Mining Market Definition And Segments

Mining is the process of extraction of minerals, metals and other valuable materials from the earth. The main types of mining are mining support activities, general minerals, stones, copper, nickel, lead, zinc., metal ore, coal, lignite, and anthracite. General minerals include mine construction sand and gravel, industrial sand, kaolin and ball clay, clay and ceramic and refractory minerals, potash, soda and borate mineral, phosphate rock, or other chemical and fertilizer minerals mining. The various processes used for mining are underground mining and surface mining. The different service providers include independent contractors and companies. 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 Sub segments: Coal Mining Support Activities, Metal Mining Support Activities, Non-Metallic Minerals Mining Support Activities, Potash, Salt, Magnesite, Sulfur, Kaolin, Asbestos, Feldspar, Boron, Gypsum, Talc, Graphite, Baryte, Bentonite, Diatomite, Lithium, Selenium, Perlite, Vermiculite, Arsenic, Diamond, Other General Minerals, Dimension Stones, Crushed Stones, Nickel, Lead And Zinc: Copper, Nickel, Lead And Zinc., Gold Ore, Iron Ore, Silver Ore, Uranium Ore, Vanadium Ore, All Other Metal Ores, Lignite And Anthracite: Coal, Lignite, Anthracite The mining market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2138.73 billion in 2023 to $2276.8 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to technological advancements, an increase in investments in mining, favorable government policies, the use of renewable energy in mining and the rapid change in commodity prices. The mining market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2825.81 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to a rise in infrastructure development, increasing merger and acquisition activities, increasing implementation of autonomous equipment and increasing construction activities will drive the market growth. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on use of lidar (light detection and ranging), drone technology, product innovations, launch of digital twin, use of 3d mine visualizers, battery-driven mining machinery and equipment, technological advancements, automated mining machinery and a rise in the use of telematics.

Government Policies To Support The Mining Industry To Drive The Mining Market.

Governments are providing subsidies and encouraging foreign direct investments (FDI) in the mining industry. The amount of government support includes the support through governments' public finance institutions such as bilateral development banks and export credit agencies investing in mining projects, fiscal support through budget allocations and tax exemptions, and investments through majority state-owned mining and utility companies. For instance, in 2021, the Ministry of mines of the Government of India, enacted the Mines and Minerals Amendment Act 2021, and published The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules to facilitate the growth of Mining industry in India and to regulate the industry. These government policies will continue to support the growth of the mining market.

Increasing Demand For Minerals And Metals Boosts The Mining Market

Increasing demand for minerals and metals is expected to propel the growth of the mining market going forward. A mineral is defined as a naturally occurring substance characterized by its unique chemical and physical properties, composition, and atomic structure. Metals are elementary substances, such as gold, silver, and copper, and are often good conductors of electricity and heat, shiny, and malleable. The demand for minerals and metals is being driven by a combination of factors, including economic growth and use of raw materials for a wide range of industries, including construction, electronics, automotive, and renewable energy. For instance, in May 2023, according to Natural Resource Canada, a Canada-based official website, the 2021 value of Canadian mineral production was $55.5 billion, 20% higher than the 2020 value of $46.4 billion. Metals’ value of production increased by 13% in 2020. Therefore, increasing demand for minerals and metals is driving the growth of the mining market. Major companies operating in the mining market report are 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, Terreal Marketing, 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, Southern Copper.Nutrien (NTR), 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, Silika Mining, Wesizwe Platinum

Rise Of Alternatives And Decline Of Coal In Power Generation

Power generation companies are increasingly using alternate sources of energy such as natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable to produce clean and sustainable electricity. The decreasing cost of installation of renewable sources of energy is also driving the use of these sources for power generation. This is expected to act as a restraint on the demand for coal in power generation. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), coal's share of the total world energy consumption is expected to decline from 22% in 2040. Renewable is expected to be the fastest growing energy source, with their consumption increasing at an average rate of 2.3% per year till 2040. The continuous shift to alternative sources for power generation will restrain the mining market.

