MTS Launches Private LTE Network at Kovdorsky GOK Mine

MTS Launches Private LTE Network at Kovdorsky GOK Mine
Russian telco MTS has built a dedicated private LTE (pLTE) communication technology network at the Kovdorsky GOK mine in the Murmansk region in a bid to enhance operations at a the mine. The mine, a Russian manufacturer of apatite, baddeleite, and iron ore concentrate, is part of the fertiliser producer MHK EuroChem.

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Private LTE Network

MTS said the pLTE network, now in pilot operation, aims to automate production processes, introduce telemetry services, and implement remote control solutions for equipment, transport, drilling, and blasting operations. It will also facilitate the transfer of video information from stationary and mobile cameras to the control panel, while modernising the IT infrastructure for efficient data collection, processing, storage, and transmission.

Eight LTE base stations have been installed at the mine, covering key areas of mining and storage facilities spanning 72 sq. km., including the challenging weather conditions of the Zhelezny quarry, said MTS.

The data center boasts a network core from the domestic telecommunications company/manufacturer, STC Protey, with a geo-reservation function, ensuring network management, traffic security, and seamless integration of digital services into the enterprise’s IT landscape.

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Enhanced Operations at Kovdorsky GOK Mine

This network connects over 20 pieces of equipment to the automated dispatching system of the mining transport complex “Quarry” at Kovdor GOK, including BelAZ dump trucks, excavators, and drilling rigs.

Previously, data on machinery and equipment conditions were transmitted through lengthy routes via St Petersburg and Murmansk, leading to delays in dispatcher information and affecting work safety. With the dedicated network, all transport movement information remains within the enterprise’s perimeter, improving response speed and safety measures, MTS said.