Walter Energy posts fourth quarter loss amid cost cuts and weak met coal
Walter Energy reports a smaller than expected Q4 loss of 174.3 million as it slashes costs and lowers capital spending to 153.9 million in 2013 and under 150 million in 2014. The firm idles Willow Creek and raises output at Brule and Wolverine while aiming to sell about 250 million in assets.
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Budget focuses on LNG prospects amid health funding rise
The budget raises health funding by 2.5 billion to 19.6 billion for 2016-17, highlights LNG potential with three plants years away, and taxes LNG income while promising a Prosperity Fund. BCGEU criticizes underfunded public services and long-term debt payoff prioritization.
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Budget Plan Highlights Child Programs and Aid
The outline lists 1.0 million for children and youth with special needs, 5.0 million for enhanced services, 6.0 million for legal aid related services, and projects a provincial budget surplus of 841 million by 2017. The figures imply targeted funding boosts and fiscal optimism for a regional government.
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