Nonmetallic Minerals Mining Support Activities Market Report 2026

The nonmetallic minerals mining support activities market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $36.55 billion in 2025 to $39.33 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of construction material demand, increasing fertilizer production requirements, growth of cement and glass industries, availability of specialized mining contractors, expansion of non-metallic mineral reserves.

The nonmetallic minerals mining support activities market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $54.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing infrastructure development activities, rising demand for sustainable construction materials, expansion of fertilizer consumption, growing investments in mining efficiency improvements, increasing focus on environmentally responsible mining practices. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced mineral processing support services, rising demand for high-efficiency extraction support solutions, growing use of mechanized support equipment, expansion of environmentally compliant mining practices, enhanced focus on operational safety and process optimization.

Rising demand for construction materials is expected to drive the growth of the non-metallic minerals mining support activities market going forward. Construction materials - such as timber, cement, steel, aggregates, bricks, concrete, and clay - often rely on non-metallic minerals for durability and protection against corrosion from salt or seawater. For instance, in November 2024, data from the U.S. Census Bureau, a U.S.-based federal agency, reported that the value of construction put in place in the United States reached $1.97 trillion in 2023, up 7% from $1.84 trillion in 2022. Therefore, the rising demand for construction materials is driving growth in the non-metallic minerals mining support activities market.

Major companies in the non-metallic mineral mining support activities market are evolving their mineral missions to integrate sustainable practices and innovative technologies that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and adapt to the changing demands of the industry. This mission emphasizes boosting local production of critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, and copper, which are essential for various sectors, including electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. For example, in August 2024, the Ministry of Mines, an India-based governmental body, announced initiatives aimed at enhancing the country's self-reliance in vital minerals necessary for economic growth and energy transition. This initiative, outlined in the Union Budget 2024-25, focuses on increasing domestic production, promoting recycling, and incentivizing the acquisition of critical mineral assets overseas. The mission aims to establish a sustainable value chain for critical minerals, addressing supply chain vulnerabilities that have been intensified by India's significant dependence on imports, especially from China.

In April 2024, American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VIII, L.P., a US-based investment fund specializing in industrial and mining services, acquired Boart Longyear Group Ltd. for approximately USD 371 million. With this acquisition, American Industrial Partners aimed to enhance Boart Longyear’s operational capabilities and global market reach in drilling and mining support activities across mineral exploration and extraction markets. Boart Longyear Group Ltd. is a US-based provider of drilling services, orebody-knowledge technology, and drilling equipment supporting mining and exploration operations, including nonmetallic mineral mining support across multiple commodity sectors.

Major companies operating in the nonmetallic minerals mining support activities market are ABB Ltd., DCS Techno Services Pvt. Ltd., EKpass Mining Consultants Corp., American Mining Services LLC, Dynatec Mining Limited, RSC Geology Consultants Ltd., SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., Siby Mining Services Private Limited, Focus Mining Services, Hochtief AG, PT United Tractors Tbk, Perenti Global Ltd., NRW Holdings Limited, The Weir Group plc, Major Drilling Group International Inc., Aveng Limited, Boart Longyear Ltd., Foraco International SA, CIMIC Group Limited, Downer Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the non-metallic minerals mining support activities market in 2025. Europe was the second-largest region in the non-metallic minerals mining support activities market. The regions covered in the nonmetallic minerals 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 nonmetallic minerals mining support activities market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The non-metallic minerals mining support activities market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as exploration, drilling, blasting, underground mining, loading and hauling services, and handheld mining. 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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