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GEOVIA GEMS vs Minemax

GEOVIA GEMS logo

GEOVIA GEMS

Software

Comprehensive geology and mine planning solution

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Minemax logo

Minemax

Software

Integrated mining software for geological and operational excellence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GEOVIA GEMS the GEOVIA portfolio page on 3ds.com lists Surpac, MineSched, Whittle and Services but does not name GEMS or any of its editions, and no page found for GEMS itself publishes a figure or a named tier; 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: GEOVIA GEMS covers Multi-element analysis, Minemax covers Mine design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GEOVIA GEMS and Minemax actually diverge.

Attributes where GEOVIA GEMS and Minemax differ
AttributeGEOVIA GEMSMinemax
Founded19811995

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 GEOVIA GEMS

  • Multi-element analysis
  • Mine planning
  • Reserve reporting
  • MineSched
  • Whittle
  • 3DEXPERIENCE

Only in Minemax

  • Mine design
  • Production scheduling
  • Pit optimization
  • Datamine
  • Vulcan
  • Leapfrog

Both cover

  • Geological modeling
  • Resource estimation
  • Surpac
  • SAP
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

GEOVIA GEMS

  • Complex deposit modelingnot Minemax
  • Multi-element estimationnot Minemax
  • Strategic planningnot Minemax
  • Reserve calculationsnot Minemax
  • Compliance reportingnot Minemax

Minemax

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

Where each one falls short

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

GEOVIA GEMS

  • The GEOVIA portfolio page on 3ds.com lists Surpac, MineSched, Whittle and Services but does not name GEMS or any of its editions, and no page found for GEMS itself publishes a figure or a named tier

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

GEOVIA GEMS

On request
  • GEMS Core$10000/year
    • Geological modeling
    • Data management
    • 3D visualization
  • GEMS Professional$18000/year
    • Advanced geostatistics
    • Mine design
    • Multi-element modeling

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 GEOVIA GEMS if

  • You need multi-element analysis.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mine planning.
GEOVIA GEMS review

Choose Minemax if

  • You need mine design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want production scheduling.
Minemax review

Questions people ask

Is GEOVIA GEMS or Minemax better?
Neither clearly leads. GEOVIA GEMS 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, GEOVIA GEMS or Minemax?
GEOVIA GEMS starts at On request and Minemax at On request.
Does GEOVIA GEMS or Minemax run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is GEOVIA GEMS best used for?
GEOVIA GEMS is most often used for complex deposit modeling, multi-element estimation, strategic planning, reserve calculations. Of those, complex deposit modeling and multi-element estimation are not what Minemax is typically brought in for.
What can GEOVIA GEMS do that Minemax cannot?
GEOVIA GEMS covers Multi-element analysis, Mine planning, Reserve reporting, MineSched. Minemax covers Mine design, Production scheduling, Pit optimization, Datamine. Both handle Geological modeling, Resource estimation, Surpac, SAP.
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