Increasing Focus On Use Of Renewable Energy To Gain A Competitive Edge

The use of renewable energy is helping mining companies reduce power costs and control emissions in the mines. As the solar or wind projects are built close to the mine sites, the cost of connecting to the power grid is also reduced. Site-appropriate renewable energy sources are reliable, consistent, and also economical. BHP and RioTinto have started using renewable energy sources in their mines. According to a report published by EY, RioTinto aims to generate 10% of 20MW – 25MW power demand from renewable energy in one of their mines and expects to reduce its diesel use by approximately 4 million liters, and its CO2 emissions by 12,000 tons. Also, in 2020, Rio Tinto approved the development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic and battery storage system for its western Australian Koodaideri mine. The solar plant will be one of Australia's largest photovoltaic installations at a mining site once completed. According to a report by Fitch Solutions, renewable energy used by mining companies from various sources include 57% solar thermal, 37% of solar PV, and 4% of wind energy.

Strategic Partnerships To Drive Revenues

Major companies operating in the mining market are focused on developing strategic partnerships to drive revenues in the market. Mining companies often form strategic partnerships with equipment manufacturers and technology firms to improve efficiency and sustainability in their operations. These collaborations drive innovation and promote responsible mining practices. For instance, in May 2023, Gradiant Corporation, a US-based solutions provider and developer of cleantech water projects Partnered With Schlumberger NV, a France-based oilfield services company, and Rio Tinto Group, a UK-based metals and mining corporation, to improve productivity and sustainability in the mining industry. The partnership aims to advance sustainability in mining through data-driven, interdisciplinary science, technology, and innovation. By partnering across ecosystems with peers, competitors, and other industries, mining companies can accelerate the creation of mining sustainability. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mining market in 2023. 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 The countries covered in the mining market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa The mining market consists of sales of minerals, metals and other valuable materials such as sand and gravel, coal and stone extracted from the earth crust. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The mining market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mining market statistics, including mining industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a mining market share, detailed mining market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mining industry. This mining market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Metal Products Market Definition And Segments

Metal products refer to a type of product that has properties including a high melting point, high density and tensile strength, high light reflectivity, malleability, and ductility, as well as strong electrical and thermal conductivity, and is generally formed by processes including turning, drilling, milling, shaping, planning, broaching, and sawing. The main types of metal products are forged and stamped goods, cutlery and hand tools, architectural and structural metals, boiler, tank, and shipping container, hardware, spring and wire products, machine shops, turned product, and screw, nut, and bolt, coated, engraved, and heat-treated metal products, metal valves, and other fabricated metal products. Spring and wire refer to the metal products that are used in home bedding and seating. The metal types are aluminum, beryllium, bismuth, cadmium, cerium, chromium, cobalt, and other metal types. These are used in construction, manufacturing, and other end users. The metal products market covered in this report is segmented – 1) By Type: Forged and Stamped Goods, Cutlery and Hand Tools, Architectural And Structural Metals, Boiler, Tank, And Shipping Container, Hardware, Spring And Wire Products, Machine Shops, Turned Product, Screw, Nut And Bolt, Coated, Engraved, Heat-Treated Metal Products, Metal Valves, Other Fabricated Metal Products 2) By Metal Type: Iron Ore, Copper, Other Metal Types, Zinc., Nickel, Gold Ore, Lead, Silver Ore 3) By End User: Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users Sub segments: Iron And Steel Forged Goods, Nonferrous Forged Goods, Custom Roll Formed Goods, Powder Metallurgy Parts, Metal Crown, Closure, Other Metal Stamped Goods, Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, Flatware, Saw Blade, Hand Tool, Plate Work And Fabricated Structural Products, Ornamental, Architectural Metal Products, Power Boiler And Heat Exchanger, Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge), Metal Can, Box, Other Metal Container (Light Gauge), Hardware, Motor Vehicle Hardware, Builder's Hardware, Other Hardware, Springs, Other Fabricated Wire Products, Machine Shops, Turned Product And Screw, Nut, Bolts, Heat Treated Metal Products, Coated, Engraved Metal Products And Allied Services To Manufacturers, Electroplated, Plated, Polished, Anodized, Colored Metal Products, Industrial Valves, Fluid Power Valve And Hose Fitting, Plumbing Fixture Fitting And Trim, Other Metal Valve, Pipe Fitting, Ball And Roller Bearing, Fabricated Pipe And Pipe Fitting, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products The metal products market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2749.3 billion in 2023 to $2912.86 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, a rapid growth in the automotive industry, rapid technological advances and expansion of the steel sector. The metal products market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3594.55 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the improvements in plant efficiency, increasing usage of aluminum as a lightweight and cheaper substitute, metal consumption by the aerospace sector and investment in infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include focusing on the launch of net zero carbon products, launch of metal additive manufacturing product, adoption of robotics and automation, use of the internet of things (IoT), adoption of new welding technologies and use of recycled metals.

