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Antofagasta ' s Centinela plant
“ Nokia industrial-grade private wireless delivers the robust , secure , predictable and deep wireless coverage that mines require for large outdoor areas or underground complexes . Deploying these networks is considered the first and most important step in the digitalisation journey of mining companies , laying the groundwork for an expansion beyond connectivity , where Nokia is already proposing solutions to the global mining community .”
Antofagasta ’ s Centinela open-pit mine produces copper concentrate and cathodes , as well as molybdenum and gold . In August 2021 , Centinela obtained the Copper Mark , which certifies that the company operates under strict , internationally-recognised sustainable production standards .
Plotlogic raises $ 18m for hyperspectral imaging Deep-tech mining startup Plotlogic , whose mission is to improve mining to make it more sustainable , has raised an $ 18mn Series A , led by Innovation Endeavors . The company plans to use the capital to invest in additional research and development , bolster commercialisation , and support Plotlogic ' s proprietary OreSense Technology .
“ The mining sector is hungry for solutions that improve safety , decrease greenhouse gas emissions , and improve profitability . And
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