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Minemax vs MineSched

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Minemax

Mining

Integrated mining software for geological and operational excellence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MineSched logo

MineSched

Mining

Production scheduling software for mining operations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Minemax minemax.com/products returns a 301 redirect to dataminesoftware.com; Minemax products are now sold within the Datamine planning range; MineSched 3ds.com's MineSched page describes the product's scheduling features in detail but publishes no pricing, no named edition or tier, and no figure of any kind
  • They diverge on capability: Minemax covers Geological modeling, MineSched covers Activity sequencing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Minemax and MineSched actually diverge.

Attributes where Minemax and MineSched differ
AttributeMinemaxMineSched
Founded19951981

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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 Minemax

  • Geological modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Pit optimization
  • Datamine
  • Leapfrog

Only in MineSched

  • Activity sequencing
  • Resource planning
  • Constraint handling
  • Scenario analysis
  • Whittle
  • PCBC

Both cover

  • Production scheduling
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • SAP
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Minemax

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

MineSched

  • Production planningnot Minemax
  • Resource schedulingnot Minemax
  • Equipment allocationnot Minemax
  • Capacity planningnot Minemax
  • Performance trackingnot Minemax

Where each one falls short

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

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

MineSched

  • 3ds.com's MineSched page describes the product's scheduling features in detail but publishes no pricing, no named edition or tier, and no figure of any kind

Pricing, plan by plan

Minemax

On request
  • Minemax Standard$13000/year
    • Geological modeling
    • Mine design
    • Resource estimation
  • Minemax Premium$23000/year
    • Advanced optimization
    • Production scheduling
    • Fleet management

MineSched

On request
  • MineSched Standard$12000/year
    • Production scheduling
    • Gantt charts
    • Resource allocation
  • MineSched Advanced$20000/year
    • Multi-scenario planning
    • Optimization tools
    • Advanced constraints

Which should you pick?

Choose Minemax if

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

Choose MineSched if

  • You need activity sequencing.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want resource planning.
MineSched review

Questions people ask

Is Minemax or MineSched better?
Neither clearly leads. Minemax starts at On request and MineSched at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Minemax or MineSched?
Minemax starts at On request and MineSched at On request.
Does Minemax or MineSched run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Minemax best used for?
Minemax is most often used for strategic open pit and underground mine schedule optimisation, life of mine planning to maximise net present value, operational short interval mine scheduling. Of those, strategic open pit and underground mine schedule optimisation and life of mine planning to maximise net present value are not what MineSched is typically brought in for.
What can Minemax do that MineSched cannot?
Minemax covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Pit optimization. MineSched covers Activity sequencing, Resource planning, Constraint handling, Scenario analysis. Both handle Production scheduling, Vulcan, Surpac, SAP.

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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MineSched: Does GEOVIA MineSched publish pricing online?

No pricing information is available on the product page. Interested customers must contact Dassault Systèmes directly through their contact form or sales team to request pricing details.

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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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