Growing Automotive Industry Boosts The Metal Products Market

The metal products market has benefitted from the rapid growth in the automotive industry during the historic period. The automotive industry refers to a broad sector that involves the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, repairing, and modification of motor vehicles. As the automotive industry expands, there is a higher demand for various metal products, including sheet metal, steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys. These metals are used in the manufacturing of vehicles, including body parts, chassis components, and engine parts. For instance, in January 2023, according to a report published by MarkLines Co, a Japan-based automotive information platform, sales of light vehicles in the United States reached 1,287,280 units in December 2022, an increase of 5.4% over the same month in 2021. In comparison to the previous December, sales of trucks and SUVs climbed by 5.3% to 1,020,952 units, while sales of passenger cars increased by 5.7% to 266,328 units. Therefore, the rise in demand for automobiles during this period positively impacted the metal products manufacturing market.

Shifting Trade Policies And Their Impact On The Metal Products Market

Many developed and developing economies are considering imposing restrictions on free trade. Post-Brexit, trade restrictions between the UK and other European countries are likely to increase. The US government has repealed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that created a trilateral trade bloc in North America. These changes can widen the trade competition between countries and reverse the trend towards global free trade. This will affect the demand for metal products, restricting the growth of the market. Major companies operating in the metal products market report are Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Ball Corporation, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co KG, Ajmal Steel Tubes & Pipes Industries LLC, AK Steel Holding, Akar Tools Ltd., Al Jarsh Metal Section Manufacturing, AL Khaleej Metal Coat LLC, AL Shafar Steel Engineering, Alam Steel, Alcoa Corp, Algoma Steel Inc., Aperam, Apex Tools Group, ArcelorMittal, ArcelorMittal Brasil S.A, Assa Abloy AB, Avocet Steel, Ball Corporation, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Baowu steel, Bekaert SA, Bekaert SA, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Bosco Group of Companies, Cape Town Iron and Steel Works, Channellock, Inc., China International Marine Containers (Group) Ltd., Colfax, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, Consolidated Steel Industries Ltd., Continental steel, Contitech Chile S.A, DBMSC Steel FZCO, Denholm YAM, Dofasco, Dynamic structures, Evraz, Fenster Aluminum Ltd., Flowserve, Freeport McMoranInc., Gerdau, Gibraltar Industries, Gutmann Industries LLC, Hulamin Ltd., Hyundai Steel Company, Inesa Argentina, Integrated metal products, JFE Steel Corporation, JM Enterprises, Kennametal Inc., Kobe Steel Limite, Leita Steel Ltd., Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Limited, Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), Mechel, Melcast Iron and Steel Foundry, Metalloinvest, Metatrade Import and Export (Pty) Ltd., Moolaan Iron & Steel, Mueller Industries, Nanjing Hengjie Industrial Co., Ltd., Ningbo BST Metal Products Co., Ltd., Nippon Steel, Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK), Nucor, Nucor Corporation, Parana Metal, POSCO, Pramec SAS, Pretoria Schmiede Cc, Qatar Steel Company, S A Iron & Steel Institute (SAISI), Schaeffler, Severstal, Shanghai Electric Group Co Ltd., Sicamar Metals Mitsui and Co, Siderca, SKF Argentina S.A, Snap-on, Sovereign Steel Manufacturing, Summit Utility Structures LLC, Suzuki Garphyttan Ab, SWR Group, Tata Steel Limited, Ternium S.A. United States Steel Corporation, The Heico Companies, ThyssenKrupp, Thyssenkrupp AG, Timken, TMK (Pipe Metallurgical Co., OJSC), Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd., United states steel corp

