Welcome to BME

Since 1984 we've consistently raised the bar on industry, safety and environmental standards.

BME is a proud member of the Omnia Group. The Omnia Group is a JSE-listed diversified provider of specialised chemical products and services used in the mining, agriculture and chemicals sectors.

Driving blasting technology for Africa and beyond.

Since 1984, BME has been a leader in the mining industry, delivering expert solutions in commercial blasting while continuously expanding our capabilities. Drawing on decades of experience, we provide a complete range of blasting and mining chemical processing solutions to a global customer base. As part of the JSE-listed Omnia Group, we’ve become a trusted partner for those seeking innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions.

Our two key divisions—BME Blasting Solutions, focused on explosives and initiation systems, and BME Metallurgy, offering mining chemicals and metallurgical processing—combine long-standing expertise with cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver tailored solutions across the entire mining value chain, from rock-breaking to mineral recovery, enhancing performance and efficiency.

With over 40 years of industry experience, we’ve established a strong presence in key regions such as Africa, Australia, Canada, and Indonesia, supported by our extensive infrastructure and secure supply chains. We work closely with our customers, forming partnerships that optimise safety, profitability, and sustainability in their operations.

Our purpose follows on from the Omnia Group purpose of, ‘Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future’ for all of our customers and the environments in which we operate.

Latest News.

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Innovex 300D: BME’s Solution for Dynamic Water in Surface Mining

BME continues to lead the way in blasting innovation with the release of Innovex 300D, a powerful bulk emulsion explosive designed for surface mining environments affected by dynamic water. This cutting-edge solution helps mining operations overcome operational and environmental challenges caused by excessive water flow around blast holes.

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BME Innovex Webinar: Sustainable Mining Solutions with Innovex Emulsion Technology

At today’s BME Innovex webinar, our team of mining experts presented innovative solutions that prioritise sustainability and environmental responsibility. BME is committed to advancing the mining value chain, and our Innovex emulsion technologies are designed to deliver cutting-edge benefits for both mining operations and the environments in which we work. These solutions not only enhance

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BME Hypex Bio Round Table

BME Media Roundtable

Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability in Mining! BME recently hosted a successful media roundtable at our Omnia Head Office, where we proudly showcased Hypex Bio’s groundbreaking nitrate-free explosive emulsion technology. This pioneering hydrogen peroxide emulsion (HPE) system is set to revolutionise the mining industry by reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by 90% and eliminating nitrate pollution

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