# Constellation Software acquires DataBlast mining software business

Constellation Software, through its subsidiary Datamine, acquired DataBlast, a mining software business spun off from Blast Management International. The acquisition expands Datamine's solutions for drill and blast activities.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-11-10
- Where: Australia
- Status: completed
- Products: mining software for drill and blast design and management
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Constellation Software](https://endata.com/companies/5022.md) (acquirer)
- [DataBlast](https://endata.com/companies/20014.md) (target)
- [Datamine](https://endata.com/companies/20015.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [miningmagazine.com](https://www.miningmagazine.com/technology/news/1263793/constellation-snaps-blast-software), 2016-11-10: "We are excited to acquire the DataBlast mining software business which fits very well alongside our existing solutions for open pit optimisation, mine design, scheduling and ore control."

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