by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
The U.S. Department of Commerce will decide by October whether to maintain or lift a 20 per cent countervailing duty imposed last week on paper imports from the controversial mill in Point Tupper and three other Canadian mills. Officials are investigating whether the...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
Resolute Forest Products is fighting back against years of attacks on its forestry practices by launching a publicity campaign that counters what it says are inaccurate allegations from environmental groups Greenpeace and ForestEthics. Full page ads began to appear...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
There’s a tiny new weapon being used in the fight against the destructive emerald ash borer in Ontario. The federal government recently approved the introduction of a foreign breed of parasitic, non-stinging wasp that destroys ash borer eggs from within....
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
Prince George, B.C.- Just when Conifex will rebuild its idled Mackenzie Site 1 mill is not known.Conifex has just announced it has purchased a mill in Arkansas. “It’s important to Conifex to secure this ideal site and high quality infrastructure in one of the most...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
Western Forest Products (TSX:WEF) had net income of $19.1 million in 2015’s second quarter – down 35% compared with $29.2 million in the same period last year. Revenue for the period ending June 30 was $289.2 million, compared with $296.2 million for the second...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2015 | Archives
Owner plans to be in production this fall The Riverstone Plywood Mill in Miramichi, New Brunswick should be back in production this fall. According to the Miramichi Leader, the mill received $2 million from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) on July 31....
