ADVERTORIAL
Transforming the future of mining for Africa
James Trevelyan , SVP , Enterprise and Emerging Marketing , Speedcast
Mining in Africa is now starting to recover from the global pandemic , with GlobalData predicting gold production in the western part of the continent will see a significant rise this year in growth . Therefore , it is imperative operators utilize the power of digital transformation to revolutionize their operations and bounce back as strongly as possible . Mining has long been an uncertain sector in Africa but coupled with the global economic downturn and the falling prices of metal and oil prices , it needs a drastic shift .
Technology is the answer With mine sites vast and spread across a large area , whether open bit or below ground , the Connected Mine builds upon the essential communication needed for day-to-day operations . It layers digital systems and applications over the top to provide a complete digital transformation .
The systems put in place can be leveraged to boost productivity of both workers and resources . Sensors placed on mining equipment and other applications enable