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Underground, and still visible.
ZAM-TEK deploys underground worker and equipment tracking for mines that cannot depend on GPS. Wirepas Massive self-healing mesh covers drifts and galleries where radios and cellular fade, Velavu tags track workers, vehicles, pumps, and tooling, and Kerlink LoRaWAN carries long-range telemetry above ground. The result: live location for ventilation, blasting, and evacuation decisions — on rugged, low-maintenance infrastructure. ZAM-TEK is a licensed Turkmenistan integrator serving mining operators across Central Asia, with deliveries mapped to EBRD ESAP, IFC EHS, and ISO 45001-aligned controls.
The problem
- Teams disappear from view. Beyond portal coverage, underground crews leave the operational picture entirely.
- Decisions need live location. Ventilation, blasting, and evacuation calls are made on stale information.
- Infrastructure must survive the mine. Tracking systems need rugged, low-maintenance hardware — not fragile IT.
What we deploy
Wirepas Massive mesh for underground drifts — every tag can route for its neighbours, so the network self-heals as headings advance and equipment moves.
Tags for workers, vehicles, pumps, and tooling — mustering, geofenced danger zones, and evacuation accountability from portal to face.
Kerlink LoRaWAN gateways for long-range, low-power sensor telemetry across surface yards, shafts, and camps.
Delivery timeline
Survey & scope
Site walkdown, RF survey of representative drifts, workflow map, and a pilot bill of materials — within one working week of the scoping call.
Working pilot
Pilot zone live underground: gateway placement, dashboard roles, HSE acceptance checklist, and the procurement evidence pack.
Scale & hand over
Scaled rollout across headings, maintenance handover, KPI reporting, and a procurement close-out pack.
Compliance
Vendor stack: Wirepas · Velavu · Kerlink — how we partner.
Mining FAQ
How fast can ZAM-TEK scope a mining RTLS deployment?
We usually complete a technical scoping call in 20 minutes and produce a one-page deployment outline within one working week. The outline covers coverage assumptions, tag classes, gateway count, integration points, compliance risks, and procurement inputs.
Does the system require WiFi or cellular coverage?
No. Wirepas Massive creates a self-healing mesh where every tag can route messages — which is why it keeps working in underground drifts where WiFi, GPS, or cellular coverage is unavailable or not approved.
Can ZAM-TEK integrate with existing HSE and ERP systems?
Yes. Deployments are integration-first: we keep your HSE, ERP, access control, CCTV, and maintenance systems of record and connect telemetry only where it improves operational decisions.
What is delivered in the first month?
Month one produces a validated site survey, tag and anchor bill of materials, data model, safety workflow, pilot zone, stakeholder training, and the first KPI dashboard. Full rollout starts after pilot evidence.
Which countries does ZAM-TEK serve?
We are based in Ashgabat and serve Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the UAE, and Central Asia through vendor partnerships — local procurement and site execution, aligned to international industrial standards.
Tell us about your mine.
Underground or open pit, country, and the visibility gap — we reply with a scoping path within one working day.