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IHS Markit Petra vs MineRP

IHS Markit Petra logo

IHS Markit Petra

Mining & Resources

Geological interpretation and mapping software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MineRP logo

MineRP

Mining & Resources

Resource planning and mine optimization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IHS Markit Petra iHS Markit Petra's product page (ihsmarkit.com/products/petra.html) now redirects live to spglobal.com, confirming IHS Markit's merger into S&P Global means the Petra product line is sold under S&P Global rather than as an independent IHS Markit product (redirect observed 19 August 2026).; MineRP minerp.com 301 redirects to epiroc.com's mine planning product line, confirming MineRP was absorbed into Epiroc; the product is no longer sold as an independently branded platform and buyers must now evaluate it inside Epiroc's mining portfolio.
  • They diverge on capability: IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, MineRP covers Resource planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IHS Markit Petra and MineRP actually diverge.

Attributes where IHS Markit Petra and MineRP differ
AttributeIHS Markit PetraMineRP
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web
Founded19592003

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 IHS Markit Petra

  • Well log analysis
  • Cross-section creation
  • Contour mapping
  • Formation tops
  • Volumetric calculations
  • Kingdom
  • ArcGIS
  • Petrel

Only in MineRP

  • Resource planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Equipment management
  • Constraint optimization
  • Performance tracking
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • ERP systems

Both cover

  • Excel
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

IHS Markit Petra

  • Well log interpretationnot MineRP
  • Geological mappingnot MineRP
  • Exploration analysisnot MineRP
  • Formation evaluationnot MineRP
  • Resource assessmentnot MineRP

MineRP

  • Resource planningnot IHS Markit Petra
  • Production schedulingnot IHS Markit Petra
  • Equipment optimizationnot IHS Markit Petra
  • Capacity planningnot IHS Markit Petra
  • Operations managementnot IHS Markit Petra

Where each one falls short

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

IHS Markit Petra

  • IHS Markit Petra's product page (ihsmarkit.com/products/petra.html) now redirects live to spglobal.com, confirming IHS Markit's merger into S&P Global means the Petra product line is sold under S&P Global rather than as an independent IHS Markit product (redirect observed 19 August 2026).

MineRP

  • minerp.com 301 redirects to epiroc.com's mine planning product line, confirming MineRP was absorbed into Epiroc; the product is no longer sold as an independently branded platform and buyers must now evaluate it inside Epiroc's mining portfolio.

Pricing, plan by plan

IHS Markit Petra

On request
  • Petra Standard$8000/year
    • Well log analysis
    • Cross-sections
    • Contour mapping
  • Petra Professional$15000/year
    • 3D visualization
    • Advanced mapping
    • Volumetric analysis

MineRP

On request
  • MineRP Professional$19000/year
    • Resource planning
    • Production scheduling
    • Constraint management

Which should you pick?

Choose IHS Markit Petra if

  • You need well log analysis.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want cross-section creation.
IHS Markit Petra review

Choose MineRP if

  • You need resource planning.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want production scheduling.
MineRP review

Questions people ask

Is IHS Markit Petra or MineRP better?
Neither clearly leads. IHS Markit Petra starts at On request and MineRP at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IHS Markit Petra or MineRP?
IHS Markit Petra starts at On request and MineRP at On request.
Does IHS Markit Petra or MineRP run on more platforms?
IHS Markit Petra runs on Windows. MineRP runs on Windows, Web.
What is IHS Markit Petra best used for?
IHS Markit Petra is most often used for well log interpretation, geological mapping, exploration analysis, formation evaluation. Of those, well log interpretation and geological mapping are not what MineRP is typically brought in for.
What can IHS Markit Petra do that MineRP cannot?
IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Cross-section creation, Contour mapping, Formation tops. MineRP covers Resource planning, Production scheduling, Equipment management, Constraint optimization. Both handle Excel, Windows support.
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