Equipment Teck to test electric on-highway mine truck February 24, 2022 Teck Resources is piloting what it claims is the world’s first battery-electric truck to haul copper concentrate on-highway. It’s a Western Star mine truck that was electrified by MedaTech, and…
Equipment Western Star mine truck to be electrified in Quebec November 2, 2020 MONTREAL, Que. – An off-road Western Star mine truck is being electrified as part of a multi-stakeholder collaboration. The project involves The Innovative Vehicle Institute (IVI), Propulsion Quebec, the National…
Technology Autonomous Volvo trucks deployed by Norwegian mine November 20, 2018 VELFJORD, Norway – Volvo Trucks has announced it’s providing an autonomous transport solution to Bronnoy Kalk AS, a mine operator in Norway. The mining trucks will be used to transport…
Equipment Expo targets those working in resource sectors in Canada’s north May 26, 2017 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Every two years those in the logging, mining, trucking, and other resource sectors in Canada’s north gather to showcase the latest and greatest in machinery and…
Business Management Bridgestone opens new tire plant November 21, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas has added 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing capacity with the opening of a new plant in South Carolina. Located in Aiken, the facility was…
Sustainability Canada North Resources Expo coming to B.C. this spring February 12, 2013 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- The first-ever Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE) is coming to Prince George this spring. The event, to be held May 31-June 1, will showcase the leaders and rising stars of the transportation (including air, rail, land...
