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全球智能採礦市場：到 2028 年的預測——按採礦類型、硬件組件、軟件解決方案、服務、自動化設備和地區分析

Smart Mining Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Mining Type, Hardware Components, Software Solution, Service, Automated Equipment and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 175+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據，2022 年全球智能挖礦市場規模將達到 157 億美元，預計到 2028 年將達到 441 億美元，預測期內的複合年增長率為 18.7%。預計會增長

智能採礦利用信息、自主權和技術來提高生產率、改善礦場安全並降低運營成本。 通過提供尖端的軟件解決方案，礦工專注於提高生產力。 遠程機器人採礦也降低了礦工的風險，它使用遠程操作的機器人機器來提取礦物和金屬。 智能採礦正在利用信息、自主權和技術進行，以提高安全性、降低運營成本並提高礦區的生產率。

根據世界經濟論壇的數據，採礦業的數字化轉型工作將在未來十年內產生超過 3200 億美元的工業價值。

市場動態

驅動程序

提高認識

眾所周知，惡劣的採礦環境（包括紫外線輻射、化學危害和地面不穩定）會給礦工帶來健康問題。 無論是通風系統、遙控機械，還是自動駕駛車輛的集成，我們都能提供更安全的工作環境並提高您的運營效率。 此外，對安全和健康的重視、越來越多地採用物聯網解決方案以及越來越多地使用自主設備是推動市場增長的因素。

約束

自然資源枯竭

隨著世界自然資源迅速枯竭，礦工們被迫從更深、更偏遠的礦山開採。 地下採礦存在一些技術困難。 礦井越深，需要的能量就越多。 此外，隨著礦井的推進，它會成為一個限制因素，因為巖石更有可能爆裂，從而損壞隧道。

機會

改善安全與健康

智能採礦需要採礦操作員和管理人員訪問互聯網，以監控其設備和工作環境的狀況。 得益於物聯網技術，複雜的採礦企業也有機會跟蹤可見性、安全性和生產力。 物聯網不僅連接服務，還連接人、物和設備。 礦業公司在其礦區安裝最先進的設備以監控安全法規。 因此，物聯網的利用推動了市場的增長。

威脅

缺乏熟練和稱職的工人

由於使用更先進的系統，礦區對高素質和經驗豐富的工人的需求不斷增加。 操作智能採礦設備需要熟練的員工才能實現最大效率並減少現場事故。 因此，技術工人短缺可能會阻礙市場增長。

COVID-19 影響

COVID-19 大流行是影響數百萬人的最嚴重的全球危機。 除了簡單的健康危害外，它還引發了前所未有的社會危機，影響到多個行業和生活。 此外，採礦業嚴重依賴大量勞動力和勞動力。 短期影響包括礦產停產、因曠工和流行病限制導致的工資損失、失業以及市場上的礦產銷售。 從長遠來看，它會影響許多采礦業務的連續性、行業的聲譽和經濟健康、新礦床的勘探和新採礦綜合體的開發。

在預測期內，預計露天採礦行業規模最大

由於其優勢，露天採礦行業預計將實現有利可圖的增長。 由於對非金屬和金屬礦物的需求增加、能源消耗增加、對世界能源供應安全的擔憂日益增加以及採礦技術的不斷發展，露天採礦被用於提取豐富的儲量。 此外，露天開采的成本低於地下開採。 這些因素正在推動這一細分市場的增長。

分析解決方案部分預計在預測期內表現出最高的複合年增長率

由於數據是一種寶貴的資產，分析解決方案領域預計在預測期內將以最快的複合年增長率增長。 由於對非金屬和金屬礦物的需求增加、能源消耗增加、對世界能源供應安全的擔憂日益增加以及採礦技術的不斷發展，露天採礦被用於提取豐富的儲量。 露天開採成本低於地下開採成本。

市場份額最大的地區

由於以下原因，預計亞太地區在預測期內將佔據最大的市場份額。

它是金屬礦石和金屬的重要產地。 雖然它橫跨多個國家，但卻擁有世界上最大的煤炭儲量。 採礦業的自動化和數字化已經提升了智能採礦，並具有巨大的增長潛力。 基礎設施的發展和汽車產量的增加正在推動該地區金屬和採礦業的增長。

