BME drives the development of connected AI-powered mining operations
blasting from a rock-breaking activity into a sophisticated, data-driven enabler of safer, more efficient, and sustainable operations. “With over 40 years of specialised expertise, we are proving that when advanced explosives are integrated with cutting-edge digital technologies, the value created extends far beyond the blast bench,” said Nishen Hariparsad, General Manager of Technology & Marketing […]
Managing Hot Holes and Reactive Ground in Mining Operations | Webinar Recording
Hot holes and reactive ground present unique challenges for mining operations, with the potential to impact safety, explosive performance and operational continuity. In this webinar, BME experts explore the key differences between these conditions, the risks they pose, and the practical approaches mines can take to identify, manage and mitigate them effectively. The session covers: […]
Building a Resilient Reagent Supply Chain for Stable Metallurgical Operations | Webinar Recording
In today’s mining environment, supply chain resilience has become a critical factor in maintaining safe, stable and productive metallurgical operations. In this webinar, BME Metallurgy’s Teboho Masoeu and Samantha Pillay explore the challenges facing reagent supply chains amid global market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing disruptions. The discussion highlights practical strategies mining operations can implement […]
Improving Blast Outcomes in Challenging Geologies | Webinar Recording
Geology plays a critical role in blast performance. This webinar unpacks how geological variability impacts fragmentation, flyrock and air blast — and how a more adaptive, data-driven approach can improve results. Explore practical methods to assess ground conditions and see how BME solutions like AXXIS and Innovex support better control, predictability and efficiency. Watch the […]
BME ignites hope, builds resilience, and fosters thriving communities
BME, a leading blasting solutions specialist, is transforming lives in South Africa’s mining communities through its flagship Blasting Assistant Trainee Programme – a powerful demonstration of how purposeful corporate social investment (CSI) can drive sustainable and inclusive growth. “Rooted in Omnia Holdings’ ethos of creating shared value for communities, our CSI programme focuses on extending […]
BME’s Nishen Hariparsad on the Future of Mining Technology
Technology is rapidly transforming mining across Africa, with advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalisation driving safer, more efficient, and sustainable operations. BME, a division of the Omnia Group, contributed to this industry conversation through Nishen Hariparsad, who joined Mining Review Africa’s webinar, “Tech Talk: Creating the Mine of the Future.” Hosted by Mining Review Africa in partnership with […]
MNK BME turns transmission oil into top-tier blasting with big ESG gains
MNK BME, a joint venture (JV) between Indonesia’s PT Multi Nitrotama Kimia (MNK) and BME Indonesia, has successfully implemented the reuse of used transmission oil as a fuel agent in emulsion explosive (EE) formulations, delivering this innovation directly to Indonesia’s mining sector. Khiva Haidar Shauma Tassno, Laboratory Technician at MNK BME, explained that incorporating recycled […]
Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Disrupted World
In a time of increasing global uncertainty, supply chain resilience has become critical to sustaining both mining operations and agricultural productivity. In this interview with Engineering News & Mining Weekly, Seelan Gobalsamy, CEO of Omnia, shares insights into how the Group is navigating current disruptions while maintaining reliable supply to customers. As part of Omnia, BME plays a key […]
Strengthening mining value chains to maximise Africa’s mineral resources
By: Seelan Gobalsamy, CEO of the Omnia Group, Ralf Hennecke, Managing Director – BME, Nishen Hariparsad, General Manager for Marketing and Technology – BME and Lefa Masiuana, General Manager: Metallurgy – BME. With global investment in Africa’s mining sector having dipped in recent years, industry players, governments and communities must work together to restore investor […]
Advanced blasting supports sustainable mining
African Mining Indaba in Cape Town – with Omnia Holdings company BME’s teams from its blasting solutions and mining chemicals divisions on hand to offer their insights. According to Dr Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh, General Manager: Operational Excellence & SHERQ at BME, mining players in Africa are responding to the rapidly evolving environmental, social and governance (ESG) […]