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Minemax vs Snowden Supervisor

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Minemax

Mining

Integrated mining software for geological and operational excellence

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Snowden Supervisor

Mining

Real-time mine operations 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; Snowden Supervisor specialized niche software with limited market reach outside mining and geostatistics
  • They diverge on capability: Minemax covers Geological modeling, Snowden Supervisor covers Real-time scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Minemax and Snowden Supervisor actually diverge.

Attributes where Minemax and Snowden Supervisor differ
AttributeMinemaxSnowden Supervisor
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
  • Production scheduling
  • Pit optimization
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • Leapfrog

Only in Snowden Supervisor

  • Real-time scheduling
  • Fleet optimization
  • Production tracking
  • Automated reconciliation
  • KPI dashboards
  • Caterpillar MineStar
  • Komatsu FrontRunner
  • Dispatch systems

Both cover

  • Datamine
  • 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 Snowden Supervisor
  • Life of mine planning to maximise net present valuenot Snowden Supervisor
  • Operational short interval mine schedulingnot Snowden Supervisor

Snowden Supervisor

  • Real-time operationsnot Minemax
  • Fleet managementnot Minemax
  • Production optimizationnot Minemax
  • Short-term planningnot 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

Snowden Supervisor

  • Specialized niche software with limited market reach outside mining and geostatistics
  • No public pricing available; requires vendor contact
  • Limited documentation and community resources compared to general software

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

Snowden Supervisor

On request
  • Supervisor Standard$25000/year
    • Real-time scheduling
    • Fleet management
    • Production tracking
  • Supervisor Enterprise$50000/year
    • All Standard features
    • Advanced optimization
    • Multi-site support

Which should you pick?

Choose Minemax if

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

Choose Snowden Supervisor if

  • You need real-time scheduling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want fleet optimization.
Snowden Supervisor review

Questions people ask

Is Minemax or Snowden Supervisor better?
Neither clearly leads. Minemax starts at On request and Snowden Supervisor at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Minemax or Snowden Supervisor?
Minemax starts at On request and Snowden Supervisor at On request.
Does Minemax or Snowden Supervisor 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 Snowden Supervisor is typically brought in for.
What can Minemax do that Snowden Supervisor cannot?
Minemax covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Production scheduling. Snowden Supervisor covers Real-time scheduling, Fleet optimization, Production tracking, Automated reconciliation. Both handle Datamine, 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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Snowden Supervisor: What type of mining software is Snowden Supervisor?

Snowden Supervisor is a geostatistical software designed specifically for resource estimation professionals to perform advanced geological data analysis, spatial modeling, and resource estimation optimization.

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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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Snowden Supervisor: What analysis tools does Snowden Supervisor include?

The Analysor V8 module provides statistical analysis and visualization with histograms, Q-Q plots for data distribution, and variogram modeling to understand spatial continuity and anisotropy in geological data.

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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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Snowden Supervisor: Does Supervisor support conditional simulation?

Yes. Supervisor v8.14 includes a new Multivariate Conditional Simulation component allowing conditional sequential gaussian simulation over multiple variables while maintaining complex compositional correlations.

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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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Snowden Supervisor: Is Snowden Supervisor integrated with major mine planning software?

Yes. Supervisor is compatible with all major mine planning software packages, with direct integration capabilities for Datamine products.

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