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Detonator plant a first step in BME Mining Canada’s local complex

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Having completed its local electronic detonator manufacturing plant – only the second such plant in Canada – BME Mining Canada is forging ahead with a range of facilities to produce blasting-related offerings for the mining, quarrying and construction sectors. According to Neil Alberts, General Manager at BME Mining Canada, its development site outside Nairn Centre, […]

BME’s underground blasting innovations improve fragmentation and reduce mining costs.

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The close correlation between fragmentation size and mining costs has often been overlooked by mines, said Derick Menezes, Regional Manager: Underground Operations at BME, in a recent webinar. “Both extra fine and excessive forced rock fragmentation increase total mining costs,” said Menezes. “However, by aligning fragmentation size and distribution with the capabilities of existing loading, […]

BME shares insights at Creamer Media’s Mining Technology Webinar

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BME’s GM for Technology and Marketing, Nishen Hariparsad recently participated in Creamer Media’s Mining Technology Webinar, held on 27 August 2025. The webinar focused on how emerging technologies are helping mines enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Nishen highlighted BME’s role in advancing digital blasting technologies and providing integrated solutions that deliver value across the mining […]

Empowered women make their mark in mining explosives industry.

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Omnia Holdings company BME is growing and developing women to contribute substantially to the business and the mining industry it serves.  Monica Matomane is a Production Manager for the Initiating Systems lines, Electronic Delay Specialist and Mining Explosives Leader, and is the first black woman in this position at BME. She oversees the progression of […]

BME AXXIS technology facilitates complex pit design change

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The blasting expertise of BME’s AXXIS Product Support and Global Blasting Technical Services (GBTS), together with the drill and blast team at an open-cut metallurgical coal mine, successfully implemented complex pit design changes. This collaboration enabled the adoption of a more efficient blasting method, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. This project was essential to overcome the limitations […]

Seasoned explosives leader Van den Berg joins BME

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Blasting and metallurgy solutions company BME has appointed Meagan van den Berg as its Managing Director for Africa, a role that will support blasting operations across Africa (excluding South Africa) as well as the global metallurgy operations. BME, a member of the Omnia Group, has developed a strong footprint in Africa since its inception in […]

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 […]