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Minemax vs RPMGlobal XPAC

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Minemax

Mining

Integrated mining software for geological and operational excellence

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
RPMGlobal XPAC logo

RPMGlobal XPAC

Mining

Production scheduling and planning optimization

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; RPMGlobal XPAC rPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
  • They diverge on capability: Minemax covers Geological modeling, RPMGlobal XPAC covers Resource allocation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Minemax and RPMGlobal XPAC actually diverge.

Attributes where Minemax and RPMGlobal XPAC differ
AttributeMinemaxRPMGlobal XPAC
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining), founded (1995).

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
  • Surpac
  • Leapfrog
  • SAP

Only in RPMGlobal XPAC

  • Resource allocation
  • Constraint optimization
  • Multi-scenario planning
  • Real-time updates
  • MineSched
  • Whittle
  • ERP systems
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Production scheduling
  • Vulcan
  • 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 RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Life of mine planning to maximise net present valuenot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Operational short interval mine schedulingnot RPMGlobal XPAC

RPMGlobal XPAC

  • Midterm and strategic mine production schedulingnot Minemax
  • Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot Minemax
  • Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot 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

RPMGlobal XPAC

  • RPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
  • XPAC is one of roughly 40 separate RPMGlobal products, so scheduling, simulation and asset management are separate purchases
  • Obtaining any pricing requires contacting the vendor through a contact or support form

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

RPMGlobal XPAC

On request
  • XPAC Standard$21000/year
    • Production scheduling
    • Resource optimization
    • Constraint management

Which should you pick?

Choose Minemax if

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

Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if

  • You need resource allocation.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want constraint optimization.
RPMGlobal XPAC review

Questions people ask

Is Minemax or RPMGlobal XPAC better?
Neither clearly leads. Minemax starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Minemax or RPMGlobal XPAC?
Minemax starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request.
Does Minemax or RPMGlobal XPAC run on more platforms?
Minemax runs on Windows. RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web.
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 RPMGlobal XPAC is typically brought in for.
What can Minemax do that RPMGlobal XPAC cannot?
Minemax covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Pit optimization. RPMGlobal XPAC covers Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning, Real-time updates. Both handle Production scheduling, 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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