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Hexagon PPM Mining vs RS2

Hexagon PPM Mining logo

Hexagon PPM Mining

Mining & Resources

Enterprise asset management for mining operations

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
RS2 logo

RS2

Mining & Resources

2D finite element stress analysis for mining

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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; RS2 the RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
  • They diverge on capability: Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management, RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hexagon PPM Mining and RS2 actually diverge.

Attributes where Hexagon PPM Mining and RS2 differ
AttributeHexagon PPM MiningRS2
PlatformsWindows, CloudWindows
Founded19751989

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 RS2

  • 2D finite element analysis
  • Stress-strain modeling
  • Slope stability assessment
  • Bolt design
  • Support sizing
  • GeoStudio
  • RocData
  • Dips

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 RS2
  • Maintenance optimizationnot RS2
  • Document controlnot RS2
  • Work managementnot RS2

RS2

  • Two dimensional finite element analysis of slopes, excavations and tunnelsnot Hexagon PPM Mining
  • Modelling groundwater seepage and consolidation in geotechnical designsnot Hexagon PPM Mining
  • Assessing rock and soil stability for mining and civil engineering projectsnot 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

RS2

  • The RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
  • RS2 is sold only as an annual cloud hosted lease; the page describes no perpetual licence
  • The Personal Lease is one seat tied to one user device; using it across several machines requires the Flexible+ lease
  • Hosting licences on a local server rather than Rocscience's RocPortal requires contacting the vendor

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

RS2

On request
  • RS2 Standard$11000/year
    • 2D finite element analysis
    • Slope stability
    • Excavation design

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 RS2 if

  • You need 2d finite element analysis.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want stress-strain modeling.
RS2 review

Questions people ask

Is Hexagon PPM Mining or RS2 better?
Neither clearly leads. Hexagon PPM Mining starts at On request and RS2 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 RS2?
Hexagon PPM Mining starts at On request and RS2 at On request.
Does Hexagon PPM Mining or RS2 run on more platforms?
Hexagon PPM Mining runs on Windows, Cloud. RS2 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 RS2 is typically brought in for.
What can Hexagon PPM Mining do that RS2 cannot?
Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management, 3D plant visualization, Document management, Work order management. RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis, Stress-strain modeling, Slope stability assessment, Bolt design. 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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