Global 5G in Mining Market 2023

Global 5G in Mining Market 2023

Description
The global 5G in mining market is projected to reach USD 2.11 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 27.5% to reach USD 12.31 billion by 2029. The implementation of 5G technology in the mining industry offers opportunities for Industry 4.0 technologies like IoT, AI, machine learning, and robotics. Real-time tracking and improved connectivity can enhance production and reduce errors. The mining industry provides raw materials for various growing industries such as steel, electronics, and automotive. Connectivity improvements and the development of 5G networks are expected to boost the demand for 5G in mining. However, security concerns pose a challenge that needs to be addressed for the market's growth.

Market Segmentation
The market is segmented based on various factors, including spectrum, application, and geography.

Segmentation by Spectrum
Mid-Band
High-Band
Low-Band

Segmentation by Application
Surface Mining
Underground Mining

Segmentation by Geography
Europe – Russia, Sweden, Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific - China, Indonesia, Rest of APAC
Latin America - Brazil, Chile, Rest of Latin America
Rest of The World – Canada, South Africa, Other Countries

The mid-band spectrum dominates the global 5G in mining market, valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2022. It is ideal for 5G due to its ability to carry data across long distances. Japanese and Chinese operators plan to deploy 5G spectrum in the range of 4.5GHz to 5GHz. The mid-band spectrum supports the current condition of the 3.5GHz spectrum range, enabling data transmission over long distances during early 5G integration. The high-band spectrum is expected to grow at a CAGR of 36.4%. It offers fast speeds within a one-mile range and is suitable for busy areas. The 36GHz band mmWave can be used in high-traffic areas for extra speed and network capacity. The 28GHz and 26GHz bands have gained momentum. Surface mining is the largest application segment in the global 5G in mining market, valued at USD 1.4 billion in 2022. It involves removing rock and soil to access mineral deposits. 5G technology enables unmanned, efficient operations with real-time monitoring. The global 5G in underground mining market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 40.7%. It allows for automated operations and real-time tracking in underground mining.

APAC dominates the global 5G in mining market in 2022. China, Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, and India are major players. China and Indonesia have implemented 5G in mining, while Australia and Thailand are testing it. India is an emerging market with supportive government regulations and key players. The European 5G in mining market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 29.1%. Russia leads the European market, followed by countries like Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Italy, the UK, Spain, France, and Portugal. The mining industry in Europe includes coal, base metals, steel, iron ore, gold, silver, platinum, and more. Canada, South Africa, the US, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, and Peru also play significant roles. These countries have high demand for raw materials and are adopting 5G technology in mining operations. Chinese mining company Zijin partners with Huawei and South African network provider MTN for a 5G network in its Garatau Project.

Competitive Landscape
Key players in the global 5G in mining market include Cisco, Hitachi Energy, Huawei, Nokia, and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. The market is highly competitive, with technology advancements impacting value chain partners and customer expectations. Companies are offering tailored 5G solutions for the mining sector, focusing on product development, connection density, technology capabilities, pricing, latency performance, and innovation. To stay competitive, companies are diversifying portfolios through innovation and investing in collaborations with experts in 5G technology and relevant markets. Other notable companies in the market include Alibaba Cloud, Athonet, Google (Google Cloud), Intrado, Microsoft (Microsoft Azure), Niral Networks, NTT, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sateliot, Sierra Wireless, Verizon, and Windstream.

Recent Industry Developments
Huawei and China Unicom jointly announced the PNI-NPN solution during MWC22 in Barcelona, with the aim of implementing it in over 100 mines.

Vale, in collaboration with the technology research institute IPT and Nokia, has inaugurated a 5G-equipped laboratory in Brazil. This laboratory will provide significant benefits to Vale's mining operations, including real-time tracking, controlled operations, autonomous drill rigs, haulage trucks, and IoT applications.

Nokia and Sandvik have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation in the mining industry and deliver global value to customers. The successful testing of the 5G network in Sandvik's mine presents opportunities for autonomous, robotic, and remote operations, enhanced safety measures, advanced analytics, and full fleet automation. Additionally, Sandvik and Nokia are collaborating with VTT, a technical research center in Finland, to further advance their efforts in this domain.