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An electric personality
Max Planck once said that “science advances one funeral at a time”. His point was that for any progress to be made in scientific endeavours, old thinking must be put to rest. Such is the case with electrification. Dr Nesimi Ertugrul, an associate professor at the University of Adelaide’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, shares his thoughts on why the time is ripe for the change to electric at mine sites.
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The expert: Michael RobertsMeet the peopleThe expert: Michael Roberts
As BEV Category Manager for Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ Parts & Services division, Michael Roberts deals with everything from battery logistics, the aftermarket business and battery data extraction. -
Meet the people: Haley-Anna BlinnMeet the peopleMeet the people: Haley-Anna Blinn
Working as a young, female BEV applications engineer for Sandvik has provided Haley-Anna Blinn with extensive knowledge and experience, going forward into the battery-dominated mining industry. -
An electric personalityMeet the peopleAn electric personality
Max Planck once said that “science advances one funeral at a time”. His point was that for any progress to be made in scientific endeavours, old thinking must be put to rest. Such is the case with electrification. Dr Nesimi Ertugrul, an associate professor at the University of Adelaide’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, shares his thoughts on why the time is ripe for the change to electric at mine sites. -
Automation deconstructedMeet the peopleAutomation deconstructed
William Pratt Rogers, an assistant professor in mining engineering at the University of Utah, has no doubt that automation will continue to reshape the mining industry, but not necessarily in the ways everyone expects. -
Waste’s journey to valueMeet the peopleWaste’s journey to value
Veena Sahajwalla is an accomplished engineer, scientist and inventor, and a passionate advocate of developing a circular economy, which she believes can become a sustainable blueprint for all. -
A fair chance for everyoneMeet the peopleA fair chance for everyone
Rebecca Roper is mine manager for Glencore’s George Fisher Mine, an underground zinc, lead and silver mine in Queensland, Australia. She is passionate about ensuring that talented individuals are recognized in the operation, regardless of their gender. -
All in the familyMeet the peopleAll in the family
From trainee truck operator to shift boss and training manager, Arlene Johnston parlayed her love of mining into a career underground at QME Ltd, distinguishing her as the first female miner in Ireland. She took time to share with Solid Ground online the challenges and opportunities she faces on a daily basis. -
Solving the puzzleMeet the peopleSolving the puzzle
Demanding production targets and complex conditions mean Agnico Eagle’s underground operations manager Fernando Viezcas faces a long list of daily challenges at the Pinos Altos gold mine in northern Mexico. With high-performance rock tools and three support engineers permanently on site, Sandvik helps provide peace of mind.
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High yield and safety in the Andes
El Teniente, located in the Chilean Andes, is one of the largest underground copper mines on the planet. It is also one of the most complex, with many geotechnical challenges. By using automated solutions, the mine has significantly improved safety and productivity. Now, together with Sandvik, state-owned company Codelco is creating the mine of the future. In the next few years, the goal is for El Teniente to only have automated trucks and loaders.
Giving new life to old tools
Having developed its own unique extraction technology, Sandvik Rock Tools can now offer an industry-leading recycling program for used drill bits. And by participating, customers can help generate significant reductions in CO 2 emissions and preserve scarce resources.