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K-MINE vs MineRP

K-MINE logo

K-MINE

Mining

Mine planning and optimization software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MineRP logo

MineRP

Mining

Resource planning and mine optimization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; 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: K-MINE covers Mine planning, MineRP covers Resource planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where K-MINE and MineRP differ
AttributeK-MINEMineRP
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web
Founded20012003

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 K-MINE

  • Mine planning
  • 3D design
  • Economic evaluation
  • Risk analysis
  • Datamine
  • AutoCAD

Only in MineRP

  • Resource planning
  • Equipment management
  • Constraint optimization
  • Performance tracking
  • ERP systems
  • Excel
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Production scheduling
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

K-MINE

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

MineRP

  • Resource planningnot K-MINE
  • Production schedulingnot K-MINE
  • Equipment optimizationnot K-MINE
  • Capacity planningnot K-MINE
  • Operations managementnot K-MINE

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

K-MINE

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

MineRP

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

Which should you pick?

Choose K-MINE if

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

Choose MineRP if

  • You need resource planning.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want equipment management.
MineRP review

Questions people ask

Is K-MINE or MineRP better?
Neither clearly leads. K-MINE 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, K-MINE or MineRP?
K-MINE starts at On request and MineRP at On request.
Does K-MINE or MineRP run on more platforms?
K-MINE runs on Windows. MineRP runs on Windows, Web.
What is K-MINE best used for?
K-MINE is most often used for open pit surveying, pit design, scheduling and pit optimisation, underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysis, geological modelling and grade estimation from drillhole data, drill and blast design and slope stability analysis. Of those, open pit surveying, pit design, scheduling and pit optimisation and underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysis are not what MineRP is typically brought in for.
What can K-MINE do that MineRP cannot?
K-MINE covers Mine planning, 3D design, Economic evaluation, Risk analysis. MineRP covers Resource planning, Equipment management, Constraint optimization, Performance tracking. Both handle Production scheduling, Vulcan, Surpac, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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