Smart Mining Market Research Report Information By Solution (Smart Control System, Smart Asset Management, Safety and Security System, Data Management and Analytics Software, Monitoring System, and Other Solutions), By Service Type (System Integration, Consulting Service, and Engineering and Maintenance), By Mining Type (Underground Mining and Surface Mining), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest Of The World) – Market Forecast Till 2032

Global Smart Mining Market Overview

Smart Mining Market Size was valued at USD 32.5 Billion in 2022. The Smart Mining market industry is projected to grow from USD 37.5 Billion in 2023 to USD 118.9 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.50% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Increased attention on safety and health, increased acceptance of IoT solutions, increased awareness of the damaging effects of mining environments, and growing use of autonomous equipment are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Smart Mining Market Trends

• Increased awareness regarding the harsh influences of mining atmospheres is driving the market growth

The harsh effects of the mining environment, including UV exposure, dust, noise, chemical dangers, unstable ground, and others, are becoming more widely known to cause health issues among mine workers. The smart mining market, one of the main drivers of the worldwide market, is being influenced by this to adopt advanced smart mining solutions. Workplace safety is provided through the integration of autonomous fleet, remote-controlled machinery, and ventilation systems, which significantly boost operational productivity. Additionally, a greater emphasis on safety and health, an increase in the adoption of IoT solutions, and a rise in the use of autonomous equipment are all contributing factors to the market's growth. However, the market's expansion is constrained by a dearth of highly qualified and competent workers as well as limited infrastructure accessibility. In order to achieve maximum efficiency and lower on-site accidents, the operation of smart mining equipment requires skilled staff. Therefore, the lack of skilled employees may limit the market's potential to expand. On the other hand, it is anticipated that the enforcement of strict laws like the Environmental Protection Law and others by various governments to control emission and air pollution for environmental protection will present lucrative opportunities for the growth of the smart mining market during the projected period.

The adoption of smart mining solutions is being driven by the growing complexity and scale of mining operations as well as the requirement for streamlined communication and collaboration. Mining businesses use cutting-edge technologies to link workers, machinery, and systems at various sites. These systems provide real-time monitoring, centralized control, and seamless information interchange, increasing operational effectiveness, lowering mistake rates, and raising total productivity. Smart mining solutions provide greater coordination, cooperation, and decision-making by using the power of connectivity, helping mining firms overcome operational difficulties and maintain their competitiveness in a market that is changing quickly.

Mining is being drastically changed by technology for increased productivity, safety, and sustainability. Automation technology is being adopted by mining firms all around the world to update their operations and obtain more control and real-time data. Mining businesses must use cutting-edge technology to find and deliver these commodities around the world because the demand for a variety of natural resources is steadily rising. For the mining industry to grow sustainably, smart mining plays a crucial role that requires a precise, quantifiable, achievable, practical, and timely procedure. The Internet of Things (IoT) and automation are two technologies that are employed in smart mining to provide profitable, efficient, and safe results as well as intelligent control over mining operations. Mining is undergoing one of the most rapid periods of change as a result of digital transformation, which is a fact. Businesses that embrace smart innovation are not only nimble and profitable but also improve decision-making skills, empower staff, and create a safe, secure, and environmentally friendly ecology. Automation thereby boosts total productivity and efficiency, which drives the expansion of smart mining. Thus, driving the Smart Mining market revenue.

Smart Mining Market Segment Insights

Smart Mining Solution Insights

The Smart Mining Market segmentation, based on solution, includes smart control system, smart asset management, safety and security system, data management and analytics software, monitoring system, and other solutions. Smart control system segment dominated the global market in 2022. This can be linked to the growing global demand for smart mining.

Smart Mining Service Type Insights

The Smart Mining Market segmentation, based on service type, includes system integration, consulting service, and engineering and maintenance. Consulting service segment dominated the Smart Mining Market in 2022. The demand for professional services to develop, manage, and optimize these technologies is expanding as mining companies embrace smart mining solutions at an increasing rate. Service providers are essential in assisting mining firms with the problems of digital transformation by providing solutions that are specifically designed to satisfy their unique operating needs.

Smart Mining: Mining Type Insights

The Smart Mining Market segmentation, based on mining type, includes underground mining and surface mining. Surface mining segment dominated the global market in 2022. Because it is more affordable and easier to access mineral reserves close to the Earth's surface, surface mining is growing in popularity as a means of resource extraction. Smart mining solutions are being more widely used in surface mining operations as mining companies look to increase productivity and optimize resource management.

