In mining, communication isn’t just important — it’s critical.
Yet too often, mines suffer from poor-performing networks that make daily operations frustrating, inefficient, and unsafe.
Congestion, dead zones, limited bandwidth, dropped signals, and unreliable equipment are more than just operational headaches — they put people and production at risk. And the reality is, many mining operations don’t realize how compromised their communications are until these issues start affecting safety, productivity, and technology adoption.
The biggest misconception?
That the only fix is a complete, expensive network replacement.
The smarter reality?
Ramjack specializes in diagnosing communications breakdowns and revitalizing mining networks with targeted upgrades — extending life, enhancing performance, and preparing mines for the future without massive capital outlay.
8 Real-World Results: Ramjack Network Revitalization Projects
1) Open-Pit Wireless Network at AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, Ghana
Challenge: Patchy, unreliable communications across open-pit operations.
Solution: Deployed a full open-pit wireless mesh network that eliminated coverage gaps and stabilized all real-time technology systems.
2) Open-Pit Wireless Network at Gold Fields Tarkwa & Damang Mines, Ghana
Challenge: Poor performance of legacy communications infrastructure.
Solution: Delivered fully integrated mesh solution, enabling real-time communication across mining systems and preparing the site for future digital initiatives.
3) Open-Pit Wireless Network at South32 Mamatwan Mine, South Africa
Challenge: Dead zones and unreliable in-pit communication impacting productivity.
Solution: Designed and implemented a ruggedized wireless mesh network, providing consistent, reliable coverage across the entire mine.
4) Fibre Remediation at various underground and surface operations for Barrick in Africa
Challenge: Need for robust communications infrastructure to support mine wide activities.
Solution: Performed a comprehensive audit, remediated weak points, and reinforced network infrastructure in accordance with a customer-led, continent wide improvement program.
5) Open-Pit Wireless Network Survey & Design at Tshipi é Ntle, South Africa
Challenge: Poor performance of legacy communications infrastructure.
Solution: Conducted a network survey leading to a network design, transition plan and technology comparison between industry leading ruggedized wireless network solutions.
6) Comprehensive VHF Network Audit and Remediation at Ma’aden Barrick Copper Company’s underground operations in Saudi Arabia
Challenge: Poor performance of single-channel voice network
Solution: Conducted mine-wide VHF audit leading to a comprehensive upgrade drastically improving communication reliability with minimal new hardware investment.
7) Comprehensive Fibre Network Audit and Upgrade at Ma’aden Barrick Copper Company’s underground operations in Saudi Arabia
Challenge: Degraded and unsustainable network limiting mine expansion plans
Solution: Performed a comprehensive audit, remediated weak points, and reinforced the network to align capabilities and performance with the mine’s growth plans.
8) VHF Network Upgrade at First Quantum Mineral’s Trident Mine, Zambia
Challenge: Ensure VHF network suitability for expansion.
Solution: Undertook a desktop-level study to assess current/future requirements and the technical suitability of the proposed solutions, qualifying the local team’s selection.
Why Ramjack?
Problem-Focused Approach:
Cost-Efficient Upgrades:
Tailored Solutions:
Future-Proofing:
When communications fail, the entire operation suffers.
Ramjack fixes the problems others miss — delivering reliable, fast, and future-ready networks that keep your operation connected, productive, and safe.
Struggling with poor network performance?
If your mine is facing communication challenges, you don’t have to start from scratch. Let’s explore how to optimize your existing system and keep your operations connected, efficient, and safe. Contact Ramjack today and find out how we can turn your communications pain points into a platform for operational excellence.