Mining & Resources · head to head
IHS Markit Petra vs Promine
IHS Markit Petra
Mining & Resources
Geological interpretation and mapping software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Promine
Mining & Resources
Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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).; Promine requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
- They diverge on capability: IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Promine covers AutoCAD integration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IHS Markit Petra and Promine actually diverge.
| Attribute | IHS Markit Petra | Promine |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 | 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 IHS Markit Petra
- Well log analysis
- Cross-section creation
- Contour mapping
- Formation tops
- Volumetric calculations
- Kingdom
- ArcGIS
- Petrel
Only in Promine
- AutoCAD integration
- Drill hole management
- Block modeling
- Underground planning
- Ventilation design
- AutoCAD
- Leapfrog
- Surpac
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 Promine
- Geological mappingnot Promine
- Exploration analysisnot Promine
- Formation evaluationnot Promine
- Resource assessmentnot Promine
Promine
- Mine designnot IHS Markit Petra
- Geological modelingnot IHS Markit Petra
- Underground planningnot IHS Markit Petra
- Ventilation analysisnot 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).
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
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
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 IHS Markit Petra if
- You need well log analysis.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want cross-section creation.
Choose Promine if
- You need autocad integration.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want drill hole management.
Questions people ask
- Is IHS Markit Petra or Promine better?
- Neither clearly leads. IHS Markit Petra 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, IHS Markit Petra or Promine?
- IHS Markit Petra starts at On request and Promine at On request.
- Does IHS Markit Petra or Promine run on more platforms?
- Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 Promine is typically brought in for.
- What can IHS Markit Petra do that Promine cannot?
- IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Cross-section creation, Contour mapping, Formation tops. Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. Both handle 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.
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