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OptiMine vs RPMGlobal XPAC

OptiMine logo

OptiMine

Mining

Underground mining optimization and analytics

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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: OptiMine modular architecture requires selective implementation and configuration knowledge to build a complete solution; 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: OptiMine covers Real-time tracking, RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OptiMine and RPMGlobal XPAC actually diverge.

Attributes where OptiMine and RPMGlobal XPAC differ
AttributeOptiMineRPMGlobal XPAC
PlatformsWeb, CloudWindows, Web
Founded20181995

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 OptiMine

  • Real-time tracking
  • Production analytics
  • Ventilation on demand
  • Collision avoidance
  • Maintenance optimization
  • Epiroc equipment
  • Third-party LHDs
  • SCADA systems

Only in RPMGlobal XPAC

  • Production scheduling
  • Resource allocation
  • Constraint optimization
  • Multi-scenario planning
  • Real-time updates
  • Vulcan
  • MineSched
  • Whittle

Both cover

  • ERP systems
  • Windows support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

OptiMine

  • Fleet trackingnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Production monitoringnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Safety optimizationnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Maintenance planningnot RPMGlobal XPAC

RPMGlobal XPAC

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

Where each one falls short

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

OptiMine

  • Modular architecture requires selective implementation and configuration knowledge to build a complete solution
  • No pricing information publicly available; requires direct vendor contact for quotes
  • Enterprise-only deployment without clear path for smaller mining operations

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

OptiMine

On request
  • OptiMine Analytics$35000/year
    • Equipment tracking
    • Production analytics
    • Basic dashboards
  • OptiMine Full$75000/year
    • All Analytics features
    • Ventilation on demand
    • Collision avoidance
  • OptiMine EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-site deployment
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

RPMGlobal XPAC

On request
  • XPAC Standard$21000/year
    • Production scheduling
    • Resource optimization
    • Constraint management

Which should you pick?

Choose OptiMine if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want production analytics.
OptiMine review

Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if

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

Questions people ask

Is OptiMine or RPMGlobal XPAC better?
Neither clearly leads. OptiMine 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, OptiMine or RPMGlobal XPAC?
OptiMine starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request.
Does OptiMine or RPMGlobal XPAC run on more platforms?
OptiMine runs on Web, Cloud. RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web.
What is OptiMine best used for?
OptiMine is most often used for fleet tracking, production monitoring, safety optimization, maintenance planning. Of those, fleet tracking and production monitoring are not what RPMGlobal XPAC is typically brought in for.
What can OptiMine do that RPMGlobal XPAC cannot?
OptiMine covers Real-time tracking, Production analytics, Ventilation on demand, Collision avoidance. RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. Both handle ERP systems, Windows support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OptiMine: What is OptiMine used for?

OptiMine is a modular information management suite for underground mining that integrates data from all equipment and people into a single source, providing real-time descriptive and predictive insights for production optimization and decision-making.

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OptiMine: Does OptiMine work with non-Sandvik equipment?

Yes. OptiMine is OEM-agnostic and can integrate with any equipment system and technology, including non-Sandvik mining equipment and IoT devices like Newtrax systems.

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OptiMine: What geographies is OptiMine deployed in?

OptiMine is deployed in more than 60 mines worldwide, making it a globally used solution for underground hard rock mining operations.

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OptiMine: Does OptiMine offer an API for integrations?

OptiMine is designed as an open and scalable modular suite that can connect with any system and technology, but specific API documentation is not publicly available. Contact Sandvik directly for technical integration details.

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OptiMine: What are the typical implementation costs?

OptiMine has no publicly listed pricing. Enterprise customers must contact Sandvik's Mining and Rock Solutions division directly for custom quotes based on their specific implementation scope.

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