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Promine vs Fusion Mining

Promine
Software
Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Promine and Fusion Mining actually diverge.
| Attribute | Promine | Fusion Mining |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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 Promine
- AutoCAD integration
- Drill hole management
- Block modeling
- Underground planning
- Ventilation design
- Surpac
- Database systems
Only in Fusion Mining
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
- Database management
- 3D visualization
- Vulcan
Both cover
- AutoCAD
- Leapfrog
- Excel
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Promine
- Mine designnot Fusion Mining
- Geological modeling
- Underground planningnot Fusion Mining
- Ventilation analysisnot Fusion Mining
Fusion Mining
- Geological modeling
- Mine planningnot Promine
- Resource estimationnot Promine
- Exploration databasesnot Promine
Both are used for geological modeling, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Promine
- Requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
- Limited standalone capability compared to all-in-one mining software
Fusion Mining
Nothing recorded yet. See the Fusion Mining review.
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Fusion Mining
On request- Fusion Standard$8500/year
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
Which should you pick?
Choose Promine if
- You need autocad integration.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want drill hole management.
Choose Fusion Mining if
- You need geological modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want mine design.
Questions people ask
- Is Promine or Fusion Mining better?
- Neither clearly leads. Promine starts at On request and Fusion Mining at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Promine or Fusion Mining?
- Promine starts at On request and Fusion Mining at On request.
- Does Promine or Fusion Mining run on more platforms?
- Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Promine best used for?
- Promine is most often used for mine design, geological modeling, underground planning, ventilation analysis. Of those, mine design and underground planning are not what Fusion Mining is typically brought in for.
- What can Promine do that Fusion Mining cannot?
- Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. Both handle AutoCAD, Leapfrog, 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.
SourcePromine: 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.
SourceRelated pages
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