Mining industry delegates will gather in Sudbury this October for the second annual Mining Vehicle Powertrain Conference, where they’ll discuss best practices and the latest technology used to control diesel emissions in mining.
Hosted by the Mining Diesel Emissions Council, the event will take place Oct. 22-23, 2024 at the Holiday Inn in Sudbury’s South End.
The conference is geared toward mine operators, managers, mining engineers, maintenance supervisors, occupational health and safety professionals, government regulators, environmental management, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and allied trades.
Over the course of two days, delegates will learn about industry best practices, take part in technical discussions, and network with mining industry contacts from across the globe.
There will also be a tradeshow featuring featuring mine operators, engine and equipment manufacturers, and suppliers.
A field trip to Epiroc’s equipment manufacturing facility in Lively is included as part of the event.
Topics covered during the event include:
- occupational health and safety;
- air quality measurement tools;
- reducing diesel exhaust emissions;
- NO2, DPM, GHG reduction;
- new engine technologies and after-treatment technologies;
- biodiesel blends, alternative energy, green mining vehicles;
- selecting, installing and maintaining the best technology for your needs; and
- understanding regulations and the future direction and priorities of regulators.
More information, including how to register, is available by visiting www.mdec.ca.
The Mining Diesel Emissions Council is a Kanata-based organization with its roots tracing back to the 1970s. Its mandate is to provide a global forum for the dissemination of the latest scientific and technologically advanced research to reduce and control diesel emissions in the mining workplace environment.
