May 15, 2023

Vela Industries Group acquires Canadian software company

May 15, 2023 

Datamine, under Vela Industries Group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of AssayNet, a full-service provider of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) for mine-site and environmental laboratories.

Assaynet offers total data management for mine-site lab operations and has developed a world-class, robust and highly scalable solution. Based in Canada, the company was founded in 2000, operates globally and services customers that range in size from small environmental laboratories to major mining companies. 

With a feature-rich yet easy-to-learn interface, AssayNet LIMS provides access to a complete QC program, quotations and invoicing, stock levels and inventories, sample storage, and more. In addition, the platform conforms to the ASTM level II specification for LIMS and has multi-lingual support.

“As a leading supplier of LIMS for environmental and mine site labs, AssayNet’s solution complements our existing offering and allows us to better meet the complex needs and preferences of the industry.  We are excited to welcome the team and the combined decades of experience and expertise they will bring the Datamine and Vela families“, said Greg Wicklander, Datamine Executive General Manager in Canada. 

“We are excited that AssayNet has joined forces with Datamine, a leading software provider to the mining industry. As part of the Datamine group, we look forward to delivering even greater value to our customers and accelerating innovation in our industry”, said AssayNet’s owners, Tania Orduz and John Winterbottom. 

Through this acquisition, VelaIndustries Group and Datamine continue expanding their portfolio, which now includes the most comprehensive and sophisticated suite of solutions for mining operational needs.

To learn more, access www.assaynetlims.com 

About AssayNet

AssayNet is an IT company specializing in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) for mine-site and environmental labs. It was founded by Tania Orduz and John Winterbottom in 2000 and its in Ottawa, Canada. 

AssayNet Canada Inc is a thriving software company with a global customer base and a dedicated team of employees. The company continues to invest in research and development to stay ahead of the curve and provide innovative solutions that help mining laboratories improve their productivity, reduce their costs, and maximize their profits. 

About Datamine

Datamine, under Vela Industries Group, is the world’s leading technology provider for seamlessly planning and managing mining operations. Over 6,000 companies are already onboard worldwide.

Datamine’s operations are spread across over 20 countries, providing solutions in the exploration, resource modelling, mine planning, operations, logistics, intelligence, ESG and marketing mining sections. Datamine’s implementation, training and advisory services ensure customers receive industry-leading support and leverage full value from their technology investment.  

To learn more, access https://dataminesoftware.com/