Today’s modern mine increasingly relies on the use of technology to deliver the safety and productivity being demanded in mine operations. The use cases span multiple aspects of operations from safety systems such as slope stability radar, to information systems like...
It’s been over a decade since the first carrier-grade 4G LTE network was deployed, and five years or so since the introduction of 4G/LTE to the private industry sector as the primary wireless communications network. The major vendors that support the LTE Operations...
Like most things, through continual use over time, microwave links can also suffer the effects of general wear and tear, even more so if contained within a mine setting. If your microwave links are more than six years old, then they might be in need of a health check...
While advancements in communication technologies now provides underground mine operators with more options for increased coverage and improved connectivity, there are several common challenges that need to be taken into consideration when designing a communications...
In the mining industry, where short periods of operational downtime can cause millions of dollars in lost opportunity, operations must be empowered to continuously monitor, manage and control their fleet of high-value mining equipment, vehicles and personnel –...
The FIFO (fly-in/fly-out) lifestyle has become a way of life for many Australians. It affords many benefits to employees such as not having to relocate families to regional or remote areas, extended rest and recreational time at home, career development opportunities,...
