Name
Connected Mines: Building the Communications Foundation for AI-Ready Operations
Date & Time
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
Jesús Borobia
Description
  • Examining how mining operations are evolving to handle growing volumes of operational and sensor data 
  • Exploring the connectivity requirements behind emerging applications such as automation, digital twins, and AI-driven analytics 
  • Reviewing how mission-critical voice and telemetry carried over TETRA can be integrated with the high-bandwidth private LTE/5G networks these new applications demand, and where MCX fits in bridging the two in active mine environments. 
  • A case study from Sierra Gorda, Chile, where a combined TETRA and private LTE deployment supports safety, efficiency, and the operation's future digital initiatives