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Hexagon PPM Mining vs K-MINE

Hexagon PPM Mining logo

Hexagon PPM Mining

Mining & Resources

Enterprise asset management for mining operations

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
K-MINE logo

K-MINE

Mining & Resources

Mine planning and optimization software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hexagon PPM Mining pricing is custom and not publicly transparent, requiring direct negotiation with sales teams; K-MINE modules are licensed separately as annual subscriptions, from 2,700 USD a year for Infrastructure up to 9,480 USD a year for Open Pit Design
  • They diverge on capability: Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management, K-MINE covers Mine planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hexagon PPM Mining and K-MINE actually diverge.

Attributes where Hexagon PPM Mining and K-MINE differ
AttributeHexagon PPM MiningK-MINE
PlatformsWindows, CloudWindows
Founded19752001

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining & Resources).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Hexagon PPM Mining

  • Asset lifecycle management
  • 3D plant visualization
  • Document management
  • Work order management
  • Reliability analytics
  • Mobile inspections
  • SAP
  • Oracle

Only in K-MINE

  • Mine planning
  • 3D design
  • Production scheduling
  • Economic evaluation
  • Risk analysis
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • Datamine

Both cover

  • AutoCAD
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hexagon PPM Mining

  • Asset lifecycle managementnot K-MINE
  • Maintenance optimizationnot K-MINE
  • Document controlnot K-MINE
  • Work managementnot K-MINE

K-MINE

  • Open pit surveying, pit design, scheduling and pit optimisationnot Hexagon PPM Mining
  • Underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysisnot Hexagon PPM Mining
  • Geological modelling and grade estimation from drillhole datanot Hexagon PPM Mining
  • Drill and blast design and slope stability analysisnot Hexagon PPM Mining

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hexagon PPM Mining

  • Pricing is custom and not publicly transparent, requiring direct negotiation with sales teams
  • Block model management traditionally lacked version control and audit trails, though the new Block Model Manager addresses this
  • Manual configuration of pit optimization scenarios is time-consuming and limits the ability to evaluate multiple scenarios quickly
  • Implementation and adoption require significant training due to the breadth of modules and complex workflows

K-MINE

  • Modules are licensed separately as annual subscriptions, from 2,700 USD a year for Infrastructure up to 9,480 USD a year for Open Pit Design
  • Geology is 9,060 USD a year, Pit Optimizer 8,580 USD, Scheduling 7,380 USD, Stope Optimization 6,960 USD and Surveying 6,600 USD, so a full workflow means stacking several module subscriptions
  • A licence is assigned either to a dedicated server or to a single computer workstation, with one active device at a time
  • Licences are online, with offline access limited to 2 days
  • Training is priced by custom quote and is not included in the published module rates
  • Volume discounts are referenced but no discount rate or qualifying quantity is published

Pricing, plan by plan

Hexagon PPM Mining

On request
  • Hexagon PPM Standard$undefined/month
    • Asset management
    • Document control
    • 3D visualization
  • Hexagon PPM Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All Standard
    • Enterprise integration
    • Advanced analytics

K-MINE

On request
  • K-MINE Professional$9000/year
    • Mine planning
    • 3D design
    • Scheduling

Which should you pick?

Choose Hexagon PPM Mining if

  • You need asset lifecycle management.
  • You work on Windows, Cloud.
  • You also want 3d plant visualization.
Hexagon PPM Mining review

Choose K-MINE if

  • You need mine planning.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 3d design.
K-MINE review

Questions people ask

Is Hexagon PPM Mining or K-MINE better?
Neither clearly leads. Hexagon PPM Mining starts at On request and K-MINE at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hexagon PPM Mining or K-MINE?
Hexagon PPM Mining starts at On request and K-MINE at On request.
Does Hexagon PPM Mining or K-MINE run on more platforms?
Hexagon PPM Mining runs on Windows, Cloud. K-MINE runs on Windows.
What is Hexagon PPM Mining best used for?
Hexagon PPM Mining is most often used for asset lifecycle management, maintenance optimization, document control, work management. Of those, asset lifecycle management and maintenance optimization are not what K-MINE is typically brought in for.
What can Hexagon PPM Mining do that K-MINE cannot?
Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management, 3D plant visualization, Document management, Work order management. K-MINE covers Mine planning, 3D design, Production scheduling, Economic evaluation. Both handle AutoCAD, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hexagon PPM Mining: What does Hexagon MinePlan do?

Hexagon MinePlan is an integrated mine planning platform that handles 3D modeling, geological interpretation, block modeling, resource estimation, pit optimization, mine design, and scheduling for open pit and underground mines.

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Hexagon PPM Mining: Does Hexagon MinePlan have APIs for integration?

Yes. The Block Model Manager includes APIs for custom analytics and seamless integration with other mining software like Datamine and Vulcan, eliminating manual import/export of block model data.

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Hexagon PPM Mining: How much does Hexagon MinePlan cost?

Hexagon does not publicly list pricing. Costs are customized based on selected modules (geological modeling, pit optimization, scheduling, etc.), mine size and complexity, and support requirements. Licensing can be perpetual or subscription-based.

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Hexagon PPM Mining: What platforms does Hexagon MinePlan run on?

Hexagon MinePlan runs on Windows operating systems and supports cloud deployment options through Hexagon's cloud infrastructure.

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Hexagon PPM Mining: Does Hexagon MinePlan offer training and support?

Yes. Hexagon provides comprehensive training programs, documentation, and customer support services for MinePlan users, with training resources available through their support portal.

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