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Geoscience ANALYST vs Minemax

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Geoscience ANALYST

Mining

Advanced geoscience data analysis and visualization

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Minemax logo

Minemax

Mining

Integrated mining software for geological and operational excellence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Geoscience ANALYST the free edition is a 3D viewer only; creating, editing, processing and interpreting objects requires a paid Pro licence; Minemax minemax.com/products returns a 301 redirect to dataminesoftware.com; Minemax products are now sold within the Datamine planning range
  • They diverge on capability: Geoscience ANALYST covers 3D visualization, Minemax covers Mine design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Geoscience ANALYST and Minemax actually diverge.

Attributes where Geoscience ANALYST and Minemax differ
AttributeGeoscience ANALYSTMinemax
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Founded19811995

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining).

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 Geoscience ANALYST

  • 3D visualization
  • Geophysical interpretation
  • Data management
  • Advanced analysis
  • Montaj
  • ArcGIS
  • Linux support

Only in Minemax

  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Production scheduling
  • Pit optimization
  • Datamine
  • Surpac
  • SAP

Both cover

  • Geological modeling
  • Leapfrog
  • Vulcan
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Geoscience ANALYST

  • Visualising and sharing integrated 3D geoscience and mining datanot Minemax
  • Geologically constrained geophysical modelling and inversionnot Minemax
  • Exploration targeting from combined drillhole, geophysics and geology datanot Minemax

Minemax

  • Strategic open pit and underground mine schedule optimisationnot Geoscience ANALYST
  • Life of mine planning to maximise net present valuenot Geoscience ANALYST
  • Operational short interval mine schedulingnot Geoscience ANALYST

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Geoscience ANALYST

  • The free edition is a 3D viewer only; creating, editing, processing and interpreting objects requires a paid Pro licence
  • Capability is divided across four separate paid tiers, Pro, Pro Geophysics, Pro Geology and Pro HPC, so geophysical inversion and AI geological interpretation are separate purchases
  • No price is published for any Pro tier; the vendor must be contacted for cost and licensing

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

Geoscience ANALYST

On request
  • ANALYST Professional$13000/year
    • Data visualization
    • 3D modeling
    • Analysis tools

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 Geoscience ANALYST if

  • You need 3d visualization.
  • You work on Windows, Linux.
  • You also want geophysical interpretation.
Geoscience ANALYST review

Choose Minemax if

  • You need mine design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want resource estimation.
Minemax review

Questions people ask

Is Geoscience ANALYST or Minemax better?
Neither clearly leads. Geoscience ANALYST 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, Geoscience ANALYST or Minemax?
Geoscience ANALYST starts at On request and Minemax at On request.
Does Geoscience ANALYST or Minemax run on more platforms?
Geoscience ANALYST runs on Windows, Linux. Minemax runs on Windows.
What is Geoscience ANALYST best used for?
Geoscience ANALYST is most often used for visualising and sharing integrated 3d geoscience and mining data, geologically constrained geophysical modelling and inversion, exploration targeting from combined drillhole, geophysics and geology data. Of those, visualising and sharing integrated 3d geoscience and mining data and geologically constrained geophysical modelling and inversion are not what Minemax is typically brought in for.
What can Geoscience ANALYST do that Minemax cannot?
Geoscience ANALYST covers 3D visualization, Geophysical interpretation, Data management, Advanced analysis. Minemax covers Mine design, Resource estimation, Production scheduling, Pit optimization. Both handle Geological modeling, Leapfrog, Vulcan, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Minemax: Is MineMax still sold under its original name?

No. MineMax has been consolidated into Datamine Software and is no longer sold as a standalone product. The product is referenced as 'Minemax Tempo' and other Minemax-branded modules within Datamine's planning bundles.

Source
Minemax: Does Datamine publish its pricing?

No. Datamine uses a role-based licensing model with demo and contact forms required to get pricing. The site directs prospects to 'Talk to us' rather than displaying public rates.

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Minemax: What is the licensing model for Datamine planning software?

Datamine offers role-based planning bundles including Strategic Mine Planner, Operations Planner, and Surveyor/Technician bundles. Each bundle includes a specific set of modules. A la carte individual licenses are also available.

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Minemax: Do bundled licenses offer savings?

Yes. Datamine states that bundled licenses can save up to 33 percent compared to purchasing standalone licenses for the same modules.

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