2026 Template Comparison
Best Mining (General) Report Templates 2026
We compared the top mining (general) daily report templates. Here is what we found.
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Plan of Day (POD)
240 fields7 sections
Voice InputAI AnalysisIndustry-SpecificFree
Most comprehensive. Voice input + AI mapping + industry-specific fields.
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Generic Excel Template
20-30 fields3-5 sections
Voice InputAI AnalysisIndustry-SpecificFree
Free but generic. Missing all industry-specific sections.
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Procore Daily Log
~40 fields6-8 sections
Voice InputAI AnalysisIndustry-SpecificFree
Decent structure but not tailored to mining (general).
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Raken Daily Reports
~30 fields4-6 sections
Voice InputAI AnalysisIndustry-SpecificFree
Mobile-friendly but limited customization.
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Paper / PDF Form
15-25 fields3-4 sections
Voice InputAI AnalysisIndustry-SpecificFree
No analytics, no searchability, high error rate.
What the POD Template Includes
1Earthwork & Overburden
2Haul Road & Site Infrastructure
3Concrete & Structural
4Mechanical Equipment
5Tailings & Heap Leach
6Electrical & Controls
7MSHA Safety & Environmental
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan of Day (POD) leads with 240 fields across 7 sections, all specific to mining (general) construction. It includes voice input, AI-powered data extraction, and automatic KPI calculation.
Yes. POD offers a free mining (general) template in Google Sheets with all 7 sections and 240 fields. Generic Excel templates are also free but only cover 20 to 30 fields.
Last updated: March 2026