Case Study: Agnico Eagle achieves safer, more efficient underground mining with Ericsson private LTE

Agnico Eagle and safer mining with Ericsson 4G LTE network

Agnico Eagle, a gold mining company, faced significant challenges in establishing reliable voice and data communications deep within its underground mine. Their existing telephone line provided limited visibility for above-ground staff, and attempts to deploy Wi-Fi proved too costly and offered poor coverage. They partnered with vendor Ericsson and its partner Ambra Solutions to design a private 4G LTE network to address these issues.

The solution implemented by Ericsson involved deploying the world's deepest underground private LTE network using Ericsson hardware and software. This provided high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity throughout hundreds of kilometers of tunnels. The results greatly improved miner safety through real-time communication and location tracking. It also boosted efficiency by enabling remote operations and automated ventilation, leading to increased productivity, lower costs, and advancements in sustainability objectives.

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