Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability in Mining! BME recently hosted a successful media roundtable at our
September 4, 2024
Global Blasting Technical Services
With a rich history as a leading supplier of explosives, BME has established itself as a trusted partner in the mining industry.
Overview.
BME's extensive experience and deep understanding of blasting science and mining operations position us uniquely to offer a broad range of technical services.
These services are designed to support our customers worldwide, ensuring optimal performance, control, safety, efficiency, and uncover potential opportunities to improve total cost of mining.
Our Global Expert Skills.
Each member of our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service and support.
Together these teams create a core group of explosive application specialists, engineers, and scientists.
These personnel have hundreds of years of combined experience in mining and explosives engineering.
Our Team of Experts includes:
- Regional Technical Services Managers.
- Dedicated Technical Services Engineers for each site.
- Senior Technical Specialists
- Technical Specialists.
- Fragmentation and Blast Analyst.
- Dedicated Reactive Ground Support (Field and Lab).
- Blasting Technicians.
- Blasting Engineers.
- Scientists.
- Chemists.
- Software and Hardware Engineers.
- Subject Matter Experts.
- International Field and Applications Support Management.
- Expert Panels.
- Product Management.
- Blasting Science Management.
- Thought Leaders.
- Global Technology and Services Management.
Comprehensive Support Services.
BME's Global Blasting Technical Services (GBTS), has been adding value and enhancing customer operations globally.
We achieve this by unpacking the science of blasting, enabling advanced mining methods, applying state-of-the-art technologies and delivering innovative technical services solutions, which effectively drives efficiencies, optimises and unlocks value at our customers' operations.
How we Help:
Reactive Technical Services
Immediate on-site response to blasting issues, providing troubleshooting and resolving unexpected challenges.
- Drill and Blast Audit.
- Drill and Blast Investigation.
- VOD Monitoring.
- Vibration and Airblast Monitoring.
- Fragmentation Analysis.
- Blast Video Analysis.
- 2D Laser Profiling.
- Borehole Calipering.
- Boretrak.
- Reactive Ground Testing.
- 3G Face Profiling.
- UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Analysis.
- High-Speed Video Analysis.
- Product Stewardship.
Proactive Technical Services
Regular monitoring and maintenance to prevent problems before they occur, and ongoing optimisation of blasting processes.
- Rock Response Testing (Tmin).
- Regression Analysis.
- Blast Design and Predictions.
- Survey Services.
- Blasting Impact Assessments.
- Signature Hole Analysis.
- Blastmap Software Training.
- Blast Design Services.
- Blast Performance Assessment.
Specialised Technical Services
Advanced solutions for complex projects, utilising cutting-edge technologies and tailored methodologies to meet unique project requirements.
- Blast Modelling.
- Burden Response Analysis.
- Mine to Mill / Mine to Metal Projects.
- Blast Performance Optimisation
(Ore Dilution, Wall Control, Fragmentation Optimisation, etc.). - Environmental Services.
- Training and Improvement Services.
News.
Stay up to date with our latest news.
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.
July 28, 2024
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.
July 22, 2024
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.
May 14, 2024
Contact Us.
Choosing BME means partnering with a company that has a proven track record of excellence in the explosives industry.
Our global technical services are built on a foundation of experience, innovation, expertise, and a deep commitment to our clients’ success.
We provide unparalleled support and expertise, ensuring that your blasting projects are conducted safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Together, we will drive agile continuous improvement, achieve significant cost savings, and enhance the overall efficiency and sustainability at your mining operation.
Email: info@bme.co.za
