Application challenges for information and automation technologies in an underground mine in Brazil

Abstract Organizations can establish a value-added sustainable strategy by increasing asset utilization. WLAN infrastructure in underground mines tends to be a consistent platform for reliability in data/information management, and assertive governance practices. It enables remote monitoring, registering and data transfer from a control room, avoiding unnecessary human exposure in risk zones while adding agility to operation and maintenance related processes. A series of challenges must be considered so that onboard electronic systems combined with information technology infrastructure can bec...