Andrew Tunnicliffe, Author at Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/author/andytunnicliffe/ Mining news and in-depth feature articles on the latest mining company deals and projects covering trends in mineral exploration with up to date data on the most mined metal and mineral commodities Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:02:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/01/cropped-Mining-Technology-Favicon-1-32x32.png Andrew Tunnicliffe, Author at Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/author/andytunnicliffe/ 32 32 Cleaner fuels – a bridge to electrification? https://www.mining-technology.com/features/cleaner-fuels-a-bridge-to-electrification/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/shutterstock_2376936495.jpg Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Many mining companies are turning to cleaner fuels as an immediate solution to reducing operational emissions.

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]]> Designing a fully electric mine with Norge Mineraler and ABB https://www.mining-technology.com/features/designing-a-fully-electric-mine-with-norge-mineraler-and-abb/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/05/abb-norge-mineraler-electrification.jpg Fri, 24 May 2024 10:20:11 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/designing-a-fully-electric-mine-with-norge-mineraler-and-abb/ We hear from Norge Mineraler and ABB about how they plan to develop a fully electric new mine in Norway

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]]> Tech wrap: ground engaging tools go digital https://www.mining-technology.com/features/ground-engaging-tools-digital-maintenance/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/04/shutterstock_2362149767.jpg Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Digital technologies are offering mine operators more advanced options for the monitoring and maintenance of ground engaging tools

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]]> Emergency drill: a look at mine safety and rescue in Australia https://www.mining-technology.com/features/mining-safety-rescue-australia/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/03/shutterstock_1089455279.jpg Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 As Australia’s miners come to terms with recent losses, how can mine safety and rescue be improved and what’s the role of technology in this effort?

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]]> The role of technology in mine safety and rescue https://www.mining-technology.com/features/the-role-of-technology-in-mine-safety-and-rescue/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/03/GettyImages-2008827254.2048_0_1.jpg Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:11:00 +0000 The risk of serious injury and death is a sad reality in mining, but technology can help reduce accidents and improve emergency response.

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]]> Mine fleet management in the age of automation https://www.mining-technology.com/features/mine-fleet-management-automation/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/GettyImages-139495499.1600_0_1.jpg Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:18:52 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/mine-fleet-management-automation/ As the pace of vehicle automation in the mining industry grows, fleet management software and user training have come into focus.

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]]> Outback powerpack: how battery storage could be the future of Western Australian mining https://www.mining-technology.com/features/outback-powerpack-battery-storage-future-western-australian-mining/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/07/0136f714-eac3-410f-bc13-2ed6d514915a.jpg Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 As battery technology evolves, we profile some of the work being done to deploy the processes at some of Western Australia’s biggest mines.

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]]> On a roll: how nitrogen is fast becoming the tyre-filler of choice https://www.mining-technology.com/features/how-nitrogen-is-fast-becoming-the-tyre-filler-of-choice/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/06/GettyImages-1302979644.jpg Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:09:53 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/features/how-nitrogen-is-fast-becoming-the-tyre-filler-of-choice/ Fires at mines are a common concern, but there are options to minimise the risk by reducing the use of oxygen, including nitrogen tyres.

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]]> Satellites in the south: creating space for mining innovations https://www.mining-technology.com/features/satellites-creating-space-for-mining-innovation/ https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2023/05/BAhRLEb3.jpg Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 What’s the difference between centimetres and metres? The answer is a lot, as the SouthPAN initiative looks set to prove.

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]]> Satellites in the south: making space for mining innovations https://www.mining-technology.com/features/satellite-mining-gps-southpan/ Tue, 23 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 How does Australian mining measure up? The answer comes from space, as Andrew Tunnicliffe looks at the benefits of SouthPAN GPS satellites.

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