Figure 1: Smart Mining Market, by Mining Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Smart Mining Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America Smart Mining Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). Leading producers of iron, copper, nickel, bauxite, coal, and other metals required in various industrial processes, North America generates the bulk of the continent's economic output in the form of billions of dollars and millions of jobs. Since thousands of people have died in mining accidents over the past century, businesses are increasingly adopting smart mining to improve their operating performance. Further, the U.S. Smart Mining market held the largest market share, and the Canada Smart Mining market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: SMART MINING MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Smart Mining market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. Europe has a long history of mining, and today it can produce several industrial minerals on its own. In terms of social acceptance, environmental soundness, and economic feasibility, Europe is a net exporter of a wide range of minerals, which supports the development of smart mining. Further, the German Smart Mining market held the largest market share, and the U.K Smart Mining market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia Pacific Smart Mining market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. Metal ore and metals are produced in substantial quantities in the Asia Pacific. It has the biggest coal reserves in the world, although they are spread out throughout several nations, including Australia, which is also the second-largest producer of gold, lead, lithium ore, and manganese. Some of the biggest mining projects are in the pipeline for the mining corporation Rio Tinto. Moreover, China’s Smart Mining market held the largest market share, and the Indian Smart Mining market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Smart Mining Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Smart Mining market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Smart Mining Industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Smart Mining Industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Smart Mining Industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Smart Mining market, including Cisco Systems Inc., Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd, SAP SE, Rockwell Automation Inc., Komatsu Mining Corporation (Joy Global), Symboticware Inc., ABB Ltd, Trimble Inc., IBM Corporation, Epiroc AB, MineExcellence, and Metso Outotec OYJ, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Electricity and automation technology and solutions are offered by ABB Ltd (ABB). The business provides goods, systems, services, and solutions for electrification, motion, and industrial automation. Its offers harness power reliability, boost industrial productivity, and improve energy efficiency, and its solutions incorporate engineering know-how and software. ABB offers its goods directly to consumers as well as through third-party channel partners as distributors, installers, wholesalers, machine manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, and system integrators. The company offers customers in the utilities, industry, transportation, and infrastructure sectors throughout Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe industrial equipment and systems that are digitally connected and enabled. The headquarters of ABB are in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB announced its digital portfolio, AbilityTM MineOptimize, in March 2019 in an effort to optimize every stage of the Indian mining industry.

Construction and transportation machinery are produced by Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd (HCM), a division of Hitachi Ltd (Hitachi). It provides tools for digging, loading, breaking, grabbing, cutting, crushing, and screening as well as other construction and mining tasks. Excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, foundation machines, demolition equipment, dump trucks, loading shovels, and compaction equipment are all part of its service offering. The company also offers mining management services, technical training, extended warranty services, and troubleshooting. Residential and building construction, plant construction, urban development, infrastructure maintenance and mining resource markets, demolition, trash recycling, and agricultural markets are among the industries HCM services with its products. The business operates throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas and has production facilities in Japan. Japan's capital city of Tokyo is home to HCM. The largest coal miner in Australia, Whitehaven Coal, will get an autonomous haulage system (AHS) from Hitachi Construction Machinery in July 2018.

Key Companies in the Smart Mining market include

• Cisco Systems Inc.


• Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd


• SAP SE


• Rockwell Automation Inc.


• Komatsu Mining Corporation (Joy Global)


• Symboticware Inc.


• ABB Ltd


• Trimble Inc.


• IBM Corporation


• Epiroc AB


• MineExcellence


• Metso Outotec OYJ

Smart Mining Industry Developments

August 2018: The world's first completely autonomous underground mine, including driverless trucks, loaders, and drills, is being built by Australian-based Resolute Mining in South Africa. It will cost US$223 million.

Smart Mining Market Segmentation

Smart Mining Solution Outlook

• Smart Control System


• Smart Asset Management


• Safety and Security System


• Data Management and Analytics Software


• Monitoring System


• Other Solutions

Smart Mining Service Type Outlook

• System Integration


• Consulting Service


• Engineering and Maintenance

Smart Mining: Mining Type Outlook

• Underground Mining


• Surface Mining

Smart Mining Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America