Market Forecast by Regions and Countries (North America, Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Asia and Africa), By Type (Mineral Processing Equipment, Surface Mining Equipment, Underground Mining Equipment, Mining Drills & Breakers, Crushing, Pulverizing & Screening Equipment, Others), By Application (Metal Mining, Mineral Mining, Coal Mining) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC13183639 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 190 | No. of Figures: 80 | No. of Tables: 40 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights,
| Report Name | Global Mining Equipment Market |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| Market Size | USD 238.7 billion by 2031 |
| CAGR | 6.2% |
| Growing Sector | Energy Transition & Industrial Mineral Extraction |
Below mentioned are the evaluation of year-wise growth rate along with key drivers:
| Years | Est. Annual Growth (%) | Growth Drivers |
| 2020 | 1.1 | Moderate production due to market stability and firm demand for construction aggregates and base metals. |
| 2021 | 2.8 | Improvement in mining and reopening of extraction sites drives equipment use. |
| 2022 | 3.9 | Rising demand for battery minerals and precious metals enhanced surface and underground mining activity. |
| 2023 | 5.1 | Growing exploration and higher prices increased equipment demand. |
| 2024 | 5.8 | Energy transition and mineral output spurred major equipment orders. |
The Global Mining Equipment Market report thoroughly covers the market by types, regions and applications. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high-growth areas, and market drivers that will help stakeholders devise and align strategies according to current and future market dynamics.
The Global Mining Equipment Market is expected to experience robust growth driven by accelerating demand for minerals critical to energy transition technologies, including lithium, nickel, copper, and rare earth elements. Ongoing expansion of surface and underground mining initiatives, along with automation and electrification of machinery, is reforming industry dynamics. Increasing exploration spending by both public and private sectors, typically in emerging economies, is also fueling market expansion.
Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence on the Global Mining Equipment Market dynamics:
| Drivers | Primary Segments Affected | Why it Matters (Evidence) |
| Rising Demand for Energy Transition Minerals | Surface Mining Equipment, Drills | The global shift toward electric mobility and renewable energy drives demand for lithium, nickel, and copper. |
| Technological Advancements in Automation | Underground Loaders, Excavators | Autonomous hauling and drilling systems render mines security and productivity. |
| Infrastructure and Industrial Growth | Crushing & Screening Equipment | Expansion in construction and manufacturing sectors increases metal and aggregate mining. |
| Growing Exploration Investments | Drilling Equipment | Hefty exploration budgets from global mining companies conduct drilling activity across continents. |
| Sustainability and Environmental Compliance | Electric Mining Trucks, Loaders | Electrification of mining vehicles supports emission reduction targets and operational cost efficiency. |
Global Mining Equipment Market Size is expected to grow steadily at a 6.2% CAGR between 2025 and 2031. Factors attributing to the expansion of market include the growing demand for energy transforming minerals such as lithium, nickel, and copper, coupled with increased investments in large-scale mining and exploration projects. The increasing use of automation, electrification, and AI-driven tools has improved operational efficiency and safety in mining operations thus contributing to the overall Global Mining Equipment Market Growth. Along with that, government initiatives promoting sustainable mining practices and zero-emission machinery is pushing for equipment advancement. Arise of electric and hybrid haul trucks, advanced drilling systems, and remote operation technologies is transforming productivity across surface and underground mines.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence on the Global Mining Equipment Market dynamics:
| Restraints | Primary Segments Affected | What this Means (Evidence) |
| High Capital Investment Costs | Heavy Earthmoving Equipment | High procurement and maintenance costs limit adoption among small and mid-tier miners. |
| Environmental and Safety Regulations | Drilling, Blasting Equipment | Stringent emission and safety norms restrict operational flexibility. |
| Volatility in Commodity Prices | All Equipment Types | Decisions regarding mining expansion get influenced by price volatility. |
| Supply Chain Delays | Surface Mining Equipment | Delays in machinery and spare parts procurement increase downtime. |
| Skilled Workforce Shortage | Automation Equipment | Insufficient number of skilled expertise in autonomous and electric equipment operation causes adoption delays. |
Despite the mineral having a robust demand, the market confronts various structural challenges such as dependence on cyclical commodity markets, environmental scrutiny, and the slow pace of equipment electrification in developing regions. Along with that, geopolitical instability and resource nationalism can disrupt mining permits and increase procurement risks for global suppliers. The requirement for high initial investment requirements with fluctuating input costs further limit the adoption of advanced and sustainable mining equipment.
