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Fusion Mining vs RPMGlobal XPAC

Fusion Mining logo

Fusion Mining

Mining

Integrated mine development software

From
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: Fusion Mining no published pricing information; described as a full-service digital product studio; 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: Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fusion Mining and RPMGlobal XPAC actually diverge.

Attributes where Fusion Mining and RPMGlobal XPAC differ
AttributeFusion MiningRPMGlobal XPAC
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web
Founded20041995

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 Fusion Mining

  • Geological modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Database management
  • 3D visualization
  • Leapfrog
  • AutoCAD
  • Excel

Only in RPMGlobal XPAC

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

Both cover

  • Vulcan
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Fusion Mining

  • Geological modelingnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Mine planningnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Resource estimationnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Exploration databasesnot RPMGlobal XPAC

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

Where each one falls short

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

Fusion Mining

  • No published pricing information; described as a full-service digital product studio
  • Pricing determined through direct consultation based on project scope

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

Fusion Mining

On request
  • Fusion Standard$8500/year
    • Geological modeling
    • Mine design
    • Resource estimation

RPMGlobal XPAC

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Fusion Mining if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mine design.
Fusion Mining 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 Fusion Mining or RPMGlobal XPAC better?
Neither clearly leads. Fusion Mining 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, Fusion Mining or RPMGlobal XPAC?
Fusion Mining starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request.
Does Fusion Mining or RPMGlobal XPAC run on more platforms?
Fusion Mining runs on Windows. RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web.
What is Fusion Mining best used for?
Fusion Mining is most often used for geological modeling, mine planning, resource estimation, exploration databases. Of those, geological modeling and mine planning are not what RPMGlobal XPAC is typically brought in for.
What can Fusion Mining do that RPMGlobal XPAC cannot?
Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. Both handle Vulcan, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fusion Mining: How does Fusion pricing work?

Fusion is a full-service digital product studio offering strategy, design, and technology solutions. No pricing information is published on their website. Interested parties are directed to contact Fusion directly at 1300 849 158 or through their contact page to discuss services and pricing.

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Fusion Mining: What services does Fusion offer?

Fusion provides strategy, design, and technology services for digital product development. Custom pricing is available based on specific project requirements and scope.

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