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BME Sustainable Mining Webinar: Reducing Environmental Impact with Blasting Innovations

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Discover how innovative blasting technologies are driving more sustainable mining.In this webinar, BME experts Dr Rakhi Pathak and Dr Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh explore eco-friendly solutions – including hydrogen peroxide emulsions (HPE), dual salt formulations, and used oil-based emulsions – that help reduce environmental impact and support regulatory compliance. Ideal for mining professionals looking to align operations […]

BME uses AXXIS on Australian mine to solve efficiency, safety challenge.

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When an Australian opencast coal mine wanted to eliminate the need for bulldozer push operations, while ensuring safe and productive blasting, it turned to BME for its electronic initiation solutions. Producing seven million tonnes of coking coal annually, the mine was employing typical cast blast designs on 40 metre bench heights to achieve maximum movement […]

BME, Omnia Agriculture support education with donated mobile classroom.

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Omnia divisions BME and Omnia Agriculture uplift Mpumalanga school with mobile classroom donation. In a show of commitment to education and community development, BME – a division of Omnia Group – has partnered with its sister company Omnia Agriculture, to donate a fully furnished mobile classroom to Fundisisa Combined School in Dryden, Mpumalanga. The official handover took place on […]

Global partnership boosts BME’s detonation solutions

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Omnia company BME has signed a distributorship agreement for its blasting solutions business with Germany-based DynaEnergetics, further enhancing BME’s commitment to deliver future-fit solutions to its global customer base.

Omnia Strengthens Client Value with BME Rebranding and Expanded Mining Solutions

Omnia Strengthens Client Value with BME Rebranding and Expanded Mining Solutions

21 October 2024 – Johannesburg: Omnia Holdings (Omnia) is proud to announce the rebranding of Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) under its Mining segment, BME. This strategic move unifies Omnia’s global mining offering under a single, powerful brand, delivering an all-encompassing suite of solutions from blasting to metal processing.

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

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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.

BME Innovex Webinar: Sustainable Mining Solutions with Innovex Emulsion Technology

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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 […]

BME Media Roundtable

BME Hypex Bio Round Table

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 […]

Expanding BME’s African Presence: Sustainability and Local Partnerships at the Forefront

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Blasting and explosives specialist BME is making significant strides in Africa with strategic expansions and a strong focus on sustainability and local partnerships. As a division of Omnia Group, BME is enhancing its operations in key regions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and West Africa, positioning itself as a leader in the industry.

Hydrogen Peroxide Explosives Enhance BME’s Green Mining Solutions

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As a pioneer in green mining, Omnia Group’s BME is taking significant steps to advance sustainability in the mining sector. BME’s upcoming hydrogen peroxide-based emulsion (HPE) offering is poised to align seamlessly with the sustainability goals of our mining customers.