Caterpillar Acquires Skycatch to Advance AI-Powered Digital Mining Solutions

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired Skycatch Inc., a leading provider of AI-enabled spatial data capture and analysis solutions for the mining industry. The move follows Caterpillar's recent acquisition of RPMGlobal and expands its portfolio of intelligent mining technologies. Skycatch's platform captures high-precision spatial data and combines it with artificial intelligence to generate near-real-time digital twins of mining sites. Integrated with Caterpillar's MineStar and RPM software, the technology enables mining companies to optimise material movement, improve planning accuracy and make faster operational decisions. The combined solution provides continuous visibility across mine sites, helping operators enhance safety, increase productivity and improve fleet performance for both conventional and autonomous operations. Keywords: Caterpillar, Skycatch, digital mining, AI mining, MineStar, RPMGlobal, digital twin, spatial data, autonomous mining, mining technology, artificial intelligence, smart mining.