7 Best CMMS Software for Mining & Aggregates (2026 Review)

Maintenance in Mining and Aggregates is a battle against the elements.

Dust, mud, vibration, and impact destroy your assets.

Your maintenance team faces two distinct challenges:

1. Fixed Plant: Crushers, Screens, and Conveyors that run 24/7. If the Primary Crusher stops, the mine stops.

2. Mobile Fleet: Haul Trucks and Loaders that move the material. These require strict "Engine Hour" preventive maintenance.

Generic software fails here. It relies on internet connections you don't have, and it treats a 400-ton haul truck like a delivery van.

You need Heavy Industry CMMS—software built for MSHA compliance, offline execution, and heavy wear.

Here are the 7 Best CMMS Software Tools for Mining in 2026.

1. Fabrico: The "Offline-First" Solution

Best For: Mining operations that need to manage Plant & Fleet with zero connectivity issues.

Fabrico leads because it solves the #1 complaint in mining: "The app doesn't work in the pit."

Our native app downloads the database to the device, allowing full functionality without a signal.

Why Mining Superintendents Choose Fabrico:

• True Offline Mode: Technicians can open work orders, scan parts, and upload photos while 500 meters underground or in a remote quarry. The data syncs automatically when they hit WiFi.

• Dual Asset Types: Fabrico handles Meter-Based triggers (Engine Hours for trucks) and Condition-Based triggers (Vibration/Amps for crushers) in the same dashboard. You don't need two separate systems.

• Wear Part Tracking: Mining consumes liners and screens rapidly. Fabrico tracks the tonnage across a specific liner to predict exactly when it needs change-out, preventing "Run-to-Failure" on critical wear parts.

• Safety (MSHA/ISO): Fabrico embeds Digital Pre-Start Checks and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) directly into the workflow. An operator cannot start the shift without signing off on the safety check.

The Verdict: If you need software that works where the internet doesn't, Fabrico is the rugged choice.

2. IBM Maximo

Best For: Global mining conglomerates.

Maximo is the standard for the "Big Boys" (Rio Tinto, BHP).

• Pros: Unrivaled Supply Chain and Inventory capabilities. It manages the logistics of getting a spare engine to a remote site better than anything else. Deep integration with Finance.

• Cons: It is expensive and heavy. Implementation takes years. It often requires "Desktop" usage, keeping supervisors stuck in the office instead of leading in the field.

• The Niche: Mega-Mines.

3. SAP PM (Plant Maintenance)

Best For: Finance-driven organizations.

If your corporate HQ uses SAP, you will likely use SAP PM.

• Pros: Total integration with the General Ledger. It handles the capitalization and depreciation of massive assets (Yellow Iron) perfectly.

• Cons: The user interface is notoriously difficult. Mechanics hate it. It requires extensive training and customization to make it usable for a field technician.

• The Niche: ERP Standardization.

4. Hitachi Ellipse (formerly ABB)

Best For: Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) in mining.

Ellipse is a specialized EAM widely used in mining and defense.

• Pros: It understands "Rotable Spares" (rebuilding an engine and putting it back in inventory) better than almost any other system. Critical for fleet management.

• Cons: It is a legacy platform. It lacks the modern, agile "App Store" feel of newer SaaS tools. It can be slow to update.

• The Niche: Heavy Fleet Management.

5. eMaint (Fluke)

Best For: Vibration monitoring on Fixed Plant assets.

If your primary focus is keeping the Crusher and Mill running, eMaint’s connection to Fluke sensors is valuable.

• Pros: Excellent for Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM). It alerts you if a conveyor motor bearing is overheating.

• Cons: It is less focused on the "Mobile Fleet" side (Tires, Fuel, Engine Hours) than dedicated fleet tools. The interface is dated.

• The Niche: Condition Monitoring.

6. Fiix (Rockwell Automation)

Best For: Automated processing plants.

If your processing plant (Flotation, Leaching) is heavily automated with Rockwell PLCs, Fiix is a strong contender.

• Pros: Good integration with automation hardware. AI-driven insights help predict asset failure.

• Cons: It requires internet connectivity for many features. It is better suited for the "Plant" than the "Pit."

• The Niche: Automated Processing.

7. ManagerPlus (Lightning)

Best For: Mixed fleet and equipment management.

ManagerPlus started as fleet software and grew into asset management.

• Pros: Strong focus on "inspections" and "preventive maintenance" for vehicles. Good for tracking fuel and fluid usage.

• Cons: It lacks the deep "Industrial Reliability" features (RCM, Root Cause Analysis) needed for the complex fixed plant assets.

• The Niche: Fleet & Construction.

Comparison Matrix: Plant vs. Pit

Summary: Dig Deeper with Better Data

Mining is about Availability. If the truck isn't moving, or the crusher isn't crushing, you are losing money.

• Choose Maximo or SAP if you are a global giant consolidating financials.

• Choose ManagerPlus if you are just managing trucks.

• Choose Fabrico if you manage The Whole Mine. If you need a single app that works offline in the pit, manages the plant reliability, and keeps your safety audits green, Fabrico is the unified solution.

Built for the dirt.

[Book a Demo with Fabrico] to see how our Offline Mode keeps your mine running.