(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The digital mining market, valued at USD 0.45 billion in 2025, is projected to hit USD 0.74 billion by 2030, growing at a 10.8% CAGR. Powered by rising demand for lithium and copper crucial for EVs and the energy transition, the market necessitates enhanced efficiency amid operational pressures. Key growth factors include AI adoption in exploration, automation, IoT for predictive maintenance, and stringent ESG regulations. The business services segment is poised for the highest growth, driven by the outsourcing of digital infrastructure needs. With Asia Pacific leading the market share, the region witnesses rapid digital adoption in mining activities, propelled by critical mineral demand and supportive government policies. Major players like Wipro, ABB, and Siemens are at the forefront, leveraging partnerships and innovations to strengthen their digital mining portfolios.Dublin, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Digital Mining Market by Services (Advisory, Technical, Business, Managed IT), Mining Type (Surface Mining, Underground Mining), and Application (Exploration, Assessment, Development, Production Operation, Reclamation) - Global Forecast to 2030" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets's offering.
The digital mining market is anticipated to grow from USD 0.45 billion in 2025 to USD 0.74 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.8%
This report offers essential insights into approximations of global digital mining market revenue, aiding stakeholders in understanding the competitive landscape and devising effective strategies. It outlines market drivers, challenges, and opportunities, with a focus on sustainability, compliance, critical minerals demand, and digital technologies.
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This growth is fueled by the increasing demand for lithium and copper, crucial elements for energy transitions and electric vehicles. In response to challenges like rising operational costs and declining ore grades, the sector adopts advancements like AI for exploration and process optimization, automation, and IoT sensors for predictive maintenance. ESG regulations further encourage implementing digital monitoring tools to ensure compliance and sustainability.
Major market players include Wipro (India), Metso (Finland), ABB (Switzerland), Rockwell Automation (US), Cyient (India), FLSmidth (Denmark), Caterpillar (US), Sandvik (Sweden), Schneider Electric (France), Accenture (Ireland), Microsoft (US), IBM (US), and Siemens (Germany). These companies employ strategic growth methods such as partnerships and product launches to reinforce their market presence.
Business services segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The need for outsourcing specialized expertise in deploying, scaling, and maintaining digital solutions drives the growth of the business services segment. Mining operators increasingly rely on systems integration, custom development, and ongoing optimization services due to legacy systems, challenging operating environments, and skilled labor shortages.
Services such as managed services, remote operations centers, and predictive maintenance programs are in demand. Regulatory and ESG reporting mandates require verified data pipelines, audit-ready analytics, and third-party assurance services, with vendors benefitting from outcome-based contracts and subscription-based monitoring.
Surface mining segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period
The surface mining segment is poised to maintain the largest market share, aligning well with digital solutions that offer rapid, measurable returns. Digital solutions enhance surface operations by improving fleet orchestration, autonomous haulage, and telematics, thereby reducing costs and improving uptime. Surface operations focus on fuel use, dust, and water management, which benefit from analytics tailored for emissions and energy optimization.
Examples include Rio Tinto's advances in autonomous haulage and BHP's digital twins for process optimization. Freeport-McMoRan's analytics pilots for ore control exemplify the efficacy of digital technologies in surface mining, prompting further investments compared to underground mining sectors.
Asia Pacific will register the highest growth rate and hold the largest market share during the forecast period
The Asia Pacific region leads in market share due to its large operations and demand for critical minerals. Digital solutions like autonomous haulage and telemetry deployed in Rio Tinto's Pilbara operations and Indonesia's nickel projects underscore the region's rapid adoption of digital trends, supported by government incentives and national programs.
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