RCT

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Autonomous mining equipment
• Loader automation systems
• Underground mining technology
• Teleremote operations
• Mining fleet automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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

Core 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

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EpiroccoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2026RCT'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

Direct 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

• Xx.com/rct_hq

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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