The global mining automation software market is anticipated to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, between 2020 and 2027. Mining, which was initially considered a hazardous job has now turned into a much safer occupation with the development of automation and communication techniques in the mining industry. In order to improve productivity mining companies are implementing mining automation software, as it allows administrators to analyze process workflow more effectively. Mining software reduces manpower, enhances productivity, and improves the safety of the work environment inside mines, which is anticipated to drive the adoption of mining automation software during the forecast period.
Attributes |
Details |
Base Year |
2019 |
Historic Data |
2017& 2018 |
Forecast Period |
2020–2027 |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Market scope, analysis, share, competitive analysis, growth facts, restraints, opportunities, and revenue forecast |
The report on the global mining automation software market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have been included in the report.
The underground mining segment to hold significant market share
In the terms of techniques, the mining automation software market can be segmented into underground and surface mining. Working in underground mines is considered extremely precarious, which is driving the need for automation in underground mining operations. Moreover, major minerals are found under the earth’s crust, which is anticipated to drive the adoption of mining automation software for underground mining operations.
Metal mining segment to dominate the market
On the basis of applications, the market can be segregated into metal mining, mineral mining, and coal mining. Growing demand for metals such as zinc, nickel, lead, and copper by end-use industries is anticipated to fuel segment growth. Additionally, rising adoption of autonomous techniques in metal exploration activities is anticipated to drive the adoption of mining software in the metal mining segment. The coal mining segment is expected to grow during the forecast period owing to the rising need to improve excavating conditions at coal exploration sites.
North America constituted a dominant share of the global market
Based on regions, the global mining automation software market can be classified as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa (MEA). North America is expected to hold a key share of the market owing to the early adoption of the latest technologies and favorable government policies. Growing opportunities for mineral exploration projected is estimated to fuel market growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The market in Asia Pacific expected to grow significantly during the forecast period owing to the untapped potential for mineral exploration activities in countries such as India and China.
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By Applications
By Regions
Key players in the mining automation software market include SAP AG, Maptek Pty Ltd., INX Software Pty Ltd, Constellation Software Inc., Hexagon AB, Minemax Pty Ltd, ABB Inc., acQuire Technology Solutions Pty Ltd, Dassault Systemes, ThreeDify Inc., ARANZ Geo Ltd., and Micromine Pty Ltd. Mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, and partnerships are some growth strategies adopted by these players to strengthen their geographical presence. For instance, in February 2019, Australia-based mining software provider, Micromine, collaborated with the MinEx Cooperative Research Centre. With this collaboration, Micromine is projected to be the sole provider of information software solutions for the Cooperative Research Centers (CRC) Projects in Australia.
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