Development of Tele-remote and Autonomous Equipment in the Global Underground Mining Sector, 2026
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This report provides an analysis of LHDs and underground mining trucks operating tele-remote control and fully autonomous systems. It includes machines sold with these systems as well as those retrofitted, for example by automation providers such as RCT (now part of Epiroc), Nautilus and Hard-Line. Machines fitted with line of sight (LOS) automation have been excluded from this report. The total population of tele-remote control and autonomous underground mining trucks and LHDs is estimated at 1,373 including both autonomous-ready equipment as well as those operating autonomously. Of this, over half is in Australia and Canada, combined, with the Chile having the next highest share.
The leading OEM is Sandvik, followed by Caterpillar and Epiroc.
Scope
The report analyses the development of tele-remote and autonomous LHDs and mining trucks operating underground, tracking additions over time and specifying the brands and models used across mines. Future plans for further additions or introductions of tele-remote and autonomous underground trucks and LHDs are included as well as details of the benefits achieved from the use of this equipment by miners.
Key Highlights
Over half of the world's tele-remote and autonomous LHDs and underground mining trucks are in Australia and Canada, combined, with the Chile having the next highest share. The leading OEM is Sandvik, who, together with Caterpillar and Epiroc, account for the vast majority of the market.
Reasons to Buy
Track the development of autonomous LHDs and trucks in underground mines.
Drill down to numbers of autonomous and tele-remote vehicles by brand and model at each mine for over half of the total population.
Compare the use of autonomous and tele-remote vehicles by mining company.
Identify the benefits achieved from the use of autonomous and tele-remote vehicles in underground mines by miners.
View future plans for the introduction of autonomous and tele-remote vehicles.
Epiroc
Sandvik
RCT
Nautilus
Hard-Line
Freeport-McMoRan
Glencore
Barrick Gold
Codelco
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd
AngloGold Ashanti plc
Glencore Plc
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