RCT
RCT is an Australian Smart Technology company providing autonomous Load-Haul-Dump vehicle automation and AI-driven fleet management for underground and surface mining operations, distributed through an Epiroc OEM partnership.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersPerth, Australia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What RCT does
RCT is a Smart Technology company founded in 1972 and headquartered in Perth, Australia, specializing in autonomous mining solutions for underground and surface operations. The company develops Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) vehicle automation systems and autonomous loader technology, which enable mining vehicles to operate without direct human intervention in hazardous underground environments. RCT's core technology combines computer vision for navigation, sensor fusion, and AI-driven decision-making for fleet management, delivered through remote operations centers that coordinate autonomous mining fleets. Documented customer outcomes include 15-30% improvements in equipment utilization and development costs, with deployments cited at Australia's Reward Gold Mine and operations in Chile.
The company's go-to-market is centered on B2B enterprise sales to mining operators globally, with primary distribution through an OEM channel partnership with Epiroc, whose equipment embeds RCT's automation technology. RCT also generates revenue through technology integration and licensing arrangements with equipment manufacturers. The company serves both underground mining operations (its primary segment, focused on safety, access to unreachable reserves, and worker exposure reduction) and surface mining operations (autonomous haulage and fleet coordination). The company was acquired by Nexans S.A. in 2025 as part of the acquirer's strategic portfolio rotation, and operates with 51-100 employees across Australia, Spain/Europe, and South America. Bob Muirhead serves as Founder and Executive Director.
RCT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RCT
- Website
- https://rct-global.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- RCT is an Australian Smart Technology company providing autonomous Load-Haul-Dump vehicle automation and AI-driven fleet management for underground and surface mining operations, distributed through an Epiroc OEM partnership.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RCT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Automation Technology
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems) (IMAKANAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Mining & Underground Vehicles (LHDs, Underground Haul Trucks) (IMAHAIAD)
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Where RCT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Perth
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Markets served
RCT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Autonomous Loader Hardware Sales: RCT generates revenue through the sale of autonomous loader systems and Load-Haul-Dump automation technology, integrated with Epiroc equipment for mining operations.
- Automation Technology Licensing/Integration: Revenue derived from technology integration partnerships with equipment manufacturers like Epiroc, providing autonomous operation capabilities for mining vehicles.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
RCT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RCT provides autonomous loader and Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) vehicle automation systems for underground mining operations, powered by Epiroc technology. Its solutions enable remote and autonomous operation of mining vehicles, delivering 15-30% improvements in equipment utilization and development costs while reducing worker exposure to hazardous underground conditions. The company deploys these automation systems globally, targeting mining operations seeking to access previously unreachable reserves.
Product overview
RCT provides autonomous mining solutions focused on Load-Haul-Dump vehicle automation for underground mining operations. The company's product portfolio centers on autonomous loader systems powered by Epiroc technology, enabling mining operations to achieve 15-30% improvements in equipment utilization while reducing worker exposure to hazardous underground environments. RCT's solutions are part of the broader remote and autonomous mine operations transformation driven by labor shortages, safety requirements, and productivity challenges in the mining industry.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Autonomous Loader Epiroc-powered autonomous loader enabling underground mining operations to access previously unreachable reserves through automated Load-Haul-Dump vehicle functionality. Designed for mining operators seeking to improve safety, efficiency, and access to reserves in hazardous underground environments.
- Load-Haul-Dump Vehicle Automation Automated systems for Load-Haul-Dump vehicles in underground mining that enable autonomous and remote operation. Delivers 15-30% improvements in equipment utilization and development costs while reducing worker exposure to hazardous underground conditions.
Quantifiable outcome
- 15-30% improvement in equipment utilization and development costs
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use RCT
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
RCT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability5 records
Feature2 records
RCT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- EpiroccoreRCT's autonomous loader technology is integrated and powered by Epiroc equipment. The Epiroc-powered autonomous loader enables mining operations to access previously unreachable reserves and is deployed at operations like Australia's Reward Gold Mine. This is a primary channel partnership through which RCT's technology reaches end customers.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
RCT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Epiroc: Global mining equipment OEM with a major autonomy and automation portfolio for underground and surface mining. Direct partner and the OEM through which RCT's LHD automation reaches end customers; also competes in the broader underground autonomy space.
- Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Major mining equipment OEM with AutoMine autonomous haulage and LHD solutions. Directly comparable to RCT for underground LHD automation and competes for the same enterprise mining customers.
- Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI Mining): Specialist provider of autonomous vehicle technology for mining including haul trucks and loaders. Comparable niche mining autonomy focus to RCT, addressing similar underground and surface automation use cases.
Broad incumbents
- Caterpillar (Cat MineStar): Largest mining equipment OEM globally with Cat MineStar Command for autonomous hauling across surface and select underground operations. Competes for autonomous mining vehicle budgets and customer relationships at scale.
- Komatsu (Modular Mining): Mining equipment OEM and provider of FrontRunner autonomous haulage systems plus Modular Mining fleet management software. A broad incumbent competing in the same autonomous mining vehicle market as RCT.
- Hexagon Mining: Provider of autonomous fleet management, positioning, and safety solutions for mining. Comparable as a software-and-automation player serving underground and surface mining customers alongside equipment OEMs.
- Hitachi Construction Machinery: OEM of mining excavators and ultra-class haul trucks with an autonomous haulage roadmap. Competes for autonomous mining vehicle procurement budgets and is comparable via its Wenco/Mining division.
Emerging players
- SafeAI: Early-stage autonomy company focused on autonomous heavy equipment for mining and construction. Comparable emerging player targeting the same underground/autonomous mining vehicle opportunity as RCT.
- Wenco International Mining Systems: Mining fleet management and autonomy software vendor, now part of Hitachi. Provides autonomous haulage and LHD fleet coordination systems, overlapping with RCT's fleet management and autonomy positioning.
- Newtrax Technologies: Underground mining IoT, telemetry, and analytics provider (now part of Sandvik). Comparable niche underground-mining technology provider targeting safety, productivity, and equipment visibility use cases alongside RCT's autonomy focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
RCT social profiles
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Valuation estimate
RCT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
RCT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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RCT M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about RCT
What does RCT do?
RCT provides autonomous loader and Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) vehicle automation systems for underground mining operations, powered by Epiroc technology. Its solutions enable remote and autonomous operation of mining vehicles, delivering 15-30% improvements in equipment utilization and development costs while reducing worker exposure to hazardous underground conditions. The company deploys these automation systems globally, targeting mining operations seeking to access previously unreachable reserves.
Is RCT a public or private company?
RCT is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was RCT founded?
RCT was founded in 1972. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is RCT based?
RCT is headquartered in Perth, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does RCT make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Autonomous Loader Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are automation Technology Licensing/Integration.
Who are RCT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Epiroc, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI Mining). Broad incumbents are Caterpillar (Cat MineStar), Komatsu (Modular Mining), Hexagon Mining and Hitachi Construction Machinery. Emerging players are SafeAI, Wenco International Mining Systems and Newtrax Technologies.
Does RCT have an API?
No public API is recorded for RCT.
What industry is RCT in?
RCT's product category is Mining Automation Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAB, Underground Mining Equipment (Loaders/LHDs, Continuous Miners, Longwall Systems), with a secondary code of IMAHAIAD, Mining & Underground Vehicles (LHDs, Underground Haul Trucks). Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3532.