TECHNOLOGY

Communication for automation

Joe Carr, director of mining at Inmarsat, tells Ailbhe Goodbody about how connectivity is critical to enabling automated machinery and equipment in the mining sector

Ailbhe Goodbody
Mining companies need to have 100% reliable data connections for their equipment

Mining companies need to have 100% reliable data connections for their equipment

What do you think are the benefits of automation for the mining industry? Our focus is to really align ourselves to providing more services to the end customer, including mining majors and OEM suppliers,...

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