PDS joins Datamine to expand its mining asset management software offering.

Twenty years ago, mechanical engineer Peter McCurdy set out to build a better way to capture mining asset health data in the field. He wanted maintenance teams spending less time on paper and more time acting on what they found. That idea still shapes how we build software. This month, PDS joins Datamine Software, the global provider of mining technology. 

What changes for PDS customers 

For our customers, the day-to-day doesn’t change. The same tools, the same team in Newcastle, and the same focus on practical solutions for the people maintaining critical equipment. What’s new is the backing of Datamine, a global provider of technology across the mining value chain, supporting the PDS team. 

What PDS joining Datamine means 

Datamine’s Production portfolio covers the work that happens once a mine is running, including operations, fleet management and maintenance. PDS now sits alongside that work, giving customers a clearer path from field inspection data to decisions made across the operation. 

For our customers, that means continued investment in product development and support, and the chance to connect asset data with the wider operation over time. It also means taking our tools to more mining operations in Australia and beyond. 

Looking ahead to the future of PDS at Datamine

PDS serves customers at more than 60 sites, many of them in the Pilbara. We’re grateful for the trust those teams have placed in us, and we’re focused on the goal Peter set: software that works in the real world, on real sites, for the people who keep operations running. 

If you’d like to see how the PDS suite could fit your site, request a demo or contact our team. 

Read the full press release

PDS joins Datamine to bring asset management and condition monitoring software to more mining operations 

Newcastle, NSW, 12 November 2026 – Productivity Development Solutions (PDS) today announced it has been acquired by Datamine, the global provider of mining technology, bringing its asset management and condition monitoring software to Datamine’s customers worldwide. 

PDS builds purpose-built software for mining, port and heavy materials handling operations. Its platforms help maintenance teams move from paper and manual processes to digital workflows that capture real-time asset health, inspection and maintenance data. Modules cover conveyor idler tracking, wear monitoring, routine inspections and governed audit workflows, helping customers reduce unplanned downtime, improve productivity, and make better-informed maintenance decisions. 

PDS’s customers include some of the largest names in mining, with deployments at more than 60 sites across Australia, particularly in the Pilbara, as well as overseas. 

Sandra Hordern, CEO of PDS, said, “Joining Datamine creates an opportunity for expansion. We can now deliver PDS solutions to more mining operations globally, and fulfil the vision of my brother, PDS founder Peter McCurdy, of being globally recognised as a market leader in simple, real-world solutions. Together, we can help customers transition from manual processes to practical digital workflows that improve visibility, equipment reliability and maintenance planning.” 

“PDS extends Datamine’s capabilities into asset management and condition monitoring. Its industry-leading solution helps frontline maintenance operators make faster, better-informed decisions on the ground, reducing the risk of catastrophic failure in mission-critical equipment,” said John Bailey, CEO of Datamine. 

The acquisition complements Datamine’s Production portfolio and applies across underground and open-cut mines, processing plants, port facilities and heavy materials handling operations. 

About PDS 

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Productivity Development Solutions was founded by mechanical engineer Peter McCurdy, who set out to create a digital way of capturing mining asset health data in the field. Following Peter’s sudden passing in 2019, his team in Newcastle has continued his legacy of delivering asset management and condition monitoring software for mining, port and heavy materials handling operations. Learn more about Peter and PDS’s history at pdsglobal.com/our-history. 

About Datamine 

Datamine is the world’s leading provider of technology to seamlessly plan and manage mining operations. With operations in twenty countries, Datamine provides solutions spanning exploration, resource modelling, mine planning, operations, logistics, fleet management and sustainability to more than 6,000 companies worldwide. Its implementation, training and advisory services ensure customers receive industry-leading support and can realise the full value of their technology investment. Visit dataminesoftware.com. 

Media contact:  
Clara Ferrari, Senior Global Marketing Lead, clara.ferrari@dataminesoftware.com