Mining Automation Market To Reach $8,705.3 Million By 2030

April 2025 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Mining Automation Market Growth & Trends

The global mining automation market size is anticipated to reach USD 8,705.3 million by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2025 to 2030. The increasing demand for accuracy and productivity required during mining activities is the high-impact rendering driver for the industry. The growing adoption of automated mining is attributed to the advantages associated with automated systems. For instance, in January 2022, Hexagon AB, one of the eminent players in digital reality solutions combining sensors, independent technology, and software programs, acquired Minnovare, one of the prominent players in drilling technology that enhances the cost, speed, and accuracy of drilling underground.

The initiative aims to strengthen and accelerate Hexagon AB’s underground roadmap and strengthen the drill and blast portfolio. The industry witnesses the adoption of drones as a step towards the evolution of unmanned and aerial data collection technology at mining sites. The automated drone system is poised to become an essential strategic part of the future of mining. For instance, in June 2020, Caterpillar Inc. acquired Marble Robots Inc. The initiative was aimed at expanding Robotization and autonomy strategy and demonstrating its commitment to the coming generation of job site results. Structure on its leadership in independent mining, the organization aims to work and bring scalable results to fulfill the changing needs of construction, chase, artificial, and waste diligence.

Furthermore, the upcoming concept in mining operations is the use of central or virtual control room that monitors several mines in distant sites from a single location. The virtual control room is expected to facilitate benchmarking and comparison of identical processes at different plants. For instance, in January 2022, Accenture, a services-based company that provides a wide range of services in interactive, strategy, and consulting technology and operations, collaborated with Celonis. This data processing company sells Software as a Service (SaaS) to enhance business processes, and it has formed a partnership to work in process mining.

They both have to create an alliance to help the organization gain some insights through which they update and optimize their business process. Accenture has set Celonis’ data-driven operation and capabilities into its tools and platforms to give new situations and insights to informed decision-making. In addition, the implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in mineral exploration activities has supplemented the industry growth. GIS enables mining professionals to perform in-depth analysis and get insights into mineral mining, evaluate mining conditions, and display geochemical or hydrological data. The transition from conventional mining techniques to automation has negatively impacted the market.

The incorporation of drones, autonomous machinery, and sensors has substantially affected local employment at the mine sites. However, skilled workers that specialize in handling remotely automated and controlled systems are expected to be in demand. For instance, in September 2021, ABB launched eMine, a fast and powerful truck charging that helps and diverts toward a zero-carbon mine, making an all-electric mine possible with electrification and a digital system. They also unveiled the piloting of the groundbreaking capability and gave FastCharge, one of the most crucial charging systems designed to affiliate with all makes of electric mining.

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Mining Automation Market Report Highlights

The software automation segment dominated the industry with an industry share of over 41% in 2024, owing to the development of robust technology-based vehicles, such as autonomous trucks, remote control equipment, and teleoperated mining equipment.
The mineral mining segment accounted for the largest industry share in 2024, owing to the significant demand for efficiency, safety, and cost optimization in large-scale extraction operations.
Asia Pacific mining automation dominated the market with a share of over 40% in 2024, driven by rapid industrialization, increasing investments in smart mining technologies, and a strong focus on operational safety and efficiency.

Mining Automation Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global mining automation market report based on solution, application, and region:

Mining Automation Solution Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Software Automation
Services
- Implementation & Maintenance
- Training
- Consulting
Equipment Automation
- Autonomous Trucks
- Remote Control Equipment
- Teleoperated Mining Equipment