Speedcast selected for satellite connectivity for Ruashi open-pit copper and cobalt mine
Mining company Katanga has selected Speedcast to deliver satellite connectivity services to its headquarters and Ruashi open-pit copper and cobalt mine, a major mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Speedcast will serve MCK’s Lubumbashi headquarters and the Ruashi open-pit copper and cobalt mine as part of the three-year contract. They will deliver optimised wide-area networking (WAN) over high-throughput and very small aperture terminal (VSAT). Likewise, the company will also provide C-band satellite service and content filtering. Furthermore, the solution will enable internet access, cloud-based applications, IoT and crew welfare applications across their operations.In addition, Speedcast’s 24×7 global Customer Support Centers (CSC) will support all the services.
Ultra-high signal availability
“It’s vital to our headquarters and operations to have seamless communications and network management as we prioritise efficiency and digital transformation, now and in the future, while still operating cost-consciously. Speedcast was a clear choice for our needs, and we look forward to leaning on their team for support and expert guidance, building a strong working partnership for years to come,” said Hubert Nkonkosha, IT Manager at MCK.
Speedcast recently augmented its Tier 1 satellite network across the Sub-Saharan African region with a new High-Throughput Satellite (HTS). The HTS offers ultra-high signal availability – even into 1.8m terminals. The satellite’s look angle across Africa is around 60 degrees elevation. This makes it ideal for steep-sided open pit mines and resilient to equatorial weather patterns. It also incorporates the latest VSAT technology and a selection of bandwidth packages, from high-speed to gigabyte-only plans.
