BME Celebrates Advancements in Explosives Technology at Global Event
Companies in the blasting and explosives sector seized opportunities presented by the Covid-19 pandemic to modernise and enhance their technologies. In this article, Omnia group company BME – with decades of investment in this space – shares news and insights gained from the recent International Society of Explosives Engineers event, held in Savannah, Georgia.
Embracing Future Trends for a Sustainable Mining Industry
The optimism and enthusiasm at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba highlighted a significant shift in the mining industry. Stakeholders are actively embracing the challenges and complexities that have arisen from geopolitical tension, evolving battery technology, climate change, and skills shortages.
BME’s partnerships drive global growth and ESG focus
BME is rapidly expanding its presence in key markets, including African countries, Canada, Australia, and Indonesia, through strategic partnerships. Managing Director Ralf Hennecke emphasises the significance of these markets.
Breaking the Nitrate-Based Explosives Greenhouse: The Potential of Hydrogen Peroxide Emulsion
BME, an Omnia group company, in collaboration with strategic partner Hypex Bio Explosives Technology, will present a paper on the benefits of hydrogen peroxide emulsion (HPE) in reducing atmospheric and aqueous pollutants associated with blasting. This presentation, “Breaking the Nitrate-Based Explosives Greenhouse: The Dawn of Production-Scale HPE for Industrial Blasting,” will feature at the upcoming 50th Conference of the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) in the United States.
Advancing Mining Solutions: BME’s Commitment to ESG, Innovation, and Quality
Mining companies worldwide are increasingly focused on enhancing their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. As part of this commitment, they are exploring new technologies and strategies that offer improved safety and environmental advantages. One such development in the mining sector is the use of dual salt emulsions in blasting operations.
Blasting Shows African Mines the Power of Positive Disruption
With great excitement for the upcoming Investing in African Mining Indaba in 2024, the theme of ‘positive disruption’ is significant, especially in the context of mine blasting and explosives. BME is at the forefront of developing new blasting technologies that will shape Africa’s future by focusing on safety, sustainability, and productivity.
BME shares emulsion innovation at global explosives event
Omnia Group mining division company BME has been sharing its leading technical expertise at the 12th World Conference on Explosives and Blasting recently held in Dublin, Ireland.
BME’s smart, safe technology for loading blastholes
BME, a leading provider of explosives and blasting solutions, is transforming the mining industry through its smart technology innovations. The company’s mobile manufacturing units (MMUs) are now equipped with advanced automation features, powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence. This integration of smart technology enables real-time data monitoring and analysis, optimizing the loading of bulk emulsion into blastholes.
Omnia Holdings and Hypex Bio Explosives Technology announce equity agreement and international strategic partnership.
Monday, 16 October 2023: Omnia Holdings (“Omnia”) announced today, a strategic partnership with Swedish-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (“Hypex”) and the acquisition of a minority equity stake in the company. Hypex is at the forefront of innovative and sustainable civil explosives solutions and has developed a ground-breaking emulsion using hydrogen peroxide (HP), offering substantially enhanced environmental benefits compared to conventional products.
BME is proud to support local enterprises in the Northern Cape, fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities.
Omnia company BME is investing in an enterprise development program in South Africa’s Northern Cape province to extend the economic benefits of mining to local businesses.
