Expanded Ericsson and Epiroc Alliance Targets Scalable Connectivity for Remote-Controlled and Autonomous Mining Solutions

Expanded Ericsson and Epiroc Alliance Targets Scalable Connectivity for Remote-Controlled and Autonomous Mining Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Epiroc have expanded their long-running collaboration into a broader global go-to-market alliance aimed at accelerating automation and digital transformation in the mining sector. Under the agreement, Epiroc will integrate, resell and deploy Ericsson’s enterprise LTE and 5G connectivity solutions as part of its digital portfolio for surface and underground mining customers worldwide. The partnership is intended to help mining operators build secure, resilient and high-performing wireless networks that can support advanced use cases such as remote-controlled equipment, autonomous operations, predictive maintenance, telematics, situational awareness and collision avoidance. By combining Ericsson’s private cellular technology with Epiroc’s mining expertise and global customer reach, the companies aim to address the growing need for reliable operational technology ecosystems that improve safety, efficiency, productivity and sustainability in demanding industrial environments. The expanded alliance builds on a cooperation agreement first signed in 2018 to explore the use of LTE and 5G technologies in mining operations.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 8-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson and Epiroc are strengthening their global collaboration to support the mining industry’s shift toward greater automation, digitalization and operational efficiency. The expanded alliance is designed to help mining companies deploy the resilient connectivity infrastructure needed to support advanced industrial use cases, including remote-controlled equipment, autonomous operations, predictive maintenance, situational awareness and collision avoidance.

As mining operators increasingly invest in digital technologies to improve safety, productivity and sustainability, reliable wireless connectivity is becoming a critical foundation for modern industrial operations. Through the expanded agreement, Epiroc will integrate Ericsson’s LTE and 5G solutions into its broader digital portfolio for both surface and underground mining environments, making it easier for customers to implement secure, high-performance private networks across complex operational sites.

The alliance marks a major step forward in the companies’ go-to-market relationship. Epiroc, a global productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure sectors, will act as a systems integrator, reselling and deploying Ericsson’s enterprise wireless technology for mining customers worldwide. This approach combines Ericsson’s expertise in advanced cellular connectivity with Epiroc’s deep knowledge of mining operations, equipment and customer needs.

By bringing Ericsson Private 5G into Epiroc’s digital offering, the companies aim to provide mining operators with the communications backbone required to scale automation and digital transformation. The technology will support Epiroc’s existing and future digital solutions, including telematics, vendor-agnostic remote-control systems, situational awareness platforms and collision avoidance technologies.

The partnership responds to growing demand for connected operational technology ecosystems in mining, where robust and secure communications are essential for enabling safer and more productive work environments. In underground and remote mining sites, where operational conditions can be demanding and connectivity requirements are highly specific, private LTE and 5G networks can provide the reliability, coverage and performance needed to support mission-critical applications.

Paul Bergström, President of Epiroc’s Digital Solutions division, said connectivity is playing a larger role as mining companies expand automation and digitalization across their operations. He noted that the strengthened collaboration with Ericsson will allow Epiroc to enhance its offering and help customers build the robust communications infrastructure needed for safer, more efficient and more productive mining operations.

Pankaj Malhotra, Head of Product and Engineering at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, said the collaboration is focused on delivering practical operational value for mining customers, including improved safety, higher productivity and greater efficiency. He added that Ericsson’s role in providing the connectivity foundation behind Epiroc’s digital and automation solutions supports mining companies as they modernize operations at scale.

The expanded agreement builds on a relationship established in 2018, when Epiroc and Ericsson signed a cooperation agreement to explore the use of LTE and 5G technologies in mining operations. With the latest alliance, the companies are moving from technology exploration toward a broader commercial model aimed at helping mining customers adopt digital and automated operating environments globally.

Ericsson’s LTE and 5G capabilities will now play a central role in powering Epiroc’s mining-focused digital portfolio, reinforcing the importance of industrial connectivity as a key enabler of automation, productivity, safety and sustainability in critical operational environments.

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