Digital Communication Solutions for enhanced business efficiency in African Mining Investing in African Mining

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1 Digital Communication Solutions for enhanced business efficiency in African Mining Investing in African Mining Catherine Mauvais, Sales Director Africa Nov

2 Marlink Enterprise We are the reliable partner in satcom-enabled communications for servicing remote operations worldwide 28/11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 2

3 Marlink Enterprise at a glance A true Expertise in the Mining Sector, in Africa. 28-Nov-17 Connect smarter. 3 Anywhere.

4 Full range of Enterprise Solutions 28-Nov-17 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 4

5 Reliable and cost effective communications networks are critical At all stages of a mine s life cycle To transmit real time analysis data to corporate head office & stake holders To monitor equipment & production remotely To ensure the safety of mining assets and staff at all times For staff morale Reliable communications are essential to the success of mining projects & productivity 28/11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 5

6 Case Study 1 Improving a Mine s Productivity through LoRa and Satellite backhauling

7 Case Study Tailings Dams Monitoring 1 to 2 major tailings dams incidents per year (3500 dams worldwide) Challenge Monitor Tailings Dams at mine sites in the Americas to avoid Potential Failures Structure overload Water imbalances Drainage Natural disasters And associated Risks Human casualties Property and infrastructure damage Environmental damage 28/11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 7

8 Solution: Lora & Satellite Backhauling Data Collection Data Aggregation Data Transmission Data Routing Data Processing Web Services API Proximity Portal Sensor Gateway Terminal Network Platform Services Detection Alerts & Alarms Analysis & Prediction 28/11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere.

9 Solution: LoRaWan (LPWA) Coverage Lifetime Cost Usage 5-15KM range Deep indoor Star network Bidirectionnal 10+ years battery life Low power consumption Adaptative data rate Connectivity profile Low power deployment costs Licence free spectrum Open standard Public & private network Network stability Location without GPS 5.5kbps 28-Nov-17 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 9

10 Case Study 2 Lowering Mining Equipment Downtime through Wireless and Satellite Backhauling

11 Case Study Hydraulic Hose Monitoring Hydraulic hose failures can cause: Up to 2 hours of downtime on mining equipment, Resulting in up to 25k USD on lost production Challenge Minimize downtime due to hydraulic hose failures on mining equipment at a Gold mine in Africa Previous Solution Faulty hose needs to be removed, and taken back to the assembly workshop, New hose assembled, taken back to the pit, And mounted on the equipment. 28/11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 11

12 Solution: Wireless & Satellite Backhauling Mining Pit Maintenance Bay Hose Assembly Workshop VPN Wireless connectivity for the transmission of RFID tag information to Hose Workshop Satellite Backhaul to stock management & finance departments at head office Marlink Teleport VPN Head Office 28/11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 12

13 Solution: Wireless & Satellite Backhauling Productivity benefits to the customer Time saved on hose replacement : 1 to 1,5 hours Lost production reduced up to 75% Low cost IT solution (no MRC on local network) Data sent immediately to the finance & logistics departments for real time stock management and end user invoicing 28/11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 13

14 Case Study 3 Connecting clients on the Move

15 Satellite Broadband for temporary sites Challenge Provide reliable, guaranteed and high bandwidth connectivity solution for mobile or temporary construction sites Marlink Solution VSAT solution for Internet, , voice over IP & welfare services Guaranteed bandwidth with 99,5% SLA Fully managed by Marlink: we install, dismantle & reinstall Productivity benefits to the customer Guaranteed always-on & unlimited connectivity solution wherever it is required: no time lost in identifying local providers, negotiating prices, setting up the network Frame agreement: unique pre-agreed pricing for Africa No use = no charge 28-Nov-17 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 15

16 Case Study 4 Improving Network and Cost Efficiency through a Hybrid Network Solution

17 Improving network efficiency Challenge 75% Iron Ore commodity price decrease over 5 years Ebola crisis in Liberia & neighbouring countries IT network needed to support a large set of business applications with a limited budget Improve productivity whilst lowering costs 28/11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 17

18 Marlink solution Site 2 VPN Site 1 VPN Site 2 3,5 Ghz 3,5 Ghz VPN 3,5 Ghz 45 Mbps of Bandwidth Fiber Backbone VSAT back-up for 100% availability Microwave extension 7 Ghz Value Added Services Bandwidth on Demand Corporate services (VPN) Welfare solutions QoS and Security Marlink Routers VPN Paris TH2 28/11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 18

19 Thank You! Questions? Catherine Mauvais Africa Sales Director /11/2017 Connect smarter. Anywhere. 19

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