Mining sector recognises 'invaluable' mobile satcoms

The global mining community has recognised BGAN as an "invaluable tool" with the award of a top industry accolade.

BGAN won the 'Exploration - Ancillary and Analysis' category in The Mining Magazine Awards 2009, which recognise technologies and mining equipment of significance to the industry.

Paul Moore, editor of Mining Magazine, said: "BGAN is the only mobile satellite service to offer broadband data with simultaneous voice, through a single, truly portable device on a global basis.

" For mining groups it is proving an invaluable tool at the exploration phase but also throughout the life and closure of operation."
Collecting the award at a recent ceremony in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, Inmarsat's business development director for the Americas, Frank August, said: "This award caps a fantastic year for BGAN in the mining sector, and it is a particular honour to receive it from such an industry authority as Mining Magazine.

"BGAN's advanced capabilities and global reach are ideal to meet the unique communications challenges of the mining sector."

Source: Inmarsat