PDAC 2025 Recap: Mining Connectivity Insights from Toronto

In industries where every second counts – from mining and energy to public safety – connectivity is an invisible force powering progress. In 2025, we're hitting the road to attend some influential industry events, exploring how digital infrastructure is shaping the future of critical industries.

Our first stop: PDAC 2025 in Toronto – the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, bringing together 27,000 attendees from over 135 countries.

Powering Mining Innovation at PDAC 2025

One of the standout conversations at this year’s edition of PDAC centered on how high-performance communication solutions are helping mining companies bridge the gap between remote operations and digital infrastructure.

"It was only in our recent case study that we touched on the impact of advancing communication technologies in this industry," said Christian Ricketts, Account Manager at Network Innovations. "At PDAC, we saw firsthand how the demand for resilient connectivity solutions is accelerating, especially as mining operations become more data-driven and remote."

Mining operations demand solutions that are as rugged and mobile as the environments they serve. This year, the spotlight was on technologies designed to bridge the connectivity gap in remote and off-grid locations:

• Portable satellite terminals like the Starlink Mini offer high-speed broadband in a backpack-sized form factor, giving remote teams instant access to the internet.
• Push-to-Talk (PTT) satellite phones provide critical voice communications for field crews, ensuring seamless team coordination without relying on traditional networks.
• Low-profile satellite antennas deliver fixed, high-throughput data connectivity to sites, powering everything from operational telemetry to crew welfare internet access.
• All-in-one field connectivity kits combine satellite terminals, rugged cases, and power solutions into plug-and-play portable networks – built for rapid deployment.

Another critical consideration for all mining sites is safety and emergency response. Ensuring stable connections is a key part of an effective Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) strategy - supporting an organization’s ability to remain operational after a disruptive event. At Network Innovations, we’re here to guide you through the ever-evolving landscape of effective communication, whether you're seeking guidance on preparedness planning or looking to implement proactive measures.

Thank you to everyone who visited us in booth #109!

Did you miss the show? Visit our resources page, where we have consolidated information on the above solutions and practices for mining.

Connectivity isn’t just about keeping systems online, it’s about keeping people safe, productive, and connected to the outside world. In remote operations where isolation is a constant challenge, these solutions are helping operators enhance both operational efficiency and crew welfare, providing the same level of connectivity in the field that teams would expect in corporate offices.