Newmont Goldcorp Boddington Gold Mine, WA, Australia

Newmont Goldcorp Boddington operated a P25 Phase 1 FDMA trunked network, which was approaching end of life, and growth of the mine demanded more capacity. A move to TDMA technology would double the capacity of existing frequency licenses with the same amount of infrastructure. Two options were considered; compared to P25 Phase 2, DMR Tier 3 proved to be a much more cost-effective platform to provide the mission-critical capacity that Newmont Goldcorp required.

The Tait DMR Tier 3 network at Newmont Goldcorp Boddington now has ample capacity to accommodate for large fluctuations in usage, such at the start of each shift, or when contractors come onto the site - sometimes up to 1000 at a time.

• Tait services experts tailored the system elements and optimized network performance to suit Newmont Goldcorp's operational requirements.
• Tait Managed Services provide 24/7 system monitoring, support, and proactive response to minimize any interruptions to mining operations.
• The Tait Managed Services team provides monthly performance analysis and recommendations to improve system operation and proactively manage system capacity. Extrapolation of channel usage informs recommendations on upcoming traffic channel capacity requirements for a variety of scenarios.
• To keep the radios working effectively within a fixed cost structure, Tait Service Advantage provides access to software updates and extended warranty for terminals.

Tait EnableFleet provides centralized control and visibility of radio fleet programming, saving time and offering peace of mind. Over-the-air software configuration and firmware updates allow Newmont Goldcorp to easily and actively manage the fleet of radios and how they operate, as well as apply new features. Minimizing the need for technicians to locate and travel to radios around the mine site for physical upgrades saves significant costs and time. It also avoids diverting mine vehicles away from the operation.

The solution implemented by Tait is high capacity, well supported, and exceeds the requirements of the customer.