複合年增長率最高的地區：

由於其優勢，預計北美在預測期內的複合年增長率最高。 技術進步和對油砂、煤炭和天然氣的需求增加預計將推動對採礦設備的需求。 採礦設備製造商正在尋找機器自動化等機會來吸引客戶並獲得較大的市場份額。 對原材料的需求不斷增長導致礦業公司尋求新的採礦項目，從而促進了該地區的增長。

主要發展

2021 年 4 月，Cisco在智利聖地亞哥開設了先進技術中心，為智利礦業公司提供創新支持。 ATC 是Cisco全球計劃“國家數字加速”的一部分，該計劃旨在確定具有顯著增長潛力的國家、分配投資和獲取資源以推動創新和發展。

2021 年 3 月，SAP SE 完成了對 Signavio 的收購。 Signavio 的產品將成為 SAP 業務流程智能產品組合的一部分，並補充 SAP 的整體流程轉型產品組合。 隨著 Signavio 正式成為業務流程智能部門的一部分，SAP 可以幫助公司大規模地轉變和管理他們的業務流程。

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內容

第 1 章執行摘要

第二章前言

  • 概覽
  • 利益相關者
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 數據挖掘
    • 數據分析
    • 數據驗證
    • 研究方法
  • 調查來源
    • 主要研究信息來源
    • 二手研究資源
    • 假設

第三章市場趨勢分析

  • 司機
  • 約束因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19 的影響

第4章波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買家的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭公司之間的敵對關係

第 5 章全球智能挖礦市場：按挖礦類型

  • 露天採礦
  • 地下採礦
  • 其他採礦類型

第 6 章。全球智能採礦市場：按硬件組件分類

  • 智能係統
  • 傳感器
  • RFID標籤
  • 其他硬件組件

第 7 章。全球智能採礦市場：按軟件解決方案

  • 連接解決方案
  • 資產管理解決方案
  • 遠程管理解決方案
  • 安全和安保系統
  • 分析解決方案
  • 數據和運營管理軟件
  • 物流軟件
  • 其他軟件解決方案

第 8 章全球智能採礦市場：按服務分類

  • 系統集成和實施服務
  • 支持和維護
  • 諮詢服務
  • 產品培訓服務
  • 其他服務

第 9 章全球智能採礦市場：按自動化設備分類

  • 鑽機和破碎機
  • 機器人卡車
  • 裝載大廳轉儲
  • 挖掘機
  • 其他自動化設備

第 10 章全球智能採礦市場：按地區

  • 北美
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 意大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳大利亞
    • 新西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 其他南美洲
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙特阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合酋長國
    • 卡塔爾
    • 南非
    • 其他中東地區

第11章主要發展

  • 合同、夥伴關係、協作和合資企業
  • 收購與合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第12章公司簡介

  • ABB Ltd.
  • Symboticware Inc.
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd
  • Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.
  • Caterpillar Inc.
  • Komatsu Mining Corporation
  • IBM Corporation
  • Joy Global Inc.
  • Rockwell Automation Inc.
  • SAP SE
  • Sandvik Mining and Construction
  • OutotecOyj
  • Epiroc AB
  • Symboticware Inc.
  • Deloitte Intelligent Mining
  • Bosch Global
  • Atlas Copco
  • Siemens
  • Alcatel-Lucent
Product Code: SMRC22673

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Smart Mining Market is accounted for $15.7 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $44.1 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 18.7% during the forecast period. Smart mining employs information, autonomy, and technology to raise productivity, enhance mine site safety, and save operating costs. By providing cutting-edge software solutions, mining businesses emphasize boosting productivity. Telerobotic mining, which lessens risk to miners, also entails remote-controlled robotic machinery for mineral and metal extraction. In order to improve safety, lower operating costs, and boost productivity at a mine site, smart mining uses information, autonomy, and technology.

