by Allison Deadman | 15 September 2020 | Safescape News
Electric dual-cab Ute begins testing in Australia The hardcore underground mining industry is testing a new all-electric ute called Bortana that is designed to survive in extremes of five kilometers – or more – below the surface. The reason is simple: Diesel...
by Allison Deadman | 15 September 2020 | Safescape News
Safescape soars above expectations with Laddertube Installation Traditional means of escapeways have played a valuable part of the past but as the mining industry grows and innovative thinking steers the industry in a new direction, conventional designs are being...
by Allison Deadman | 25 August 2020 | Safescape News
Bortana Electric Vehicle Prototypes Under Test Ten prototypes of the locally developed Bortana electric vehicle are making their way to minesites across Australia for testing underground and general mining. The Bortana, a battery powered vehicle fitted into a rugged...
by Allison Deadman | 25 August 2020 | Safescape News
Australian-Made Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Prototypes Head for Mines A number of all-electric, heavy-duty vehicle prototypes made for the mining industry by Victorian-based Safescape will be deployed in coming months to several mines across Australia. Safescape will...
by Allison Deadman | 5 February 2020 | Safescape News
Month: In May 2019, Steve Durkin, Managing Director of Safescape won the prestigious Austmine Champion of Innovation Award 2019. Steve is the owner, Founder and key driver of Safescape. Holding a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and started his company in 2009....
by Allison Deadman | 25 October 2019 | Safescape News
The new Bortana EV Safescape’s new Bortana Electrical Vehicle (EV) and their innovative escapeway product, Laddertube, are both true examples of Safescape’s commitment to developing innovative products to create safer and more sustainable underground mining workplaces...
