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$5 million per day and losing a haul truck
can mean a loss of $1.8 million per day,
equipment performance has significant
repercussions.
Additionally, with access to real-time data
and analytics, geologists, mine planners
and pit controllers, as well as drilling and
blasting teams can, among other tasks,
utilize visualization tools that provide 3D
displays of a mine (geological modeling),
on-the-day scheduling, and even
predictive maintenance through smart
statistical and optimization algorithms.
Sustainability
A private LTE network is also sustainable
— enabling comprehensive situational
awareness for improved safety, with
full visibility of people, assets and
infrastructure —without the invasive
footprint of humans or machines. while solidifying mining materials as the
cornerstone of the energy transition.
This ‘green’ transformation reduces
climate impact through increased
production
efficiencies
and
the
‘decarbonization’ of the supply chain.
On a broader scale, such sustainability
plants a stake in the ground as the mining
industry’s response to climate change As digital transformation becomes
pervasive in mining and the industry
itself evolves toward knowledge-based
jobs that supplement human resources
while optimizing their safety and security,
it becomes a competitive differentiator
in assisting mining companies globally
in
transforming
their
operational
processes. Additionally, by using private
LTE networks, they have the ability
to lower operational costs, improve
productivity and maintain complete
visibility and control over their sites. The
mining companies that recognize and
embrace this transition today are best
suited to navigate the changes ahead
and come out on top tomorrow.
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