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Dean Thornewell of LiuGong is betting big on electric | Credits: Beth McLoughlin

Dean Thornewell, managing director of LiuGong Machinery believes greener fuel options could help improve the image of mining - and he is betting on electric machines as the "best option" for miners. ...

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