Earth and Space Mining Sensors Market Report 2026

The earth and space mining sensors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.51 billion in 2025 to $1.62 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in traditional mining exploration, early deployment of manual geological detection tools, reliance on basic seismic and imaging systems, expansion of global mineral extraction, increased need for safety monitoring.

The earth and space mining sensors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investment in robotic mining technologies, rising demand for real-time geological intelligence, growth in automation of mining workflows, development of high-precision underground mapping, expansion of sustainable resource extraction practices. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI-based mineral detection, advancement of automated smart mining sensors, expansion of IoT-enabled geological mapping systems, development of autonomous mining monitoring tools, adoption of sustainable and efficient sensor technologies.

The rising demand for metals and minerals is expected to drive the growth of the earth and space mining sensor market in the coming years. Metals and minerals are typically extracted through mining and other mineral processing methods and are used in a wide range of applications, including construction materials, electronics, transportation, and energy production. Earth and space mining sensors support metal and mineral exploration and extraction by employing various technologies to detect and analyze the presence and location of minerals and ores beneath or on the earth’s surface, as well as to monitor mining operations. For instance, in January 2025, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based government organization, projected that lithium demand will increase seven-fold by 2035, while demand for nickel and cobalt is expected to triple, largely driven by the clean energy sector. Consequently, the growing demand for metals and minerals is propelling the growth of the earth and space mining sensor market.

Key players in the earth and space mining sensor market are actively engaged in driving product innovation, as exemplified by initiatives such as the INKxperience Kit. Developed by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a German chemicals company, this kit aims to provide engineers and developers with hands-on experience in various functionalities of printed electronics sensors. Launched in February 2023, the sensor INKxperience Kit seeks to catalyze innovation and adoption of printed electronics technologies in IoT sensor engineering and development, catering to diverse applications, including mining.

In October 2024, Kincora Copper Limited, a Canadian mining company, announced a partnership with Fleet Space Technologies to leverage advanced satellite technology for enhancing mineral exploration and operational efficiencies in remote mining locations. This collaboration includes a commitment from Fleet Space to fund a minimum drilling program of 2,000 meters to acquire a 20% interest in Kincora's Wongarbon project. Fleet Space Technologies, based in Australia, specializes in mineral exploration technology, providing 3D subsurface imaging and AI-powered insights to improve the accuracy and efficiency of mineral exploration processes. This partnership highlights the growing trend of integrating cutting-edge technologies in the mining sector to optimize resource discovery and operational effectiveness.

Major companies operating in the earth and space mining sensors market are ABB Ltd., Liebherr Group, Hexagon AB, Honeywell International Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Amphenol Corporation, Siemens, Robert Bosch GmbH, InnaLabs, Deltion Innovations Ltd, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, CSIRO, Bradford Space, Moon Express, Ispace, Asteroid Mining Corporation, Trans Astronautica Corporation, OffWorld, SpaceFab, First Sensor, Hamamatsu Photonics, Sensata Technologies.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the earth and space mining sensor market by increasing costs for imported electronic components, precision imaging systems, and sensor materials used in mining technologies. Mineral, metal, and coal mining operations in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face higher procurement expenses due to global material dependencies. Nonetheless, tariffs are encouraging regional production of advanced sensor systems, promoting localized integration services, and fostering innovation in cost-effective mining detection technologies to strengthen operational resilience.

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Earth and space mining sensors are specialized tools designed for the detection and analysis of the physical and chemical properties of materials, whether located on Earth or in space. These sensors play a pivotal role in mining operations, aiding in the identification of mineral deposits' location and composition, assessing the presence of water, evaluating subterranean structures' dimensions and configurations, and monitoring the movements of mining machinery.

The key constituents of earth and space mining sensors comprise solutions and services. Solutions denote specific techniques or technologies crafted to tackle particular challenges encountered in mining operations. The various workflows associated with earth and space mining sensors encompass mine development, the mining process, and mine maintenance, incorporating both surface mining and underground mining techniques. These techniques find application across different types of mines, including mineral mines, metal mines, and coal mines.North America was the largest region in the earth and space mining sensors market in 2025. The regions covered in the earth and space mining sensors market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the earth and space mining sensors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The earth and space mining sensors market consists revenues earned by entities by providing logistics software, data and operation management software, safety and security systems, connectivity solutions, analytics solutions, remote management solutions and asset management solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The earth and space mining sensors market also includes of sales of LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensors, magnetometers, seismic sensors, infrared (IR), and depth sensors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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