According to the World Economic Forum, digital transformation initiatives in the mining sector will generate more than USD 320 billion of industry value over the next decade.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increased awareness

The harsh effects of the mining environment, including UV exposure, chemical dangers, ground instability, and others, are becoming more widely known to create health issues in mine workers. Ventilation systems, remote-controlled machinery, and autonomous fleet integration all provide safe working environments and raise operational productivity. Also, a greater emphasis on safety and health, a rise in the adoption of IoT solutions, and a rise in the use of autonomous equipment are all contributing factors to the market's growth.

Restraint:

Depletion of natural resources

Miners would have to extract from deeper and more remote mines due to the fast depletion of natural resources around the world. Several technological difficulties are presented by underground mining. The deeper a mine is, the more energy it requires. Furthermore, as the mine progresses, the probability of rock bursts increases, causing damage to the tunnel, which acts as a restraining factor.

Opportunity:

Improvements towards safety and health

Internet access is necessary for smart mining so that mine operators and managers can monitor the condition of the equipment and work environment. The complicated mining business has chances to track visibility, safety, and production thanks to IoT technologies. In addition to linking services, it also connects people, things, and equipment. Mining companies have put cutting-edge equipment on mine sites to monitor safety regulations. Therefore, the use of IoT drives the market growth.

Threat:

Lack of skilled and qualified labour

The demand for skilled, certified, and experienced workface on mine sites is rising as a result of the mining industry's increased usage of cutting-edge systems. In order to achieve maximum efficiency and lower on-site accidents, the operation of smart mining equipment requires skilled staff. Thus, the unavailability of skilled labour can hamper the growth of the market.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest global crisis affecting millions of people. Apart from being just a health hazard, it has led to an unprecedented social crisis, affecting several industries and livelihoods. The mining industry is also heavily dependent on large labour and workforce. The short-term impacts include suspension of mineral production, loss of wages on account of absenteeism and pandemic restrictions, unemployment, and sale of minerals in the market. In the long-term, the continuity of many mining businesses, reputation and economic health of industries, new mineral deposit exploration and new mining complex development has been affected.

The surface mining segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The surface mining segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to its advantages. Surface mining is used to extract abundant reserves due to increased demand for both non-metallic and metallic minerals, rising energy consumption, growing concerns about the security of the global energy supply, and rising technological developments in mining. The cost of surface mining is less than that of subterranean mining. These factors are driving the market growth for this segment.

The analytics solutions segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The analytics solutions segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to data is a valuable asset. Surface mining is used to extract abundant reserves due to increased demand for both non-metallic and metallic minerals, rising energy consumption, growing concerns about the security of the global energy supply, and rising technological developments in mining. The cost of surface mining is less than that of underground mining.

Region with Largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to

It is a significant producer of metal ore and metals. The greatest coal reserves in the world are there, although they are spread out over several nations. Automation and digitalization in mining have already improved smart mining and have a very large growth potential. The rise in infrastructure development and automotive production is driving the growth of the metals and mining industry in the region.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to its benefits. Technological advancements and increasing demand for oil sands, coal, and gas are expected to drive the demand for mining equipment. The mining equipment manufacturers look at opportunities like the automation of machinery to attract customers and capture a significant share of the market. The growing demand for raw materials resulted in mining companies exploring new mining projects, thus boosting the region growth.

Key Players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Smart Mining Market include ABB Ltd., Symboticware Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Mining Corporation, IBM Corporation, Joy Global Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., SAP SE, Sandvik Mining and Construction, OutotecOyj, Epiroc AB, Symboticware Inc., Deloitte Intelligent Miningm, Bosch Global, Atlas Copco, Siemens and Alcatel-Lucent.

Key Developments:

In April 2021, Cisco opened an Advanced Technology Center in capital Santiago to provide innovation support to Chilean mining companies. The ATC is part of Cisco's global program, 'Country Digital Acceleration,' an initiative that looks for countries with significant growth potential and assigns an investment amount to obtain resources for boosting innovation and development.

In March 2021, SAP SE completed the acquisition of Signavio. Signavio's products become part of SAP's Business Process Intelligence portfolio and complement SAP's holistic process transformation portfolio. With Signavio now an official part of its business process intelligence unit, SAP can help companies transform and manage their business processes at scale.

