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 emissions are very harmful to humans in confined...
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 replaced with systems that are built specifically for the harsh...
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 utility vehicle by Victorian e-mobility group...
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 provide a number of mining companies with 10 Bortana EV prototypes...
Interview: Austmine Champion of Innovation 2019 – Steve Durkin!
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. Steve’s...
Safescape innovates to improve safety and productivity
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...
Steve Durkin, Managing Director & Founder, Safescape
As part of Austmine's 30 year celebrations we are shining the spotlight on our members! Former mining engineer Steve Durkin runs Safescape, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of innovative products for the global mining sector. It’s a successful and growing...
Electric Vehicles in the Mining Industry
With the threat of global warming looming over as well as rising oil prices, more and more car companies are beginning to develop their own take on electric transport. It is predicted that by 2030, 58% of the light vehicles on the road in the United States will be...
Safescape launch prototype Electric Vehicle to the Mining Industry
Electric Vehicle launched from collaborative project with Australian technology Safescape launched the prototype Electric Vehicle, the Bortana EV at Mt Cotton Training Centre on 24th May 2019, following a successful exhibition at the Austmine Conference in Brisbane....
Safescape among prestigious lineup at #DisruptMining 2018
BENDIGO, Victoria, March 3, 2018 – Safescape, an Australia company who designs, manufacturesand installs Safescape Laddertube and Edge Protector, is excited to announce their attendance as asemi-finalist at #DisruptMining 2018, a mining innovation accelerator founded...