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GEOVIA GEMS vs K-MINE

GEOVIA GEMS logo

GEOVIA GEMS

Mining

Comprehensive geology and mine planning solution

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
K-MINE logo

K-MINE

Mining

Mine planning and optimization software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GEOVIA GEMS no pricing published on vendor website; requires contact with sales team; K-MINE modules are licensed separately as annual subscriptions, from 2,700 USD a year for Infrastructure up to 9,480 USD a year for Open Pit Design
  • They diverge on capability: GEOVIA GEMS covers Geological modeling, K-MINE covers 3D design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GEOVIA GEMS and K-MINE actually diverge.

Attributes where GEOVIA GEMS and K-MINE differ
AttributeGEOVIA GEMSK-MINE
Founded19812001

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 GEOVIA GEMS

  • Geological modeling
  • Multi-element analysis
  • Resource estimation
  • Reserve reporting
  • MineSched
  • Whittle
  • 3DEXPERIENCE
  • SAP

Only in K-MINE

  • 3D design
  • Production scheduling
  • Economic evaluation
  • Risk analysis
  • Vulcan
  • Datamine
  • AutoCAD

Both cover

  • Mine planning
  • Surpac
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

GEOVIA GEMS

  • Complex deposit modelingnot K-MINE
  • Multi-element estimationnot K-MINE
  • Strategic planningnot K-MINE
  • Reserve calculationsnot K-MINE
  • Compliance reportingnot K-MINE

K-MINE

  • Open pit surveying, pit design, scheduling and pit optimisationnot GEOVIA GEMS
  • Underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysisnot GEOVIA GEMS
  • Geological modelling and grade estimation from drillhole datanot GEOVIA GEMS
  • Drill and blast design and slope stability analysisnot GEOVIA GEMS

Where each one falls short

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

GEOVIA GEMS

  • No pricing published on vendor website; requires contact with sales team

K-MINE

  • Modules are licensed separately as annual subscriptions, from 2,700 USD a year for Infrastructure up to 9,480 USD a year for Open Pit Design
  • Geology is 9,060 USD a year, Pit Optimizer 8,580 USD, Scheduling 7,380 USD, Stope Optimization 6,960 USD and Surveying 6,600 USD, so a full workflow means stacking several module subscriptions
  • A licence is assigned either to a dedicated server or to a single computer workstation, with one active device at a time
  • Licences are online, with offline access limited to 2 days
  • Training is priced by custom quote and is not included in the published module rates
  • Volume discounts are referenced but no discount rate or qualifying quantity is published

Pricing, plan by plan

GEOVIA GEMS

On request
  • GEMS Core$10000/year
    • Geological modeling
    • Data management
    • 3D visualization
  • GEMS Professional$18000/year
    • Advanced geostatistics
    • Mine design
    • Multi-element modeling

K-MINE

On request
  • K-MINE Professional$9000/year
    • Mine planning
    • 3D design
    • Scheduling

Which should you pick?

Choose GEOVIA GEMS if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want multi-element analysis.
GEOVIA GEMS review

Choose K-MINE if

  • You need 3d design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want production scheduling.
K-MINE review

Questions people ask

Is GEOVIA GEMS or K-MINE better?
Neither clearly leads. GEOVIA GEMS starts at On request and K-MINE at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GEOVIA GEMS or K-MINE?
GEOVIA GEMS starts at On request and K-MINE at On request.
Does GEOVIA GEMS or K-MINE run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is GEOVIA GEMS best used for?
GEOVIA GEMS is most often used for complex deposit modeling, multi-element estimation, strategic planning, reserve calculations. Of those, complex deposit modeling and multi-element estimation are not what K-MINE is typically brought in for.
What can GEOVIA GEMS do that K-MINE cannot?
GEOVIA GEMS covers Geological modeling, Multi-element analysis, Resource estimation, Reserve reporting. K-MINE covers 3D design, Production scheduling, Economic evaluation, Risk analysis. Both handle Mine planning, Surpac, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GEOVIA GEMS: How much does Geovia GEMS cost?

Pricing information is not published on the Geovia GEMS website. Customers must contact the sales team directly to obtain quotes and licensing terms.

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K-MINE: How much does K-MINE cost?

K-MINE does not publish pricing publicly. Customers must visit the dedicated pricing page, request a demo, or contact the sales team via phone or scheduling link to obtain quote information.

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K-MINE: What pricing options does K-MINE offer?

K-MINE offers software licenses, consulting services, training, and support options. Exact pricing is determined through custom quotes based on requirements.

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