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MineSight vs Caterpillar MineStar

MineSight logo

MineSight

Software

Integrated mine design and planning software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Caterpillar MineStar logo

Caterpillar MineStar

Software

Integrated technology for mining fleet management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MineSight mineSight (now part of Hexagon Mining) sells time-limited lease licenses rather than perpetual seats for exploration-stage users: License to Explore is scoped explicitly to "the life of a drilling campaign" and comes as two separate products, HxM Explorer and HxM Modeler, with additional functionality (UAV point-cloud surface meshing, a QAQC module) sold as further add-ons rather than included (archived press release, 6 March 2016); Caterpillar MineStar requires significant capital investment and integration with existing fleet infrastructure
  • They diverge on capability: MineSight covers Geological modeling, Caterpillar MineStar covers Fleet management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MineSight and Caterpillar MineStar actually diverge.

Attributes where MineSight and Caterpillar MineStar differ
AttributeMineSightCaterpillar MineStar
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindowsCloud-based, Remote operation stations
Founded19811925

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 MineSight

  • Geological modeling
  • 3D mine design
  • Production scheduling
  • Resource estimation
  • Operations planning
  • AutoCAD
  • ArcGIS
  • SAP

Only in Caterpillar MineStar

  • Fleet management
  • Real-time tracking
  • Terrain management
  • Equipment health monitoring
  • Autonomous haulage
  • Drill guidance
  • CAT Equipment
  • Third-party OEM

What people use each for

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

MineSight

  • Mine planningnot Caterpillar MineStar
  • Resource schedulingnot Caterpillar MineStar
  • Pit designnot Caterpillar MineStar
  • Underground developmentnot Caterpillar MineStar
  • Production optimizationnot Caterpillar MineStar

Caterpillar MineStar

  • Fleet optimizationnot MineSight
  • Autonomous operationsnot MineSight
  • Equipment monitoringnot MineSight
  • Production trackingnot MineSight

Where each one falls short

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

MineSight

  • MineSight (now part of Hexagon Mining) sells time-limited lease licenses rather than perpetual seats for exploration-stage users: License to Explore is scoped explicitly to "the life of a drilling campaign" and comes as two separate products, HxM Explorer and HxM Modeler, with additional functionality (UAV point-cloud surface meshing, a QAQC module) sold as further add-ons rather than included (archived press release, 6 March 2016)

Caterpillar MineStar

  • Requires significant capital investment and integration with existing fleet infrastructure
  • Complex implementation requiring specialized training for operators and management personnel
  • Primarily designed for large-scale mining operations; less suitable for smaller mines

Pricing, plan by plan

MineSight

On request
  • MineSight Core$18000/year
    • Geological modeling
    • Mine design
    • Block modeling
  • MineSight Advanced$35000/year
    • Production scheduling
    • Resource estimation
    • Advanced optimization

Caterpillar MineStar

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Caterpillar MineStar review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MineSight if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 3d mine design.
MineSight review

Choose Caterpillar MineStar if

  • You need fleet management.
  • You work on Cloud-based, Remote operation stations.
  • You also want real-time tracking.
Caterpillar MineStar review

Questions people ask

Is MineSight or Caterpillar MineStar better?
Neither clearly leads. MineSight starts at On request and Caterpillar MineStar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MineSight or Caterpillar MineStar?
MineSight starts at On request and Caterpillar MineStar at On request.
Does MineSight or Caterpillar MineStar run on more platforms?
MineSight runs on Windows. Caterpillar MineStar runs on Cloud-based, Remote operation stations.
What is MineSight best used for?
MineSight is most often used for mine planning, resource scheduling, pit design, underground development. Of those, mine planning and resource scheduling are not what Caterpillar MineStar is typically brought in for.
What can MineSight do that Caterpillar MineStar cannot?
MineSight covers Geological modeling, 3D mine design, Production scheduling, Resource estimation. Caterpillar MineStar covers Fleet management, Real-time tracking, Terrain management, Equipment health monitoring.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Caterpillar MineStar: Does MineStar work with equipment from other manufacturers?

Yes. MineStar Solutions work with all types of assets and integrate with any brand of equipment, sharing data across existing machines, systems and technologies.

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Caterpillar MineStar: What are the main components of MineStar?

MineStar comprises five configurable features: Fleet for equipment tracking, Terrain for haul path optimization, Detection for safety monitoring, Health for equipment maintenance, and Command for autonomous operations.

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Caterpillar MineStar: Can MineStar be used for underground mining?

Yes. MineStar Solutions are available for both surface and underground mining operations, with dedicated technology offerings for underground safety and productivity.

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Caterpillar MineStar: Is MineStar a cloud-based or on-premises solution?

MineStar is a cloud-based, subscription-managed application that reduces costs of deployment, service, and training by allowing customers to select offerings by role, function, or task.

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