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AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market

AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Robotics), By Application, By End-User, By Region, And By Segment Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 2751 | Published : 2024-09-25 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Size is valued at USD 4.6 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 20.3 billion by the year 2031 at a 20.5% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

ai in mining

Artificial intelligence has become a disruptive factor in the natural resources and mining sector. This field aims to transform resource extraction and management by utilizing AI technologies like computer vision and machine learning. AI's capacity to interpret mining businesses may improve worker safety protocols, make data-driven decisions, and maximize exploration efforts by analyzing large databases. Additionally, in dangerous mining locations, AI-powered autonomous trucks and equipment can lower operating hazards and boost production. Artificial intelligence in mining and natural resources has a lot of potential to advance sustainable practices, boost operational effectiveness, and satisfy the growing demand for essential natural resources worldwide.

The growing necessity for effective and sustainable resource management is a key impetus in the mining sector. Extensive data processing and analytical insights from AI enhance decision-making, thereby reducing environmental impact, decreasing operational expenses, and streamlining exploration and extraction processes.

Competitive Landscape

Some Major Key Players In The AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market:

  • IBM Corporation
  • Google LLC
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Amazon Web Services, Inc.
  • Caterpillar Inc.
  • Komatsu Ltd.
  • Sandvik AB
  • Hexagon AB
  • ABB Ltd.
  • Rockwell Automation, Inc.
  • Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
  • NVIDIA Corporation
  • SAP SE
  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd.
  • BHP Group
  • Rio Tinto Group
  • Vale S.A.
  • Anglo American plc
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
  • Newmont Corporation
  • Teck Resources Limited
  • Glencore plc
  • Gold Fields Limited
  • Barrick Gold Corporation
  • Other Market Players

Market Segmentation:

AI in the mining and natural resources market is segmented by type, application, and end user. Based on type, the market is segmented into machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics. By application, the market is segmented as exploration and geological analysis, mine planning and design, autonomous vehicles and equipment, predictive maintenance, safety and risk assessment, environmental monitoring and management, supply chain optimization, resource extraction and processing, and mine closure and rehabilitation. By end-user, the market is segmented into mining companies, mining equipment manufacturers, consulting and service providers, and research and academia.

Based On Application, The Exploration And Geological Analysis Segment Is Accounted As A Major Contributor To The AI In The Mining And Natural Resources Market.

The market is expanding due in large part to its critical role in exploration and geological analysis, where AI makes target identification, geological modelling, and efficient data processing possible. AI improves scheduling, resource allocation, and layouts in mine planning and design, resulting in more economical and sustainable mining operations. While predictive maintenance solutions reduce downtime and boost equipment reliability, autonomous vehicles and equipment that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) improve automation and safety in demanding mining conditions—AI-powered data analytics help Safety and Risk Assessment by offering real-time insights to avert potential dangers and mishaps.

The Predictive Maintenance Segment Witnessed Growth At A Rapid Rate.

Predictive maintenance is another current use of AI in mining. Mining companies have reduced downtime and increased the lifespan of both fixed and mobile assets by employing machine learning (ML) algorithms to evaluate equipment data and detect breakdowns before they happen. In addition to saving money, this strategy increases safety by reducing the likelihood of incidents involving equipment.

In The Region, North American AI In The Mining And Natural Resources Market Holds A Significant Revenue Share.

Due to significant R&D investments, technological developments, and partnerships between mining businesses and AI technology providers, North America is at the forefront of the implementation of AI in mining. The market is thriving in Europe as a result of the region's emphasis on environmentally friendly mining methods, legislative backing, and the presence of top suppliers of AI solutions. With nations like Australia and China making significant investments in AI technology to improve safety, optimize mining operations, and satisfy resource demands, Asia Pacific offers potential for rapid growth. While the Middle East and Africa see growing AI integration for resource exploration and extraction, supporting the region's economic development, Latin America embraces AI-driven technologies to increase efficiency and productivity in the mining sector.

Recent Developments:

  • In Aug 2024, ABB and Komatsu established a partnership to create electrification and decarbonization solutions for the mining sector. The collaboration amalgamates the experience of both firms to provide comprehensive solutions, encompassing renewable energy production and entirely powered mining trucks. ABB and Komatsu's collaboration seeks to reduce diesel usage and ultimately eradicate it through the electrification of mining operations. The companies will offer a suite of interoperable solutions tailored to match customer requirements.

AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market Size Value In 2023

USD 4.6 Bn

Revenue Forecast In 2031

USD 20.3 Bn

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 20.5% from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By Type, Application, End-User

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea

Competitive Landscape

IBM Corporation, Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Inc., Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Sandvik AB, Hexagon AB, ABB Ltd., Rockwell Automation, Inc., Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., NVIDIA Corporation, SAP SE, Cisco Systems, Inc., Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd., BHP Group, Rio Tinto Group, Vale S.A., Anglo American plc, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Newmont Corporation, Teck Resources Limited, Glencore plc, Gold Fields Limited, Barrick Gold Corporation.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Type:

5.2.1. Machine Learning
5.2.2. Computer Vision
5.2.3. Natural Language Processing
5.2.4. Robotics

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by End User Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by End User & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by End User:

6.2.1. Mining Companies
6.2.2. Mining Equipment Manufacturers
6.2.3. Consulting and Service Providers
6.2.4. Research and Academia

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Application & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Application:

7.2.1. Exploration and Geological Analysis
7.2.2. Mine Planning and Design
7.2.3. Autonomous Vehicles and Equipment
7.2.4. Predictive Maintenance
7.2.5. Safety and Risk Assessment
7.2.6. Environmental Monitoring and Management
7.2.7. Supply Chain Optimization
7.2.8. Resource Extraction and Processing
7.2.9. Mine Closure and Rehabilitation

Chapter 8. AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Segmentation 4: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. North America
8.1.1. North America AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.1.2. North America AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2024-2031
8.1.3. North America AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.1.4. North America AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Europe AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.2.2. Europe AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2024-2031
8.2.3. Europe AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.2.4. Europe AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.3. Asia Pacific
8.3.1. Asia Pacific AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.3.2. Asia Pacific AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2024-2031
8.3.3. Asia-Pacific AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.3.4. Asia Pacific AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.4. Latin America
8.4.1. Latin America AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.4.2. Latin America AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2024-2031
8.4.3. Latin America AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.4.4. Latin America AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

8.5. Middle East & Africa
8.5.1. Middle East & Africa AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
8.5.2. Middle East & Africa AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2024-2031
8.5.3. Middle East & Africa AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2024-2031
8.5.4. Middle East & Africa AI in Mining and Natural Resources Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
9.2. Company Profiles

9.2.1. IBM Corporation
9.2.2. Google LLC
9.2.3. Microsoft Corporation
9.2.4. Amazon Web Services, Inc.
9.2.5. Caterpillar Inc.
9.2.6. Komatsu Ltd.
9.2.7. Sandvik AB
9.2.8. Hexagon AB
9.2.9. ABB Ltd.
9.2.10. Rockwell Automation, Inc.
9.2.11. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
9.2.12. NVIDIA Corporation
9.2.13. SAP SE
9.2.14. Cisco Systems, Inc.
9.2.15. Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd.
9.2.16. BHP Group
9.2.17. Rio Tinto Group
9.2.18. Vale S.A.
9.2.19. Anglo American plc
9.2.20. Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
9.2.21. Newmont Corporation
9.2.22. Teck Resources Limited
9.2.23. Glencore plc
9.2.24. Gold Fields Limited
9.2.25. Barrick Gold Corporation
9.2.26. Other Market Players

Segmentation Of AI In Mining And Natural Resources Market-

AI In Mining And Natural Resources Market By Product-

  • Machine Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Robotics

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AI In Mining And Natural Resources Market By Application-

  • Exploration and Geological Analysis
  • Mine Planning and Design
  • Autonomous Vehicles and Equipment
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Safety and Risk Assessment
  • Environmental Monitoring and Management
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Resource Extraction and Processing
  • Mine Closure and Rehabilitation

AI In Mining And Natural Resources Market By End-User-

  • Mining Companies
  • Mining Equipment Manufacturers
  • Consulting and Service Providers
  • Research and Academia

 

AI In Mining And Natural Resources Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa

 

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

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