Datamine

What Datamine does

Datamine is a privately held mining software company founded in 1981, headquartered in Wells, United Kingdom with primary operations based in Brisbane, Australia, that sells integrated planning, geology, production, laboratory, and sustainability software to mining operators across more than 20 countries. The platform spans the full mining value chain — from exploration (Discover) through geology and resource modeling (Studio RM, Fusion), open-pit and underground planning (Studio OP, Studio UG, MineScape), scheduling (Minemax), production and fleet management (Minetrack, Reconcilor, DataBlast), laboratory information management (CCLAS, LIMS), and ESG/sustainability (iSystain, Nexo) — anchored by a governed MineTrust data backbone that connects modules and integrates with ERP suites, metal accounting platforms, and geological databases.

The company's product architecture is being actively modernized. The March 2026 MineScape 2026 release introduced Digital Twin simulation, AI-enabled assistants (Smart Chat, File Analyzer, Command Executor, MPL Expert), built-in Minemax Scheduler integration, and rapid design automation for pit layouts, ramps, dumps, and drive systems targeting coal and stratigraphic deposits. A next-generation fleet management and operational safety platform launched in December 2025 added AI-powered collision avoidance, assisted braking, driver fatigue detection, and real-time behavior analysis via a Correct-Ai partnership, building on the Minetrack base deployed at more than 40 Latin American mine sites.

Datamine monetizes through term and perpetual software licenses, SaaS subscriptions, annual maintenance and support, professional services (implementation, training, advisory at per diem rates), and pass-through hardware sales, sold via an enterprise field-sales motion through 27 offices in 20 countries with local-language support. Role-based subscription bundles group solutions by user persona (Geology, Planning, Production) alongside an academic license tier. The company has grown through a sustained roll-up strategy — acquiring PeopleTray (2024), AssayNet (2023), and Mineware (2026), and taking a strategic minority stake in Commit Works (2026) — to reach more than 6,000 mining customers worldwide, with named enterprise users including Rio Tinto, Peabody, Bellevue Gold, Iluka Resources, Buenaventura, Nexa Resources, Imerys, and ROMONTA.

Name

Datamine

Legal name

Datamine Software (ABN 91006677425)

Website

https://dataminesoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Datamine provides integrated mining software — exploration, geology, planning, production, laboratory, and sustainability — to enterprise mining operators across 20+ countries, serving 6,000+ customers via 27 global offices and a role-based license plus SaaS model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mine Planning and Mining Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (213), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Other Metal Ore Mining (212290)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems (IMAKANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mine Surveying & Geospatial Services (Survey, Drone/LiDAR, GIS, Grade Control) (IMAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Mining software solutions
• Mine planning software
• Geological database management
• Mine fleet management
• Laboratory information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wells

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Datamine generates primary revenue through software licensing and subscription models. The company offers both term licenses (for a limited time specified in the order) and perpetual licenses (for indefinite period). Subscriptions provide access to SaaS solutions for internal business operations. Additional fees apply for maintenance, support, and software updates.
2. Professional Services: Implementation services, training, and advisory services are provided as professional services. Travel and related expenses are reimbursed with a 10% administration fee. Training is charged at standard price list per diem rates.
3. Maintenance and Support: Annual maintenance and support services are offered for the software, providing updates, technical support, and bug fixes. Maintenance fees are due annually and can be varied with written notice.
4. Hardware Sales: Hardware products produced by third-party manufacturers are available for purchase, including computer hardware and point of sale devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Datamine develops and sells integrated mining software that spans the full mining value chain, including exploration data management, geological resource modeling, strategic and tactical mine planning, production and fleet management, laboratory information management, and ESG/sustainability reporting. Its flagship platform MineScape provides coal and stratigraphic deposit planning with Digital Twin simulation and AI-enabled assistants, while complementary products (Studio RM, Studio OP, Studio UG, Minemax, Discover, Fusion, Minetrack, DataBlast, Reconcilor, CCLAS, LIMS, iSystain, Nexo) are connected via the MineTrust data backbone and sold as role-based bundles.

