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Minemax vs Trimble Mining

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Minemax

Mining

Integrated mining software for geological and operational excellence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trimble Mining logo

Trimble Mining

Mining

Complete mining operation management solution

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; Trimble Mining no public pricing information available
  • They diverge on capability: Minemax covers Geological modeling, Trimble Mining covers Fleet management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Minemax and Trimble Mining actually diverge.

Attributes where Minemax and Trimble Mining differ
AttributeMinemaxTrimble Mining
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows
Founded19951978

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 Minemax

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

Only in Trimble Mining

  • Fleet management
  • GNSS positioning
  • Real-time tracking
  • Operations analytics
  • Equipment optimization
  • CAT MineStar
  • Komatsu KOMTRAX
  • GPS systems

Both cover

  • 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 Trimble Mining
  • Life of mine planning to maximise net present valuenot Trimble Mining
  • Operational short interval mine schedulingnot Trimble Mining

Trimble Mining

  • Fleet managementnot Minemax
  • Equipment trackingnot Minemax
  • Production monitoringnot Minemax
  • Safety managementnot Minemax
  • Operations optimizationnot 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

Trimble Mining

  • No public pricing information available
  • Quote-required model limits transparency

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

Trimble Mining

On request
  • Trimble Mining Suite$50000/year
    • Fleet management
    • Positioning systems
    • Operations analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Minemax if

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

Choose Trimble Mining if

  • You need fleet management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want gnss positioning.
Trimble Mining review

Questions people ask

Is Minemax or Trimble Mining better?
Neither clearly leads. Minemax starts at On request and Trimble Mining at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Minemax or Trimble Mining?
Minemax starts at On request and Trimble Mining at On request.
Does Minemax or Trimble Mining run on more platforms?
Minemax runs on Windows. Trimble Mining runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
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 Trimble Mining is typically brought in for.
What can Minemax do that Trimble Mining cannot?
Minemax covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Production scheduling. Trimble Mining covers Fleet management, GNSS positioning, Real-time tracking, Operations analytics. 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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Trimble Mining: Does Trimble Mining publish pricing online?

No pricing information is available on the website. Customers must contact the company for a personalized quote based on their specific mining operation needs.

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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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Trimble Mining: What is included in a typical Trimble Mining deployment?

The site describes solutions for equipment tracking, safety, and productivity, but specific deployment configurations and associated costs are not published and require direct consultation.

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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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