Mining Locomotive Batteries Global Market Report 2025

The mining locomotive batteries market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.79 billion in 2024 to $1.89 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to electrification of mining operations, safety regulations for underground environments, advancements in battery technology, rising fuel costs, demand for sustainable and emission-free solutions.

The mining locomotive batteries market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.42 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards green energy, increasing automation in mining, advancements in lithium-ion battery technology, stricter environmental regulations, demand for higher efficiency and longer battery life. Major trends in the forecast period include solid-state battery development, fast-charging technology, wireless battery management systems, enhanced battery recycling solutions, integration of ai for predictive maintenance.

The forecast of 6.4% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through higher costs for heavy-duty battery systems, mainly supplied by China and Canada, slowing the transition to electric mining equipment and increasing operational expenses. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the mining locomotive batteries market in the coming years. Electric vehicles are powered by electric motors instead of internal combustion engines and are gaining popularity due to growing environmental concerns and supportive government policies. These vehicles offer reduced emissions, lower operational costs, and contribute to clean energy initiatives. Mining locomotive batteries, designed for long-duration performance and high power output in demanding environments, can be refurbished and repurposed for electric vehicles, particularly larger models such as buses, trucks, and passenger EVs. For instance, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a U.S.-based government agency, more than 3 million electric vehicles were registered by 2022, accounting for 1.2% of all registered light-duty vehicles and 7% of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States. This surge in electric vehicle adoption is fueling the growth of the mining locomotive batteries market.

Companies in the mining locomotive batteries market are focusing on advancing battery swapping technology to improve operational efficiency in mining operations. Battery swapping technology allows for the quick replacement of depleted batteries with fully charged ones, reducing downtime and eliminating long charging periods. This innovation supports continuous and uninterrupted operations in underground mining environments. For example, in September 2024, Komatsu Limited, a Japan-based industrial machinery company, introduced its first battery-electric load-haul-dump (LHD) machine, the WX04B, at the MINExpo tradeshow. Designed for narrow vein mines in underground hard rock mining, the WX04B is powered by a 165 kWh Li-ion NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery supplied by Proterra, offering up to four hours of runtime on a single charge and aiming to simplify underground mining operations.

In December 2024, Livium Ltd., an Australia-based battery manufacturer for mining locomotives, partnered with Industrea Mining Equipment Pty Ltd. to implement sustainable battery recycling practices for electric mining trains. This collaboration supports environmental sustainability in the mining industry by managing the lifecycle of locomotive batteries, reducing waste, and conserving valuable resources. Industrea Mining Equipment Pty Ltd. is an Australia-based company specializing in mining machinery manufacturing.

Mining locomotive batteries are specialized rechargeable batteries designed to power electric locomotives in both underground and surface mining operations. These batteries offer energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives to diesel engines, helping to reduce emissions and improve air quality in confined mining environments.

The main types of batteries in the mining locomotive batteries market include lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and other emerging technologies. Lead-acid batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that uses lead dioxide (PbO₂) as the positive electrode (cathode), sponge lead (Pb) as the negative electrode (anode), and sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) as the electrolyte. Battery capacities for mining locomotives vary, including options below 100 Ah, 100 Ah to 300 Ah, 301 Ah to 500 Ah, 501 Ah to 1000 Ah, and above 1000 Ah. These batteries are used in a range of applications such as underground mining, surface mining, tunnel construction, material handling, and other specialized operations. Sales channels for mining locomotive batteries include direct sales, distributor sales, online retail, aftermarket/service providers, and partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Key end-users in this market include mining companies, contractors, equipment rental service providers, OEMs, and utility companies.

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.

The sharp escalation of U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the electrical and electronics sector. Key components such as semiconductors, display panels, and rare-earth metals crucial for batteries and motors are now facing heavy duties. Consumer electronics companies are seeing profit margins shrink, as fierce competition makes it difficult to pass on rising costs to consumers. At the same time, industrial electronics firms are experiencing project delays due to shortages of tariff-impacted parts like printed circuit boards. In response, businesses are shifting assembly operations to tariff-exempt nations, building up inventory reserves, and redesigning products to reduce reliance on restricted materials.

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Major players in the mining locomotive batteries market are Siemens AG, Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., Komatsu Ltd., BYD Auto Co. Ltd., RICO, Sandvik AB, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, Epiroc AB, EnerSys, Exide Technology, Trojan Battery Company, Brookville Equipment Corporation, Schalke Locomotives GmbH, Newtrax Technologies Inc., First Battery, Clayton Equipment Ltd., Microtex Energy Private Limited, Trident SA, Leoch Inteational Technology, Rentech Solutions, East Penn Manufacturing.

North America was the largest region in the mining locomotive batteries market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in mining locomotive batteries report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the mining locomotive batteries market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mining locomotive batteries market consists of sales of rechargeable battery systems, Nickel-metal hydride batteries, Zinc-air batteries and solid-state batteries. 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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