Mining & Resources · head to head
Fusion Mining vs Promine
Fusion Mining
Mining & Resources
Integrated mine development software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Promine
Mining & Resources
Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Promine covers AutoCAD integration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fusion Mining and Promine actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fusion Mining | Promine |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | 1993 |
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
- Vulcan
Only in Promine
- AutoCAD integration
- Drill hole management
- Block modeling
- Underground planning
- Ventilation design
- Surpac
- Database systems
Both cover
- Leapfrog
- AutoCAD
- Excel
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fusion Mining
- Geological modeling
- Mine planningnot Promine
- Resource estimationnot Promine
- Exploration databasesnot Promine
Promine
- Mine designnot Fusion Mining
- Geological modeling
- Underground planningnot Fusion Mining
- Ventilation analysisnot Fusion Mining
Both are used for geological modeling, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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.
Promine
- Requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
- Limited standalone capability compared to all-in-one mining software
Pricing, plan by plan
Fusion Mining
On request- Fusion Standard$8500/year
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
Promine
On request- Promine Standard$3500/year
- Drill hole management
- Block modeling
- Geological modeling
- Promine Professional$6000/year
- All Standard features
- Underground planning
- Ventilation analysis
- Enterprise$15000/year
- All modules included
- Unlimited users
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Fusion Mining if
- You need geological modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want mine design.
Choose Promine if
- You need autocad integration.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want drill hole management.
Questions people ask
- Is Fusion Mining or Promine better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fusion Mining starts at On request and Promine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fusion Mining or Promine?
- Fusion Mining starts at On request and Promine at On request.
- Does Fusion Mining or Promine 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, mine planning and resource estimation are not what Promine is typically brought in for.
- What can Fusion Mining do that Promine cannot?
- Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. Both handle Leapfrog, AutoCAD, Excel, Windows support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Promine: What CAD platforms does Promine support?
Promine is available as a plugin for AutoCAD and BricsCAD. It is supported on AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and BricsCAD versions 2014 through the newest released versions.
SourcePromine: What file formats can Promine import?
Promine is compatible with files in .dxf, .dm, .txt and .csv formats, allowing integration with drawings from other mining software.
Source