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Production scheduling software for mining operations
As of 30 August 2026, MineSched's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. GEOVIA MineSched is a comprehensive production scheduling solution that helps mining operations create practical, achievable schedules. Softwr lists it under Mining. MineSched is made by Dassault Systemes GEOVIA, launched in 1981, available on Windows.
Overview
GEOVIA MineSched is a comprehensive production scheduling solution that helps mining operations create practical, achievable schedules. It integrates with geological models and mine designs to generate detailed production plans that consider equipment constraints, processing capacities, and operational requirements.
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Pricing
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MineSched Standard
$12,000 /yr
MineSched Advanced
$20,000 /yr
Capabilities
Production scheduling
Activity sequencing
Resource planning
Constraint handling
Scenario analysis
Surpac
Integration with Surpac
Whittle
Integration with Whittle
PCBC
Integration with PCBC
Vulcan
Integration with Vulcan
SAP
Integration with SAP
Windows support
Available on windows
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No pricing information is available on the product page. Interested customers must contact Dassault Systèmes directly through their contact form or sales team to request pricing details.
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3D geological modeling and visualization software
Mine planning and optimization software for scheduling and economics
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Drilling programme management for mineral exploration teams and drilling contractors
Per month by shift or plod volumeFleet management and dispatch for open-pit mines, sold on an explicit open interoperability stance
quoteIntegrated technology for mining fleet management