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K-MINE vs Minviro

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K-MINE

Mining

Mine planning and optimization software

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Minviro logo

Minviro

Mining

Environmental impact management for mining

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; Minviro no price, plan or licensing term is published anywhere on the site, and there is no pricing link in the navigation; the only routes are a demo booking form and a contact form
  • They diverge on capability: K-MINE covers Mine planning, Minviro covers Environmental assessment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where K-MINE and Minviro differ
AttributeK-MINEMinviro
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Windows
Founded20012015

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
  • Production scheduling
  • Economic evaluation
  • Risk analysis
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • Datamine

Only in Minviro

  • Environmental assessment
  • Impact modeling
  • Risk evaluation
  • Compliance tracking
  • Regulatory reporting
  • GIS systems
  • EQuIS
  • ArcGIS

Both cover

  • 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 Minviro
  • Underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysisnot Minviro
  • Geological modelling and grade estimation from drillhole datanot Minviro
  • Drill and blast design and slope stability analysisnot Minviro

Minviro

  • Life cycle assessment of mining and battery raw material supply chainsnot K-MINE
  • Producing ISO compliant LCA reports for regulatory market accessnot K-MINE
  • Comparing decarbonisation scenarios and benchmarking products against peersnot 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

Minviro

  • No price, plan or licensing term is published anywhere on the site, and there is no pricing link in the navigation; the only routes are a demo booking form and a contact form
  • The XYCLE software is sold alongside consultancy and custom data provision rather than as a self service product
  • No system requirements or usage limits are stated

Pricing, plan by plan

K-MINE

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

Minviro

On request
  • Minviro Standard$18000/year
    • Environmental assessment
    • Impact modeling
    • Compliance tracking

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 Minviro if

  • You need environmental assessment.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want impact modeling.
Minviro review

Questions people ask

Is K-MINE or Minviro better?
Neither clearly leads. K-MINE starts at On request and Minviro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, K-MINE or Minviro?
K-MINE starts at On request and Minviro at On request.
Does K-MINE or Minviro run on more platforms?
K-MINE runs on Windows. Minviro runs on Web, Windows.
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 Minviro is typically brought in for.
What can K-MINE do that Minviro cannot?
K-MINE covers Mine planning, 3D design, Production scheduling, Economic evaluation. Minviro covers Environmental assessment, Impact modeling, Risk evaluation, Compliance tracking. Both handle 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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Minviro: Does Minviro publish pricing online?

No. Minviro's homepage does not display pricing tiers, costs, or billing details. Customers must contact Minviro directly to receive pricing 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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Minviro: How can I get pricing information from Minviro?

Interested customers can use Minviro's contact page or schedule a demo to discuss pricing with their sales team.

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Minviro: What services does Minviro offer?

Minviro offers three main service areas: XYCLE software, consultancy, and data services.

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