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 […]
Expanding BME’s African Presence: Sustainability and Local Partnerships at the Forefront
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
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.
Addressing Common Blasting Pain Points
Blasting is the single most critical operation affecting the entire mining or quarrying cycle. The current pain points in blasting stem from several key elements, including safety, community relations, legislation and production requirements. In a one-on-one with Quarrying Africa, Hennie du Preez, Manager for AXXIS support at BME, discusses how electronic initiation systems can address these challenges and optimise the whole mining
process.
BME Introduces Centralised Blasting System (CEBS) to the AXXIS Range
BME, a leader in the explosives and blasting solutions industry, has expanded its AXXIS electronic detonation product line with the launch of the AXXIS Centralised Electronic Blasting System (CEBS).
BME Australia Gears Up for Growth with Local Manufacturing
BME, a worldwide leader in blasting and explosives, is strengthening its presence in Australia with a strategic plan to expand local manufacturing. This move aligns with BME’s overall growth strategy to leverage Australia’s position as a major mining nation.
BME Empowers Women in Mining: A Celebration of Leadership and Diversity
In honour of International Women’s Day, BME takes a moment to reflect on its dedication to promoting gender diversity and empowerment in the mining sector. BME showcases the impactful contributions of four women who epitomise leadership and innovation in the mining industry.
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.