en.Wedoany.com Reported - Japanese construction machinery giant Komatsu announced on July 17, 2026, that it will vigorously expand its presence in Brazil's underground mining equipment market. The company expects the Brazilian underground mining equipment market to grow by approximately 7% by 2030. To this end, Komatsu is actively building a complete product portfolio for underground mining operations in Brazil, covering the entire process from loading, transportation, drilling, to safe operations.

Komatsu's acquisition of German underground mining equipment manufacturer GHH in 2025 provided key support for this strategic move. Through this acquisition, Komatsu integrated GHH's advanced technology into its product line, further strengthening its competitiveness in underground hard rock mining. Komatsu stated that underground mining operations, due to complex geological conditions, demand extremely high reliability, safety, and operational efficiency from equipment. Its drilling equipment has achieved a drilling speed exceeding 3 meters per minute and can reduce maintenance costs by up to 20%. Core products included in the Brazilian market strategy are: the HX45 underground mining truck, the WX15 underground LHD, the ZB21 and ZB31 rock bolting rigs, the DS30RB scaler from Canada's DUX Machinery, and the ZJ21 and ZJ32 drilling jumbos.

This move comes as Brazil's mining industry advances toward deeper mineral deposits, with demand for underground mining equipment continuing to grow. Currently, Brazil's underground mining equipment market is still dominated by international brands such as Sandvik and Caterpillar. By integrating GHH technology and launching a dedicated product portfolio for the Brazilian market, Komatsu aims to increase its market share in Brazil's underground mining equipment sector.