Empowered women make their mark in mining explosives industry.
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
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 […]
BME reaffirms commitment to delivering sustainable mining solutions
By reliably employing used oil, a hazardous waste, as a key raw material in the manufacture of its standard bulk emulsions, Omnia Holdings company BME is striving to deliver sustainable, future-fit solutions through innovation and precision. This is according to Sachin Govender, Used Oil Manager at BME, who highlighted how the company is incorporating used […]
Webinar Recording: Advancing Underground Mining with BME’s Innovative Blasting Solutions
In this webinar, BME’s underground blasting experts unpack the critical role of innovation and precision in solving underground mining challenges. The session covers: Duration: 1 hour
Seasoned explosives leader Van den Berg joins BME
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.