As mining operations become increasingly connected and automated, resilient wireless communications networks are essential for safe and efficient operations.
At the Simandou iron ore project in southeastern Guinea, Rio Tinto is developing a world-class mining operation supported by a wide range of RF and wireless technologies. These include VHF/UHF DMR radio systems, Wi-Fi operating across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, wireless mesh networks, and point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave links in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum.
These technologies form the backbone of the mine’s IT and OT infrastructure, supporting operational communications, connectivity, automation and data transfer across the site.
To support both project delivery and RF planning and modelling, Rio Tinto uses HTZ Communications. HTZ helps engineering teams to accurately model coverage, assess interference, simulate deployment scenarios and evaluate multiple wireless technologies within a single project environment.
By enabling detailed RF planning and coexistence analysis, HTZ Communications helps ensure that critical wireless communications remain reliable and available when needed most.
Rio Tinto and HTZ Communications
Rio Tinto uses HTZ Communications across its mining operations to support radio network planning, wireless coverage analysis and spectrum engineering activities. The platform supports the design, optimisation and maintenance of mission-critical wireless infrastructure across complex mining environments worldwide.
