Coal Mining Support Activities Market Report 2026

The coal mining support activities market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $85.63 billion in 2025 to $89.25 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of underground and opencast coal mining, increasing need for specialized support services, growth in mine development projects, rising focus on operational safety, availability of contract mining services.

The coal mining support activities market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $109.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of smart mining support systems, rising investments in digital exploration tools, expansion of environmental compliance services, increasing demand for cost-efficient mining operations, growing use of autonomous support equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated drilling and exploration services, rising demand for advanced mine safety solutions, expansion of specialized mine drainage services, growing use of digital surveying technologies, enhanced focus on operational efficiency.

The rising demand for coal is expected to drive the growth of the coal mining support activities market going forward. Coal is a fossil fuel formed from ancient plant matter that has undergone compression and heat over millions of years and is mainly used as an energy source for electricity generation and various industrial processes. Coal demand is increasing due to factors such as expanding energy requirements in developing economies, continued dependence on coal for power generation, and its cost advantage compared to alternative energy sources. By providing essential services such as site preparation, exploration, drilling, equipment maintenance, and logistical support to ensure efficient and safe coal production, coal mining support activities facilitate coal extraction. For instance, in December 2024, according to the International Energy Agency, a Paris-based global energy authority, global coal demand reached a record level of approximately 8.79 billion tonnes in 2024, largely driven by higher consumption in China and India. Therefore, the increasing demand for coal is fueling the growth of the coal mining support activities market.

Major companies operating in the coal mining support activities market are increasingly emphasizing the introduction of advanced drilling solutions to enhance operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and safety across mining operations. Advanced drilling technologies refer to modern drill rigs and support systems engineered to deliver higher penetration rates, greater automation, and reduced downtime in both surface and underground mining environments. For instance, in September 2024, Epiroc AB, a Sweden-based mining and infrastructure equipment company, unveiled the new-generation SmartROC CL surface drill rig at MINExpo 2024. The upgraded rig is designed to improve drilling precision, boost productivity, and reduce total cost of ownership through enhanced automation, digital connectivity, and serviceability, thereby strengthening support services for coal and other surface mining operations.

In June 2025, Mining Consultancy Services (Pty) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BG Global Holdings (Pty) Ltd., acquired a minority interest in Underground Support Solutions (Pty) Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Mining Consultancy Services seeks to reinforce its coal mining support activities by incorporating Underground Support Solutions’ specialized underground mining services, including ground support and stabilization, conveyor belt maintenance, secondary roof support, and other essential underground operations, thereby broadening its service portfolio to enhance safety and operational efficiency in underground coal mining. Underground Support Solutions (Pty) Ltd. is a South Africa-based mining services company that delivers underground support solutions for coal and hard rock mining operations.

Major companies operating in the coal mining support activities market are Hochtief AG, CIMIC Group, Downer Group, Perenti Global Ltd, NRW Holdings Limited, Major Drilling Group International Inc., Boart Longyear Ltd., Aveng Limited, Murray And Roberts Holdings Ltd, Macmahon Holdings Limited, Fluor Corporation, Bechtel Corporation, Kiewit Corporation, Strabag SE, Metallurgical Corporation of China Limited, PT United Tractors Tbk, China Railway Group Limited, China Communications Construction Company Limited, Larsen And Toubro Limited, Tata Projects Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the coal mining support activities market in 2025. Western Europe was the second largest region in the coal mining support activities market. The regions covered in the coal mining support activities market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the coal mining support activities market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The coal mining support activities (except site preparation and related construction activities) market consists of revenue earned by entities by offering supporting activities on a contract or fee basis for coal mining. Exploration for coal is included in this market and it includes traditional prospecting methods, such as taking core samples and making geological observations at prospective sites (but not geophysical surveying and mapping services). The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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