Mining & Resources · head to head
RPMGlobal TALPAC vs Fusion Mining
RPMGlobal TALPAC
Mining & Resources
Mine planning and optimization software for scheduling and economics
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Fusion Mining
Mining & Resources
Integrated mine development software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: RPMGlobal TALPAC covers Long-term planning, Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RPMGlobal TALPAC and Fusion Mining actually diverge.
| Attribute | RPMGlobal TALPAC | Fusion Mining |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining & Resources).
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 RPMGlobal TALPAC
- Long-term planning
- Short-term scheduling
- Economic evaluation
- Scenario analysis
- Optimization
- Datamine
- Surpac
- SAP
Only in Fusion Mining
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
- Database management
- 3D visualization
- AutoCAD
- Excel
Both cover
- Vulcan
- Leapfrog
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
RPMGlobal TALPAC
- Calculating truck and loader haulage productivity and cycle timesnot Fusion Mining
- Sizing a mining fleet against a required production ratenot Fusion Mining
- Comparing equipment options and haul road designs on cost per tonnenot Fusion Mining
Fusion Mining
- Geological modelingnot RPMGlobal TALPAC
- Mine planningnot RPMGlobal TALPAC
- Resource estimationnot RPMGlobal TALPAC
- Exploration databasesnot RPMGlobal TALPAC
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
RPMGlobal TALPAC
- RPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for TALPAC
- TALPAC is sold in separate surface and underground versions rather than as one product
- TALPAC covers haulage productivity only; scheduling and simulation require other RPMGlobal products such as XPAC and HAULSIM
Fusion Mining
Nothing recorded yet. See the Fusion Mining review.
Pricing, plan by plan
RPMGlobal TALPAC
On request- TALPAC Planning$16000/year
- Long-term planning
- Scenario analysis
- Economic evaluation
- TALPAC Optimization$26000/year
- Advanced optimization
- Real-time scheduling
- Fleet management
Fusion Mining
On request- Fusion Standard$8500/year
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
Which should you pick?
Choose RPMGlobal TALPAC if
- You need long-term planning.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want short-term scheduling.
Choose Fusion Mining if
- You need geological modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want mine design.
Questions people ask
- Is RPMGlobal TALPAC or Fusion Mining better?
- Neither clearly leads. RPMGlobal TALPAC 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, RPMGlobal TALPAC or Fusion Mining?
- RPMGlobal TALPAC starts at On request and Fusion Mining at On request.
- Does RPMGlobal TALPAC or Fusion Mining run on more platforms?
- Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is RPMGlobal TALPAC best used for?
- RPMGlobal TALPAC is most often used for calculating truck and loader haulage productivity and cycle times, sizing a mining fleet against a required production rate, comparing equipment options and haul road designs on cost per tonne. Of those, calculating truck and loader haulage productivity and cycle times and sizing a mining fleet against a required production rate are not what Fusion Mining is typically brought in for.
- What can RPMGlobal TALPAC do that Fusion Mining cannot?
- RPMGlobal TALPAC covers Long-term planning, Short-term scheduling, Economic evaluation, Scenario analysis. Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. Both handle Vulcan, Leapfrog, Windows support.