As Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) allows timberland it uses to lose FSC certification, FSC International jumps into the controvery from headquarters in Germany, launching a mediation process that finds support from the First Nation's indigenous tribes that also have authority over the land. Resolute's CEO takes aim at environmental groups.

After FSC suspended its Ontario timberland certification in 2014, owner Resolute Forest Products got its Black Spruce/Dog River-Matawin forest reinstated. But CEO Richard Garneau said Resolute will work to maintain its existing FSC forest management certificates where possible, but will not pursue new certifications.

Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) will close its Laurentid mill in Shawinigan, Quebec, citing restart of a competitor's mill, the high cost of fiber, and higher transportation and fuel costs.

Resolute Forest Products Inc. reported a net loss of $5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, or $0.05 per share, on sales of $1.074 billion.

Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced that it priced the offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2023 (the "2023 notes") at 5.875% and 99.062% of par value.

Resolute Forest Products will construct a new sawmill in Northwest Ontario, with a capacity of 150 million board feet. It also plans to hire 90 people.