Effortless Cost Estimation for Surface Mining Projects

SHERPA Surface
Experience streamlined cost estimation for surface mining projects with SHERPA Surface, the web-based platform that is changing the way mining professionals create accurate and reliable cost estimates. Say goodbye to cumbersome spreadsheets and hours of manual calculations. SHERPA Surface combines the comprehensive dataset of the Mining Cost service with industry-standard engineering practices, allowing users to effortlessly generate reliable cost estimates in a fraction of the time. Whether you’re a mining company planning a new project or an investor conducting due diligence, SHERPA Surface provides the essential tool you need for informed decision-making.

SHERPA Surface stands out from other alternatives with its user-friendly interface and flexibility. Simply input your project data and adjust variables to accommodate the specific needs of your operation. SHERPA’s advanced calculations and algorithms take care of the rest, generating comprehensive reports that break down the costs of your surface mining operation across its entire life cycle. Seamlessly integrated with other tools in the SHERPA Complete suite, SHERPA Surface allows you to leverage cost estimate data for financial evaluations and analysis.
SHERPA Surface is backed by our team of cost estimation experts and exceptional customer support. We can provide training and onboarding resources to help you quickly navigate the software and make the most of its capabilities. Join a community of satisfied customers who have experienced the time-saving benefits of the SHERPA suite of cost estimation software. Streamline your cost estimation process and gain confidence in your project planning with SHERPA Surface.
Fueled by the Mining Cost Service
All necessary salaries, hourly wages, and equipment and supply prices are drawn directly from our cost database to allow for quick estimates with minimal project details. SHERPA provides suggested values for all necessary engineering parameters, such as hole loading factors, material densities, explosive types, and bench heights, and more.


Accurate Cost Estimates, Wherever You Are
Accessible via any web browser, SHERPA offers the convenience of cloud-based access, enabling you to work on your projects from anywhere, anytime.
Detailed Reports with Data Visualization
Complete project output reports offer several views of your project estimations, including an Executive Summary, Total Project Cost Summary, and more. All of these pages can be exported in PDF format for quick and easy sharing with your team.

Input
Enter basic information for your project such as location, ore type, distances to support, and project duration along with engineering parameters associated with specific site tasks and SHERPA will immediately estimate and display details like equipment and labor requirements, along with associated operating costs and hourly wage estimates.
Adjust
Improve the accuracy of your estimates by taking advantage of SHERPA’s in-depth customization options. Every value suggested by SHERPA is adjustable, allowing you to fine tune your estimate to meet the exact specifications of your project. And because every field is adjustable, SHERPA will adapt to any location in the world. From start to finish, all costs displayed in the application can be adjusted at any time to get the most accurate results possible.

Who is SHERPA Surface for?
SHERPA Surface is the ideal tool for cost estimators and engineers who need quick, reliable cost estimates for their surface mining projects. Whether you’re starting from scratch, or simply want to sanity test your own estimates, SHERPA Surface contains all of the necessary data, models, and algorithms to ensure that your work adheres to highest standard of quality in the mining industry.
Want to learn more about SHERPA Surface and how it can help you streamline your mining cost estimation process?
Request a demo with a member of our team to get a hands on tour of the SHERPA suite of mine cost estimation software.
Chris Berry
Vice-President Sales
- cberry@costmine.com