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Minemax
Integrated mining software for geological and operational excellence
As of 30 August 2026, Minemax's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Minemax is a comprehensive integrated mining software platform that combines geological modeling, resource estimation, mine design, and production scheduling. Softwr lists it under Mining. Minemax is launched in 1995, available on Windows.
Overview
What Minemax does
Minemax is a comprehensive integrated mining software platform that combines geological modeling, resource estimation, mine design, and production scheduling. It delivers proven solutions for open pit and underground mining operations with advanced optimization and real-time collaboration capabilities.
What people use it for
- Strategic open pit and underground mine schedule optimisation
- Life of mine planning to maximise net present value
- Operational short interval mine scheduling
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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Pricing
What Minemax costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Minemax Standard
$13,000 /yr
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
- Basic scheduling
Minemax Premium
$23,000 /yr
- Advanced optimization
- Production scheduling
- Fleet management
- Real-time analytics
Capabilities
Features
Geological modeling
Mine design
Resource estimation
Production scheduling
Pit optimization
Datamine
Integration with Datamine
Vulcan
Integration with Vulcan
Surpac
Integration with Surpac
Leapfrog
Integration with Leapfrog
SAP
Integration with SAP
Windows support
Available on windows
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceDo 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Minemax
- Company
- Minemax
- Based in
- Melbourne, Australia
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Pricing on request12 researched notes
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Integrated technology for mining fleet management