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Fusion Mining vs Imago

Fusion Mining logo

Fusion Mining

Mining

Integrated mine development software

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Imago logo

Imago

Mining

Geological database and exploration management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fusion Mining no published pricing information; described as a full-service digital product studio; Imago no pricing amounts published on vendor website; specific tier costs must be obtained by contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Imago covers Geological database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fusion Mining and Imago actually diverge.

Attributes where Fusion Mining and Imago differ
AttributeFusion MiningImago
Founded20041998

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

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 Fusion Mining

  • Geological modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Database management
  • 3D visualization
  • AutoCAD

Only in Imago

  • Geological database
  • Drill hole management
  • Sample tracking
  • Data validation
  • Reporting tools
  • GIS systems

Both cover

  • Leapfrog
  • Vulcan
  • Excel
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Fusion Mining

  • Geological modelingnot Imago
  • Mine planningnot Imago
  • Resource estimationnot Imago
  • Exploration databasesnot Imago

Imago

  • Digitising and managing drill core photographynot Fusion Mining
  • Linking core imagery to geological logging datanot Fusion Mining
  • Streaming high-resolution core imagery into Leapfrog modelsnot Fusion Mining
  • Sharing geoscientific imagery across a distributed exploration teamnot Fusion Mining
  • Capturing core images in the field with the mobile appnot Fusion Mining

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fusion Mining

  • No published pricing information; described as a full-service digital product studio
  • Pricing determined through direct consultation based on project scope

Imago

  • No pricing amounts published on vendor website; specific tier costs must be obtained by contacting sales
  • Tiers are designed for mining operations (each mine site requires separate subscription)

Pricing, plan by plan

Fusion Mining

On request
  • Fusion Standard$8500/year
    • Geological modeling
    • Mine design
    • Resource estimation

Imago

On request
  • Imago Professional$6500/year
    • Database management
    • Drill hole tracking
    • Sample management

Which should you pick?

Choose Fusion Mining if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mine design.
Fusion Mining review

Choose Imago if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want drill hole management.
Imago review

Questions people ask

Is Fusion Mining or Imago better?
Neither clearly leads. Fusion Mining starts at On request and Imago at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fusion Mining or Imago?
Fusion Mining starts at On request and Imago at On request.
Does Fusion Mining or Imago run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Fusion Mining best used for?
Fusion Mining is most often used for geological modeling, mine planning, resource estimation, exploration databases. Of those, geological modeling and mine planning are not what Imago is typically brought in for.
What can Fusion Mining do that Imago cannot?
Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. Imago covers Geological database, Drill hole management, Sample tracking, Data validation. Both handle Leapfrog, Vulcan, Excel, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fusion Mining: How does Fusion pricing work?

Fusion is a full-service digital product studio offering strategy, design, and technology solutions. No pricing information is published on their website. Interested parties are directed to contact Fusion directly at 1300 849 158 or through their contact page to discuss services and pricing.

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Imago: What are the Imago subscription tiers?

Imago offers three subscription tiers: Standard (single workspace, unlimited users, 3TB storage), Enterprise (multiple workspaces, unlimited users, 6TB shared storage, SSO and user group management), and Junior (single workspace, unlimited users, 500GB storage, for non-producing companies or academic licensing only). All tiers are contracted on 12-month agreements.

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Fusion Mining: What services does Fusion offer?

Fusion provides strategy, design, and technology services for digital product development. Custom pricing is available based on specific project requirements and scope.

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Imago: What add-on options are available for Imago?

Imago offers add-on subscriptions including Chip Shot (RC chip tray capture control), Mobile Capture X (smartphone field capture workflows), and Storage (additional capacity in 1TB increments). Each additional mine site requires a separate Imago subscription.

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