Software · head to head
MineRP vs IHS Markit Petra
IHS Markit Petra
Software
Geological interpretation and mapping software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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.; 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).
- They diverge on capability: MineRP covers Resource planning, IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MineRP and IHS Markit Petra actually diverge.
| Attribute | MineRP | IHS Markit Petra |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Web | Windows |
| Founded | 2003 | 1959 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 MineRP
- Resource planning
- Production scheduling
- Equipment management
- Constraint optimization
- Performance tracking
- Vulcan
- Surpac
- ERP systems
Only in IHS Markit Petra
- Well log analysis
- Cross-section creation
- Contour mapping
- Formation tops
- Volumetric calculations
- Kingdom
- ArcGIS
- Petrel
Both cover
- Excel
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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
IHS Markit Petra
- Well log interpretationnot MineRP
- Geological mappingnot MineRP
- Exploration analysisnot MineRP
- Formation evaluationnot MineRP
- Resource assessmentnot MineRP
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
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).
Pricing, plan by plan
MineRP
On request- MineRP Professional$19000/year
- Resource planning
- Production scheduling
- Constraint management
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
Which should you pick?
Choose MineRP if
- You need resource planning.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want production scheduling.
Choose IHS Markit Petra if
- You need well log analysis.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want cross-section creation.
Questions people ask
- Is MineRP or IHS Markit Petra better?
- Neither clearly leads. MineRP starts at On request and IHS Markit Petra at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MineRP or IHS Markit Petra?
- MineRP starts at On request and IHS Markit Petra at On request.
- Does MineRP or IHS Markit Petra run on more platforms?
- MineRP runs on Windows, Web. IHS Markit Petra runs on Windows.
- What is MineRP best used for?
- MineRP is most often used for resource planning, production scheduling, equipment optimization, capacity planning. Of those, resource planning and production scheduling are not what IHS Markit Petra is typically brought in for.
- What can MineRP do that IHS Markit Petra cannot?
- MineRP covers Resource planning, Production scheduling, Equipment management, Constraint optimization. IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Cross-section creation, Contour mapping, Formation tops. Both handle Excel, Windows support.