Suncor adopting mining safety technology for first time in oilsands, says CEO

The chief executive of Suncor Energy Inc. says the company is adopting mining safety technology for the first time in the oilsands following a recent death and several incidents. The change is among a series of efforts to o improve safety at its sites, Mark Little said Thursday during a conference call to discuss fourth quarter earnings. "As CEO, the accountability for safety and operational excellence is with me, period," he told analysts. "I have a comprehensive plan endorsed by our board and