Hexagon mining
Hexagon Mining is the global mining technology division of Sweden's Hexagon AB, providing integrated mine planning software, fleet management systems, and AI-powered safety hardware to large open-pit and underground mining operators including BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Gold Fields.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersTucson, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Hexagon mining does
Hexagon Mining is the mining division of Hexagon AB, the publicly listed Swedish measurement-technology conglomerate (Stockholm: HEXA B). It is a global provider of integrated mining technology solutions spanning the full mine lifecycle — from exploration and resource estimation through production and reclamation — serving large-scale open pit and underground operators across iron ore, copper, gold, coal, bauxite, and polymetallic mining. The company was formed by integrating acquired platforms: MineSight/MinePlan mine planning software (via the 2005 Mintec acquisition), Leica Geosystems Mining, and SAFEmine underground safety technology, and now operates under the HxGN Mining brand.
The core technology stack comprises three integrated layers: (1) mine planning software centered on HxGN MinePlan (including Sigma for geostatistical resource estimation, OP/UG Engineering modules, Schedule Optimizer, and Survey); (2) fleet management and production optimization systems (OP Pro for open pit, UG Pro for underground, Mission Manager dispatch, Production Optimizer, OP Pro Optimizer); and (3) hardware-anchored safety systems (Collision Avoidance System with 65,000+ units across 100+ sites, Operator Alertness System using ML-based fatigue detection, and Vehicle Intervention System — a Level 9 autonomous braking solution compliant with South African DMR rules). AI is embedded in Drill Assist (drill optimization), OAS (operator alertness), CAS (computer vision), and MinePlan Sigma (predictive resource modeling). The unified HxGN MineDiscover Core rugged industrial computing platform hosts these systems across mixed-fleet environments.
Commercially, Hexagon Mining generates revenue from software licensing and subscriptions (annual and multi-year enterprise contracts), hardware sales (CAS sensors, radar, cameras, on-board computing modules), and professional services (deployment, integration, training, support). GTM is primarily direct enterprise field sales targeting global mining majors (Fortescue, BHP, Rio Tinto, KAZ Minerals, Gold Fields, Alcoa, MMG, Capstone Copper, Whitehaven Coal, MinRes, Adaro), supplemented by channel partners in South Africa and Southeast Asia, and by event-driven demand generation at MINExpo and the Future Minerals Forum. The division does not separately disclose revenue but operates with 501–1,000 employees and a global footprint spanning the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Hexagon mining firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hexagon mining
- Legal name
- Hexagon AB
- Website
- https://hexagonmining.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Hexagon Mining is the global mining technology division of Sweden's Hexagon AB, providing integrated mine planning software, fleet management systems, and AI-powered safety hardware to large open-pit and underground mining operators including BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Gold Fields.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hexagon mining industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining Technology Software
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Support Activities for Mining (213)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems (IMAKANAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Mine Surveying & Geospatial Services (Survey, Drone/LiDAR, GIS, Grade Control) (IMAKAKAK), Blasting & Explosives Services (Drill-and-Blast, Explosives Supply, Shot Services) (IMAKAKAC), Health, Safety & Risk Engineering (Process Safety, HAZOP/HAZID, Emergency Systems) (IMAKAOAO)
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Where Hexagon mining is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tucson
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Hexagon mining business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Hexagon Mining derives revenue from the licensing and subscription of its software platforms, including MinePlan, OP Pro, UG Pro, and safety systems (Collision Avoidance System, Operator Alertness System). These are typically sold as annual or multi-year licenses to mining operators, with pricing based on fleet size, site count, or module access.
- Hardware Sales: The Collision Avoidance System and other safety hardware (sensors, radars, cameras, display units, on-board computing modules) are sold as physical hardware products, either as part of an initial system deployment or as replacement/expansion units at existing customer sites.
- Professional Services: Hexagon Mining generates revenue from professional services including site assessments, system deployment and commissioning, integration with mine site IT/OT infrastructure, operator training, and ongoing technical support and maintenance contracts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise licensing — large mining operators with multi-site, multi-fleet deployments |
| Hybrid | Multi-year contract | Site-specific deployments — single mine or single fleet deployments |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Hexagon mining product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hexagon Mining provides integrated software and hardware solutions for the global mining industry, spanning mine planning (MinePlan), fleet management (OP Pro for open pit, UG Pro for underground), and safety systems (Collision Avoidance System, Operator Alertness System, Vehicle Intervention System). The offerings connect the entire mine workflow from long-term geological modeling and resource estimation through real-time equipment dispatch, drill automation, and safety monitoring. Solutions are deployed at over 100 mine sites worldwide, with more than 65,000 Collision Avoidance System units in active use across enterprise mining operators.
