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February 5th, 2018

SES Networks Brings Connectivity Services to DRC Copper Mine Project


The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will benefit from reliable high-performance managed connectivity services delivered by SES Networks.

The solution will be provided under an agreement with Ivanhoe Mines, a leading mineral exploration and development company, according to an SES announcement.

The managed services and fiber-like connectivity from SES Networks will be powered by the company's O3b Medium Earth Orbit satellite fleet and will enable operators on site to do video-conferencing with headquarters, use cloud-based applications to access and upload critical data, and improve overall productivity and safety.

The Kamoa-Kakula mining project is the world’s largest undeveloped high-grade copper discovery. Located about 270 kilometres away from the provincial capital of Lubumbashi, the mine exploration covers a near-surface stratiform copper deposit with adjacent exploration areas within the Central African Copperbelt. The project is a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines, Zijin Mining and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo.