Mining automation and the reduction of carbon emissions
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Challenge
To explore the role of automation in the mining industry and uncover the business and sustainability value using 4G and 5G technology.
Solution
Ericsson provided a 4G/5G network to automate and remotely control mining equipment at the Boliden Aitik mine.
Impact
Mining automation has significantly lowered costs for Boliden, saving approximately 1 percent of the Aitik mine’s total annual costs. There was also an estimated 10 percent saving in fuel consumption, which corresponds to a reduction of 9,400 metric tons of CO2 emissions at Aitik.
