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MineRP vs Promine

MineRP logo

MineRP

Software

Resource planning and mine optimization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Promine logo

Promine

Software

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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.; Promine requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
  • They diverge on capability: MineRP covers Resource planning, Promine covers AutoCAD integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MineRP and Promine actually diverge.

Attributes where MineRP and Promine differ
AttributeMineRPPromine
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows
Founded20031993

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
  • ERP systems
  • Web support

Only in Promine

  • AutoCAD integration
  • Drill hole management
  • Block modeling
  • Underground planning
  • Ventilation design
  • AutoCAD
  • Leapfrog
  • Database systems

Both cover

  • Surpac
  • Excel
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

MineRP

  • Resource planningnot Promine
  • Production schedulingnot Promine
  • Equipment optimizationnot Promine
  • Capacity planningnot Promine
  • Operations managementnot Promine

Promine

  • Mine designnot MineRP
  • Geological modelingnot MineRP
  • Underground planningnot MineRP
  • Ventilation analysisnot 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.

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

MineRP

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

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 MineRP if

  • You need resource planning.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want production scheduling.
MineRP review

Choose Promine if

  • You need autocad integration.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want drill hole management.
Promine review

Questions people ask

Is MineRP or Promine better?
Neither clearly leads. MineRP 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, MineRP or Promine?
MineRP starts at On request and Promine at On request.
Does MineRP or Promine run on more platforms?
MineRP runs on Windows, Web. Promine 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 Promine is typically brought in for.
What can MineRP do that Promine cannot?
MineRP covers Resource planning, Production scheduling, Equipment management, Constraint optimization. Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. Both handle Surpac, 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.

Source
Promine: 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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