Elevating Metal Products Market Through Robotics And Automation

Many metal products companies are using robotics and automation to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Robotics refers to the interdisciplinary field of technology and engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, and automation refers to the use of technology to reduce human intervention in processes by predetermining decision criteria, subprocess relationships, and related actions, as well as embodying those predeterminations in machines. Automation ensures consistent quality in metal products. Robots can weld, cut, and fabricate metal with exceptional accuracy, reducing defects and rework. This leads to higher-quality metal products that meet or exceed industry standards. For instance, in November 2021, according to a report published by the Association for Advancing Automation, a US-based automation trade association, the need for automation pre-COVID-19 pandemic was seen in the second quarter of 2021, when robot orders increased by 67%. In Q2 2021, businesses in North America placed orders for 9,853 robots worth $501 million. Examples of companies offering industrial robots to metals companies include FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Motoman.

Development Of Products To Drive The Revenues Of Metal Products Market

Major companies operating in the metal products market are developing new products such as wire-laser metal 3D printers to meet larger customer bases, more sales, and increase revenue. A wire-laser metal 3D printer is a type of 3D printer that uses a wire feedstock and a laser to create metal parts. For instance, in February 2022, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a Japan-based electronics company, launched AZ600, a wire-laser metal 3D printer that uses a laser beam to melt welding wire to produce excellent 3D structures. Digital additive manufacturing technology's simultaneous 5-axis spatial control and coordinated management of machining parameters enable stable, high-quality 3D printing. Additionally, it supports the development of repairs for the maintenance of specialized parts for automobiles, ships, and aircraft by lowering energy consumption, conserving resources by speeding up processing, and using highly effective manufacturing methods such as "near-net-shape," and more.

Development Of Technologies To Drive The Revenues Of Metal Products Market

Major companies operating in the metal products market are developing new technologies such as software monitoring to meet larger customer bases, more sales, and increased revenue. Software monitoring refers to a suite of software solutions designed to monitor and improve the quality of additive manufacturing processes. For instance, in April 2023, EOS Software, a US-based software company, launched Smart Fusion software technology for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing. The approach reduces post-processing demands, minimizes material use, removes most support structures, and decreases the cost-per-part (CPP) for metal additive manufacturing applications. Smart Fusion automatically adjusts the laser power, automatically detects potential construction issues, and minimizes the time and resources lost to 'trial and error' additive manufacturing. Smart Fusion's real-time capabilities are obtained without significantly increasing build-time, in contrast to current methods. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal products market in 2023. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal products market. The regions covered in the metal products market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa The countries covered in the metal products market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa The metal products market consists of sales of bars, rods, bolts, pipe fittings, and automotive parts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The metal products market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides metal products market statistics, including metal products industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a metal products market share, detailed metal products market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the metal products industry. This metal products market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Foundries Market Definition And Segments