Several significant trends are impacting the Global Mining Equipment Industry Share:
Some of the notable investment opportunities are:
Below is the list of prominent companies leading in the Global Mining Equipment Market Share:
| Company Name | Caterpillar Inc. |
| Established Year | 1925 |
| Headquarters | Illinois, USA |
| Official Website | Click Here |
World leader in construction and mining equipment manufacturing, offering electric drive trucks, loaders, and advanced digital solutions.
| Company Name | Komatsu Ltd. |
| Established Year | 1921 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Official Website | Click Here |
A global mining equipment supplier providing autonomous haulage systems and intelligent mining solutions.
| Company Name | Sandvik AB |
| Established Year | 1862 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Specializes in underground mining equipment and digital automation systems for ore extraction and rock processing.
| Company Name | Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. |
| Established Year | 1970 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Offers advanced hydraulic excavators, electric dump trucks, and hybrid machinery tailored for mining applications.
| Company Name | Epiroc AB |
| Established Year | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Focused on mining innovation through battery-powered equipment, drilling automation, and sustainable mining technologies.
According to international mining policy frameworks, governments are implementing environmental and efficiency regulations to promote the adoption of sustainable mining. The European Union’s Green Mining Strategy, U.S. Department of Energy Critical Minerals Initiative, and Australia’s Mining Equipment Technology and Services (METS) Program encourage cleaner extraction and promote the use of less-emission mining tools. Countries such as Canada and Chile are also funding local manufacturing and electrification through tax credits and innovation grants.
The Global Mining Equipment Industry will move forward with its upward trajectory due to the rising advancement in automation, electrification, and expansion into emerging markets. Equipment producers will prioritize hybrid and battery-electric machinery, digital monitoring solutions, and modular components to optimize operations. Increasing mineral need for EVs, solar panels, and wind turbines will ensure consistent long-term growth through 2031. Moreover, strategic partnership between OEMs and mining companies will compel innovation in intelligent mining systems and sustainable extraction technologies.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Rashika, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Surface Mining Equipment is projected to dominate the Global Mining Equipment Market due to its extensive use in open-pit mining operations. The segment benefits from the expansion of large-scale mining projects extracting copper, coal, iron ore, and bauxite globally.
Metal Mining holds the largest share, driven by rising global demand for iron, copper, nickel, and rare earth metals essential for energy transition technologies. The segment continues to expand as nations accelerate infrastructure and renewable energy deployment.
Asia Pacific is projected to dominate the Global Mining Equipment Market Share, anchored by China, India, and Australia. Persistent investments in iron ore, copper, bauxite, and battery minerals, coupled with large-scale open-pit fleets and rapid adoption of autonomous haulage in Tier-1 mines, sustain high equipment turnover.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 Global Mining Equipment Market Overview |
| 3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Global Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 Global Mining Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Global Mining Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Global Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Global Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 Global Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 Global Mining Equipment Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 Global Mining Equipment Market Trends |
| 6 Global Mining Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 6.1.2 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Mineral Processing Equipment, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.3 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Surface Mining Equipment, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.4 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Underground Mining Equipment, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.5 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Mining Drills & Breakers, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.6 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Crushing, Pulverizing & Screening Equipment, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1.7 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 6.2.2 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Metal Mining, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.3 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Mineral Mining , 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2.4 Global Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Coal Mining, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 7 North America Mining Equipment Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 7.1 North America Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2 North America Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2.1 United States (US) Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2.2 Canada Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2.3 Rest of North America Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.3 North America Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.4 North America Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8 Latin America (LATAM) Mining Equipment Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.1 Brazil Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.2 Mexico Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.3 Argentina Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9 Asia Mining Equipment Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 9.1 Asia Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2 Asia Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.1 India Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.2 China Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.3 Japan Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2.4 Rest of Asia Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.3 Asia Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.4 Asia Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10 Africa Mining Equipment Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 10.1 Africa Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2 Africa Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.1 South Africa Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.2 Egypt Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.3 Nigeria Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2.4 Rest of Africa Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.3 Africa Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.4 Africa Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11 Europe Mining Equipment Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 11.1 Europe Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2 Europe Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.1 United Kingdom Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.2 Germany Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.3 France Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.2.4 Rest of Europe Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.3 Europe Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11.4 Europe Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12 Middle East Mining Equipment Market, Overview & Analysis |
| 12.1 Middle East Mining Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2 Middle East Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2.2 UAE Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.2.3 Turkey Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.3 Middle East Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
| 12.4 Middle East Mining Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 13 Global Mining Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 14 Global Mining Equipment Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
| 15 Global Mining Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 15.1 Global Mining Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 15.2 Global Mining Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
| 15.3 Global Mining Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 16 Global Mining Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 16.1 Global Mining Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 16.2 Global Mining Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
| 18 Recommendations |
| 19 Disclaimer |