According to the Mining Market Report 2026[i], the global mining industry is entering a new phase of growth, with the market expected to expand from US$2.1 trillion in 2025 to $2.8 trillion by 2030 (a 6.3% CAGR). This expansion is driven by rising demand for critical minerals, growth in emerging markets, and greater investment in productivity, including autonomous vehicles. At the same time, miners are placing more emphasis on sustainable extraction and advanced safety systems across their operations.
With growing pressure for emission reductions from mining sector operations, especially lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, operators are evaluating their options and preparing for a lower emissions future. In fact, according to research commissioned by ExxonMobil, approximately 90% of mining operators have targeted a minimum of a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030[ii].
Hosted by GlobalData’s Head of Construction, Research and Analysis, David Kurtz, this new webinar Mining More with Less: Navigating the Demand vs Emissions Challenge will cover the effective measures and practical steps that mining operators are taking, with expert insights and exclusive analysis provided by Mobil.
It will explore:
- The interim emissions targets miners are setting today
- Actual progress so far and what’s driving (or blocking) decarbonisation in the sector
- The emerging use of renewable power and fuels for both stationary and mobile equipment
- Lubrication as an effective lever in mining operations’ emissions reduction strategy, without compromising productivity and efficiency
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[i] Mining Market Size, Share and Growth Report 2026 to 2035
[ii] ExxonMobil-commissioned research of 91 mining operators by Frost & Sullivan in 1Q25 (presented in Mining Forward white paper, ExxonMobil, Version 1.1, February 2026)