Foundries refer to a type of plant where machine parts are made by melting metal and pouring it into containers with specific shapes to produce castings by pouring molten metal into Molds that are used in production of different types of metallic products to ease metal manufacturing, reduce cost of operations and produce high strength products. The main types of foundries are ferrous metal foundries and nonferrous metal foundries. Ferrous metal foundries process a variety of alloys for various applications. The foundry types are pure-play foundry and integrated device manufacturers. These are used in automobiles, pipes & fittings, agricultural machinery, electrical equipment, machine tools, and other applications. The foundries market covered in this report is segmented – 1) By Type: Ferrous Metal Foundries, Nonferrous Metal Foundries 2) By Foundry Type: Pure Play Foundry, Integrated Device Manufacturers 3) By Application: Automobile, Pipes and Fittings, Agricultural Machinery, Electrical Equipment, Machine Tools, Other Applications Subsegments Covered: Iron Foundries, Steel Foundries, Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries, Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting), Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) The foundries market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $179.84 billion in 2023 to $189.69 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automotive and aerospace industry demand, construction and infrastructure development, consumer goods manufacturing, energy sector requirements, globalization of supply chains. The foundries market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $229.96 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to transition to electric vehicles (evs), renewable energy infrastructure projects, advancements in material science, stricter environmental regulations, customization and prototyping services. Major trends in the forecast period include digital twin technology implementation, technological advances in casting processes, advanced casting technologies, digitalization and smart foundries, demand for lightweight materials.

Stable Economic Growth Fuels Expansion In The Foundries Market

The foundries' market growth is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that the global GDP growth is 3.4% in 2021. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than the developed markets in the forecast period. Stable economic growth is expected to increase investments in the end-user markets, thereby driving the foundries market during the forecast period.

Construction Industry Expansion Fuels Robust Growth In The Foundries Market

The growing construction industry is expected to boost the growth of the foundries market going forward. The construction industry refers to a broad sector of the economy that encompasses the planning, design, development, construction, renovation, and maintenance of physical structures and infrastructure. The construction industry requires a wide range of metal components for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects. These components often include structural steel beams, columns, brackets, and connectors, which are typically produced by foundries. For instance, in February 2022, according to the report published by the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based administrative office of the United Kingdom Statistics Authority, in 2021, the annual construction industry increased by a record 12.7% compared to 2020. Further, in December 2021, the volume of monthly construction output climbed by 2.0%. Therefore, the growing construction industry is driving the growth of the foundries market. Major companies operating in the foundries market report are Bouygues Construction, Vinci Construction Grand Projets SAS, HOCHTIEF AG, Bechtel Corporation, Turner Construction Company LLC, Shimizu Corporation, Skanska AB, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Fluor Corporation, AECOM Technology Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Balfour Beatty PLC, Carlisle Companies Inc., Kellogg Brown & Root Inc., Hensel Phelps Construction Company, Lend Lease Corporation, DPR Construction Inc., Clayco Inc., Mortenson Construction, Clark Construction Group LLC, Granite Construction Incorporated, McCarthy Building Companies Inc., Haskell Construction Company, Nordisk Byggtjänst Holding AB, Per-Erik Andersson Bygg AB, Perseroan Terbatas United Tractors, URS Corporation

Metal Price Volatility Is Impeding The Foundries Market

The global prices of steel, nonferrous metals, and other metals were volatile during the forecast period and restrained the growth of the foundries market. For instance, in May 2023, according to a report published by the Fabricator, a US-based magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry, despite a price spike in Q1 2023, 65% of survey respondents believe prices are going to flatten out in July, August, or later. The volatility of metal prices created difficulties for companies in securing stable purchasing contracts for raw materials, restraining the growth of the foundries market.

