Fort St. John, BC – Badger Mining Corporation, in partnership with TranSand Inc., is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of a major expansion at the TranSand Fort St. John terminal; the first and only unit train facility in Northeast British Columbia (NEBC). This strategic initiative will add 275 new railcar spots, significantly enhancing the capacity and efficiency of our operations.
This expansion will fortify Badger Mining Corporation’s network across Canada, especially boosting supply in the Montney region of NEBC. “We are proactively meeting the demands of our NEBC customers and paving the way for future growth,” said Joe Cessar, Executive Vice President of Sales. “This project underscores our ongoing commitment to ensuring reliable and timely delivery for our customers throughout the year.”
“We are proud to partner with Badger Mining Corp. on this expansion as we work together to meet the growing needs of their customers.” said Norm Taves, President of TranSand. “The addition of 275 new railcar spots at this unit train facility exemplifies our joint efforts to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. With the benefit of our many years of experience in the region, and the support of Badger we were able to find creative solutions to maximize railcar storage and operational efficiency.”
Badger Mining Corporation and TranSand Inc. are dedicated to creating a reliable and seamless supply chain for our clients across Canada. The Fort St. John terminal expansion is a critical component of this vision, supporting both economic growth and operational excellence in the region. With groundwork now complete, rail installation and commissioning are scheduled for spring 2025.
About Badger Mining Corporation: Badger Mining Corporation (BMC) is a family owned, values driven industrial sand supplier with a Team of awesome Associates passionately pursuing excellence and stakeholder satisfaction. BMC’s sand operations are located near Fairwater, WI, Taylor, WI and Kermit, TX. Our headquarters, the C.A. Chier Resource Center, is located in Berlin, WI. BMC’s high quality silica sand is primarily used in hydraulic fracturing for natural gas and oil extraction, and in the foundry metal casting industry. Other applications for our sand include construction, field turf, filter media, and water filtration. For more information, please see www.badgerminingcorp.com
About TranSand Incorporated: TranSand Inc. is a progressive private company formed to meet the oil and gas industry’s need for frac sand storage and transfer terminals. We understand the need for reliability and careful planning to control costs in the field. Our commitment to dependable service means our clients can focus on what they do best. TranSand, your frac sand storage, and transfer specialists! “We do what we say we will do.” For more information, please see www.transand.ca