North American mining corporation transforms operations with real-time workforce tracking
The challenge: coordinating large workforces in vast environments
This North American corporation is a global leader in the exploration, development and mining of metals. Like many companies in the industry, it relies on a large, labour-intensive workforce.
Managing shift workers in such a demanding environment is complex. The sheer size of open-pit mines makes it even more difficult to monitor worker presence and ensure safety. This lack of visibility increases the risk of delayed responses in case of emergencies and makes day-to-day coordination less efficient.
The solution
To meet these challenges, the company implemented RFiD Discovery’s TrackSphere software, a powerful real-time location system (RTLS) platform designed for high-demand industries such as mining.
Workers, contractors and visitors are equipped with wearable personal trackers that provide accurate indoor and outdoor location data. Connectivity across the vast mining site is ensured by a private low power wide area network (LPWAN) built on LoRa technology, delivering reliable coverage over large distances at low cost.
TrackSphere combines advanced tracking algorithms with event and asset management. It integrates seamlessly with the client’s existing mining operations software through open APIs, enabling real-time monitoring, faster incident response and stronger safety integration.
By aligning processes and production KPIs with the client’s priorities, the solution ensures that workforce tracking contributes directly to improved productivity and operational control.
The results
The adoption of TrackSphere delivered:
- Real-time visibility of workers, contractors and visitors across the entire mining site.
- Improved emergency response, with faster location of personnel in case of incidents.
- Better workforce coordination, ensuring shift workers are deployed efficiently.
- Stronger alignment of operations with production KPIs, driving productivity.
By combining real-time tracking with intelligent analytics, the company achieved greater control over its workforce while reinforcing safety and operational efficiency in one of the most challenging industrial environments.
