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Leica Geosystems Mining vs Minemax

Leica Geosystems Mining logo

Leica Geosystems Mining

Mining

Advanced positioning and measurement for mining

From
On request
Rated
-
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: Leica Geosystems Mining the solutions depend on buying Leica measurement hardware and sensors, including LiDAR and airborne laser scanning units, rather than software alone; 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: Leica Geosystems Mining covers GNSS positioning, Minemax covers Geological modeling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Leica Geosystems Mining and Minemax actually diverge.

Attributes where Leica Geosystems Mining and Minemax differ
AttributeLeica Geosystems MiningMinemax
PlatformsWindows, Ios, Android, WebWindows
Founded19211995

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 Leica Geosystems Mining

  • GNSS positioning
  • Total station surveying
  • 3D laser scanning
  • Drone integration
  • Real-time kinematic positioning
  • CAD systems
  • GIS platforms
  • Mining software

Only in Minemax

  • Geological modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Production scheduling
  • Pit optimization
  • Datamine
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Leica Geosystems Mining

  • Surveying and capturing detailed mine featuresnot Minemax
  • Designing mine infrastructure from measured datanot Minemax
  • Airborne LiDAR capture of mine sitesnot Minemax

Minemax

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

Where each one falls short

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

Leica Geosystems Mining

  • The solutions depend on buying Leica measurement hardware and sensors, including LiDAR and airborne laser scanning units, rather than software alone
  • No price, subscription fee or licensing term is published on the mining solutions page
  • Fleet management is handled by the separate Hexagon Mining business rather than by Leica Geosystems

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

Leica Geosystems Mining

On request
  • Leica Mining Suite$45000/year
    • GNSS positioning
    • Total station systems
    • 3D laser scanning

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 Leica Geosystems Mining if

  • You need gnss positioning.
  • You work on Windows, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want total station surveying.
Leica Geosystems Mining review

Choose Minemax if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mine design.
Minemax review

Questions people ask

Is Leica Geosystems Mining or Minemax better?
Neither clearly leads. Leica Geosystems 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, Leica Geosystems Mining or Minemax?
Leica Geosystems Mining starts at On request and Minemax at On request.
Does Leica Geosystems Mining or Minemax run on more platforms?
Leica Geosystems Mining runs on Windows, Ios, Android, Web. Minemax runs on Windows.
What is Leica Geosystems Mining best used for?
Leica Geosystems Mining is most often used for surveying and capturing detailed mine features, designing mine infrastructure from measured data, airborne lidar capture of mine sites. Of those, surveying and capturing detailed mine features and designing mine infrastructure from measured data are not what Minemax is typically brought in for.
What can Leica Geosystems Mining do that Minemax cannot?
Leica Geosystems Mining covers GNSS positioning, Total station surveying, 3D laser scanning, Drone integration. Minemax covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Production scheduling. Both handle 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.

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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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