China's CiDi targets international growth for autonomous mining equipment

Hong Kong-listed CiDi plans to expand the deployment of its autonomous mining equipment outside of China. The company is targeting a significant rollout of partially automated excavators in Australia this year.

CiDi is also seeking contracts in the Middle East, South America, and Europe. The company anticipates that overseas markets will contribute a double-digit percentage of its revenue next year, an increase from its current low single-digit share.

CiDi's revenue more than doubled to RMB 884.8 million in 2025. Concurrently, its global fleet grew to over 1,700 vehicles operating across 30 mines and quarries. This international expansion reflects the growing global demand for automation in the mining sector to enhance efficiency and safety.