Mining & Resources · head to head
RPMGlobal XPAC vs Fusion Mining
RPMGlobal XPAC
Mining & Resources
Production scheduling and planning optimization
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Fusion Mining
Mining & Resources
Integrated mine development software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RPMGlobal XPAC and Fusion Mining actually diverge.
| Attribute | RPMGlobal XPAC | Fusion Mining |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Web | Windows |
| Founded | 1995 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 XPAC
- Production scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Constraint optimization
- Multi-scenario planning
- Real-time updates
- MineSched
- Whittle
- ERP systems
Only in Fusion Mining
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
- Database management
- 3D visualization
- Leapfrog
- AutoCAD
- Excel
Both cover
- Vulcan
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
RPMGlobal XPAC
- Midterm and strategic mine production schedulingnot Fusion Mining
- Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot Fusion Mining
- Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot Fusion Mining
Fusion Mining
- Geological modelingnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Mine planningnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Resource estimationnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Exploration databasesnot RPMGlobal XPAC
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Fusion Mining
Nothing recorded yet. See the Fusion Mining review.
Pricing, plan by plan
RPMGlobal XPAC
On request- XPAC Standard$21000/year
- Production scheduling
- Resource optimization
- Constraint management
Fusion Mining
On request- Fusion Standard$8500/year
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
Which should you pick?
Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if
- You need production scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want resource allocation.
Choose Fusion Mining if
- You need geological modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want mine design.
Questions people ask
- Is RPMGlobal XPAC or Fusion Mining better?
- Neither clearly leads. RPMGlobal XPAC 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 XPAC or Fusion Mining?
- RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and Fusion Mining at On request.
- Does RPMGlobal XPAC or Fusion Mining run on more platforms?
- RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web. Fusion Mining runs on Windows.
- What is RPMGlobal XPAC best used for?
- RPMGlobal XPAC is most often used for midterm and strategic mine production scheduling, building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design data, comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operations. Of those, midterm and strategic mine production scheduling and building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design data are not what Fusion Mining is typically brought in for.
- What can RPMGlobal XPAC do that Fusion Mining cannot?
- RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. Both handle Vulcan, Windows support.