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Carlson Mining
Mining and surveying software solution
As of 30 August 2026, Carlson Mining's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Carlson Mining is comprehensive software designed for mining professionals, combining surveying, mapping, design, and planning capabilities. Softwr lists it under Mining. Carlson Mining is made by Carlson Software, launched in 1983, available on Windows.
Overview
What Carlson Mining does
Carlson Mining is comprehensive software designed for mining professionals, combining surveying, mapping, design, and planning capabilities. It provides tools for surface and underground mining with advanced features for pit design, grade control, and mine operations.
What people use it for
- Pit design
- Grade control
- Mine planning
- Surveying
- Mapping
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Pricing
What Carlson Mining costs
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Carlson Mining Standard
$7,000 /yr
- Mining design
- Pit design
- Grade control
- Surveying tools
Carlson Mining Professional
$15,000 /yr
- Advanced mine planning
- Production scheduling
- Equipment management
- GIS integration
Capabilities
Features
Pit design
Grade control
Production planning
Survey integration
Mapping
AutoCAD
Integration with AutoCAD
ArcGIS
Integration with ArcGIS
GPS
Integration with GPS
GNSS systems
Integration with GNSS systems
Windows support
Available on windows
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How much does Carlson Software cost?
Carlson Software does not publish pricing. No pricing page is available on carlsonsw.com. Contact the vendor directly for quotes and licensing terms.
SourceWhat is Carlson Software's pricing model?
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Who makes Carlson Mining
- Company
- Carlson Software
- Based in
- Maysville, Kentucky
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