April 16 — CiDi Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with MMD Group Limited, a global leader in mining equipment, to co-develop autonomous material movement solutions for the global mining market. The partnership covers joint R&D, integration, and global deployment.

MMD Group is a leading provider of mineral processing solutions with over 45 years of experience in mining equipment. Headquartered in the Isle of Man, it operates 23 offices and six manufacturing facilities worldwide, with more than 3,500 units deployed across major mining markets.

CiDi is an autonomous driving company specialising in commercial vehicles, with solutions spanning autonomous mining trucks, logistics vehicles, V2X, and intelligent perception systems. The company has deployed over 1,500 autonomous mining trucks in mainland China, building extensive experience in large-scale operations under complex conditions.

Areas of Collaboration

Joint Development of Autonomous Mining Trucks

The partnership combines MMD’s experience in heavy machinery and chassis engineering with CiDi’s expertise in perception, control, and autonomous driving systems to develop autonomous mining trucks. These models are designed for complex mining environments worldwide, with MMD’s TraxIQ platform playing a key role in the joint development.

Exclusive Supply of Autonomous Driving Systems

CiDi will serve as the exclusive supplier of autonomous driving systems for MMD’s mining equipment automation solutions, providing autonomous driving kits and technical support. The partnership establishes an integrated “technology, manufacturing, and distribution” model.

Global Market Deployment

MMD will introduce CiDi’s autonomous mining trucks, along with dispatch systems and charging infrastructure, into its global portfolio. The autonomous vehicles will be demonstrated globally to support international marketing and customer engagement across major mining markets.

Dr. Ma Wei, Co-Founder of CiDi, said:

“This partnership marks a milestone in bringing CiDi’s autonomous mining technology to global markets. It represents a transition from domestic leadership to international deployment.”

Martin Vorster, Group Managing Director of MMD Group, said:

“Autonomous material handling is critical to improving efficiency, enhancing safety, and reducing operating costs. CiDi’s advanced technology and proven deployment experience, complement MMD’s global reach and manufacturing capabilities.”

The global autonomous mining truck market is entering a period of rapid growth. CiDi continues to expand its international presence, including expansion into key markets such as Australia, South America, and the MENA region. The partnership marks a shift from standalone technology delivery toward an integrated global model combining technology, manufacturing, and distribution.