Newmont’s Trial of Underground 5G at Cadia Mine Delivers Strong Results
Newmont (NYSE: NEM) announces the expansion of next-generation 5G wireless networks in underground mining following successful trials at its Cadia mine in New South Wales, Australia. The trial, conducted in partnership with Ericsson and Telstra Purple, demonstrated significant improvements in network performance and reliability compared to existing wi-fi systems.
Key results include:
- Upload speeds increased from 20-30 Mbps to 90 Mbps in access drives and declines
- 150 Mbps upload and 500 Mbps download achieved in extraction drives
- Persistent and dependable connections, resolving historic wi-fi limitations
Newmont plans to leverage 5G technology to deploy more autonomous fleet equipment and enhance safety systems across its global network of Tier 1 underground gold-copper mines.
Newmont (NYSE: NEM) annuncia l'espansione delle reti wireless 5G di nuova generazione nelle miniere sotterranee a seguito di prove di successo nella sua miniera di Cadia nel New South Wales, Australia. La prova, condotta in collaborazione con Ericsson e Telstra Purple, ha dimostrato miglioramenti significativi nelle prestazioni e nell'affidabilità della rete rispetto ai sistemi wi-fi esistenti.
I risultati chiave includono:
- Le velocità di upload sono aumentate da 20-30 Mbps a 90 Mbps negli accessi e nelle discese
- 150 Mbps di upload e 500 Mbps di download raggiunti nelle vie di estrazione
- Connessioni persistenti e affidabili, risolvendo le limitazioni storiche del wi-fi
Newmont prevede di sfruttare la tecnologia 5G per implementare attrezzature per flotte più autonome e migliorare i sistemi di sicurezza nella sua rete globale di miniere sotterranee di oro-copper di classe 1.
Newmont (NYSE: NEM) anuncia la expansión de las redes inalámbricas 5G de próxima generación en la minería subterránea tras pruebas exitosas en su mina de Cadia en Nueva Gales del Sur, Australia. La prueba, realizada en asociación con Ericsson y Telstra Purple, demostró mejoras significativas en el rendimiento y la fiabilidad de la red en comparación con los sistemas de wi-fi existentes.
Los resultados clave incluyen:
- Las velocidades de carga aumentaron de 20-30 Mbps a 90 Mbps en las entradas y descensos
- Se lograron 150 Mbps de carga y 500 Mbps de descarga en las vías de extracción
- Conexiones persistentes y fiables, resolviendo limitaciones históricas del wi-fi
Newmont planea aprovechar la tecnología 5G para implementar equipos de flota más autónomos y mejorar los sistemas de seguridad en su red global de minas subterráneas de oro-cobre de nivel 1.
뉴몬트 (NYSE: NEM)는 호주 뉴사우스웨일즈의 카디아 광산에서 성공적인 시험을 바탕으로 지하 채굴에 차세대 5G 무선 네트워크를 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 에릭슨 및 텔스트라 퍼플과 협력하여 실시한 이번 시험은 기존의 와이파이 시스템에 비해 네트워크 성능과 신뢰성에서 상당한 개선을 보여주었습니다.
주요 결과는 다음과 같습니다:
- 접속 통로와 경사면에서 업로드 속도가 20-30 Mbps에서 90 Mbps로 증가
- 추출 통로에서 150 Mbps 업로드 및 500 Mbps 다운로드 달성
- 일관되고 신뢰할 수 있는 연결로, 역사적인 와이파이의 한계를 해결
뉴몬트는 5G 기술을 활용해 더욱 자율적인 플릿 장비를 배치하고, 전 세계 Tier 1 지하 금-구리 광산에 걸쳐 안전 시스템을 강화할 계획입니다.
Newmont (NYSE: NEM) annonce l'expansion des réseaux sans fil 5G de nouvelle génération dans les mines souterraines à la suite d'essais réussis dans sa mine de Cadia en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, Australie. L'essai, réalisé en partenariat avec Ericsson et Telstra Purple, a montré des améliorations significatives des performances et de la fiabilité du réseau par rapport aux systèmes Wi-Fi existants.
Les résultats clés incluent :
- Les vitesses de chargement sont passées de 20-30 Mbps à 90 Mbps dans les accès et les pentes
- 150 Mbps en upload et 500 Mbps en download atteints dans les voies d'extraction
- Connexions persistantes et fiables, résolvant les limitations historiques du Wi-Fi
Newmont prévoit d'exploiter la technologie 5G pour déployer des équipements de flotte plus autonomes et améliorer les systèmes de sécurité dans son réseau mondial de mines souterraines d'or-cuivre de niveau 1.
Newmont (NYSE: NEM) kündigt die Erweiterung von Next-Generation 5G-Wireless-Netzwerken im Untertage-Bergbau an, nachdem erfolgreiche Tests in seiner Cadia-Mine in New South Wales, Australien, durchgeführt wurden. Der Test wurde in Partnerschaft mit Ericsson und Telstra Purple durchgeführt und zeigte signifikante Verbesserungen der Netzwerkleistung und -zuverlässigkeit im Vergleich zu bestehenden WLAN-Systemen.
