Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, announced another round of consultations with residents of the Columbia River Basin following the release of the "Public Consultation Report Working Draft."

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, released a letter to all government ministers outlining how the Cabinet Working Group on Core Review will carry out its evaluation of all government programs and services.

Two B.C. mines sites were recognized for outstanding achievements in reclamation practices at the Annual BC Mine Reclamation Awards banquet in Vancouver on Sept. 18, 2013.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister responsible for Core Review, toured the Mount Pleasant substation.

Effective Sept. 1, 2013, the permitting process for some low-impact exploration activities has become more efficient.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister responsible for Core Review, is directing BC Hydro to release its draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and undertake a final round of consultation with First Nations, key stakeholders and the public.

Powerex has reached an out-of-court settlement to protect British Columbia from a potential $3.2 billion legal liability.

Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review, met with local mining workers and the Global and Business Group CEO's of Anglo American plc Mining Group today to celebrate the start of construction of the Roman Mine project in Tumbler Ridge.