The Philippines is home to vast mineral resources, including gold, copper, nickel, and chromite. The mining industry has tremendous potential to contribute to the country’s economic growth, particularly with the growing demand for minerals in electronics, automotive, and construction. However, mining businesses in the Philippines face numerous challenges, including the need for reliable and affordable high-speed connectivity.
Mining operations can be hazardous, and reliable real-time communication is crucial for ensuring the safety of employees and transmitting large packets of data between sites. Moreover, most mining operations are located remotely, further underlining the need for consistent internet. For established mining operators like Techiron Resources, Inc. Mining and Century Peak Corporation, who operate mines in the Dinagat Islands — a small, isolated province with limited infrastructure — the answer to the traditional connectivity problem lies in the sky.
Recognizing this need, Kacific, a leading provider of satellite broadband technology, has emerged as a key player in delivering essential connectivity solutions to businesses operating in the Philippines, including mining operators. Leveraging the capabilities of its geostationary satellite, Kacific1, the company has successfully facilitated connectivity for over 2,000 businesses across all 7,640 islands in the country.
Kacific employs an all-encompassing strategy, offering high-speed internet and tailored IoT solutions for the mining industry, enabling real-time monitoring, bolstering safety measures, ensuring environmental adherence, optimizing logistics, and providing valuable data analytics for informed decision-making, fostering an efficient and sustainable mining sector. Additionally, their implementation of CCTV systems further strengthens security and safety protocols, safeguarding personnel and assets, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency in mining activities.
A distinctive aspect of Kacific’s operations in the Philippines is its strong local presence, reinforced by an extensive network of ISP partners like Bambunet, a dedicated team of more than 150 distributors and installers, and a highly experienced on-ground Filipino team. This robust local support system ensures that businesses, including mining operators, receive continuous assistance and reliable aftersales services, thereby maximizing the benefits of Kacific’s satellite broadband technology.
This satellite broadband connection significantly impacted day-to-day mining operations, and the operations team noticed the benefits immediately. Now everyone can maintain communications regardless of location, manage mining operations efficiently and remotely, monitor equipment, and track, store, and analyze data. It is also beneficial for geo-positioning services and mine site environmental monitoring.
Century Peak was so impressed with Kacific’s service and aftersales support that they commissioned further installations at other sites. Now they have three installations and work with Kacific Authorized Distributors (KADs) Oktatech. Kacific’s viable, cost-effective connectivity solution enables Techiron Resources, Inc. to monitor equipment in real time, identify and address issues as they arise, and coordinate efforts across sites, offices, and teams.
Both Century Peak and Techiron can assure their workers about their safety thanks to reliable internet. With device monitoring capabilities, they can detect threats and issue proactive alerts when trouble strikes, initiating evacuation or other safety initiatives. Good-quality connectivity also means that their remote workforce can continually communicate with their loved ones.
Kacific’s satellite broadband technology has proven to be an effective solution for mining operators in the Philippines, regardless of size, location, and requirements. By relying on enhanced connectivity, mining operators can effectively enable collaboration between workmates, drive efficiencies, and, most importantly, prioritize the safety and well-being of remote mining workers.
Ready to transform your remote mining operation? Email Bambunet at vsat@bambunet.com or call 0966 193 1966 to learn more.
For more information on Kacific’s satellite technology, visit www.kacific.com.
