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Mining Giants Turn to Trucks and Alternative Routes Amid the Canadian Rail Shutdown

May 30, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
Amid a major disruption in Canada’s rail system, mining powerhouses Rio Tinto Group and Teck Resources Ltd. are rerouting shipments and turning to trucking solutions to maintain operations. The railway stoppage, which began on August 22, has forced these companies to adopt alternative transportation methods to avoid significant operational delays. Rio Tinto announced that it will increase the use of its private railway between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, along with relying more heavily on trucking to ensure the continued flow of raw materials. The company is a major producer of aluminum, iron ore, diamonds, and titanium in Canada. Similarly, Teck Resources Ltd., which operates a copper mine and refinery in British Columbia, is implementing

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