Deploys Critical Communications to Support Resolute Mining Operations in Mali, West Africa
Sydney, July 19, 2016 AEST (ABN Newswire) - SpeedCast International Limited (
ASX:SDA), a leading global satellite communications service provider, today announced that it has completed the implementation of a managed satellite solution for Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) (RMGGF:OTCMKTS), whereby SpeedCast will provide and manage corporate voice and data communications from Resolute's production site in Mali back to their Perth headquarters. SpeedCast seamlessly integrated the service into Resolute's existing infrastructure, while improving voice and data quality at a reduced monthly operation expenses and almost zero CAPEX investment.
Utilizing our unique network and human infrastructure, SpeedCast delivered a high quality optimized managed satellite service, enabling better and faster voice and data communications between the Syama mine and Perth headquarters, as well as a higher throughput link for exchange of vital operational and corporate data. As a result, Resolute is able to enjoy a 35% reduction in their monthly operating costs. Furthermore, following seamless integration with the existing hardware, Resolute were able to better utilize their existing investment without compromising on quality and efficient utilization of the satellite network, resulting in an increased ROI from Resolute's existing capital investment.
Leveraging our extensive engineering and support network in Africa, SpeedCast were able to provide in-country support with installation, on-site storage of spare equipment and user training - all available in the users' local language - French.
"Resolute Mining is always on the lookout for the latest technology and infrastructure to enhance safety, security and general productivity on site, and communications are playing an increasingly important role in this," said Richard Bray, Resource Geologist / IT Manager at Resolute. "SpeedCast was able to design and deliver a communications solution that met our standards, with outstanding maintenance and support throughout. We are looking forward to implementing the next phase of this project in the near future".
"At SpeedCast, we believe that the people behind the technology are equally important as the technology behind the people", said PJ Beylier, CEO SpeedCast. "Although, SpeedCast has the infrastructure and technological capabilities to connect people anywhere in the world, it is the skill diversity and strategic location of our people that made the success we achieved for Resolute possible. This is also a powerful example of revenue synergies at play, with SpeedCast France (previously named Geolink and acquired in May 2015) playing an important role in the success of this project. It is exciting to see SpeedCast bringing to Africa the same quality of services and support to our customers that they have been used to in other parts of the world"
About Resolute
Resolute is a successful gold miner with more than 25 years of continuous production. The Company is an experienced explorer, developer, and operator having operated nine gold mines across Australia and Africa which have produced in excess of 7 million ounces of gold. The Company currently operates two mines, the Syama gold mine in Africa and the Ravenswood gold mine in Australia, and is one of the largest gold producers listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with FY16 guidance of 315,000oz of gold production at a cash cost of A$915/oz and All-in-Sustaining-Costs of A$1,220/oz.
Resolute's flagship Syama Gold Mine in Mali is a robust long life asset benefitting from fully operational parallel sulphide and oxide processing plants. The move to underground mining will continue the asset's history of strong cash generation and extend the mine life to out beyond 2028. The Ravenswood Gold Mine in Queensland demonstrates Resolute's significant underground expertise in the ongoing success in mining the Mt Wright ore body. In Ghana, the Company has completed a feasibility study on the Bibiani Gold Project focused on the development of an underground operation requiring very low capital and using existing plant infrastructure. Resolute also controls an extensive exploration footprint along the highly prospective Syama Shear and greenstone belts in Mali and Cote d'Ivoire and is active in reviewing new opportunities to build shareholder value.
About Speedcast International Ltd
Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) is the world's most trusted communications and IT services provider, delivering critical communications solutions to the Maritime, Energy, Mining, Media, Telecom, Cruise, NGO, Government, and Enterprise sectors. With more satellite capacity than any other provider, Speedcast enables faster, seamless pole-to-pole coverage from a global hybrid satellite, fiber, cellular, microwave, MPLS, and IP transport network with direct access to public cloud platforms. The company also integrates differentiated technology offerings that provide smarter ways to communicate and distribute content, manage network and remote operations, protect and secure investments, and improve the crew and guest experience. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 3,200 customers in over 140 countries. Learn more at www.speedcast.com.
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