Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has made a minority strategic investment in mobile mining equipment analytics group Rithmik Solutions under the latter’s current financing round.
The investment, the specifics of which were not disclosed, is “a significant milestone” for the collaboration between the two, Hitachi officials said. Together, the companies aim to advance the next generation of smart mining by combining Rithmik’s real-time fleet and asset-level insights with Hitachi Construction Machinery’s global presence and commitment to digital transformation.
The Series A round also included participation from Chrysalix Venture Capital, Sprout Fund, Fonds Ecofuel, Phoenix Fire, and Developer Capital. The investment will allow Rithmik to scale more quickly, support a growing customer base, and continue expanding its product suite – helping mines improve productivity, reliability, and sustainability across their fleets.
Rithmik, fully OEM-agnostic, supports mixed fleets and provides high-resolution analytics across all major mining equipment brands. Hitachi Construction Machinery, meanwhile, recognizes that customers increasingly require site-wide solutions capable of supporting their entire fleet. The companies see this alignment as a key advantage for customers seeking interoperability, flexibility, and the ability to scale digital solutions across complex operations.
“We’re honored to collaborate with Hitachi Construction Machinery, a company that shares our dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration,” said Rithmik CEO Ross Barichievy. “By leveraging Hitachi Construction Machinery’s global presence with Rithmik’s expertise in mining analytics, we aim to deliver unprecedented performance, reliability, and sustainability to customers worldwide.”
“This investment marks an important step towards Hitachi Construction Machinery’s goal of building open digital platforms with various partners,” added Eiji Fukunishi, vice president and executive officer, president of the Mining Business Unit, Hitachi Construction Machinery.
“Combining Rithmik’s advanced, AI-powered data analysis technology with Hitachi Construction Machinery’s insight will help us provide more flexible solutions to our customers as well as contribute to increased productivity and reduced environmental impact at mining sites.”
Enabling the future of smart, sustainable mining
Rithmik’s technology aligns operations and maintenance of mobile equipment around high-impact priorities. Its advanced analytics go beyond predictive maintenance, turning complex equipment data into clear, actionable guidance that improves fleet performance, prevents failures earlier, and drives measurable gains in production efficiency and maintenance effectiveness. The financing will accelerate Rithmik’s global expansion, product development, and integration into additional digital mining ecosystems.
“This partnership strengthens our ability to support miners who are navigating rising production pressures, decarbonization commitments, and increasingly complex operational environments,” Barichievy added. “By working with partners like Hitachi Construction Machinery, we can help the industry transition toward more sustainable, data-driven operations.”
Hitachi Construction Machinery plans to change its trade name to LANDCROS Corporation and its corporate brand to LANDCROS on April 1, 2027.
Source: Hitachi Construction Machinery