News & Reports

A treasure trove of images from the Vancouver archives shows how  consumers over the past 100 years were sold on the benefits of switching from coal and firewood to a clean, modern fuel

It's time for some sober thinking about just how heavily we rely on the minerals we extract from the earth - and what we can realistically do to mitigate the consequences of our own appetites

1.8 million workers in the sector create $235 billion in exports – that's a legacy of staggering proportions

For the first-time visitor to Osaka's Kyocera stadium, the three gigantic spheres a stone's throw from the gates look, fittingly, like gigantic baseballs. Inside them is a highly flammable substance – yet nobody seems to mind

The sector is the foundational stone upon which the province's economy was built, and it is as important today as ever

Natural resources will drive nation's growth over next 10 years: survey of executives

Second report shows that BC natural gas extraction is done safely, but regulations should continue to evolve

Citizens’ samples turn out to be mould and spores, not coal dust, levels of which are well below air-quality guidelines, according to tests

Is the US state's model for resource prosperity breaking down? The state will spend $8,200 per resident this year – but takes in only $3,000 per head in revenue

Why have ships transporting liquefied natural gas been safely navigating oceans and urban ports for decades without a major incident? Here are some insights into the extraordinary measures taken to ensure safe sailing

It is British Columbia's resource export trade that makes it possible for Vancouver to host events such as the 2015 FIFA World Cup action

It’s a sunny Sunday afternoon, and people are playing baseball. It’s a perfectly normal game, except that one fellow in the stands is getting increasingly upset. Eventually he turns to the spectators around him and declares: 'What idiots! This is the worst game of cricket I’ve ever seen. They have no idea what they’re doing!'

If you’ve been hearing a lot about grandiose LNG projects that will boost the British Columbia economy, that’s not surprising. What may come as news is the problem-solving ways in which this form of energy is already in use today

Canada's strength as an export nation is based on natural resources. The facts speak for themselves. Here are two infographics that tell the story

Kootenay MP David Wilks lauds environmental-economic balance achieved by 'cornerstones of communities'

Stewart Muir: When you invite opposing individuals in the resource debate to the table together, they quickly discover they tend to agree on much more than they expected

Our Natural Runners at Vancouver's 2015 Sun Run caused heads to turn for a second consecutive year. And no wonder

Resource Works welcomes Dennis Chan, who has been decorated by the premier for his contributions to building the province through business

100+ immigrants visit the first ever Resource Works job fair in Vancouver

Fresh evidence (did we actually need any?) that resources offer vibrant, responsible, leading-edge opportunities for women

An excerpt from the Citizen's Guide to LNG – the first attempt to describe the economic, environmental and social aspects of liquefied natural gas in British Columbia

In this Vancouver Sun comment article, First Nations council member John Jack evaluates resource development and the recent Becoming Partners report from Resource Works

BC’s urban-rural divide is so deep that a business group has offered a reward for the best idea for managing natural resources in a way that is universally beneficial

Players in partnerships between First Nations and businesses say establishing relationships is the key to success

This article was originally published in the Yukon News on May 13, 2015.

Why don’t resource people fight harder for their livelihood? This was one of many questions raised by residents in Whitehorse.

The highlights from our groundbreaking report, Becoming Partners

Breakthrough research by Resource Works gets a shout-out in The Globe and Mail

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

Data show how aboriginal communities are actively participating in provincial resource development

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

When Resource Works went North of 60 to Canada's resource-rich Yukon, locals had plenty to say

When 200 participants gather at sheTalk Resources to share their personal stories, it is an empowering moment that is part of a shift that started in mid-2014 

'Weighing the competing priorities of environment and the economy ... it's the number one question of our time'

Resource Works Society executive director Stewart Muir travelled to Whitehorse to discuss natural resources with Yukon residents. The Yukon News caught up with him in advance of the visit.

Solid performance across the province, including a healthy boost from natural resources, gives strength and stability

The sector is one of the most important sources of  money spent on construction and maintenance

Can people protect special places while allowing seven billion people to enjoy freedom, security and prosperity?

Acclaimed resource economist Peter Pearse tells his personal story of sustainable development in 'A Natural Selection'

The Howe Sound facility is a crucial link in BC’s chain of resource commodity value, and the recent fire is undoubtedly causing ripples near and far

Here’s a question that gets posed to us fairly regularly: Is BC really a resource-based economy?

Carbon pricing has arguably gone mainstream in Canada, with our largest province planning to implement a cap and trade system. And Ontario’s announcement is just the first in what we expect to be a year full of discussion and debate on climate issues

Resource Works is excited to be supporting sheTalks Resources, which is designed to provide a platform for women to share their stories

Resource Works was launched exactly one year ago today. We’ve come a long way since then

Peter Hall is the vice-president and chief economist of Export Development Canada. As such, he’s a pretty smart guy who knows a thing or two about exports. He recently asked a very good question: What’s British Columbia’s secret?

British Columbia's natural resource industry is a powerful creator of career opportunities, and you don’t need to live in a rural area to reap the benefits