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Fusion Mining vs PCBC

Fusion Mining logo

Fusion Mining

Mining & Resources

Integrated mine development software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PCBC logo

PCBC

Mining & Resources

Pit optimisation and scheduling software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, PCBC covers Pit optimization.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Fusion Mining and PCBC differ
AttributeFusion MiningPCBC
Founded20041981

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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 Fusion Mining

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

Only in PCBC

  • Pit optimization
  • Pushback scheduling
  • Cutoff grade analysis
  • NPV maximization
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Surpac
  • Whittle
  • MineSched

Both cover

  • Vulcan
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Fusion Mining

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

PCBC

  • Pit optimizationnot Fusion Mining
  • Pushback designnot Fusion Mining
  • Cutoff optimizationnot Fusion Mining
  • Economic analysisnot Fusion Mining

Where each one falls short

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

Fusion Mining

Nothing recorded yet. See the Fusion Mining review.

PCBC

  • Dassault Systemes GEOVIA PCBC has no published commercial pricing and is sold via direct contact, with a separate Academic License Program as the only named alternative tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Fusion Mining

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

PCBC

On request
  • PCBC Standard$12000/year
    • Pit optimization
    • Pushback design
    • Economic analysis

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 PCBC if

  • You need pit optimization.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want pushback scheduling.
PCBC review

Questions people ask

Is Fusion Mining or PCBC better?
Neither clearly leads. Fusion Mining starts at On request and PCBC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fusion Mining or PCBC?
Fusion Mining starts at On request and PCBC at On request.
Does Fusion Mining or PCBC 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 PCBC is typically brought in for.
What can Fusion Mining do that PCBC cannot?
Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. PCBC covers Pit optimization, Pushback scheduling, Cutoff grade analysis, NPV maximization. Both handle Vulcan, Windows support.
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