Product overview

Datamine offers a comprehensive mining software platform with multiple integrated solutions across the mining value chain. The core offering centers on MineScape (mine planning and scheduling for coal and stratigraphic deposits), connected through MineTrust data backbone. The portfolio spans exploration (Discover), geology and resource modeling (Studio RM, Fusion), planning (Studio OP, Studio UG, Minemax), production (Minetrack, Reconcilor, DataBlast), laboratory management (CCLAS, LIMS), and sustainability (iSystain, Nexo). The company has expanded through acquisitions including PeopleTray (workforce management), AssayNet (assays), Minemax (scheduling), and Mineware (operational management). Role-based bundles group solutions by function (Geology, Planning, Production) to simplify licensing while maintaining workflow depth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MineScape Integrated mine planning software for coal and stratigraphic deposits combining design, scheduling, and simulation. MineScape 2026 incorporates Digital Twin technology, AI-enabled assistants, rapid design automation, and advanced scheduling tools for unified mine planning and execution support.
• Studio RM Resource modeling solution for geologists enabling accurate resource estimates, data analysis, mapping, modeling, ore control, and geostatistics for any commodity including open pit and underground deposits.
• Studio OP Open pit mine planning solution supporting strategic and operations planning, optimization, and scheduling across multiple planning horizons.
• Studio UG Underground mining design and planning solution for strategic mine planners supporting long-range optimization and life-of-mine planning.
• Minemax Mining scheduling and optimization solution integrated into MineScape 2026 for long-range strategic planning capabilities.
• MineTrust Governed data backbone connecting Datamine's geology and planning solutions, enabling data capture, ore control, modeling, estimation, and reserve evaluation workflows with data integrity.
• CCLAS Advanced laboratory information management software automating manual laboratory processes, reducing data entry errors, and improving sample processing throughput across mining operations.
• LIMS Laboratory Information Management System integrating mining plant operating systems including ERP suites, metal accounting platforms, and geological databases, enabling real-time synchronization and end-to-end visibility from ore extraction to assay reporting.
• Minetrack Fleet management and operational safety platform tracking production, ancillary, and light vehicle fleets across mine sites. The next-generation version integrates AI-powered collision avoidance, assisted braking, driver fatigue detection, and real-time behavior analysis through the Correct-Ai partnership, currently deployed at 40+ mine sites in Latin America.
• DataBlast Drill and blast optimization solution providing centralized, digitized data for blast planning and execution, improving safety standards and blast output consistency.
• Reconcilor Production monitoring and reconciliation solution enabling confidence in data quality for analysis and reporting, with optimized stockpile management and automated haulage data entry.
• Discover Exploration software suite providing competitive solutions tailored for the exploration industry, enabling seamless switching from 2D to 3D GIS environments for sub-surface analysis and stakeholder sharing.
• Fusion Geological database management system (GDMS) for managing geological data quality, security, and connectivity across polymetallic mines and exploration projects.
• iSystain Sustainability software solution for ESG data management and reporting in mining operations.
• Nexo Sustainability and ESG compliance solution for comprehensive sustainability management and reporting across mining operations.
• PeopleTray Mining workforce and production management solution providing FIFO rostering and operational management capabilities for Australian mining operations.
• AssayNet Assay data management solution for mining exploration, supporting digitalization and ESG data workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated entry of 95% of haulage data
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability10 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Commit WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Strategic minority investment connecting Datamine's upstream mine planning capabilities with Commit Works' CiteOps platform. CiteOps provides shift-level operational execution software including short interval control, real-time production tracking, and workforce management. The investment accelerates Commit Works' international expansion through access to Datamine's global distribution network.
• Correct-AicoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Strategic partnership integrating AI-powered collision avoidance, assisted braking, driver fatigue detection, and real-time behaviour analysis into Datamine's fleet management platform. The AI features are designed to reduce false positives common in legacy proximity detection systems.
• AereocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2025Global go-to-market partnership delivering AI-enabled mining solutions. Combines Datamine's mining software ecosystem with Aereo's aerial intelligence platform (Aereo Cloud) to enhance real-time decision-making, operational reconciliation, safety, productivity, and sustainability in mining operations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hexagon Mining: Hexagon's mining division offers a broad portfolio covering mine planning, fleet management, geospatial, and production optimization, directly overlapping Datamine's MineScape, Studio RM/OP/UG, and Minetrack product lines. Both serve large enterprise mining operators globally with end-to-end software suites.
• Maptek: Maptek provides mine planning, geological modeling, and fleet management software (Vulcan, BlastLogic, Eureka, Evolution) for mining operators worldwide. It is a direct competitor to Datamine's Studio RM, MineScape, and DataBlast products, particularly in coal and hard-rock mining.
• Micromine: Micromine offers end-to-end mining software for exploration, resource estimation, mine planning, and production across multiple commodities. It directly competes with Datamine's Discover, Studio RM, and MineScape offerings, with comparable enterprise mining customer profiles.
• Deswik: Deswik specializes in mine planning, scheduling, and operations software (Deswik.Suite) for coal and metal mining, directly competing with Datamine's MineScape and Studio OP/UG planning solutions. It is an established competitor in the strategic and operational scheduling segment.

Broad incumbents

• Seequent (Bentley Systems): Seequent, now part of Bentley Systems, provides geological and geoscience modeling software (Leapfrog) used by mining operators, overlapping Datamine's Studio RM and Fusion offerings. As part of Bentley, it leverages broader infrastructure software distribution but specializes in geology rather than full mine planning.
• GEOVIA (Dassault Systèmes): GEOVIA is Dassault Systèmes' mining brand offering SURPAC, GEMS, and MineSched for resource modeling and mine planning, directly comparable to Datamine's Studio RM and scheduling products. As part of Dassault's 3DEXPERIENCE platform, it competes with a broader industrial software portfolio.
• Aspen Technology: AspenTech provides process optimization and asset performance software with applications in metals and mining, adjacent to Datamine's production and reconciliation solutions (Reconcilor). While not mine-planning specific, it competes for operational optimization wallet share at large mining operators.
• Bentley Systems: Bentley Systems offers infrastructure engineering software with mining-adjacent capabilities and now owns Seequent. Its OpenGround, PLAXIS, and AssetWise products overlap with portions of Datamine's geological and sustainability solutions, and it competes for enterprise software wallet at large operators.
• Caterpillar (Cat MineStar): Caterpillar's Cat MineStar is a fleet management, equipment health, and autonomous mining system sold with Caterpillar's mining trucks and shovels. It competes with Datamine's Minetrack fleet management and operational safety platform, particularly where OEM equipment contracts anchor software selection.

Emerging players

• Sandvik (OptiMine): Sandvik's OptiMine and Newtrax offerings provide fleet management, automation, and analytics for underground and surface mining, overlapping Datamine's Minetrack and AI safety features. Sandvik is primarily an equipment OEM with growing software offerings rather than a pure-play mining software vendor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A6 records

Investments

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