Product overview
Hexagon Mining delivers an integrated, data-driven approach to the mining industry through a comprehensive portfolio of solutions spanning the entire mine lifecycle. The core offering centers on Hexagon MinePlan, a mine planning software suite with specialized modules for open pit and underground operations including MinePlan OP Engineering (Long Term, Short Term, Strategic, Operational), MinePlan UG Engineering, MinePlan Survey, and MinePlan Sigma for geostatistical analysis. Fleet management is enabled through Hexagon OP Pro (surface) and Hexagon UG Pro (underground), combined with the rugged HxGN MineDiscover Core hardware platform. Safety solutions include the Hexagon Collision Avoidance System (CAS) with over 65,000 deployments, Hexagon Operator Alertness System (OAS) for fatigue monitoring, and the Hexagon Vehicle Intervention System as a Level 9 safety intervention solution. Drill optimization is handled by Hexagon Drill Assist, an AI-powered automation layer, while additional products cover blast monitoring, production optimization, teleoperation, and personal safety systems. These solutions integrate through a unified data platform that connects all parts of mining operations from exploration through reclamation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MinePlan: Integrated mine planning software suite including MinePlan 3D, MinePlan Sigma, and MinePlan Schedule Optimiser for evaluation, planning, design, and scheduling of mining operations.
- OP Pro
- Drill Assist
- Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
- Operator Alertness System (OAS)
- Vehicle Intervention System
- UG Pro
- HxGN MineDiscover Core
- Mine VIS
Products and services
- Hexagon MinePlan Comprehensive mine planning software suite covering evaluation, planning, design, scheduling, and resource optimization for both open pit and underground mining operations.
- Hexagon OP Pro Combined hardware and software fleet management system that automates workflows, optimizes haulage and blending, and delivers situational awareness for open pit mining operations.
- Hexagon UG Pro Fleet management and machine guidance solution purpose-built for underground mining operations.
- Hexagon Drill Assist AI-powered smart automation layer for drill rigs that continuously analyzes real-time data to optimize drilling parameters, enabling new operators to reach expert-level performance quickly.
- Hexagon OP Collision Avoidance System
- Hexagon Operator Alertness System (OAS)
- Hexagon Vehicle Intervention System
- Hexagon Mission Manager
- Hexagon TeleOp
- Hexagon Personal Alert
- Hexagon Asset Health
- Hexagon Production Optimiser
- Hexagon Blast Movement Monitoring
- Hexagon Split
- Hexagon Development Optimiser
- Hexagon Azimuth Aligner
Quantifiable outcome
- 65,000+ Collision Avoidance System units deployed at 100+ mine sites globally
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Hexagon mining
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Hexagon mining technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability14 records
Feature11 records
Hexagon mining partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Gold FieldscoreHexagon Mining and Gold Fields have a strategic safety partnership focused on deploying Collision Avoidance System (CAS) and Operator Alertness System at Gold Fields' Tarkwa mine in Ghana. The partnership aims to reduce vehicle collision incidents and improve operator safety outcomes through real-time monitoring and alerting.
- KAZ MineralscoreHexagon Mining deployed its fleet management and Collision Avoidance System at KAZ Minerals' Bozshakol copper mine in Kazakhstan. The partnership covers both operational fleet management and safety technologies across the open pit operation.
- MMG (Rosebery Mine)coreHexagon Mining deployed its Operator Alertness System at MMG's Rosebery polymetallic mine in Australia to monitor operator fatigue and reduce safety incidents in the underground mining environment.
- AlcoacoreHexagon Mining provides integrated mine planning and safety technologies at Alcoa's Juruti bauxite mine in Brazil, supporting the mine's operational planning and safety requirements.
- Rio Tinto (Oyu Tolgoi)coreHexagon Mining's Collision Avoidance System has been deployed at Rio Tinto's Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia, providing vehicle safety monitoring across the large-scale open pit and underground operations.
- Capstone Copper (Pinto Valley Mine)coreHexagon Mining deployed its Collision Avoidance System at Capstone Copper's Pinto Valley copper mine in the United States, enhancing vehicle safety across the mine's truck fleet.
- Whitehaven Coal (Tarrawonga Mine)coreHexagon Mining provides fleet management and safety technologies at Whitehaven Coal's Tarrawonga mine in Australia, supporting open pit coal operations with integrated planning and safety solutions.
- Peña ColoradaminorHexagon Mining technologies are deployed at Peña Colorada's iron ore operation in Mexico, supporting mine planning and operational management.
- PT Saptaindra Sejati / AdarominorHexagon Mining conducted a trial deployment with PT Saptaindra Sejati at an Adaro coal mine in Indonesia, evaluating Hexagon Mining's technologies for potential broader deployment in the Indonesian coal market.
- Maaden (Future Minerals Forum)minorHexagon Mining participated as a speaker and exhibitor at Maaden's Future Minerals Forum, a major global mining conference, as part of its GTM and brand awareness strategy in the Middle East and broader minerals market.
- Montana Technological UniversityminorPartnership focused on underground mining technology development, research collaboration, and talent pipeline development for Hexagon Mining's underground fleet management and safety solutions.
- Impact Drivers (SED)coreImpact Drivers is a South African channel and deployment partner for Hexagon Mining's Safety, Equipment, and Detection (SED) solutions in the region, providing local sales, installation, training, and support services.
- Leica Geosystems (South Africa)minorLeica Geosystems operates as a distribution partner for Hexagon Mining products in South Africa, leveraging its established geospatial and mining technology distribution network in the region.
