Majda Lahlou Kassi, vice president and Head of Ericsson West and Southern Africa.

Ericsson and Comsol, two businesses in the continent mining’s sector, showcased their private 5G solution at the African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

The companies are focusing on digitalisation and using autonomous or remote-controlled vehicles, asset tracking, and worker connectivity to improve safety, communications, and remote support.

In a statement, the two stated that current connectivity difficulties, such as hard-to-reach service areas, network congestion, and Wi-Fi limits, have posed substantial challenges to implementing smarter operations.

In response to these issues, Ericsson and Comsol showcased private 5G solutions that speed digital transformation and provide dependable connection for the mining industry and beyond.

Ericsson Private 5G uses its dual-mode core and radio portfolio to provide secure, reliable, and high-speed 4G and 5G connection.

According to the company, built for performance and scale, the solution comes pre-integrated to enable quick deployments, enabling advanced, intelligent operations in any environment.

It added” Through fruitful discussions around the solution and its use cases, this joint participation at the conference aims to support the growth of the enterprise business in South Africa and strengthen the country's and industries strategic objectives.

Majda Lahlou Kassi, vice president and Head of Ericsson West and Southern Africa, said: “Our instrumental participation at the African Mining Indaba allowed us to engage directly with industry leaders and showcase how our technology can contribute to a more connected and sustainable future in mining in partnership with Comsol.”

Meanwhile, Gary Woolley, chief commercial officer at Comsol, commented: “The African Mining Indaba conference provided an excellent platform to engage with industry leaders and explore how advanced connectivity solutions can drive growth and sustainability in the mining sector.”