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K-MINE vs RPMGlobal XPAC

K-MINE logo

K-MINE

Mining

Mine planning and optimization software

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
RPMGlobal XPAC logo

RPMGlobal XPAC

Mining

Production scheduling and planning 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; RPMGlobal XPAC rPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
  • They diverge on capability: K-MINE covers Mine planning, RPMGlobal XPAC covers Resource allocation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where K-MINE and RPMGlobal XPAC differ
AttributeK-MINERPMGlobal XPAC
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web
Founded20011995

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
  • Surpac
  • Datamine
  • AutoCAD

Only in RPMGlobal XPAC

  • Resource allocation
  • Constraint optimization
  • Multi-scenario planning
  • Real-time updates
  • MineSched
  • Whittle
  • ERP systems
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Production scheduling
  • Vulcan
  • 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 RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysisnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Geological modelling and grade estimation from drillhole datanot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Drill and blast design and slope stability analysisnot RPMGlobal XPAC

RPMGlobal XPAC

  • Midterm and strategic mine production schedulingnot K-MINE
  • Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot K-MINE
  • Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot 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

RPMGlobal XPAC

  • RPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
  • XPAC is one of roughly 40 separate RPMGlobal products, so scheduling, simulation and asset management are separate purchases
  • Obtaining any pricing requires contacting the vendor through a contact or support form

Pricing, plan by plan

K-MINE

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

RPMGlobal XPAC

On request
  • XPAC Standard$21000/year
    • Production scheduling
    • Resource optimization
    • 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 RPMGlobal XPAC if

  • You need resource allocation.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want constraint optimization.
RPMGlobal XPAC review

Questions people ask

Is K-MINE or RPMGlobal XPAC better?
Neither clearly leads. K-MINE starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, K-MINE or RPMGlobal XPAC?
K-MINE starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request.
Does K-MINE or RPMGlobal XPAC run on more platforms?
K-MINE runs on Windows. RPMGlobal XPAC 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 RPMGlobal XPAC is typically brought in for.
What can K-MINE do that RPMGlobal XPAC cannot?
K-MINE covers Mine planning, 3D design, Economic evaluation, Risk analysis. RPMGlobal XPAC covers Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning, Real-time updates. Both handle Production scheduling, Vulcan, 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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