About Us

About Us

Omnia has been in business for 70 years and has its head office in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Group’s operations extend across Africa, Australasia and Brazil. Omnia differentiates itself from commodity chemical providers by adding value at every stage of the supply and service chain through technological innovation and by deploying our intellectual capital.

Our two key divisions.

BME operates through two core divisions: BME Blasting Solutions, specializing in explosives and initiation systems, and BME Metallurgy, providing advanced mining chemicals and metallurgical processing solutions.

Together, they combine decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to offer tailored, efficient solutions across the entire mining value chain. Supported by the Omnia Group, BME is committed to delivering innovative, sustainable services to customers worldwide, ensuring optimal safety, performance, and environmental responsibility.

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BME is all about innovation – using technology to ensure that every blast brings value to our customers.

Secure supply lines and safety first.

As a division of the JSE-listed Omnia Group, BME has leveraged considerable investment in our manufacturing base, including:

Two nitric acid plants - the newest in Africa.

Nitrophos Plant, CN.

Ammonium nitrate facility ANS and ANCN solution.

Two central emulsion plants.

Two automated AXXIS electronic detonator plants​.

A cartridge explosive facility.

Non-electrics assembly plant.

MMU manufacturing and assembly.

Remote emulsion plants.

Our expertise and experience of working in Africa allows us to rapidly supply and commission emulsion plants at any location. With the production infrastructure and supply network that we have developed over the past three decades, our clients are assured of seamless service. We also enforce a best practice environment that prioritises health and safety for all stakeholders.

From bulk emulsions, plants and trucks – to software and initiating systems.

Our Values.

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Be safe.

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Respect and Grow.

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Achieve excellence together.

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Do the right thing.