Hexagon mining

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Mine planning software
• Fleet management systems
• Collision avoidance systems
• Mine safety technology
• Mining automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core 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

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gold FieldscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon 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 MineralscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon 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.
• AlcoacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon 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 ColoradaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon Mining technologies are deployed at Peña Colorada's iron ore operation in Mexico, supporting mine planning and operational management.
• PT Saptaindra Sejati / AdarominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon 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)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHexagon 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 UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership 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)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImpact 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)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeica 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 EmpowermentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth 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 AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth 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 UbomiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth 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 MinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon 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)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership 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 TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic 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

Broad 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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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hexagon-mining
• Instagraminstagram.com/hexagon_ab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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