Mining companies explore the remotest parts of the world in search of precious/ mineral resources. This exploration is saddled with uncertainties, is expensive and time consuming. The exercise requires immense financial and human capital and decades to turn profitable.

A robust communication network is a key component for any mining operation. Reliable satellite communications can help gain competitive advantage right from exploration to mining to rehabilitation. As with any other complex business set-up, good planning and proper implementation of VSAT can enhance mining operations and move wherever the business goes. Here are few reasons why…

Exploration is a tedious process and the exploration team needs to keep moving around in search of resources. They need equipment that is easy to carry, can be quickly deployed and last through the two to twelve weeks of an average exploration mission. A portable VSAT antenna is the perfect companion that is lightweight and can be set up in minutes providing unhindered broadband connectivity. The exploration team can communicate in real-time and access corporate systems with ease.

Collection, analysis and transmission of data, and maintaining clear lines of communications between the HQ and the experts on field is critical both in terms of time and capital. VSAT delivers up to 99.9% uptime in connectivity, thereby significantly improving operational efficiency, reducing costs and delivering faster results. Whether you’re in the scorching Sahara or the freezing Tundra, satellite connectivity has you covered.

Miners operating in dangerous and remote locations can be provided with GPS tracking and panic button devices. This allows ground operations to keep a constant vigil on human capital and easily track and send assistance in an SOS situation.

At the same time, video surveillance can be routed over VSAT to the head office to send additional assistance in a timely manner in case of a major event such as mechanical failure, security threat or compromise of employee safety.

From day one you may not have full operational performance onsite, but with VSAT you can be sure of unbridled connectivity. VSAT provides the critical voice and data connectivity that allows on field operations to access HQ applications, send data, receive instructions, track movement of man, machinery and cargo and even video conference with colleagues at HQ. In case of down time, there are provisions for voice and data communications back-up so that things can get back to operational normalcy in a jiffy.

The happier your employees are, the more productive they will be. Maintaining high employee morale pays rich long-term dividends. Through VSAT, you can provide a host of communication and entertainment facilities for employees. They can keep in touch with friends and family over text, voice and video calls.

VSAT can also provide high speed internet for private consumption that can be used to access social media or entertainment channels via Sat TV. All of this segregated from business applications so that it does not hinder with performance of mission critical processes.

VSAT satellite communications is not a luxury, but a necessity for new-age mining operations. It provides reliable internet connectivity, voice/ data/ video communication channels, accommodates business data applications at any remote location and allows the entire business machinery to function as one even if resources and people are scattered across the globe.