Canada’s Resource Sector Struggling With Regulations, COVID-19
Canada’s oil and gas industry is struggling under new regulations that could see the sector decline even as the United States and China expand their own resource industries, experts warn. The economic downturn brought on by COVID-19 has raised the stakes amid a new regulatory environment that includes more challenging environmental reviews under Bill C-69, which implemented the […]
Teck calls federal intervention in Castle Project ‘unfortunate’
It’s too early to know whether a recently-announced Federal Environmental Impact Assessment will delay the construction schedule of Teck’s Castle Project in the Elk Valley according to the company.
Mining group, once a key backer of Bill C-69, now has ‘deteriorating confidence’ in new project assessment regime
The Mining Association of Canada said it was ‘extremely disappointed’ with the minister’s decision to subject a B.C. coal mine expansion project to federal review.
Mining association disappointed by review of coal expansion project
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has expressed disappointment with the federal government’s goal for an additional review process of Teck Resources’ Castle Mountain project, which is set to be based in British Columbia. MAC maintains that this review is not necessary due to the extensive nature of the province’s environmental review process.
Canadian miners blast govt decision to join Teck project’s enviro review
Canada’s decision to join a provincial environmental review of progress on Teck Resources’ Castle Mountain metallurgical coal project in British Columbia under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA) has drawn criticism from miners. They argue the decision could lead to longer permitting timelines and affect confidence in the IAA at a time of unprecedented global economic […]
Mining association has buyer’s remorse over Bill C-69
Mining Association of Canada supported revamp of environmental review process, now has concerns.
MAC slams fed decision to join environmental review of Teck’s Castle project
Canada’s national association for miners, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), is weighing in on the federal government’s decision to review Teck Resources‘ proposed Castle Mountain metallurgical coal project in British Columbia, saying the additional review is unnecessary as the project is already undergoing a rigorous provincial environmental review process, and accusing the government of making […]
Wilkinson orders federal review of Teck’s Castle coal project
Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has determined the Castle metallurgical coal project proposed by Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) in the East Kootenays must undergo a federal environmental review.
MAC says federal review of Teck expansion ‘extremely’ disappointing
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has expressed its “extreme” disappointment in the federal government’s decision to designate diversified miner Teck Resources’ Castle coal project under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA).
Mining association: Net-zero requirement for resource projects ‘not workable nor desirable’
An industry association representing Canadian miners has sent a letter to two government ministers complaining about a new requirement that resource projects undergoing federal review provide a plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
