Caterpillar Acquires Skycatch to Accelerate AI Mining Solutions

Caterpillar announced on July 7, 2026, that it has acquired Skycatch, a provider of spatial data capture, processing and analysis solutions for the mining industry. The move follows Caterpillar's recent acquisition of RPMGlobal and expands the company's portfolio of data-driven mining technology.

Denise Johnson, group president of Caterpillar Resource Industries, said the acquisition aligns with the company's strategy to address customer challenges. "By integrating near-real-time, high-resolution spatial data into both RPM and MineStar solutions, we can help customers improve mine site performance by enhancing safety, productivity and predictability across their operations using both staffed and autonomous fleets," Johnson said.

Caterpillar said the deal strengthens its ability to integrate near-real-time, high-resolution spatial data into both its RPM and MineStar software solutions. The integration is designed to help mining customers improve safety, productivity and predictability across operations that use both staffed and autonomous fleets, the company added.

Digital Twin Integration

Skycatch's platform captures high-frequency, high-precision spatial data and combines it with AI tools that identify, measure, and analyze mining operations. Caterpillar said the technology provides customers with a more current view of mine sites, enabling faster and more accurate operational decisions.