Omnia Holdings and Hypex Bio Explosives Technology announce equity agreement and international strategic partnership.
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Omnia Holdings and Hypex Bio Explosives Technology announce equity agreement and international strategic partnership.

ByBME

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.
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BME is proud to support local enterprises in the Northern Cape, fostering economic growth and creating job opportunities.

ByBME

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.

BME Revolutionizes Quarrying with Viperdet MS Series Non-Electric Detonators

BME Revolutionizes Quarrying with Viperdet MS Series Non-Electric Detonators

ByBME

BME, a leader in mining solutions, has launched the Viperdet MS Series, an advanced range of non-electric detonators for the quarrying sector. Leveraging automated production lines and a certified supply chain, these detonators offer exceptional quality and reliability. BME’s investment in production technology, including robotics and artificial intelligence, ensures consistent and high-performance detonators that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Towards electronic blasting systems
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Towards electronic blasting systems

ByBME

In their quest to improve productivity, safety and efficiency, local quarries are fast turning to electronic detonation systems, moving away from the traditional pyrotechnic methods. Leading mining explosive and blasting technology supplier, BME, reports increased uptake of electronic detonators in the South African quarrying sector, with an annual conversion rate of 12-14%.

BME’s Global Expansion and Cutting-Edge Technologies Featured in Mining Review
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BME’s Global Expansion and Cutting-Edge Technologies Featured in Mining Review

ByBME

In a recent feature in Mining Review Africa, the impressive growth and achievements of Omnia Group company BME were highlighted. Originally launched in South Africa almost forty years ago, BME has expanded its footprint across the globe, establishing itself as a leading supplier of cutting-edge explosives technology and services.

Indaba opens door for more collaboration in mining
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Indaba opens door for more collaboration in mining

ByBME

Mining has shown itself to be an important enabler in the African economy and is a central contributor to job creation and community development, according to Tiaan Kotze, Chief Operating Officer at the Omnia Group. At the same time, sustainability has become an underlying principle, where environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are considered the new currency.