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Hexagon PPM Mining vs Minemax Planner

Hexagon PPM Mining logo

Hexagon PPM Mining

Software

Enterprise asset management for mining operations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Minemax Planner logo

Minemax Planner

Software

Strategic 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; Minemax Planner minemax.com/products returns a 301 redirect to dataminesoftware.com and no product named Planner is listed on the Datamine planning solutions page
  • They diverge on capability: Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management, Minemax Planner covers Schedule optimization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hexagon PPM Mining and Minemax Planner actually diverge.

Attributes where Hexagon PPM Mining and Minemax Planner differ
AttributeHexagon PPM MiningMinemax Planner
PlatformsWindows, CloudWindows
Founded19751997

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

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 Minemax Planner

  • Schedule optimization
  • NPV maximization
  • Cutoff grade optimization
  • Pushback scheduling
  • Multi-scenario analysis
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • Whittle

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Hexagon PPM Mining

  • Asset lifecycle managementnot Minemax Planner
  • Maintenance optimizationnot Minemax Planner
  • Document controlnot Minemax Planner
  • Work managementnot Minemax Planner

Minemax Planner

  • Mine production scheduling and plan trackingnot Hexagon PPM Mining
  • Comparing life of mine scenarios against a base plannot 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

Minemax Planner

  • minemax.com/products returns a 301 redirect to dataminesoftware.com and no product named Planner is listed on the Datamine planning solutions page
  • No pricing is published; licences require contacting the Datamine sales team
  • Planning capability is sold in role based bundles rather than as a single named planner licence

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

Minemax Planner

On request
  • Minemax Planner$20000/year
    • Schedule optimization
    • NPV maximization
    • Cutoff grade analysis
  • Minemax Enterprise$40000/year
    • Multi-mine planning
    • Advanced optimization
    • Integration APIs

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 Minemax Planner if

  • You need schedule optimization.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want npv maximization.
Minemax Planner review

Questions people ask

Is Hexagon PPM Mining or Minemax Planner better?
Neither clearly leads. Hexagon PPM Mining starts at On request and Minemax Planner 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 Minemax Planner?
Hexagon PPM Mining starts at On request and Minemax Planner at On request.
Does Hexagon PPM Mining or Minemax Planner run on more platforms?
Hexagon PPM Mining runs on Windows, Cloud. Minemax Planner 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 Minemax Planner is typically brought in for.
What can Hexagon PPM Mining do that Minemax Planner cannot?
Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management, 3D plant visualization, Document management, Work order management. Minemax Planner covers Schedule optimization, NPV maximization, Cutoff grade optimization, Pushback scheduling. Both handle 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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