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The Mining Information Superhighway: Connectivity That Determines Autonomy

A converged connectivity foundation that enables mining companies to operate safer, smarter and increasingly autonomous operations, from the pit to the operations centre.
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Autonomous mining cannot fail due to network limitations: the network must be the enabler
WHY THIS “MINING INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY” CHALLENGE?
Fragmented networks can’t support mining autonomy

Mining companies are scaling autonomous fleets, drones and AI faster than fragmented networks can support. Autonomy doesn’t begin with the machine—it begins with the network that connects it

Key benefits
Every connected operation brings autonomous mining closer
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Keep every operation within reach

Reliable, low-latency communications enable autonomous fleets, remote equipment and coordinated machine-to-machine operations

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See the whole operation as it happens

Continuous data from equipment, plants and logistics creates a shared, real-time view for faster decisions

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Protect people before risk becomes incident

Connected cameras, sensors and analytics identify unsafe conditions earlier and improve operational awareness

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Scale innovation without rebuilding the network

A converged architecture combining photonic networking, Private 5G and edge computing provides resilience for future mining

How NTT DATA helps

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Define the roadmap for autonomous mining

Align connectivity investments with operational priorities, teleoperations, safety, AI, sustainability and long-term business outcomes

Mining engineer using digital tools to plan autonomous mining, teleoperations, AI and safety investments
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Build one connected operational ecosystem

Design a network-of-networks that seamlessly integrates fiber, photonic networking, Private 5G, industrial Wi-Fi, optical wireless, satellite communications and edge computing across the entire mining operation

Mining operations team monitoring a connected network ecosystem integrating fiber, Private 5G, satellite and edge computing
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Bring intelligence closer to the operation

Leverage edge computing and IOWN capabilities to process data where it matters most, enabling distributed AI, digital twins, robotics and real-time video analytics with lower latency and greater resilience

Operations team using edge computing and IOWN analytics for distributed AI, digital twins and real-time decision-making
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Beyond Modernization, Toward Autonomy

By connecting network observability, IT/OT security and managed operations, we help mining companies scale autonomy with confidence, resilience and continuous operational visibility

Mining operations team using network observability, IT/OT security and digital planning to scale autonomous operations
Mining team using digital connectivity to improve safety, operational intelligence and autonomous mining operations.
Proven impact
Safer People, Smarter Operations

One connectivity foundation keeps the entire mining ecosystem moving toward autonomy

Results that matter
When connectivity becomes operational intelligence
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Keep Autonomous Operations Running Longer

reduce manual interventions and operational interruptions caused by connectivity limitations

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Enable Safer Remote Operations

reliable transmission of telemetry, control commands and high-resolution video strengthens teleoperations across hazardous environments

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Respond Faster With a Complete Operational Picture

Real-time information from mining, processing, maintenance and logistics improves coordination and decision-making.

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Scale AI, Digital Twins and Connected Operations With Confidence

a common connectivity foundation accelerates deployment of new digital capabilities across the value chain

Lead the Network Behind Autonomous Mining

Build the connectivity foundation that enables safer, smarter and increasingly autonomous mining operations→

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