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CASE STUDY

Beneath the surface of Boliden: Unveiling the heart of efficient mining

Interconnected mine enables drilling & hauling automation, safer operations, enhancing connectivity and reliability, and expanding digital capabilities for open mines.

Where mining meets the cutting edge of technology

To address their demanding connectivity challenges, Boliden implement a secure, private LTE network. This custom-built solution, designed and operated entirely on-site at the Kevitsa mine, delivers 100% local and geo-redundant core network functionality, all while ensuring a high-level of safety.

The future implementation of autonomous machinery

To achieve comprehensive and integrated coverage across a vast 20 km² mining site, connecting facilities, vehicle, equipment and emergency monitoring

Connection of their fleet, equipment and machinery at all times

To guarantee robust management of business-critical applications such as fleet management, remote control of drills, and response systems

Use cases

Remote drilling

Automate process and increase safety

Remote hauling

Improve efficiency and reduce errors

Remote controlled operations

Detect error in transferring materials and give guidance

What our customer said?

  • Safety first, but also we can see it on the production efficiency that we get the right rock to the right place at the right time. [This project] has significantly helped us in our goals to become a better mine.
    — Henrik GrindGeneral Manager, Boliden Kevitsa

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