Transforming Metal Manufacturing With Automated Systems By Enhancing Productivity And Quality

Automated manufacturing systems are gaining popularity as they enhance manufacturing productivity and reduce operating costs. Automation systems refer to a machine, tool, or technology such as robotics and AI that helps to reduce human intervention and improve safety in metal manufacturing processes such as processing, assembling, and material handling. This allows metal manufacturing companies to increase efficiency and production, improve safety on the manufacturing floor, enhance product quality, perform complex and varied tasks, enhance process stability, provide flexibility to produce products, and eliminate routine manual tasks. For instance, in November 2021, ABB Limited, a Switzerland-based manufacturing technology company, launched a smart factory solution. The new system is exceptional because it provides powerful real-time ladle tracking in addition to automated crane scheduling, a predictive thermal modelling engine, and other features. The tracking engine continuously monitors the movement of ladles using cranes and transfer carriages. In comparison to radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions, radar and laser positioning technologies offer precise vision while requiring less hardware and maintenance. Job forecasting, route planning, and automatic job acknowledgment are all part of the automated crane scheduling process.

Development Of Products To Drive The Revenues Of The Foundries Market

Major companies operating in the foundries market are developing innovative solutions such as smart factory solutions to meet larger customer bases, more sales, and increase revenue. Smart factory solutions, also known as Industry 4.0 solutions, refer to a set of advanced technologies, systems, and strategies implemented in manufacturing facilities to improve operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and overall competitiveness. For instance, in November 2021, ABB Ltd., a US-based electrification and automation provider, launched ABB Ability Smart Melt Shop. A robust real-time ladle tracking feature, automated crane scheduling, a predictive temperature modelling engine, and other characteristics make the new system unique. Steelmakers are going to be able to transition to autonomous operations as a result of removing manual coordination, and the lower foot traffic in hot zones will boost safety. Steelmakers are able to rely on ABB Ability Smart Melt Shop to help enhance superheat compliance, enabling 4-5% greater casting speeds to increase production and to decrease arcing by 5 degrees Celsius per heat in ladle furnaces for improved cost and energy efficiency. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the foundries market in 2023. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the foundries market. The regions covered in the foundries market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the foundries market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa. The foundries market consists of sales of iron foundries, brass foundries, and bronze foundries. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The foundries market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides foundries market statistics, including foundries industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a foundries market share, detailed foundries market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the foundries industry. This foundries market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The autonomous mining equipment and vehicles market consists of sales of autonomous mining equipment and vehicles by entities (organizations, sole traders, partnership) that can sense the environment and navigate on the mine haul road surface without any human intervention. Autonomous equipment and vehicles function with minimal human intervention and primarily help in the safe mining and transportation of ores and other materials. The main technologies of autonomous mining equipment and vehicles are surface mining techniques and underground mining techniques. The equipment used is a smart ventilation system, an autonomous hauling truck, pumping stations, an autonomous drilling rig, an underground LHD loader, tunneling equipment, and other equipment. The applications involved are metal mining, mineral mining, coal mining, and others. The global autonomous mining equipment and vehicles market size is expected to grow from $2.6 billion in 2021 to $2.94 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The global autonomous mining equipment and vehicles market size is expected to grow to $4.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. Rising concerns regarding miners' safety are driving the growth of the autonomous mining equipment and vehicle market as more autonomous mining equipment is employed to minimize human intervention and thereby reduce accidents. Mining is a dangerous profession with hazards such as fires, flooding, mine collapses, and health risks such as respiratory diseases, hearing loss, musculoskeletal disorders, and heat stress. Introducing autonomous equipment such as robotic loaders, laser sensors, and driverless trucks can help improve worker safety. For instance, mining company Rio Tinto is using 73 driverless trucks in four of its iron mines in Australia to improve worker safety. Therefore, the rising concerns regarding miners' safety are expected to propel the growth of the autonomous mining equipment and vehicles market. Autonomous mining equipment manufacturers are increasingly investing in technologies for electrification of mining equipment to reduce costs and emissions. Mining companies are required to invest heavily in equipment and maintenance to remove exhaust gases and heat generated by underground mining equipment. According to EY, a typical underground mine is ventilated by 500 to 1,000 cubic meters per second of fresh air, and the mechanical refrigeration needed to remove diesel equipment heat has an upfront cost of $30 million to $38 million and annual electricity costs of $0.75 million to $2.2 million. These high investment and maintenance costs can be avoided by using autonomous mining equipment that uses electricity as its source of energy. In June 2020, Caterpillar Inc, a US-based construction machinery and equipment company acquired Marble Robot Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is part of Caterpillar’s automation and autonomy strategy and demonstrates its commitment to the next generation of Jobsite solutions. Marble Robot, Inc. is a US-based robot and autonomy technology solutions company. Major players in the autonomous mining equipment and vehicles market are Caterpillar, Hitachi Ltd., Komatsu, Sandvik, and Atlas Copco. The regions covered in the global autonomous mining equipment and vehicles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the autonomous mining equipment and vehicles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The global autonomous mining equipment and vehicles market is segmented - 1) By Technology: Surface Mining Technique, and Underground Mining Technique 2) By Equipment: Smart Ventilations System, Autonomous Hauling Truck, Pumping Stations, Autonomous Drilling Rig, Underground LHD Loader, Tunneling Equipment, and Others 3) By Application: Metal Mining, Mineral Mining, Coal Mining, Others

The coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities market consists of the sales of entities (organizations, sole traders or partnerships) that heat treat metals and metal products, enamel, lacquering, and varnishing metals and metal products, hot-dip galvanizes metals and metal products, engrave, chase or etch metals and metal products (except jewellery, personal goods carried on or about the person, such as compacts and cigarette cases, precious metal products (except precious plated flatware and other plated ware) and printing plates), powder coat metals and metal products, electroplate, plate, anodize, colour, and finish metals and metal products, and/or provide other metal surfacing services for the trade. Establishments in this industry coat, engrave, and heat-treat metals and metal formed products fabricated elsewhere. The main types of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities are metal heat treating, metal coating, engraving and allied services to manufacturers, electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and colouring. Electroplating is the method of plating a metal onto the other by hydrolysis to prevent corrosion of metal or for decorative purposes. The treatment is spheroidizing, stress-relieving, quenching & tempering, and normalizing. The various applications involved manufacturing, automotive, and other applications. The global coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities market size is expected to grow from $197.01 billion in 2021 to $204.83 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities market is expected to grow to $222.59 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 2.1%. Laser engraving system technology is being highly used by the companies involved in the engraving, etching and chasing of metals. Laser engraving and laser etching are contact-free, reduce surface damage, are durable, and are safer than toxic solvents, inkjet and acids. Laser engravings are faster than hand engraving, and dot-peen markings. Its applications comprise product labelling and coding in the electronics industry (mobile phones, tablets, etc.), tool construction, and medical technology. Major players in the coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities market are Hy-Power Coatings Ltd, Tilton Industries Inc, Rewire Automation Inc, Metex Heat Treating Ltd, and Metal Improvement Company Inc. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities market in 2021. North America was the second-largest region in the coating, engraving, heat treating market. The regions covered in the coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The global coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities market is segmented - 1) By Type: Metal Heat Treating, Metal Coating, Engraving and Allied Services to Manufacturers, Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring 2) By Treatment: Spheroidizing, Stress Relieving, Quenching and Tempering, Normalizing 3) By Application: Manufacturing, Automotive, Others Subsegments Covered: Case Hardening, Normalizing, Annealing, Hardening and Tampering, Others, Solvent-Borne Coatings, Water-Borne Coatings, High Solids Coatings, Powder Coatings, Radiation Curable Coatings, Others

