Australia Mining Logistics Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 9.96 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 12.14 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.04 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Australia Mining Logistics Market Analysis
The Australia Mining Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 9.96 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 12.14 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.04% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the country's mining industry, which further affected the mining logistics market. In addition, mining exploration expenditure declined in 2020 because of the pandemic crisis. Now, the industry is recovering and reaching pre-pandemic levels.
- However, mining has long been a cornerstone of the Australian economy, and the gold rushes were pivotal in the country's early development. Australia is presently amid yet another minerals boom, exhibited by high prices for and record export volumes of mineral commodities, especially iron ore and coal. This follows previous mineral booms in the early 1960s and mid-1980s. The present boom is underpinned by the high demand for primary commodities in the industrializing economies of China and India.
- The vital link in mining logistics is provided by multimodal logistics, which includes trucks, trains, and ships. A competitive edge could be gained through careful planning, efficient end-to-end logistics solutions, and time and money savings.
- Despite the pandemic, many gold mines have continued to increase production levels, with Newmont Corporation, Northern Star Resources, and Kirkland Lake Gold as some of the highest gold producers. This uptake in production has increased mining equipment demand and production, improving employment rates within the resources sector.
Australia Mining Logistics Market Trends
Increasing Exports from the Mining Industry
Australian export volumes increased 1.2% year over year in the third quarter of 2022 as key producers continued to bring new supplies online. As per the official stats, exports are anticipated to rise 2.5% in 2022-2023 to 896 million tonnes and 2.7% in 2023-2024 to 920 million tonnes.
Energy costs have decreased from record highs due to reduced concerns about shortages in the Northern Hemisphere over winter. Still, they will likely remain above pre-war levels in 2023 due to some Russian energy supply becoming stranded.
An increase in export revenues is being driven by high energy costs and the strength of the US dollar. Resources and energy export revenues are anticipated to decline to AUD 391 billion (USD 262 billion) in 2023-2024.
As per the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources, In 2022-2023, lithium exports are expected to bring in AUD 16 billion (USD 10 billion), ranking as our sixth-largest resource and energy export.
Coal is mined in every state of Australia. The most considerable black coal resources occur mainly in Queensland and New South Wales. About 70% of coal mined in Australia is exported, mainly to eastern Asia. The Port of Newcastle, New South Wales, is the world's largest and most efficient coal-handling operation through its two terminals: Carrington and Kooragang.
Australia is the second-largest gold producer in the world, with more than 65 gold mines currently operating across the island continent.
Australia has 14 of the world's biggest gold mines, 11 of which are in Western Australia. This is the most prolific Australian state for the enterprise, where gold mining stands fourth behind iron ore, crude oil, and liquified natural gas.
Technology Trends and Exploration Expenditure in the Mining Industry
Every industry faces technological advances that are changing operations, developing workers' skills, and improving efficiency. There has never been a better time for companies worldwide to implement digitization. Western Australia's mining sector is one industry that has transformed because of technology.
Automated vehicles, smart sensors, and drones are just a few innovations redefining the sector and moving companies forward. In fact, according to an industrial organization, autonomous haulage has helped improve mining productivity in Western Australia by 20%.
With the introduction of more automation, mining companies will need to consider restructuring their processes and taking on a more hybrid approach to mining. With more demands for sustainability, future mining will likely have a good balance of automation and human workers in different areas. Furthermore, private organizations are investing in mining exploration, which helps improve knowledge about the location, type, quantity, and quality of deposits. A total of AUD 1.10 billion (USD 0.7 billion)was spent on mineral exploration in Australia during the September quarter of 2022.
Australia Mining Logistics Industry Overview
The Australian mining logistics market is fragmented, with multiple domestic and international players and organized and unorganized small players operating. Several large and small companies in the mining logistics industry provide storage and transport facilities. Some of the major players include Toll Holdings Limited, UC LOGISTICS Australia, CENTURION, Tranz Logistics, and ATG Australian Transit Group.
Australia Mining Logistics Market Leaders
Toll Holdings Limited.
