About Us
Where We Are
Mine Site Technologies (MST) is a global mining communication company with MST offices in:
AUSTRALIA
- Sydney, NSW - Head Office
- Kalgoorlie, WA
- Mt Isa, Qld
- Mackay, Qld
CANADA
- Sudbury
- Edmonton
UNITED STATES
- Salt Lake City
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We also have distributors & representation in China, South Africa, Chile, Peru, USA and Quebec, Canada.
Who We Are
We specialize in the supply of purpose built technology for underground communication as well as communication infrastructure for surface mines and high data communication networks to link remote mining sites.
Mine Site Technologies was established in 1989 and has grown to be the global leader in underground communications and we ahve also become increasingly active in open pit communications. Our technologies are working every day in over 350 mines in Australia, Canada, the United States, China, Peru, Sweden, Chile and Tanzania.
We have established close working relationships with major mining companies within Australia and overseas. Our reputation is as an innovative company using sound technology to develop products based on industry requirements. In addition, we actively source, develop and apply generic technologies to enhance production and maintenance processes in mining operations.
Our Clients
Our clients include Xstrata, Centennial Coal, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Datong Coal, Newmont, Placer Dome, Newcrest, Anglo Coal, Consol Energy, Barrick, RAG, Homestake Gold, Inco, Pittston, Energy West, Stillwater Mining, Hebi Mining and others. These organisations recognise our Company's capability to progress research and development in a well planned, commercial and timely fashion. More importantly, they recognise the commitment of Mine Site Technologies has to the back up and support of the resultant products in use at their mines.
Our Work Ethic
A philosophy of Best Practice pervades our approach to and is demonstrated by our product development, manufacturing, customer service and support. In the words of our Mission Statement:
"We enable Safe Production" - Mine Site Technologies aims to be an essential part of our customers' businesses by providing information and communication solutions, and services, that improve their safety and productivity.
Our Key Technologies
Amongst our significant achievements in the mining industry include:
- PED - Through-the-earth emergency & general communication system
- BlastPED - Remote blast initiation system
- VDV - Leaky Feeder Radio System
- TRACKER - Tagging System
- ImPact Digital - Underground Digital Communications 802.11b/g.
All these products demonstrate our commitment to the commercialisation and improvement of products over time.
Our company has been the recipient of two National Energy Awards from the Australian Department of Primary Industries and Energy, and two Institute of Engineers Awards of Excellence.