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Vancouver, B.C. – The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) welcomes support for infrastructure development and mineral exploration in the Government of Canada’s Budget 2013. MSABC is pleased to see an additional $14 billion over 10 years to support infrastructure projects as part of a new Building Canada Fund. “It was through the development of gateway and trade corridor-related infrastructure that B.C. became a gateway of choice for trade between North America and Asia,” said Mike Ranallo, Chair of MSABC. “We continue to support investment in Pacific-Gateway infrastructure, which will enhance the competitive advantage of B.C. mining operations and create new jobs for construction and other support industries,” added Ranallo. [...]  READ MORE ➔