# Sandvik to acquire Deswik and launch digital mining division

Sandvik signed an agreement to acquire Australian mine planning software company Deswik. Deswik will become part of a newly formed digital mining technologies division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-12-07
- Where: Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: mine planning software, 3D mine design software, scheduling software
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sandvik](https://endata.com/companies/6190.md) (acquirer)
- [Deswik](https://endata.com/companies/41784.md) (target)

## Sources

- [mining-technology.com](https://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/data/project-ramp-ups-global-lithium-output-2026/pressreleases/sandvik-to-acquire-deswik/), 2021-12-07: "Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Australian-based Deswik, the leading and fastest growing major provider of mine planning software."

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