Wichtige Ergebnisse sind:
- Upload-Geschwindigkeiten stiegen von 20-30 Mbps auf 90 Mbps in den Zugangsstrecken und Abbau
- 150 Mbps Upload und 500 Mbps Download in den Förderstrecken erreicht
- Beständige und zuverlässige Verbindungen, die historische WLAN-Einschränkungen überwinden
Newmont plant, die 5G-Technologie zu nutzen, um mehr autonome Flottenausrüstungen einzusetzen und die Sicherheitssysteme in seinem globalen Netzwerk von Tier-1-unterirdischen Gold-Kupfer-Minen zu verbessern.
- Significant improvement in network performance with 5G technology
- Increased upload and download speeds in underground mining operations
- Enhanced reliability and persistence of network connections
- Potential for increased automation and safety improvements
- Plans to expand 5G technology across global mining operations
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Newmont's successful trial of 5G technology at Cadia mine marks a significant advancement in underground mining operations. The improved network capabilities, with upload speeds reaching 90-150Mbps and download speeds up to 500Mbps, address critical issues plaguing traditional wi-fi systems. This technological leap enables more reliable autonomous equipment operation and enhances safety measures.
The ability to operate more machines simultaneously and reduce false safety stops due to network issues is a game-changer for productivity. As Newmont plans to expand 5G usage across its global Tier 1 underground mines, we can expect a substantial boost in operational efficiency and safety standards industry-wide. This move aligns with the broader trend of digitalization in mining, positioning Newmont as a leader in adopting cutting-edge technologies.
The successful implementation of Ericsson's Private 5G solution at Newmont's Cadia mine demonstrates the transformative potential of 5G in industrial applications. The significant improvement in network performance, particularly in challenging underground environments, showcases 5G's ability to overcome limitations of existing technologies like wi-fi.
The trial's success, coupled with Newmont's plans for global expansion of 5G usage, signals a growing market for private 5G networks in the mining sector. This could lead to increased demand for 5G infrastructure and services from telecom providers and equipment manufacturers. The application for Area Wide Licenses from ACMA further indicates a long-term commitment to 5G technology, potentially influencing regulatory frameworks for industrial 5G applications.
Newmont's investment in 5G technology is a strategic move that could yield significant financial benefits. The improved network capabilities are likely to result in increased operational efficiency and productivity, potentially leading to cost savings and higher output. This could positively impact Newmont's bottom line in the medium to long term.
Moreover, as an early adopter of 5G in mining, Newmont is positioning itself as an industry leader in technological innovation. This could enhance its competitive advantage and potentially lead to increased investor confidence. However, investors should also consider the initial capital expenditure required for 5G implementation across Newmont's global operations. The long-term benefits are promising, but short-term financial impacts should be monitored closely.
Ericsson’s Next Generation Wireless connectivity enables safer mining
The Ericsson Private 5G solution is installed in spare rack space in enterprise communications rooms and connects to privately owned and operated 5G radios installed indoors and outdoors. (Photo: Business Wire)
In February last year Newmont announced a trial of 5G in partnership with Ericsson and Telstra Purple at its Cadia mine – one of the largest underground gold and copper mines in the world.
Before the trial, Cadia was limited to upload speeds of 20-30 megabits per second (Mbps) using wi-fi to operate autonomous equipment such as ore loaders and remote-controlled mining machines.
These wi-fi connections were unreliable and unpredictable when under load. There was insufficient capacity to operate the required number of machines in the one area at the same time, particularly with the amount of video upload involved, and automation safety stops were regularly falsely triggered due to network packet loss.
Using Ericsson Private 5G, Newmont was able to demonstrate the ability to achieve upload speeds of around 90Mbps along access drives and declines throughout the underground complex, and 150Mbps upload and 500Mbps download on all-important extraction drives.
The connections underground were found to be persistent and highly dependable, resolving historic limitations experienced with wi-fi and providing the consistent performance essential for remote control and autonomous mining systems.
Newmont Chief Safety and Sustainability Officer, Suzy Retallack said, “the trial results show the extraordinary potential of 5G to improve safety, increase the number of machines that can be operated on a single network and boost production efficiencies in underground mining.”
“These trials are part of the new frontier of technology in mining – using innovation to make our people safer and our mines more productive,” Retallack said.
Newmont will now use 5G to roll out more autonomous fleet like drill rigs, graders and auto haul trucks as part of future mining operations, relying on 5G’s unique capacity and capability to facilitate and streamline operational capabilities while deploying additional safety systems like radars and collision avoidance to improve overall mine safety systems.
Head of Private Cellular Networks from Ericsson, Manish Tiwari said, “5G is enabling rapid global transformation of industry, supporting digitalisation and movement towards automated, more efficient, and safer operations across a number of sectors.”
“Ericsson is proud to be partnering with Newmont on demonstrating the potential of 5G to the global mining sector,” Tiwari said.
Trialling 5G New Radio (NR) technologies on the surface at Cadia as part of the same initiative also demonstrated that new 5G innovations such as 64T64R Massive MIMO, beamforming and beam-steering provided a leap forward in available throughputs at the extended distances found in surface operations.
As an innovative miner, Newmont uses technology to make workers safer while improving efficiency. On the basis of the trial, 5G now has a firm place in Newmont’s communications strategies for Cadia and its other Tier One underground and surface mines across the world.
Following support for the Cadia 5G trial from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Newmont has now applied to ACMA for Area Wide Licenses to extend and embed Newmont’s use of 5G technology across its Australian operations.
Newmont is now planning to expand the use of 5G networks across its global network of Tier 1 underground gold-copper mines.
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