Software · head to head
Fusion Mining vs Minemax
Minemax
Software
Integrated mining software for geological and operational excellence
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- They diverge on capability: Fusion Mining covers Database management, Minemax covers Production scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fusion Mining and Minemax actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fusion Mining | Minemax |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | 1995 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
- Database management
- 3D visualization
- AutoCAD
- Excel
Only in Minemax
- Production scheduling
- Pit optimization
- Datamine
- Surpac
- SAP
Both cover
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
- Leapfrog
- Vulcan
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fusion Mining
- Geological modelingnot Minemax
- Mine planningnot Minemax
- Resource estimationnot Minemax
- Exploration databasesnot Minemax
Minemax
- Strategic open pit and underground mine schedule optimisationnot Fusion Mining
- Life of mine planning to maximise net present valuenot Fusion Mining
- Operational short interval mine schedulingnot Fusion Mining
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fusion Mining
Nothing recorded yet. See the Fusion Mining review.
Minemax
- minemax.com/products returns a 301 redirect to dataminesoftware.com; Minemax products are now sold within the Datamine planning range
- No pricing is published for any Minemax product; licences are obtained by contacting the Datamine sales team
- Products are sold as role based Planning Bundles rather than individual licences, with the claimed saving of up to 33 percent measured against standalone licence cost
Pricing, plan by plan
Fusion Mining
On request- Fusion Standard$8500/year
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
Minemax
On request- Minemax Standard$13000/year
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
- Minemax Premium$23000/year
- Advanced optimization
- Production scheduling
- Fleet management
Which should you pick?
Choose Fusion Mining if
- You need database management.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want 3d visualization.
Choose Minemax if
- You need production scheduling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want pit optimization.
Questions people ask
- Is Fusion Mining or Minemax better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fusion Mining starts at On request and Minemax at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fusion Mining or Minemax?
- Fusion Mining starts at On request and Minemax at On request.
- Does Fusion Mining or Minemax run on more platforms?
- Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 Minemax is typically brought in for.
- What can Fusion Mining do that Minemax cannot?
- Fusion Mining covers Database management, 3D visualization, AutoCAD, Excel. Minemax covers Production scheduling, Pit optimization, Datamine, Surpac. Both handle Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Leapfrog.