Privately traded Brazilian mining corporation, Minera Vale, employs more than 100,000 people worldwide. As one of the world’s leading iron ore producers the security needs and requirements of Minera Vale are great. Especially now that phosphate production has begun in the Peruvian mine located in Piura. Not only does the mine boast a production capacity of 3.9 million tons of rock per year, but it also houses a phosphate concentrating plant that spans nearly 32 km of highway. In order to maintain control of the complex operation, it was determined to be necessary to implement a wide-ranging camera system.
After contacting Peruvian supplier of Axis network cameras, Prosegur Technologia, it was decided that the most beneficial security solution was one that included IP network cameras in the Axis 221, Axis 225FD and Axis 233D lineups. In total, 66 IP cameras were deployed and effectively augmented with the use of management software capable of permitting various integrated technologies to work interchangeably.
After a successful installation, Minera Vale now maintains complete control over each IP camera and has the ability to monitor and review footage from various locations across the mine and the plant. Not only has this Axis based solution been proven effective for ongoing security efforts, it has also been deemed beneficial in aiding support and emergency personnel in the event of accidents of issues.
