PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1424578
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1424578
The global mining automation market size is expected to grow from USD 3.6 billion in 2024 to USD 5.1 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2029. There's a growing interest in mining automation in recent years for several reasons. Technologies like machine learning, robotics, and data analytics enable mining companies to automate processes, cut costs, and improve safety. Using remote-controlled or autonomous mining trucks and equipment helps avoid accidents by keeping humans away from risky tasks. Moreover, autonomous mining equipment optimizes operations, cutting fuel consumption and minimizing waste, which lowers costs. This focus on automation aligns with sustainable resource extraction, contributing to the expected significant growth of the global mining automation market in the coming years.
Scope of the Report | |
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Years Considered for the Study | 2020-2029 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2029 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Billion) |
Segments | By Equipment, Technique, Workflow and Region |
Regions covered | Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, RoW |
"Equipment offering segment is projected to grow at significant CAGR during the forecast period."
The equipment offered in the global mining automation market includes autonomous hauling/mining trucks, drilling rigs, LHD loaders, tunneling equipment, smart ventilation systems, pumping stations, and others (hybrid shovels, total stations, mining dozers, wheel loaders, and mining excavators). Addressing workplace safety concerns, increased R&D investment, and technological advancements result in unmanned or autonomous equipment development, reducing hazardous incidents and boosting efficiency. Integrating innovative equipment enables mining companies to substantially cut operating costs by minimizing downtime and enhancing asset utilization.
" Mine development workflow segment is projected to grow at an impressive CAGR during the forecast period."
Mine development encompasses constructing the mining facility and supporting infrastructure. Upon completion of the exploration phase, where concentrated mineral deposits are identified for commercial viability, the mine development stage commences. This involves comprehensive site clearing to create accessibility for both machinery and human operations. Clearing the site lays the foundation for subsequent crucial processes in the mining operation.
"The market in Europe is expected to grow at an impressive CAGR during the forecast period."
The European mining industry extracts diverse metals and minerals from widespread ores, with key deposits comprising copper, lead, silver, and zinc. The European mining sector attracts investment due to advanced infrastructure, skilled labor, and stable policies. While it contributes a small share of GDP, it plays a significant role in global product production. The region's mining activities offer substantial potential for deploying advanced mining automation technologies.
Major players profiled in this report are as follows: Caterpillar (US), Komatsu Ltd. (Japan), Sandvik AB (Sweden), Epiroc AB (Sweden), Hexagon AB (Sweden), Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Japan), RPMGLOBAL HOLDINGS LIMITED (Australia), Trimble Inc. (US), Rockwell Automation (US), Siemens (Germany) and others.
Research Coverage
The mining automation market has been classified by offerings, technique, and workflow. The market for offerings has been classified into equipment, software, and communication systems. The equipment subsegment includes autonomous hauling/mining trucks, autonomous drilling rigs, underground LHD loaders, tunneling equipment, smart ventilation systems, pumping stations, and others. Further, the software subsegment includes workforce management systems, proximity detection and collision avoidance systems, air quality and temperature monitoring systems, fleet management systems, remote operating and monitoring systems, and data management solutions. The communication system offering segment includes wireless mesh networks, navigation systems, and radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags. The market by technique has been classified into surface mining and underground mining. The market by workflow has been classified into mine development, mining process, and mine maintenance. The study also forecasts the market size in four key regions-North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW.
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on new products, technologies, research & development activities, funding activities, industry partnerships, and new product launches in the mining automation market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the mining automation market across regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & technologies, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the mining automation market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of the market position, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players like Caterpillar (US), Komatsu Ltd. (Japan), Sandvik AB (Sweden), Epiroc AB (Sweden), and Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Japan) and among others in the mining automation market
Strategies: The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the mining automation market and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.