Mining & Resources · head to head
Fusion Mining vs RPMGlobal XPAC
Fusion Mining
Mining & Resources
Integrated mine development software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
RPMGlobal XPAC
Mining & Resources
Production scheduling and planning optimization
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fusion Mining and RPMGlobal XPAC actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fusion Mining | RPMGlobal XPAC |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Web |
| Founded | 2004 | 1995 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 RPMGlobal XPAC
- Production scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Constraint optimization
- Multi-scenario planning
- Real-time updates
- MineSched
- Whittle
- ERP systems
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 RPMGlobal XPAC
- Mine planningnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Resource estimationnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Exploration databasesnot RPMGlobal XPAC
RPMGlobal XPAC
- Midterm and strategic mine production schedulingnot Fusion Mining
- Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot Fusion Mining
- Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot 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.
RPMGlobal XPAC
- RPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
- XPAC is one of roughly 40 separate RPMGlobal products, so scheduling, simulation and asset management are separate purchases
- Obtaining any pricing requires contacting the vendor through a contact or support form
Pricing, plan by plan
Fusion Mining
On request- Fusion Standard$8500/year
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
RPMGlobal XPAC
On request- XPAC Standard$21000/year
- Production scheduling
- Resource optimization
- Constraint management
Which should you pick?
Choose Fusion Mining if
- You need geological modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want mine design.
Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if
- You need production scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want resource allocation.
Questions people ask
- Is Fusion Mining or RPMGlobal XPAC better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fusion Mining starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fusion Mining or RPMGlobal XPAC?
- Fusion Mining starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request.
- Does Fusion Mining or RPMGlobal XPAC run on more platforms?
- Fusion Mining runs on Windows. RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web.
- 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 RPMGlobal XPAC is typically brought in for.
- What can Fusion Mining do that RPMGlobal XPAC cannot?
- Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. Both handle Vulcan, Windows support.