The Weir Group PLC has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Fast2 Mine, a Brazil-headquartered mining software provider recognised for its Mining Control fleet management system (FMS) and mine management solutions (MMS).
The acquisition complements Micromine’s existing suite of mine planning and control software and further strengthens Weir’s strategy to provide leading digital solutions for both open-pit and underground mining operations.
Founded in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Fast2Mine currently serves more than 80 mining operations across nine countries including Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Guyana, Liberia, Australia, the United States and South Africa. Its Mining Control system manages over 6,000 assets and supports 20,000 daily users, with clients including major operators such as Kinross, Norsk Hydro, Equinox, Alcoa, Ero Copper, Ravenswood Gold and Aura Minerals.
“Our goal has always been to deliver simplicity, innovation, and measurable results to mining operations,” said Eder Griebeler, Founder and CEO of Fast2Mine. “By joining Weir, we gain scale and global reach to accelerate digitalisation in mining, while preserving what makes us unique: technology created by miners for miners.”
Recent Fast2Mine innovations include optimised dynamic allocation for real-time fleet distribution, MineVERSE for mobile operational management, Mining Control BI for advanced AI-driven analytics, and Dynamic Pro for automated data collection and reliability.
Jon Stanton, Weir’s Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“The acquisition of Fast2Mine will accelerate our expansion into the South American mining software market, providing a strong and immediate presence in Brazil, home to some of the world’s largest mineral deposits. Fast2Mine is a highly complementary addition to our software portfolio, creating meaningful synergies with Micromine’s Alastri and Pitram solutions.”
The acquisition will have no impact on Weir’s full-year revenue, operating profit or leverage guidance as of 31 July 2025.