- Umnotho for EmpowermentminorSouth African partnership focused on empowerment and skills development, contributing to Hexagon Mining's community engagement and local capacity building in South Africa's mining sector.
- Lambano AcademyminorSouth African community partnership with Lambano Academy supporting skills development and training initiatives related to Hexagon Mining's technology deployments in the region.
- Signa Academy and UbomiminorSouth African educational and community partnerships with Signa Academy and Ubomi focused on training, youth empowerment, and pipeline development for Hexagon Mining's technology operations in the region.
- Colorado School of MinesminorHexagon Mining partners with the Colorado School of Mines for research collaboration, student talent pipeline, and academic engagement related to mining technology development and innovation.
- University of South Africa (UNISA)minorPartnership with UNISA supporting academic engagement, research collaboration, and talent pipeline development in South Africa for Hexagon Mining's mining technology solutions.
- Papua New Guinea University of TechnologyminorAcademic partnership with PNG University of Technology supporting technology research, skills development, and talent pipeline for Hexagon Mining's operations in the Papua New Guinea and broader Oceania mining market.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Hexagon mining competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Caterpillar: OEM of haul trucks and mining equipment and operator of Cat MineStar, an integrated fleet management, machine guidance, and autonomy platform. Competes with Hexagon Mining on open-pit fleet management and is increasingly overlapping on collision avoidance and autonomous haulage.
- Komatsu: Mining OEM that owns Modular Mining (now Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions) and Jigsaw, offering fleet management, machine guidance, and autonomous haulage systems. Directly competes with Hexagon Mining's OP Pro and Drill Assist on surface mining fleets.
- Dassault Systèmes (GEOVIA): PLM software giant whose GEOVIA brand (Surpac, GEMS, MineSched, Whittle) offers mine planning, geological modeling, and simulation software. Competes with Hexagon MinePlan in open pit and underground planning, especially at large base and precious metals miners.
Direct peers
- Sandvik: Mining and rock processing OEM with the AutoMine autonomy platform for underground and surface equipment. Competes with Hexagon Mining's UG Pro fleet management and Drill Assist drilling automation, particularly in underground hard-rock mining.
- Epiroc: Mining and infrastructure OEM spun out of Atlas Copco with the 6th Sense automation and digital portfolio including fleet management, drill automation, and rock drill safety. Overlaps with Hexagon Mining across fleet management, drill automation, and underground safety.
- Maptek: Independent vendor of mine planning, geological modeling, and surveying software (Vulcan, DomainMCF, Eureka, Sentry) used by surface and underground miners. Competes most directly with Hexagon MinePlan across planning, design, and resource estimation workflows.
- Micromine: Mining software vendor offering Pitram for fleet management and production along with Micromine, Geobank, and Beyond for planning and geological modeling. Closely comparable to Hexagon Mining's combined MinePlan + OP Pro/UG Pro offering.
- Datamine: Provider of mine planning, scheduling, geological modeling, and production software (MinePlan-originated, Studio OP, Studio UG, MineScape). A direct competitor to Hexagon MinePlan across open pit and underground planning workflows.
- RPMGlobal: Mining software vendor specializing in mine planning, scheduling, and asset management (XPAC, MineMarket, DraglineSim). Comparable to Hexagon MinePlan for strategic scheduling and to MineDiscover Core for mining asset management.
- Trimble: Provider of positioning, GNSS, and surveying technologies with a mining portfolio that overlaps Hexagon Mining's positioning, drill guidance, and machine control solutions, particularly at surface mines using mixed-fleet equipment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Hexagon mining leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Hexagon mining subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Hexagon mining funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Hexagon mining M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Hexagon mining
What does Hexagon mining do?
Hexagon Mining provides integrated software and hardware solutions for the global mining industry, spanning mine planning (MinePlan), fleet management (OP Pro for open pit, UG Pro for underground), and safety systems (Collision Avoidance System, Operator Alertness System, Vehicle Intervention System). The offerings connect the entire mine workflow from long-term geological modeling and resource estimation through real-time equipment dispatch, drill automation, and safety monitoring. Solutions are deployed at over 100 mine sites worldwide, with more than 65,000 Collision Avoidance System units in active use across enterprise mining operators.
Is Hexagon mining a public or private company?
Hexagon mining is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Hexagon mining founded?
Hexagon mining was founded in 1975. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Hexagon mining based?
Hexagon mining is headquartered in Tucson, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hexagon mining make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Software Licensing and Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales and professional Services.
Who are Hexagon mining's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Caterpillar, Komatsu and Dassault Systèmes (GEOVIA). Direct peers are Sandvik, Epiroc, Maptek, Micromine, Datamine, RPMGlobal and Trimble.
Does Hexagon mining have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hexagon mining.
What industry is Hexagon mining in?
Hexagon mining's product category is Mining Technology Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAK, Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems, with a secondary code of IMAKAKAK, Mine Surveying & Geospatial Services (Survey, Drone/LiDAR, GIS, Grade Control). Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3532.