Peru's Justa Mine Becomes the Country's First to Use 5G Technology in Production

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Justa Mine (Mina Justa), located in the Ica region of Peru, has become the country's first mine to introduce 5G technology into its production processes, a change that enhances operational efficiency, safety, and intelligence at the site. The mine is operated by Marcobre.

This 5G network, built with Huawei technology, supports the mine in processing critical information in real time during operations and connecting a large number of online devices simultaneously, thanks to its high-capacity, low-latency connectivity. Leveraging this infrastructure, the mine can adjust production rhythms in real time, improve decision-making processes, and enhance overall productivity through continuous analysis of information from various areas of the site.

Minsur CEO Juan Luis Kruger stated that this advancement marks the starting point of the company's long-term strategy, which plans to gradually integrate higher levels of connectivity and new technologies into all aspects of its operations.

The new 5G network will support demanding industrial applications, including remote operation of equipment located more than 150 kilometers away, as well as the transmission of critical data in automated processes. Integration with artificial intelligence platforms and cloud services helps optimize operational workflows, reduce operational risks, and improve production continuity.

In terms of expected benefits, this network will provide workers with a higher level of safety, improve the precision of operations such as drilling and blasting, and drive growth in mine productivity. The deployment of this 5G network also reflects the mining sector's continued increasing investment in digital transformation and operational automation.