Pit-to-port. Exploration to production. Camp to corporate. Engineered for Where You Operate
Australian mining operations span vast distances, harsh environments, and mission-critical systems that demand more than basic connectivity. Single-provider satellite links create operational risk. Terrestrial networks don't reach your assets. You need a connectivity strategy—not just another product.
Mining operations require reliable connectivity for voice, data, video, and IoT—connecting workers, monitoring equipment, and linking remote sites to headquarters. From exploration through production, the need spans keeping crews safe, operations running, and compliance reporting complete.
Yet most mining sites operate beyond reliable terrestrial coverage. The Pilbara, Goldfields, Bowen Basin, and countless exploration tenements sit in connectivity shadow zones where traditional solutions fail.
Industry Evidence: ABI research on multi-orbit satellite systems confirms that mining operations increasingly require hybrid LEO/GEO architectures to address the full spectrum of connectivity needs—from low-latency autonomous systems to high-reliability SCADA backhaul.
OpsSure is Orion's managed connectivity solution purpose-built for operations where downtime isn't an option. Unlike single-provider satellite links that create dependency risk, OpsSure delivers:
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35% Monthly OPEX Savings
Published case study: Resolute Mining reported 35% monthly OPEX savings after deploying managed satellite communications across their African and Australian operations.— Satellite Evolution Magazine, "Bringing Tangible ROI to Resolute Mining", Nov/Dec 2016
Downtime hours avoided × Cost per hour of production disruption
Truck/asset utilisation uplift from real-time dispatch optimisation
Maintenance cost reduction via condition-based monitoring
Safety incident probability reduction through improved communications
Travel and fly-in support avoided via remote diagnostics
Capital avoided versus terrestrial infrastructure build
Industry Benchmark: Mining sector downtime costs range from $130,000 to $187,000 per hour depending on commodity and operation scale. Even modest uptime improvements deliver significant returns.
We don't make claims we can't support. Our mining connectivity recommendations draw on published industry evidence:
SES: "Broadband Connected Mining: Opportunities Enabled by Multi-Orbit Satellite Systems" — LEO/GEO hybrid architecture validation
Hughes: "Private Wireless Network with Low Earth Orbit Services" — LEO integration with private LTE
Speedcast: Multi-year connectivity contracts with Katanga Mining demonstrating enterprise-scale deployment
Satellite Evolution: Resolute Mining case study with quantified OPEX savings
Where we recommend architectural approaches without published deployment evidence, we clearly label these as pattern-based inference—giving you confidence in what's proven versus what's emerging best practice.
Mining connectivity decisions involve multiple stakeholders. We engage across the buying committee.
Common Triggers: New pit development, exploration program launch, recurring outages, OT modernisation, autonomous vehicle rollout, HSE audit findings, tailings governance requirements.
Operations ManagerProduction continuity, fleet visibility, safety systems
IT ManagerNetwork architecture, security, enterprise integration
OT/Control Systems ManagerSCADA backhaul, autonomous systems, IT/OT segmentation
HSE ManagerLone worker, emergency communications, incident response
Fleet SuperintendentHaul truck tracking, dispatch optimisation, fuel management
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Orion delivers connectivity across Australia's major mining provinces:
Every mining operation is different. Site conditions, operational priorities, and existing infrastructure all shape the optimal connectivity architecture. We start with a site assessment—understanding your operation before recommending solutions.
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