Software · head to head
Promine vs IHS Markit Petra
Promine
Software
Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
IHS Markit Petra
Software
Geological interpretation and mapping software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Promine requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership; 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: Promine covers AutoCAD integration, IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Promine and IHS Markit Petra actually diverge.
| Attribute | Promine | IHS Markit Petra |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 | 1959 |
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
- AutoCAD
- Leapfrog
- Surpac
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.
Promine
- Mine designnot IHS Markit Petra
- Geological modelingnot IHS Markit Petra
- Underground planningnot IHS Markit Petra
- Ventilation analysisnot IHS Markit Petra
IHS Markit Petra
- Well log interpretationnot Promine
- Geological mappingnot Promine
- Exploration analysisnot Promine
- Formation evaluationnot Promine
- Resource assessmentnot Promine
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
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
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
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 Promine if
- You need autocad integration.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want drill hole management.
Choose IHS Markit Petra if
- You need well log analysis.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want cross-section creation.
Questions people ask
- Is Promine or IHS Markit Petra better?
- Neither clearly leads. Promine 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, Promine or IHS Markit Petra?
- Promine starts at On request and IHS Markit Petra at On request.
- Does Promine or IHS Markit Petra 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 geological modeling are not what IHS Markit Petra is typically brought in for.
- What can Promine do that IHS Markit Petra cannot?
- Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Cross-section creation, Contour mapping, Formation tops. Both handle 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.
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