Caterpillar Mining
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Irving, Texas · Est. 1925 · 2 models registered · 7 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Caterpillar Mining: 2 models, 7 deployments across 7 regions, 1 active incident. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
1
Overview
Caterpillar Mining is the mining division of Caterpillar, the world's leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer. Its Cat MineStar Command for hauling autonomous haulage system (AHS) is one of the most proven in the industry, with nearly 700 autonomous trucks operating across three continents and over 11 billion tonnes of material hauled autonomously as of 2026. Caterpillar targets over 2,000 autonomous trucks by 2030 and is expanding autonomy into quarry and construction applications.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Strong deployment footprint with 7 operational sites across 7 countries. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [VERIFIED]CustomerClaimed: Jan 7, 2026
“Cat MineStar Command for hauling is deployed at multiple active mining sites. Freeport-McMoRan converted fleet of Cat 793 trucks at Bagdad mine, AZ. Caterpillar confirmed "scaling a proven autonomy system." https://investors.caterpillar.com/news/news-details/2023/Freeport-McMoRan-to-convert-fleet-of-Cat-793-trucks-at-its-Bagdad-mine-in-Arizona-to-autonomous-haulage-using-Cat-MineStar-Command-for-hauling/default.aspx”
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“Cat 794 AC mining truck with autonomous hauling debuted at MINExpo. "Total autonomous operating" includes navigation, loading, hauling, and unloading cycles. Deployed at commercial mines. https://www.caterpillar.com/en/news/caterpillarNews/2026/scaling-autonomy-system.html”
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“Autonomous Cat 777 demonstrated at Luck Stone Quarry. Caterpillar is scaling autonomous hauling beyond large mining trucks to mid-size off-highway trucks. https://www.caterpillar.com/en/news/caterpillarNews/2026/scaling-autonomy-system.html”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
1 incident on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Aug 2023.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Chairman & CEO, Caterpillar Inc.
Group President, Resource Industries
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Cat MineStar Command for Hauling at Cerrejón[OPERATIONAL]
Cerrejón · Jan 1, 2023
- Cat MineStar Command for Hauling at Santiago, Chile[OPERATIONAL]
Santiago, Chile · Jan 1, 2024
- Cat MineStar Command for Hauling at Luck Stone Bull Run Plant[OPERATIONAL]
Luck Stone Bull Run Plant · Nov 1, 2024
- Cat MineStar Command for Hauling at Kearl Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada[OPERATIONAL]
Kearl Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada · Jan 1, 2023
- Cat MineStar Command for Hauling at Chantilly, Virginia, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Chantilly, Virginia, USA · Nov 1, 2024
- Cat MineStar Command for Hauling at Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia[OPERATIONAL]
Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia · Jan 1, 2013
- Cat MineStar Command for Hauling at Bagdad Mine, Arizona, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Bagdad Mine, Arizona, USA · Oct 31, 2023
Incidents affecting Caterpillar Mining
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Caterpillar Mining?
Caterpillar Mining is the mining division of Caterpillar, the world's leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer. Its Cat MineStar Command for hauling autonomous haulage system (AHS) is one of the most proven in the industry, with nearly 700 autonomous trucks operating across three continents and over 11 billion tonnes of material hauled autonomously as of 2026. Caterpillar targets over 2,000 autonomous trucks by 2030 and is expanding autonomy into quarry and construction applications.
What does Caterpillar Mining make?
Caterpillar Mining has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Cat MineStar Command for Hauling, Cat MineStar Command for Hauling (Caterpillar Mining builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Caterpillar Mining publicly traded?
Yes. Caterpillar Mining is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Caterpillar Mining?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Caterpillar Mining building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, BelAZ.
Who is the CEO of Caterpillar Mining?
Joe Creed is the ceo of Caterpillar Mining, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Caterpillar Mining?
Caterpillar Mining is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is Caterpillar Mining headquartered?
Caterpillar Mining is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA.
Who owns Caterpillar Mining?
Caterpillar Mining is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does Caterpillar Mining operate robots?
Caterpillar Mining operates 7 verified deployments, including at Cerrejón, Santiago, Chile, Luck Stone Bull Run Plant.
How many robots has Caterpillar Mining deployed?
DEPLOY has 7 verified Caterpillar Mining deployments on record at sites including Cerrejón, Santiago, Chile, Luck Stone Bull Run Plant. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Caterpillar Mining a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Caterpillar Mining ranks in roughly the top 15% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Caterpillar Mining founded?
Caterpillar Mining was founded in 1925.
Are there any incidents involving Caterpillar Mining?
1 active incident involving Caterpillar Mining is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Caterpillar Mining safe?
Caterpillar Mining has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Aug 2023. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.