deal to buy Copper Mountain Mining Corp. in an all-stock deal it valued at US$439 million. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Coal heading out of Sparwood. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press/File

B.C.’s Teck Resources rejects latest Swiss takeover bid

Board remains committed to plan to split its metal and steelmaking coal operations into 2 businesses

Coal heading out of Sparwood. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press/File
Swiss company Glencore plc is modifying its hostile takeover offer for Teck Resources Ltd. to include a cash component in its proposal. This April 14, 2011 file picture shows the Glencore headquarters in Baar, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS-AP Photo/Keystone/Urs Flueeler

Swiss firm ups offer in hostile bid to take over B.C.’s Teck Resources

Glencore adds US$8.2B cash component to Teck Resources takeover bid

Swiss company Glencore plc is modifying its hostile takeover offer for Teck Resources Ltd. to include a cash component in its proposal. This April 14, 2011 file picture shows the Glencore headquarters in Baar, Switzerland. THE CANADIAN PRESS-AP Photo/Keystone/Urs Flueeler
The corporate logo of Teck Resources Limited is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO

Teck Resources doubles down on plan to split company after Glencore offer

Teck says its separation will give shareholders more choice and ways to maximize value

The corporate logo of Teck Resources Limited is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
The Gitxaała First Nation Flag flies in Kitkatla in June 2022. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)

First Nation in Supreme Court trying to enforce B.C. ‘duty to consult’ on mineral rights

Legal action seeks to overturn mineral rights claims and suspend further claim in Gitxaała territory

The Gitxaała First Nation Flag flies in Kitkatla in June 2022. (Photo: K-J Millar/The Northern View)