Vertical: Mining
Application: Improved safety and efficiency
Ecosystem: Ericsson, Telstra Purple
Private Network: LTE & 5G
Australian mining company Newcrest is getting set to trial a private LTE and 5G wireless network at their Cadia Valley Operations in New South Wales. Working with Telstra Purple and Ericsson, Newcrest will assess the performance of cellular versus Wi-Fi to support increased automation and worker safety.