THE MINING EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 EDITION
The Mining Executive Magazine is a premium, daily dose of executive centred news and discussion platform spanning across major resources industry sectors. The Magazine monitors and distil executives’ pulse in order to create a 21st-century Industry 4.0 adaptive knowledge ecosystem for the sustainability of future generations within mining, oil and gas fields. With thousands of executives on our radar, we are truly a global executive leader hence are viewed as the authoritative voice of reason. We dig deep into what happens behind closed boardroom doors and unearth critical signals and directions affecting the sustainability of our beloved industry. Our content comes from Technical journalists, Mining Executives, Subject Matter Experts, Academics, Analysts and seasoned professionals and, is regulated by a dedicated team of Editors and Journalist having deep technical and practical field experience to ensure accuracy and factual reporting across Australia, Asia/Pacific/ Europe/ Africa/Middle East, North America and South America. Website: www.theminingexecutive.com Email: info@theminingexecutive.com
The Mining Executive Magazine is a premium, daily dose of executive centred news and discussion platform spanning across major resources industry sectors. The Magazine monitors and distil executives’ pulse in order to create a 21st-century Industry 4.0 adaptive knowledge ecosystem for the sustainability of future generations within mining, oil and gas fields. With thousands of executives on our radar, we are truly a global executive leader hence are viewed as the authoritative voice of reason. We dig deep into what happens behind closed boardroom doors and unearth critical signals and directions affecting the sustainability of our beloved industry. Our content comes from Technical journalists, Mining Executives, Subject Matter Experts, Academics, Analysts and seasoned professionals and, is regulated by a dedicated team of Editors and Journalist having deep technical and practical field experience to ensure accuracy and factual reporting across Australia, Asia/Pacific/ Europe/ Africa/Middle East, North America and South America.
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MINING EXECUTIVE
Magazine FEBRUARY 2020
Mineral extraction from underground
settings present some of the
harshest operating conditions, a
situation that takes delicate skills for seasoned
operators to navigate smoothly.
Underground mining communications
technology is fast evolving, a move that has
tremendously improved performance of
mining operations as well as safety. MST
Global, recently announced the upcoming
release of their new smartphone and network
solution, Cortex. The phone and network will
be used as the primary communication
solution for harsh underground environments.
MST will become the first communications
provider to implement the total solution
methodology underground.
“Our Cortex solution also works seamlessly
with Wi-Fi and LTE networks, meaning our
customers no longer need products from
multiple suppliers for their phone, radio, datanetwork
and VIOP applications,” said Jeremy
Hanrahan, Software Product Manager, MST
Global.
“We used our extensive experience with
underground mining and tunnelling
operations to develop this solution. The
battery life will outlast a shift
underground, the smart-phone is easy to
use and there is specific industry
functionality of push-to-talk. This simple,
single device is easy to deploy and train
staff to use,” said
Keep in touch with personnel by sending messages or calling
Locate employees underground using personnel tracking
Broadcast communication to send instructions quickly and easily
Man-down feature that help personnel in duress
Smart-phone application capability
By bringing together the complete telecommunications solution it is easy to manage and support,
with the additional benefit of not being locked into fluctuating carrier rates. Cortex is part of the
new MST Underground Communications Network Solution which is delivered as a complete
commercial package for small, medium and large operations.
MST Global specializes in harsh industrial technology that empowers customers to unearth safety
and productivity improvements. Since 1989 MST has consistently delivered innovative solutions
that do not only address the needs of customers today, but also address their future needs.
MST Solutions:
Smart Network Infrastructure
Safety & Tracking
Voice & Emergency Communications
Workflow Management Software
Operational Intelligence Software
Control & Automation Software
If your goal is to achieve operational excellence across mining, tunnelling, remote construction or
in a quarry we are here to help you.
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