The mining market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the mining market has seen a robust expansion in the past few years. The market, projected to surge from $2260.85 billion in 2024 to $2401.85 billion in 2025, is expected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.
Factors such as technological evolution, a rise in mining investments, benevolent government regulations, the implementation of renewable energy in mining processes, and swift fluctuations in commodity prices have contributed to the growth in the historical timeframe.
The mining market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The value of the mining market is predicted to witness a robust increase in the coming years, escalating to a sum of $3002.5 billion by 2029 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
The projected progression during this period is ascribed to the expansion in infrastructure growth, intensifying merger and acquisition undertakings, amplified usage of autonomous appliances, and a surge in construction activities, which are the primary factors propelling market growth. The forecasted period will also see particular emphasis on the usage of lidar (Light Detection and Ranging), drone science, product enhancements, the initiation of digital twins, 3D mine visualization, the adoption of battery-operated mining machinery and equipment, technological advancement, and automated mining machinery. There will also be an increased utilization of telematics.
Governments globally are stepping in to foster growth in the mining sector by introducing subsidies and facilitating foreign direct investments (FDI). Support from the government is multifaceted, coming in the form of public financial establishment investments like bilateral development banks and export credit agencies that bankroll mining ventures, fiscal support including adjustments in budget allocations and providing tax reliefs, as well as contributions through predominantly state-owned mining and utility corporations. For example, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a national statistical agency based in Australia, indicated that in May 2024, the country's mining industry expanded to 220 in 2023, marking a rise from the 202 recorded in 2022. This steady increase is largely attributed to targeted government policies that aim to boost the performance of the mining market.
The mining market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Mining Support Activities, General Minerals, Stones, Copper, Nickel, Lead, And Zinc, Metal Ore, Coal, Lignite And Anthracite
2) By Process: Underground Mining, Surface Mining
3) By Service Provider: Independent Contractors, Companies
Subsegments:
1) By Mining Support Activities: Drilling Services, Exploration Services, Mining Equipment Rental And Leasing, Consulting And Advisory Services
2) By General Minerals: Industrial Minerals, Construction Minerals, Chemical Minerals
3) By Stones, Copper, Nickel, Lead, And Zinc: Precious Stones, Semi-Precious Stones, Copper Mining Operations, Nickel Mining Operations, Lead Mining Operations, Zinc Mining Operations
4) By Metal Ore: Iron Ore, Aluminum Ore, Manganese Ore, Titanium Ore
5) By Coal, Lignite, And Anthracite: Bituminous Coal, Sub-Bituminous Coal, Lignite, Anthracite Coal
The focus of leading players in the mining industry is on forging strategic alliances to boost their market revenues. Many mining firms establish alliances with manufacturers of equipment and technology companies to enhance their operational efficiency and sustainability. These partnerships foster innovation and encourage accountable mining methods. A case in point is the May 2023 alliance between Gradiant Corporation, a US firm known for developing cleantech water projects, Schlumberger NV, an oilfield services firm based in France, and Rio Tinto Group, a UK-based metals and mining corporation. The collaboration was formed with the aim of enhancing productivity and sustainability in mining through the application of data, interdisciplinary science, technology, and innovation. This kind of ecosystem partnership, which can include peers, competitors, and other industries, allows mining firms to speed up the development of sustainable mining practices.
Major companies operating in the mining market include:
• BHP Group Limited
• Rio Tinto Group
• Glencore plc
• Vale S.A.
• China Shenhua Energy Company Limited
• Anglo American Plc
• China Coal Energy Company Limited
• Jiangxi Copper Corporation Limited
• Yankuang Energy Group Company Limited
• Zijin Mining Group Company Limited
• National Mineral Development Corporation
• Vedanta
• Hindustan Zinc
• Hindalco Industries
• Bharat Aluminium Company
• Rajasthan State Mines And Minerals
• Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation
• Fortescue Metals
• Newcrest Mining
• South32
• Evolution Mining
• China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co Ltd
• Shaanxi Coal And Chemical Industry Group Co Ltd
• China Molybdenum Co Ltd
• Shandong Gold Mining Co Ltd
• Nyrstar Stolberg Gmbh
• Voerde Aluminium Gmbh
• Thyssen Schachtbau Holding Gmbh
• Imerys Metalcasting Germany Gmbh
• ENGINEERING DOBERSEK Gmbh
• Barbara Rohstoffbetriebe Gmbh
• Fastner & Co
• Eramet
• Manoir Industries
• Eurasia Mining
• Petropavlovsk
• Kaz Minerals
• Hochschild Mining
• Weglokok
• Silesian-American Corporation
• Kompania Weglowa
• KGHM Polska Miedz
• Jastrzebska Spólka Weglowa
• Alrosa
• Nordgold
• Polymetal International
• Zarechnaya
• ARMZ Uranium Holding
• Stoilensky GOK
• Vorkutaugol
• Yakutugol
• Ural Mining And Metallurgical Company
• Freeport Mcmoran
• Newmont Mining
• Peabody Energy
• Teck Resources
• Barrick Gold (ABX)
• First Quantum Minerals (FM)
• Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM)
• Kinross Gold Corp
• Lundin Mining (LUN)
• Yamana Gold
• B2Gold
• Hudbay Minerals
• CSN Mineração
• Veladero Mine
• Gualcamayo Mine
• Drummond Ltd
• Carbomax De Colombia SAS
• Shefa Gems
• OREN MODEL GAN LTD
• ARAVA Mines Ltd
• Quarry Mining LLC
• Centamin
• AIMR Mining
• African Rainbow Minerals
• Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited
• Sibanye-Stillwater
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mining market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in the mining market. The regions covered in the mining market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa