Heavy Mining Equipment Industry Report by Regional Category Spend, Price Analysis, Key Demand, Price Indicators, and Best Buying Practices

The global heavy mining equipment market reached a value of about USD 80.99 billion in 2021. The industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 3.5% in the forecast period of 2022-2027 to reach a value of USD 99.57 billion by 2027.

The heavy mining equipment industry report comprehensively analyses the industry, including key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, the competitive landscape, and other essential market aspects. There is an increase in the utilisation of heavy mining machinery to meet the growing need of energy and power and infrastructure industries. Moreover, the mining companies are aiming at using more equipment and machinery since these are more efficient and support increased productivity. The key demand indicator in the industry report is the highest category spender by region — Asia Pacific.

Industry Definition and Segmentation

Heavy machines that are used for functions such as mining, construction, or earthmoving activities are called heavy mining equipment. Owing to the heavy-duty tasks that it operates at the mining sites like iron ore or gold it is referred to as heavy. Few types of underground mining equipment like diggers, trucks, loaders among others are useful in the extraction of materials. The equipment also helps in managing the excavated products, which are pulled to the ground by employing lifts or skips. The global heavy mining equipment industry report comprises segments based on its type (surface mining equipment, underground equipment, auxiliary equipment, mining drills & breakers, crushing and screening equipment, and others), application (metal mining, mineral mining, and coal mining) solutions (products and services) and regions (North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa).

The Asia Pacific Region is Driving the Growth of the Industry

In the terms of growth opportunities and size, the Asia Pacific region is leading the heavy mining equipment market globally. Asia, together with Africa is predicted to witness a rise in growth rates. Also, the rising demand from countries like India, China, and Indonesia is likely to propel the global market size. Likewise, India is anticipated to develop substantially due to the hike in infrastructure development and expansion of cement and power industries. Europe, South America, and Africa have great potential for heavy mining equipment industry growth owing to their government support to expand mining activities to increase the generation of electricity and acquire minerals and ore for export. Furthermore, there is a heavy demand for automation and autonomous equipment in these regions, which is helping in driving the growth of the industry globally.

In addition, the heavy mining equipment industry is considerably strengthened by its downstream industries such as mining, cement production, autonomous equipment, automation, among others. The rising demand for precious metals, coal, and other metal or non-metal products is resulting in a high level of mining activities in Indonesia, India, and China. Also, new mining locations are leading to an increased demand for mining equipment, further facilitating the growth of the industry. Furthermore, the growth in the levels of mineral production is also impelling the development of the market. Coal mining which accounts for 40% of the share is another primary factor that is pressing the market growth further. The growing construction sector, which is expanding across all regions, specifically in Asian countries is also helping in propelling the market expansion.

The usage of new and modern mining equipment is centered on investments that are made in the mining industry which further largely depends on the global economic situation. Likewise, emerging countries like South Africa, Argentina, and Peru, commonly prefer refurbished mining machinery as these have a dependable life cycle if handled appropriately. These heavy machines are exported from developed countries in North America and Europe to South America, the Middle East and Africa, and Southeast Asian countries at a relatively less cost than the new mining machinery. This is likely to hamper the sales of the new heavy mining equipment.

Best Procurement Practices

The global heavy mining equipment industry report by Procurement Resource gives an in-depth analysis of the best buying practices followed by heavy mining equipment utilising regions across the globe, such as engagement models, contract terms, and buyer and supplier negotiation levers, among others.

Category Management Studies

The mining equipment comprises several pieces of equipment that help in the accuracy and efficacy of various surfaces and underground mining projects. Screening equipment, crushing equipment, mining drills, conveying earthmovers, blasting tools, feeding, and analytical equipment are some of the types of heavy mining machinery among several others. Additionally, in underground mining diggers, trucks, and loaders are used to dig up raw materials and move them to the surface for further processing. Crushing equipment, which enables the miners to reduce the size of the large materials like rock and stone, into marketable pieces, are available in different shapes and sizes so that these are used for a broad range of crushing requirements along with maximising efficiency. Moreover, underground techniques over the past years, have developed noticeably and remote-controlled machinery have gradually been launched for superior drilling competence.

Innovative Mining Technology and Increasing Usage of Electric Machinery in Underground Mining to Further Drive the Market

The recent developments in mining technology and a drive in the direction of sustainability are anticipated to generate substantial growth prospects in the coming years. These new developments support in providing modern, safe, and efficient mining methodologies. For example, it is estimated that spatial data visualisation permits three-dimensional (3D) modeling and creates detectable and intensity assessments. It also enables mining remodeling that would produce enormous progress possibilities. Furthermore, with the launch of Virtual Reality (VR) technology the miners can see the inside mining or have site experience without actually being physically present there. This technology is projected to deliver outstanding growth opportunities. Further to this, the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology helps the miners in mineral exploration, report generation, generate geochemical and hydrology data, and follow the sustainability and regulatory compliance and facility and tailings management. In addition, because of the cheap operating costs and no exhaust, the adoption of electric mining machinery or battery-operated equipment guarantees safer working conditions and seizes the challenge of aeration in underground mines, assuring zero emissions.

The major zones in the industry are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Key Industry Players Mentioned in the Heavy Mining Equipment Industry Report

• Epiroc AB
• Sandvik AB
• Caterpillar Inc.
• Komatsu Ltd.
• Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Co, Ltd.

Market Landscape

The largest segment in the heavy mining equipment industry divided by type is excavators as these are the most crucial equipment used for mining. Technologically advanced excavators are automated and modern which makes them more competent than the older models. By application segment, the coal mining industry is estimated to have a major size of the market due to its demand from developing regions. These requirements are met by technical improvements in coal extraction methods and technology like enhanced roof control, conveying systems, and others.

Key Initiatives by Companies

• In March 2020, the new Leopard DI650i was launched by Sandvik AB with smarter DTH surface drilling.
• In November 2020, AB Volvo introduced a China-focused all-around compactor 14-TON DD145 that has a big drum diameter blended with a robust vibration feature.