UC LOGISTICS Australia
CENTURION
Tranz Logistics
ATG Australian Transit Group
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Australia Mining Logistics Market News
- March 2022: After approval from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board, Rio Tinto has completed the USD 825 million acquisition of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina. In a time of limited supply, Rincon positioned Rio Tinto to meet the double-digit growth in lithium demand over the next ten years by strengthening their battery materials business. As they construct this project to the highest ESG standards, they will collaborate with neighborhood residents, the Province of Salta, and the Government of Argentina.
- January 2022: Bis signed a multi-year on-road haulage contract for Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) at its Howick-based processing facility. Comprising A-Double and B-Double trailer configurations, loading, and road maintenance equipment, the dedicated fleet will transport material from HVO's preparation plant to its Newdell train load-out facility.
Australia Mining Logistics Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Analysis Methodology
2.2 Research Phases
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Technological Snapshot and Digitization
4.3 Regulations and Standards
4.4 Industry Value Chain/Supply Chain Analysis
4.5 Extent of Containerization in Mining Sector
4.6 Review and Commentary on Safety Standards in Mining Sector
4.7 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1 Market Drivers
5.2 Market Restraints
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.4 Industry Attractiveness- Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
5.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
5.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
6. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value)
6.1 Service
6.1.1 Transportation
6.1.2 Warehousing and Inventory Management
6.1.3 Value-added Services
6.2 Mineral/Metal
6.2.1 Iron Ore
6.2.2 Base Metals
6.2.3 Coal
6.2.4 Gold
6.2.5 Others
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Overview (Market Concentration, Major Players, and Companies' Comparison Analysis)
7.2 Company Profiles
7.2.1 Toll Holdings Limited
7.2.2 UC Logistics Australia
7.2.3 Centurion
7.2.4 Tranz Logistics
7.2.5 ATG Australian Transit Group
7.2.6 Vale
7.2.7 Bis Industries
7.2.8 National Group
7.2.9 Linfox Pty Ltd
7.2.10 Kalari
7.2.11 SCE Australia
7.2.12 Campbell Transport*
- *List Not Exhaustive
8. FUTURE OF THE MARKET
9. APPENDIX
9.1 Macroeconomic Indicators (GDP Distribution by Activity, Contribution of Transport and Storage Sector to Economy)
9.2 Key Statistics related to Mining Industry
9.3 Trade Statistics - Exports and Imports of Mining Products by Product Type and by Country of Destination/Origin
Australia Mining Logistics Industry Segmentation
Mining logistics is associated with providing services and solutions to enable the smooth transportation of materials from mines, processing plants, and inventories to railways, ports, ships, and finally to the destination markets. Furthermore, the report offers a complete background analysis of the Australian mining logistics market, which includes an assessment of the economy, a market overview, market size estimation for critical segments, emerging trends in the market, market dynamics, and key company profiles.
The Australia Mining Logistics Market is segmented by service (Transportation, Warehousing and Inventory Management, and Value-added Service) and type of mineral/metal (Iron Ore, Base Metals, Coal, Gold, and others). The report offers the market size and forecast in value (USD billion) for all the above segments.
| Service | |
| Transportation | |
| Warehousing and Inventory Management | |
| Value-added Services |
| Mineral/Metal | |
| Iron Ore | |
| Base Metals | |
| Coal | |
| Gold | |
| Others |
Australia Mining Logistics Market Research FAQs
How big is the Australia Mining Logistics Market?
The Australia Mining Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 9.96 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.04% to reach USD 12.14 billion by 2029.
What is the current Australia Mining Logistics Market size?
In 2024, the Australia Mining Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 9.96 billion.
Who are the key players in Australia Mining Logistics Market?
Toll Holdings Limited., UC LOGISTICS Australia , CENTURION , Tranz Logistics and ATG Australian Transit Group are the major companies operating in the Australia Mining Logistics Market.
What years does this Australia Mining Logistics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Australia Mining Logistics Market size was estimated at USD 9.57 billion. The report covers the Australia Mining Logistics Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Australia Mining Logistics Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Australia Mining Logistics Industry Report
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