The Role of Communications in

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The Role of Communications in Mining Innovation

• Mining Automation
• Remote Operations Control
• Critical Communications
• About Us

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Overview Technology Trends in Mining

• Mining Automation
• Remote Operations and Control (ROC)
• Critical Communications
• EPCM
• Security
• Remote video surveillance
• Data logging and diagnostics

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Mining Automation

• In the next 10 years, integrated real-time
  knowledge will transform mining decision making
  and automation processes, opening the way to the
  automated mine which will deliver significant
  benefits in productivity and safety.
• Mine Site Automation
• Streamline decision making
• Remove people from hazardous environments
• Ensure consistency in production systems
• Control operational costs
• Better assets administration/management

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Remote Operations Control (ROC)
Traditionally on-site work is relocated from a
remote location to corporate headquarters,
typically in a city or major centre.

• ROC Benefits
• Greater efficiency
• Lower production costs
• Consolidate business infrastructure
• Higher levels of communication across sites,
  departments and projects
• Complete view of operations from a central
  location
• Make business decisions based on relevant/timely
  information
• Attractive, safer working environment

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Remote Operations Control (ROC)
The implementation of cost-efficient,
intelligent, integrated remote operations is no
longer limited by technology, only by the
willingness to modernize.

• ROC Requirements
• Commitment to modernization
• Process controls technology
• Integrated communications and corporate network
• Planned business continuity and network disaster
  recovery

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ROC - The Mine of the Future

• Key building blocks for automated mine-to-port
  iron ore operations are being commissioned by Rio
  Tinto. These include
• Mine operations in the Pilbara to be controlled
  1,300 km away at a new centre in Perth
• Driverless trains to carry iron ore on most of
  the 1,200 km of track
• Driverless intelligent truck fleet and
• Remote control intelligent drills

Tom Albanese, Rio Tinto CEO Were aiming to be
the global leaders in fully integrated, automated
operations. It will allow for more efficient
operations and directly confront the escalating
costs associated with basing employees at remote
sites, giving us a competitive advantage as an
employer along the way.
The information above was taken from Rio Tintos
January 18 press release.
ITC Global supports critical communications needs
for Rio Tinto on their ROC project.
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Critical Communications with ITC Global
Extend your corporate network to your mine or
project site

• ITC Global robust, comprehensive, secure
• Addressing mining industry trends
• Communication at all stages of mine life cycle
• Trusted by the worlds largest resource
  companies
• Support for critical business applications
• Accounting, procurement and geological software
  applications
• Worldwide VPN/MPLS network extensions
• Carrier voice/video conferencing
• Remote operations and control (ROC)

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Critical Communications with ITC Global

• Business Continuity Network Redundancy with ITC
  Fortify
• Protection from effects of unforeseen events
• Use available bandwidth for unique occasions
  where increased capacity is needed
• Charges invoked only if the link becomes utilized
• Fast delivery and installation
• Revenue continuity
• Peace of mind
• Low monthly price

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Global Service Reach
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About ITC Global
ITC Global Enabling the Future of Mining

• Bring your mine site online
• Facilitate remote operations and control
• Streamline your business
• Increase productivity
• Lower operating costs
• Ensure business/revenue continuity
• Remain competitive

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Partners and References
Mr. Andrew Norris IT Manager andrew.norris_at_minproc
.com.au