All articles by Andrew Tunnicliffe

Can Australia pick up the pace on underground mine electrification?

Mining finds itself in a unique position: essential to the energy transition, it also adds significantly to the burden of…
Taxes: does Australia’s mining sector pay its way?

It is likely all democratic nations have issues with tax: the amount they want, the amount they take, and the…
Piling on the pressure to recycle mining tyres

In Australia huge amounts of rubber products reach the end of their life each year. Mining’s contribution is largely through…
Treading carefully: industry looks to improve sustainability of mining tyres

From carrying enormously heavy loads to working in some of the toughest environments, often for extended hours, a lot is…
Cybersecurity: getting IT right, or nOT?

In July 2023, Johannesburg-based Sibanye-Stillwater joined a growing cohort of mining companies in the unenviable position of falling foul to…

Mining equipment: carrying the load

Mining is the bedrock of modern Australia, in no small measure thanks to the gold rushes of the mid-1800s. In…
Does copper have the mettle?

With heads likely still a little sore after welcoming in the new year, the International Energy Forum (IEF) offered some…
The role of digital twins in predictive maintenance

The failure of mining equipment can be devastating. By any measure its impact can be staggering, both in terms of…
Pit to port: ABB, AVEVA and Rockwell discuss the integrated mine

Ambitions to digitalise mining operations aren’t new, but digitalisation of the entire mine cycle remains the holy grail – something…
Reducing risk to mine workers with proactive fatigue management

In mining, health and safety is of critical importance. Given the nature of the work and the risks present in…