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Fusion Mining vs Whittle

Fusion Mining logo

Fusion Mining

Mining & Resources

Integrated mine development software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Whittle logo

Whittle

Mining & Resources

Strategic open pit mine optimization software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Fusion Mining and Whittle differ
AttributeFusion MiningWhittle
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 Whittle

  • Pit optimization
  • NPV maximization
  • Cutoff grade analysis
  • Pushback design
  • Economic modeling
  • Surpac
  • MineSched
  • PCBC

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 Whittle
  • Mine planningnot Whittle
  • Resource estimationnot Whittle
  • Exploration databasesnot Whittle

Whittle

  • Pit optimizationnot Fusion Mining
  • Strategic planningnot Fusion Mining
  • Feasibility studiesnot Fusion Mining
  • Economic analysisnot Fusion Mining
  • Scenario comparisonnot 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.

Whittle

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Dassault Systemes' GEOVIA Whittle page on 20 January 2021 named it as one of seven distinct GEOVIA mining products (alongside Surpac, GEMS, Minex, MineSched, PCBC, InSite), sold via a 'How to buy' contact process with no price figure published.

Pricing, plan by plan

Fusion Mining

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

Whittle

On request
  • Whittle Standard$15000/year
    • Pit optimization
    • Economic analysis
    • Multiple scenarios
  • Whittle Enterprise$25000/year
    • Advanced optimization
    • Scheduling integration
    • NPV maximization

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 Whittle if

  • You need pit optimization.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want npv maximization.
Whittle review

Questions people ask

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