Wavesight secures order for providing connectivity solutions at the largest Mining Site in the UAE with Covansys Tech LLC.

A leading quarrying and mining company in the UAE, with reserves over of 4.5 billion tonnes and a commitment to operational excellence, embarked on a digital transformation journey. Their goal: to enable reliable, site-wide wireless connectivity, powering seamless IoT integration and smart operations. In partnership with Covansys Technologies, a system integrator based in the UAE, and powered by Wavesight’s Wi-Fi 6 mesh, backhaul radios and hybrid energy solutions, a groundbreaking wireless network is being deployed to support secure, high-speed data for mission-critical processes across multiple quarries

One of the world’s largest mining and quarrying firms, headquartered in the UAE. Operates multiple remote sites with high production volume and custom mineral dispatch. Progressive adoption of digital and IoT technologies for industrial automation.

• Remote, Large-Scale Operations:
Mining sites spanning several kilometres, with operational zones beyond easy reach of wired infrastructure.
• Long-Distance Connectivity Gaps:
The need to connect a remote site over a 4 km radius to a main fiber termination point 5 miles (about 8 km) away.
• IoT and Device Enablement:
Seamless, secure wireless coverage required to support large-scale deployment of IoT devices for monitoring, safety, and automation.

Dragonfly Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Network:
Covansys deployed Wavesight’s Dragonfly Wi-Fi 6 mesh nodes across the mining site, creating a robust, self-healing wireless network covering a 4 km radius for high-density IoT connectivity.
Firefly Point-to-Point (PtP) Radios:
Firefly PtP radios established a high-capacity wireless link reaching the fiber termination point 5 miles away, maintaining up to 500 Mbps throughput in challenging terrain.
Optimized Antenna Placement:
Expert placement of external antennas maximized signal strength and coverage, ensuring reliable connectivity across the operational zone.
Solis: Hybrid Energy Solutions providing power 24/7 to the radios and access points mounted on strategically positioned poles.

• Complete Wireless Coverage:
The mining site now has dependable Wi-Fi for all staff, vehicles, and IoT devices across a vast, previously unconnected area.
• Seamless Industrial IoT Integration:
Real-time data from sensors, equipment, and environmental monitoring is now accessible company-wide, supporting smarter, safer operations.
• High Throughput, Low Latency:
Up to 500 Mbps sustained speed using Firefly PtP radios ensures that even data-intensive applications run reliably at distance.
• Enhanced Safety & Efficiency:
Improved communications, predictive maintenance, and instant alerts have streamlined workflows and heightened on-site safety.
• 24/7 Power. Essential across the quarry where no power source is available.

• Industrial-Grade Solutions:
Wavesight’s Dragonfly (Wi-Fi 6 mesh) and Firefly (PtP radios) are proven for harsh, outdoor, large-scale deployments.
• Trusted Integration Partner:
Covansys’s expertise ensured tailored design, flawless implementation, and smooth operation on-site.
• Future-Proof Infrastructure:
The wireless backbone is built for expansion, supporting more IoT, real-time video, and automation as needs grow.

The work will be completed in 2026.