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Here's the latest evidence that natural resources are growing in importance
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· September 18, 2018 8:06 AM
The resource economy is a thing of the past? Not so fast. New data from the British Columbia government proves the opposite.
Read moreWant to afford Vancouver housing? Aim for a well-paying job in natural resources
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by Stewart Muir
· July 17, 2018 7:58 AM
Although we constantly hear about the scenic city's affordability problem, almost never are its embarrassingly low salaries flagged as a causative factor.
Read moreResources: the source of BC's prosperity
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by Margareta Dovgal
· May 23, 2018 1:30 PM
Margareta Dovgal shares her thoughts on a weekend roadtrip from Vancouver to Smithers, and back again.
Read moreIn search of policy coherence in Canadian carbon taxation
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by Stewart Muir
· May 11, 2018 5:41 AM
Stewart Muir, Resource Works executive director, delivered this talk at Mining Week 2018 in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Read moreBC mining titans step up to give nature a voice in Africa
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· March 14, 2018 7:03 AM
Some of BC’s biggest names in the mining industry came together in Vancouver to raise money for a series of documentaries that showcase critical environmental issues facing the continent.
Read moreProving big things can come in small packages
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by Don Hauka
· October 09, 2017 5:08 PM
Greener and more efficient use of our precious natural resources can only come from harnessing technology. In the Naturally Resourceful series, Resource Works writer Don Hauka looks at the British Columbia companies that are on the leading edge of this transformation. Seventh in the series.
Read moreBRIDGING THE DIVIDE: Here's how one mine is building communities
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by Resource Resource Works
· May 17, 2017 9:57 AM
For those in the natural resource fields, it can prove incredibly challenging to demonstrate to others – like city residents – the positive impact that rural and out-of-sight industrial activities have on the economy. Check out how the Copper Mountain Mine is working to overcome that.
Read moreLocal leaders find paths toward balanced understanding of mining
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by Resource Resource Works
· April 13, 2017 7:52 AM
Opinions vary by region when it comes to mineral exploration and mine development. Courtesy of Mineral Exploration magazine, here's the experience of three British Columbia communities.
Read moreDisruptive innovation comes to mining
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by Resource Resource Works
· March 08, 2017 9:25 AM
As the global mining industry struggles to break through all kinds of limitations, disruptive innovation strategies are suddenly in vogue.
Read moreMining workers are among our leading breadwinners
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by Resource Resource Works
· February 15, 2017 3:19 PM
With hourly pay for these jobs now topping $54, we wanted to hear directly from workers and communities that see the direct benefits.
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