The nonferrous metal production and processing market consist of sales of nonferrous metals by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) primarily engaged in smelting ores into nonferrous metals and/or the primary refining of nonferrous metals (except aluminium) by electrolytic methods or other processes. The main types of nonferrous metal production and processing are nonferrous metal (except aluminium) smelting and refining, copper rolling, drawing, extruding, and alloying, nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminium) rolling, drawing, and extruding, secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminium). Secondary smelting will utilize secondary resources to convert or recover lead metal. The process types are smelting and refining, rolling, drawing, extruding, alloying, and other process types. The various end-user industries are automotive, electronic power, construction, and other end-user industries. The global nonferrous metal production and processing market is expected to grow from $1,062.28 billion in 2021 to $1,187.55 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The nonferrous metal production and processing market is expected to grow to $1,494.97 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 5.9%. Global metals companies are adopting and implementing IoT technology to improve their efficiencies and drive productivity. IoT connects people, machines, and services enabling the flow of information and real-time decisions. IoT technology offers benefits such as increased asset uptime, efficient predictive maintenance and faster processing and delivery time. According to KPMG, 72% of executives of global metals companies are willing to invest in IoT technologies. The growing adoption of IoT technology by global metals companies is expected to drive the productivity and growth of the nonferrous metal production and processing market. Major players in the nonferrous metal production and processing market are Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd, Vale S.A, Rio Tinto plc, Anglo American plc, and BHP Billiton plc. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the nonferrous metal production and processing market in 2021. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the nonferrous metal production and processing market. The regions covered in the nonferrous metal production and processing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the nonferrous metal production and processing market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The global nonferrous metal production and processing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining, Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying, Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding, Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) 2) By Process Type: Smelting and Refining, Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, Alloying, Others 3) By End-User Industry: Automotive, Electronic Power, Construction, Others

The metals manufacturing market consists of sales of metals by entities ((organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that operate iron and steel foundries, iron and steel mills, and/or ferroalloy manufacturing businesses, and/or entities that undertake alumina and aluminium production and processing. The main types of metal manufacturing are iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing, nonferrous metal production and processing, alumina and aluminium production and processing, foundries, and steel product manufacturing. Steel product manufacturing refers to the products rolled, formed, shaped, drawn, extruded, forged, cast, fabricated or processed, or processed by a combination of two or more or such operations, from steel made by the open heath, basic oxygen, electric furnace, Bessemer or other steel making process. The metal types are aluminium, beryllium, bismuth, cadmium, cerium, chromium, cobalt, and other metal types. The various end-users involved are construction, manufacturing, and others. The global metal manufacturing market size is expected to grow from $3,023.2 billion in 2021 to $3,425 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The global metal manufacturing market size is expected to grow to $4,542.55 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 7.3%. Industrial robotics is gaining traction among companies in the metals industry. This is mainly because industrial robotics aids companies in reducing labour costs, improving workplace safety, and driving productivity and efficiency. Industrial robots have widespread applications in the metals industry performing tasks such as material handling, arc welding, spot welding, cutting, and press tending. According to a KPMG report, 42% of executives of global metals companies are willing to invest significantly in robotics. Examples of companies offering industrial robots to metals companies include FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Motoman. Major players in the metals manufacturing market are Arcelor Mittal, POSCO, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal, JFE, and TATA Steel Group. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the metal manufacturing market in 2021. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global metal manufacturing market. The regions covered in the global metal manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal manufacturing market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The global metal manufacturing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing, Nonferrous Metal Production and Processing, Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing, Foundries, Steel Product Manufacturing 2) By Metal Type: Aluminum, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Cerium, Chromium, Cobalt, Others 3) By End-User: Construction, Manufacturing, Others Subsegments Covered: Crude Steel, Pig Iron, Ferroalloys, Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining, Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying, Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding, Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Aluminum Product Manufacturing from Purchased Aluminum, Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum, Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production, Ferrous Metal Foundries, Nonferrous Metal Foundries, Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing, Rolling and Drawing

The support activities for metal mining (except site preparation and related construction activities) market consists of sales of support activities for metal mining (except site preparation and related construction activities) services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that perform support activities for mining and quarrying of metallic minerals and for extraction of metal ores. Exploration for these minerals is included in this market and it includes traditional prospecting methods, such as taking core samples and making geological observations at prospective sites (but not geophysical surveying and mapping services).