COVID-19: an update from MST Global’s CEO

The health and safety of our people, their families and our customers is paramount to us. With the global spread of COVID-19, MST Global will continue to support the mining and tunnelling industry whilst considering the health and safety of our people, our customers and the wider impact on the communities we operate in. As … Continued

Connectivity underground is essential to reducing the energy costs of your mine

Connectivity between the surface and your underground operations is essential to ensuring you are on track to reduce the energy costs of your mine and make productivity gains. Short interval control (SIC) is an increasingly adopted approach to improve production during a shift, however without the right connectivity systems in place your mine is at risk of missing the valuable improvement opportunities it offers.

#MSTtechtalk S1 Ep1 – Introducing our Technology Series

“Technology is best when it brings people together.” Matt Mullenweg Introducing the MST Global Technology Series – #MSTtechtalk. Hosted by Nicolette Baker, this series is a deep dive into our approach around solving industry needs, whilst sharing our customer stories. Episode one features Denis Kent, Product Manager who has been with the business for over … Continued

Celebrating 30 Years of MST Global

Over the last 30 years a lot has changed in our business and in the industries we support. One thing that hasn’t changed is our approach. Here’s a look back in time… In 1986 Moura No. 4 Mine located in Central Queensland experienced an underground explosion resulting in 12 fatalities. Our founder, Gary Zamel decided … Continued

Next generation network infrastructure setting industry standard

Today, MST Global released the much-anticipated AXON platform. AXON is the next generation of smart network infrastructure solutions built for underground needs today with future technologies in mind. AXON, is a high bandwidth fibre network switch that allows multiple Wi-Fi access points to provide safety, voice and tracking capability for people and assets. In addition, … Continued

MST makes portable Wi-Fi a reality for coal mines

MST Global’s Wireless Repeater Node (WRN) has received IECEx Ex ia Ma certification allowing the Wi-Fi mesh device to be used in underground coal mines where IEC standards are followed. “As Automation and IoT become more embedded into operations, the need for reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity being maintained right to the working face has never been … Continued

Portable Wi-Fi Connectivity to all Active Mining Faces

The WRN (Wireless Repeater Node) is MST Global’s industry leading self-meshing network extender. Intended for the ad-hoc extension of a mine’s existing Wi-Fi network, for example MST’s IMPACT Network, the WRN enables VoIP, tracking and data transport to be taken right into the active faces and drives where it is needed most. The WRN is … Continued

MST releases Uninterruptible Power Supply range

MST Global (MST) is introducing the new AXON UPS range of power supplies.  MST has developed an extensive range of network solutions and safety equipment for harsh environment operations and are recognized worldwide for their intelligent, industry-spec software and hardware solutions. A critical part of any network is the power supply which is often viewed … Continued