Mining Types Covered:

  • Surface Mining
  • Underground Mining
  • Other Mining Types

Hardware Components Covered:

  • Intelligent systems
  • Sensors
  • Radio-frequency identification tags
  • Other Hardware Components

Software Solutions Covered:

  • Connectivity solutions
  • Asset management solutions
  • Remote management solutions
  • Safety and security systems
  • Analytics solutions
  • Data and operation management software
  • Logistics software
  • Other Software Solutions

Services Covered:

  • System Integration and Implementation services
  • Support and Maintenance
  • Consulting Services
  • Product Training Services
  • Other Services

Automated Equipments Covered:

  • Drillers & breakers
  • Robotic truck
  • Load haul dump
  • Excavators
  • Other Automated Equipments

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Emerging Markets
  • 3.7 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Smart Mining Market, By Mining Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Surface Mining
  • 5.3 Underground Mining
  • 5.4 Other Mining Types

6 Global Smart Mining Market, By Hardware Component

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Intelligent systems
  • 6.3 Sensors
  • 6.4 Radio-frequency identification tags
  • 6.5 Other Hardware Components

7 Global Smart Mining Market, By Software Solution

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Connectivity solutions
  • 7.3 Asset management solutions
  • 7.4 Remote management solutions
  • 7.5 Safety and security systems
  • 7.6 Analytics solutions
  • 7.7 Data and operation management software
  • 7.8 Logistics software
  • 7.9 Other Software Solutions

8 Global Smart Mining Market, By Service

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 System Integration and Implementation services
  • 8.3 Support and Maintenance
  • 8.4 Consulting Services
  • 8.5 Product Training Services
  • 8.6 Other Services

9 Global Smart Mining Market, By Automated Equipment

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Drillers & breakers
  • 9.3 Robotic truck
  • 9.4 Load haul dump
  • 9.5 Excavators
  • 9.6 Other Automated Equipments

10 Global Smart Mining Market, By Geography

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 US
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Mexico
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
    • 10.3.2 UK
    • 10.3.3 Italy
    • 10.3.4 France
    • 10.3.5 Spain
    • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 10.4 Asia Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Japan
    • 10.4.2 China
    • 10.4.3 India
    • 10.4.4 Australia
    • 10.4.5 New Zealand
    • 10.4.6 South Korea
    • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 10.5 South America
    • 10.5.1 Argentina
    • 10.5.2 Brazil
    • 10.5.3 Chile
    • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 10.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 10.6.2 UAE
    • 10.6.3 Qatar
    • 10.6.4 South Africa
    • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

  • 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 11.3 New Product Launch
  • 11.4 Expansions
  • 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

  • 12.1 ABB Ltd.
  • 12.2 Symboticware Inc.
  • 12.3 Cisco Systems Inc.
  • 12.4 Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd
  • 12.5 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.
  • 12.6 Caterpillar Inc.
  • 12.7 Komatsu Mining Corporation
  • 12.8 IBM Corporation
  • 12.9 Joy Global Inc.
  • 12.10 Rockwell Automation Inc.
  • 12.11 SAP SE
  • 12.12 Sandvik Mining and Construction
  • 12.13 OutotecOyj
  • 12.14 Epiroc AB
  • 12.15 Symboticware Inc.
  • 12.16 Deloitte Intelligent Mining
  • 12.17 Bosch Global
  • 12.18 Atlas Copco
  • 12.19 Siemens
  • 12.20 Alcatel-Lucent

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Region (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Mining Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Surface Mining (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Underground Mining (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Other Mining Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Hardware Component (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Intelligent systems (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Sensors (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Radio-frequency identification tags (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Other Hardware Components (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Software Solution (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Connectivity solutions (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Asset management solutions (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Remote management solutions (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Safety and security systems (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Analytics solutions (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Data and operation management software (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Logistics software (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Other Software Solutions (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Service (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By System Integration and Implementation services (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Support and Maintenance (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Consulting Services (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Product Training Services (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Other Services (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Automated Equipment (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Drillers & breakers (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Robotic truck (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Load haul dump (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 30 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Excavators (2020-2028) ($MN)
  • Table 31 Global Smart Mining Market Outlook, By Other Automated Equipments (2020-2028) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.