Newmont said it is expanding its use of next-generation 5G wireless networks to improve mine safety following trial results from its Cadia underground operation in New South Wales, Australia. Before the trial with Ericsson and Telstra Purple, Newmont said Cadia was limited to upload speeds of 20-30 megabits per second using Wi-Fi to operate autonomous equipment such as ore loaders…
Read MoreEricsson has inked a reseller deal with Comsol for a deal to fast-track digital transformation to South African mines. Under the new partnership confirmed last week, Ericsson will provide Comsol with its private 5G solution to expand enterprise business and Comsol will maintain the right to resell secure and sustainable solution to customers. “With Ericsson’s high-end connectivity solution and Comsol’s…
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Gold miner Newcrest has partnered with Ericsson and Telstra Purple to deploy a private 4G LTE and 5G trial network for the underground operations of its Cadia Valley operations in New South Wales. Full story.
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Ericsson and Becker Mining Systems recently announced a teaming that could advance the growing 5G trend in mining even further: a global reselling agreement for private 5G and private network solutions. Under the deal, where Ericsson is Becker’s partner of choice, Ericsson will sell and deliver the solutions with a multi-country deal that will cover many countries including the U.S.,…
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