A positive tone at the recent Institute of Quarrying Southern Africa (IQSA) conference is giving hope that the region’s economy is recovering, according to Tinus Brits, BME’s Global Product Manager – AXXIS.
The global trajectory towards a low-carbon future has raised opportunities for the mining sector, but the commodity pipeline – especially for battery minerals – needs to be expanded if future demand is to be met. While efficiencies will be crucial to maximise production in the meantime, more investment and exploration is a must. There are…
Leading the field in the way it incorporates used oil into its emulsion explosives, Omnia Group company BME is extending the benefits of this growing sustainability initiative to mining customers and other approved partners.
A behind-the-scenes sneak peek at BME’s AXXIS manufacturing plant.
In this video, our team guides Marleny Arnoldi from Engineering News through the AXXIS manufacturing plant, and they discuss the new AXXIS Titanium range.
Another record-breaking blast has been notched up by Omnia Group company BME, using its latest generation AXXIS Titanium electronic detonation system.
Gerard Peter – Senior Editor at Mining Review Africa, chats to Tinus Brits – AXXIS Global Product Manager, about Titanium – the latest flagship technology product range from AXXIS.
Ralf Hennecke has been appointed as the Managing Director of BME, a division of the Omnia Group, with effect 1 December 2021.
The award was for BME’s incorporation of used oil as a base product for its emulsion explosives, removing the risk that this oil could contaminate water or soil. According to BME Managing Director (SADC) Ralf Hennecke, the initiative is part of the company’s ongoing environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment.
Improved transport infrastructure in Africa would contribute significantly to unlocking the continent’s economic potential, says diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings group CEO Seelan Gobalsamy.
Having successfully pursued a global expansion in recent decades, South Africa-based blasting leader BME is making good in an exciting new phase for its Indonesian operations.
