Caterpillar Acquires Skycatch to Strengthen AI-Powered Digital Mining Platform

Published: Jul 8, 2026 10:48

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Caterpillar has acquired mining technology company Skycatch to expand its digital mining capabilities with AI-powered spatial data and near real-time digital twin technology. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Skycatch's platform enables mine operators to process high-resolution spatial data using artificial intelligence, improving mine planning, operational efficiency and support for both staffed and autonomous mining fleets. The acquisition follows Caterpillar's recent purchase of RPMGlobal and further strengthens its digital mining portfolio.

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