Engineering & Mining Journal

DEC 2012

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COMPANY PROFILE-PAID ADVERTISEMENT Mine Site Technologies (MST) is a global communications leader with 23 years of experience in the design, manufacture, deployment, service and support of critical, high quality, solutions for communications networks; including voice communications, vehicle and personnel tracking, production optimisation, and safety in underground and surface mining applications. We are also applying the experience and knowledge gained in creating products for use in the harsh and difficult environments of mining to create products that are purposed for use in demanding industrial environments as well. Founded in Australia in 1989 MST deployed the first commercially available PED (Personal Emergency Device) using TTE (Through the Earth) technology. Since that time MST has developed and expanded its suite of communications technologies to deliver total communication solutions. These technologies range from VDV Leaky Feeder Radio Systems to the newest Wi-Fi (IP) based ImPact "One Network" Digital System. Mine Site Technologies solutions are deployed at hundreds of mine sites around the world. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for mining and industrial communications infrastructure, world-wide. We are accomplishing this through the creation of innovative fit-for-purpose network components and systems designed specifically for the various harsh environments. Mine Site Technologies is dedicated to creating, supporting, and extending a safe working environment for its employees, customers and stakeholders, wherever they may operate in the world. We train our employees, design our products, operate our business, and support customer safety initiatives to create a global culture of safety. We pride ourselves on providing the most technologically advanced mine communications systems available in the world today, and we design, manufacture, and support those products to the highest standards of workmanship and quality. "We Enable Safe Production"—MST will be an essential part of our customers' businesses by providing them information and communica- 22 E&MJ; • DECEMBER 2012 tion solutions and services which support their productivity and safety. Our significant "One Network" solutions for the mining industry include: • ImPact—Underground Digital Communications and Tracking System (IEEE 802.11b/g, 802.11i, 802.11e); • Tracking Systems—Personnel and vehicle tracking; • VIP—Vehicle Intelligence Platform: real-time vehicle diagnostics and payload data system; • VDV—Leaky Feeder Radio System; • Wireless "Breadcrumb" Mobile Mesh—High bandwidth mobile networks; underground and surface; • ICCL—Integrated Communications Cap Lamp; • MinePhone—Intrinsically safe mine purposed VoIP wireless communications from any area of a mine covered by a wireless IP network (including underground to surface); • PED—Personal Emergency Device: TTE (Through-The-Earth) emergency and general communications system; • BlastPED—Remote blast initiation system using the PED transmission system. Our Clients Our clients include the world's leading mining and industrial companies which supply coal, copper, gold, silver, and a vast array of commodities to the global markets. These organizations acknowledge Mine Site Technologies' ability to deliver total mining purposed communication and tracking solutions for increased productivity and safety. These customers have realized the commitment that Mine Site Technologies has made to them in providing a communications solution that is fully supported by the global leader in the design, manufacture, deployment and support of critical communications networks. Our Work Ethic A philosophy of Best Practice pervades our approach to and is demonstrated in our product development, manufacturing, customer service and support. In the words of our Mission Statement: Mine Site Technologies has been the recipient of numerous awards including two National Energy Awards from the Australian Department of Primary Industries and Energy, two Awards of Excellence from the Institute of Engineers (Australia) and two Design Institute Awards (Australia). Working on six continents, MST's offices and support centers are strategically located in the world's primary mining regions and continue to expand. Our global headquarters is located in Sydney, NSW, Australia, our Americas headquarters is located in Denver, Colorado, USA, and our China headquarters is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. www.e-mj.com

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